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Baruta wins Senator Ken Maddy Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths on turf at Santa Anita
In this photo released by Benoit Photo, Baruta and jockey Rafael Bejarano, right, hold off Velvet Mesquite (Kent Desormeaux), left, to win the Grade III, $100,000 Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)
Macau high-speed ferry accident in waters off Hong Kong leaves more than 120 people injured
An injured passenger of a high-speed ferry is escorted by rescuers to a hospital after getting on shore in Hong Kong Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. More than 120 people were injured when the ferry traveling from the Asian gambling hub of Macau to Hong Kong slammed into an object floating in the water, authorities said Monday. (Apple Daily via AP) HONG KONG OUT, TAIWAN OUT
WHL Roundup: Hill stops 45 shots, Winterhawks blank red-hot Wheat Kings 5-0
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco wins 2015 Audi Golden Boot
TFC's Sebastian Giovinco celebrates a goal against Philadelphia Union's during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on October 3, 2015. Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco keeps adding to his list of accomplishments. Major League Soccer announced on Sunday that the Giovinco has won the 2015 Golden Boot as the league's top goal scorer - becoming the first player in TFC history to win the award. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Kljestan scores 1 goal, sets up another; Red Bulls beat Fire 2-1 to win MLS Supporters' Shield
Dan Girardi passes Mark Messier for games played, lifts Rangers over Flames 4-1
New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) and Calgary Flames right wing Michael Frolik (67) skate for the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The Rangers won 4-1.
Drew Stafford scores twice, Winnipeg holds on to beat Minnesota 5-4
Minnesota Wild Zach Parise (11) scores from behind the net on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Michael Hutchinson (34) with Mark Stuart (5) in front during third period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, October 25, 2015.
Major League Soccer playoff picture comes together with Decision Day matches
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes (11) clears the ball past Sporting Kansas City defender Saad Abdul-Salaam, back, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ulloa's late goal lifts FC Dallas to a 2-1 win, eliminates San Jose Earthquakes from playoffs
Dominic Dwyer with go-ahead goal in 65th, Sporting KC beats Galaxy 2-1 to clinch playoff spot
Nagbe scores 2 and Portland secures the third seed in the playoffs with 4-1 win over Colorado
Portland Timbers fans celebrate after the Timbers scored a goal in a game against the Colorado Rapids during the first half of their MLS soccer game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Troy Wayrynen)
Dempsey scores twice in first half as Seattle secures playoff berth with 3-1 win over RSL
Sounders' Clint Dempsey, left, acknowledges the crowd after his second goal on a second assist assist from teammate Obafemi Martins, center, to give Seattle the lead in the regular season finale vs. Real Salt Lake, with a playoff berth on the line, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Seattle. (Dean J. Koepfler/The News Tribune via AP)
Sacha Kljestan with goal and assist, Red Bulls beat Fire 2-1 and win Supporters' Shield
B.C. government ‘triple deleted’ e-mails related to the Highway of Tears
The NDP filed an FOI application seeking ‘all government records that make reference to the issue of missing women along Highway 16/the Highway of Tears.’
Watchdog completes probe of RCMP treatment of B.C.’s indigenous women
The Highway of Tears is a 720-kilometre stretch of northern B.C. road notorious for the number of women – many of whom are indigenous – who have disappeared or been killed in the area.
Arizona Coyotes call up forward Tyler Gaudet from Springfield of the AHL
NHL Capsules
New York Rangers defenceman Dan Girardi (5) and Calgary Flames right wing Michael Frolik (67) skate for the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith)
NFL Today, Week 7
Al-Assad may call early election after ‘terrorists’ defeated: Russian officials
A Syrian man walks with his son amid damaged buildings in the Marj al-Sultan neighbourhood east of the capital Damascus on Oct. 25, 2015. Earlier in the day Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his country must "eradicate terrorism" to find a political solution to its civil war, as he reportedly expressed a willingness to hold new elections.
Dan Girardi passes Mark Messier for games played as Ranger, lifts Rangers over Flames 4-1
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13), left wing Jiri Hudler (24) and center Sean Monahan (23) celebrate a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith)
Val-d’Or abuse allegations against Quebec officers spark protest
Many elected officials were present for the march, including Val-d’Or’s mayor, Pierre Corbeil.
