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Carter Center fundraiser to auction off big ticket items
LEESBURG, Va. - A guitar signed by the Rolling Stones, vacations to Hawaii, France and Martha's Vineyard and signed photographs of five U.S. presidents are among the items former President Jimmy Carte...
Jun 25, 2019
Powell says economy facing growing uncertainties
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economic outlook has become cloudier since early May, with rising uncertainties over trade and global growth causing the central bank to re...
Jun 25, 2019
US home price growth slows for 13th straight month in April
WASHINGTON - U.S. home price gains slowed for the 13th straight month in April, evidence that weaker demand is keeping prices in check even as mortgage rates fall. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 2...
Jun 25, 2019
Ottawa sets up secretariat to root out racism in federal institutions, programs
OTTAWA - The federal government is setting up a secretariat to root out systemic racism and discrimination within federal institutions, programs and services. The secretariat is part of a $45-million ...
Jun 25, 2019
UN says thousands flee Congo violence, seek asylum in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda - About 7,500 Congolese fleeing violence have arrived in Uganda since the beginning of June, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday, urging the international community to give ...
Jun 25, 2019
Canadians crash out of Women's World Cup in round-of-16 loss to Sweden
PARIS - Canada's World Cup campaign ended in the round-of-16 Monday with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sweden that saw the Canadians miss a chance to tie the game from the penalty spot. Fifth-ranked Can...
Jun 25, 2019
Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros returning to Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian kicker/punter Zack Medeiros to their practice roster. The move comes Argos punter Ronnie Pfeffer was hurt in the team's season-opening 64-14 loss a...
Jun 25, 2019
Kamloops RCMP offer safety tips for summer months
KAMLOOPS - Police in Kamloops are reminding the public to be mindful about locking their doors and windows during the summer months.Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says in a news release ...
Jun 25, 2019 Police
'I love it': Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he is happy in Toronto
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri says he appreciates the interest from other NBA clubs, but his roots are in Toronto. The Raptors president held an end-of-season press conference today, in which he talked a...
Jun 25, 2019
Driver pleads not guilty in motorcycle crash that killed 7
CONCORD, N.H. - A lawyer for a pickup truck driver blamed for causing a collision that killed seven motorcyclists has entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Authorities said Tuesday that 23-year-old...
Jun 25, 2019
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