3 Interceptions, lost fumble, kickoff return send Cowboys to fourth straight loss
Eagles 7-time Pro Bowl LT Peters, Panthers DE Addison leave Sunday's game with injuries
Man United draws with Man City, Kane nets hat trick in Tottenham win
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney fights for the ball with Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi on Oct. 25.
Embarrassed for 3 quarters, Chargers lose 37-29 to possible future stadium mates Raiders
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Canadian authorities: 5 dead, 21 rescued after whale watching boat sinks off British Columbia
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Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0, secure second place Western Conference
Vancouver Whitecaps' Kendall Waston, centre, of Costa Rica, Tim Parker, right, and Octavio Rivero, left, of Uruguay, celebrate Waston's goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday October 25, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Lewis Hamilton wins United States Grand Prix for third win of F1 season
Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the Mercedes team in the pit lane after winning the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on Oct. 25 in Austin, Tex.
A feisty woman’s obituary imploring voters to kick out Harper resonated
Catherine Finn, seen holding a gift book in a family photo, was a woman of joy but was also an implacable foe of Stephen Harper. She died on July 19.
TFC look to keep pressure high in rematch with Impact in MLS playoff game
Ben Donnelly, Kali Christ win 1,500-metre event at World Cup Selections
Rotating public-service strikes in Quebec to start Monday
Public-service job actions will be a challenge for Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard.
Drew Stafford scores twice, Winnipeg holds on to beat Minnesota 5-4
Winnipeg Jets' Jacob Trouba (8) and Drew Stafford (12) celebrate after Stafford scored on Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, October 25, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Corinthians march toward Brazilian title after 1-0 home win over Flamengo
Five dead in sinking of whale watching boat with 27 aboard off Vancouver Island
Canadian Coast Guard crew arrive at a dock in Tofino, B.C., shortly after midnight Monday October 26, 2015 following a search and rescue operation on Sunday involving a whale watching boat and 27 passengers that capsized near Vancouver Island. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
TPP deal is bad for the auto sector, Ford Canada chief says
A Ford Edge sits ready for the ceremonial drive off the line during Ford's official kick-off of the new 2015 Ford Edge production at the assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. chief executive officer Dianne Craig says key automotive provisions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement are bad for Canada, so the new Liberal government needs to take a careful look at the deal before approving it.
Brady, Gronkowski rally unbeaten Patriots over Jets in comeback win
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a fourth-quarter touchdown pass against the New York Jets on Oct. 25.
Trudeau has all the grounds to make a striking plan on climate change
Campbell Clark
Five Britons killed as whale-watching vessel sinks off Tofino
Rescue personnel mount a search for victims of a capsized whale-watching boat park on a wharf in Tofino, B.C., Oct. 25, 2015.
Texas drenched by Hurricane Patricia’s remnants; no deaths reported
Cars sit in water on a highway exit on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Houston. Drenching storms that the remnants of Hurricane Patricia dragged into Texas finally cleared Sunday without leaving behind the death or devastation of torrential rain and floods that hit the state earlier in the year.
Amy, Charles Schumer team up again to create a groundswell against gun violence, forcing vote
After decisive Giants return, Greg Hardy spars with coach, scolds Cowboys' kick coverage team
Smylie Kaufman shoots 10-under 61 to win in Las Vegas in 5th start on PGA Tour
Brett Stegmaier hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
B.C. could follow Norway’s electric car model on road to going green
Thomas Pedersen of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions sits in his electric Nissan Leaf in Victoria on Sunday.
Too late to fix problematic forms for 2016 jury eligibility, Ontario says
Instructions accompanying eligibility questionnaires list more than two dozen criminal convictions that do not lead to automatic exclusion from juries – the problem, however, is that three of the listed crimes do in fact disqualify someone from being a juror.
Didier Drogba’s quick strikes lead Montreal Impact over Toronto FC
Montreal Impact’s Didier Drogba celebrates after scoring against Toronto FC on Oct. 25. Drogba has 11 goals in as many MLS games since joining the team in the summer.
Theater review: Reversals of fortune haunt family in perceptive drama 'The Humans'
This image released by Polk & Co. shows, Sarah Steele, clockwise from top, Cassie Beck, Arian Moayed, Jayne Houdyshell and Reed Birney, during a performance of “The Humans” at the Roundabout at Laura Pels Theatre in New York. (Joan Marcus/Polk & Co. via AP)
Soshnikov scores two goals to lead AHL Marlies in 3-1 victory over Phantoms
UK says big firms, civil service, will adopt anti-discrimination 'name blind' hiring policies
Canadiens’ Carey Price sends hockey equipment to B.C. minor league teams
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price, who spends his summers in his hometown of Anahim Lake, about 320 kilometres west of Williams Lake, has remained connected to the community.
No eviction for UTS as private school signs deal with U of T
Vedika Jha attends the University of Toronto Schools for high-achieving students on Bloor Street West. in Toronto.
Junior Sessions runs for 2 TDs; Incarnate Word beats Abilene Christian 25-20
Kookaburra backs pink ball as player complaints continue
Prosecutor: Woman accused in Oklahoma State parade crash 'purposely' went around barricade
Stefanie Alexander, who witnessed the Saturday homecoming parade crash, kneels at a makeshift memorial to the victims in Stillwater, Okla., Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. A woman accused of driving her car into a crowd of people at Oklahoma State University’s homecoming parade “purposely” went around a barricade, ran a red light and drove over a police motorcycle before crashing into the spectators, a prosecutor said Monday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Six NHL teams that could be doomed by slow starts to 2015-16 season
For the Columbus Blue Jackets to even contemplate the postseason, coach John Tortorella’s crew needs to go at least 46-26-1 the rest of the way and hope 95 points is enough.
Documents indicate B.C. wolf cull linked to forest industry concerns
Mark Hume
Correction: Colombia-Regional Elections story
Enrique Penalosa kisses his wife Liliana Sanchez as he celebrates being proclaimed the new mayor of Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. Penalosa was declared the winner by the electoral authorities with 99% of the vote counted. He took the lead ahead of his closest contender the former defense minister Rafael Pardo. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Carr throws 3 TD passes, Raiders embarrass Chargers 37-29 in matchup of teams eyeing LA
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper changes direction on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Mexico's Pacific coast area hardest hit by Patricia begins to dig out, assess damage
A man wading through receding floodwaters pauses to pick up a swimming dog and toss it over a fence onto a raised patio, two days after the passage of Hurricane Patricia, in the village of Rebalse, Jalisco State, Mexico, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The dog landed safely, but quickly ran around the fence and jumped back into the water to continue swimming. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Josh McCown leaves with shoulder injury as Cleveland Browns lose 24-6 to St. Louis Rams
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel walks off the field following an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in St. Louis. The Rams won 24-6. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Governors of New York, Missouri place friendly wager on World Series outcome
McInerney, Finlay power Columbus Crew past DC United and into Eastern Conference semis, 5-0
Davies with first-half goal and assist, Revolution clinch playoff spot with 3-1 win over NYCFC
Argos quarterback Ricky Ray to make first start of season against Lions
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray saw his first action of the season Friday night in Hamilton, replacing Trevor Harris in the second half of Toronto’s lopsided 34-2 loss to the Montreal Alouettes.
John Kerry avoids deeper issues behind violence over Jerusalem holy site
Relatives of Palestinian Khalil Obeid, 25, who died on Saturday from a wound he sustained during clashes with the Israeli troops, mourn during his funeral in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct. 25, 2015. Palestinian officials reacted warily on Sunday to what U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hailed as Jordan's "excellent suggestion" to calm Israeli-Palestinian violence by putting a sensitive Jerusalem holy site under constant video monitoring.
Giants take advantage of 4 turnovers, Harris kickoff return TD to beat Cowboys 27-20
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) returns a kick for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Earnhardt OK with ruling that denied him final shot another Talladega win, title shot
Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88), and rest of the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Talladega, Ala. Lagano won the race and Earnhardt finished in second place. (AP Photo/ Mark Almond )
Drogba scores two as Impact down TFC 2-1: will play host to TFC in MLS knockout round
Montreal Impact's Didier Drogba celebrates after beating Toronto FC in an MLS soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, October 25, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
New-look Raptors hoping for better defensive effort with retooled roster
Last season saw Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, right, get off to a red-hot start before disappearing down the stretch, when the team needed him most.
Man found dehydrated and sunburnt after disappearing 2 weeks in Australian tropical wilderness
Indy's late rally turns boos into cheers, but Saints hold off mistake-prone Colts 27-21
Jets come close, but fall 30-23 to New England after Patriots' fourth-quarter rally
New England Patriots safety Malcolm Butler (21) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Andreas Mikkelsen wins after world champion Sebastien Ogier crashes in Rally of Spain
Jari Matti Latvala of Finland, right, and MIkka Anttila of Finland celebrate finishing in second place, after the rally of Catalunya, in Salou, near Tarragona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The rally runs from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Lousy weekend: Mallett shows up late, Foster gets hurt and Texans get routed by Dolphins 44-26
Detroit Pistons pick up 2016-17 options on G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and F Reggie Bullock
After Winston helps Bucs lead by 24, defence helps give it all away in 31-30 loss to Skins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Donteea Dye (17) pulls in a touchdown pass under pressure from Washington Redskins strong safety Kyshoen Jarrett (30) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Banged-up Titans lose couple more starters to injuries before turnover in 10-7 loss to Falcons
Atlanta Falcons free safety Robenson Therezie (27) is chased by Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) after Therezie intercepted a pass to cut off the Titans' final drive late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Atlanta won 10-7. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Miami fires Al Golden, a day after Clemson deals 'Canes their worst loss in program history
Miami head coach Al Golden watches a play during the first half of an NCAA College football game against Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. There was booing and a "Fire Golden" chant from the sparse crowd even before the first quarter ended, and the stands were largely empty by the midpoint of the third quarter as Clemson defeated Miami 58-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Suarez, Ibrahimovic and Cavani on target; disappointing Manchester derby in England
FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, front, celebrates after scoring against Eibar with his teammate Neymar during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
AC Milan teenager Gianluigi Donnarumma becomes youngest goalkeeper to start a Serie A match
AC Milan 's Ignazio Abate jumps over his teammates in celebration after Carlos Bacca scored the opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Sassuolo, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Small Saskatchewan post office gets robbed for first time in 50 years
QMJHL Roundup: Kielly scores OT winner as Islanders top Titan 4-3
Sporting Lisbon wins 3-0 at Benfica, takes Portuguese league lead
Bronson Koenig scores 14 points, Badgers off-target in scrimmage at Kohl Center
Lions can't hold early lead, collapse under Minnesota's pressure in 28-19 loss to Vikings
Rise of ‘sharing’ services Uber, Airbnb points to a precarious labour climate
Contract and temporary employment have risen from 5.2 per cent of the total labour force in 1997 to 7 per cent last year, with ride-sharing company Uber taking business from cab drivers and fleet owners.
British gymnasts ride on success of London Games to be among the world's best
Britain's Kristian Thomas performs on the rings as he takes part in the men's qualification competition at the World Artistic Gymnastics championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Investors press for detailed plans from oil patch
North American oil last traded above $100 (U.S) per barrel on July 30, 2014, and the fallout from the declining price has already hit many companies. As the pain intensifies, shareholders are seeking more information on debt levels, the tolerance of bankers, cost-cutting and hedging programs.
Kelly: Blue Jays must carry emotion, momentum into 2016 season
Cathal Kelly
Controversial ending at Talladega gives Logano the win and knocks Earnhardt out of playoffs
Crew members work to changes the tires and refuel Jeff Gordon's car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defender Botia extends Olympiakos' winning streak, Panathinaikos slips at PAOK
Laval improves to 6-1 with 36-7 rout of Sherbrooke in CIS football action
The Liberals voted for Bill C-51. And now they can fix it
A protester sits on the steps of Parliament Hill during a day of action against Bill C-51, the government's proposed anti-terrorism legislation, Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Ottawa.
Offering Plan takes English Channel Stakes for trainer Chad Brown
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster goes down with Achilles tendon injury
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) struggles to walk as he is helped off the field by center Ben Jones (60) and an unidentified team member, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Texans 44-26. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Finally an All Blacks-Wallabies first-time final graces the Rugby World Cup
Connor Jones scores in shootout as AHL Sound Tigers topple IceCaps 3-2
Morgan, Dunn, McCaffrey score, US women beat Brazil 3-1 in World Cup victory tour game
United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, left, tries to get possession of the ball from Brazil's Beatriz (7) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Three money managers on what they’ve been trading
The release of the seventh Star Wars film will likely boost Cineplex stock.
Fill-in quarterback Landry Jones responsible for 3 turnovers as Steelers lose to Chiefs, 23-13
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