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August 20

Baseball Capsules
Flande outpitches Scherzer in Rockies 3-2 win over Nationals
Nova Scotian thanks Calgary dispatcher for warning family about carbon monoxide
LeBron James visits Manila as part of reality program
NBA superstar LeBron James plays an exhibition game as part of a clinic to select talented baskeball players from disadvantaged families
Pig escapes mostly unscathed after flying from trailer at 65 mph on I-25 in northern Colorado
Giants muster only six hits against Morton, relievers in a 4-0 loss to Pirates
Alfredo Simon throws 1-hitter, Tigers beat Rangers 4-0 in wild-card matchup
Duffy has early control trouble, Royals' 5-game winning streak ends with 4-1 loss to Red Sox
Honduran authorities say body of US tourist who fell off cruise ship found near popular island
White House warns 21 million Yemenis in dire need of help following attack on critical port
Arrieta picks up 15th win, Rizzo, Russell homer as Cubs pound Braves 7-1
NFL Preseason Capsules
Body found off Vancouver Island may be missing First Nations woman
Missing 19-year-old Delores Brown.
Archer pitches 1-hitter, strikes out 11 to lead Rays over Astros 1-0
Police Internet task force searches home of Kiss' Gene Simmons; musician, family not suspects
Warriors rookie Kevon Looney to miss at least 4 to 6 months following hip surgery
Johnny Manziel throws TD pass, EJ Manuel rallies Bills to 11-10 win over Browns
Marcell Ozuna, Martin Prado power Marlins to 9-7 win over Phillies
Blue Jays set to open weekend series against Angels
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher David Price
Obama promises to keep pressure on Iran in letter to Democrat
NYC mayor: Regs for Times Square characters under study; removing pedestrian plaza suggested
Police: 8 arrested in Maui solar telescope protests, including leader of similar protest
Dad who gave keys to 15-year-old daughter who crashed SUV, killing 3 friends, gets prison time
Pollock drive in 3, Diamondbacks erase 4-0 deficit for 5-4 win over Reds
Funeral held in Minnesota for 8 slain members of Houston, Texas family
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signs gay conversion therapy ban affecting young people
Navajo Nation president considers lifting advisory against using San Juan River to water crops
Florida woman says she secretly recorded Jared Fogle about his interest in sex with minors
Ex-skipper James Horwill, Nic White miss selection in Australia's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad
Tomlin has another solid start, Allen holds on as Indians beat Yankees 3-2
FIFA meets World Cup sponsors for secret talks provoked by corruption crisis
The logo of soccer's international governing body FIFA is seen on its headquarters in Zurich
With zero help from line, Griffin leaves with concussion in Redskins' 21-17 win over Lions
LEADING OFF: Yanks retire Posada's No. 20; Greinke, Leake, Cole start; Wolf back
Brooke Henderson’s in the hunt at Canadian Pacific Women’s Open
Brooke Henderson tees off at the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open at the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, B.C., on August 20.
Woman who helped kill family as a child prepares for ‘real world’
On April 23, 2006, three bodies were found at this house in Medicine Hat, Alta. A woman, now 20, was convicted in the killings along with her then-boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke
Morton combines with relievers on 6-hitter, Walker hits 2-run HR as Pirates beat Giants 4-0
Alfredo Simon throws 1-hitter, Tigers beat Rangers 4-0 in wild-card matchup
Miley strong, Hanigan drives in 2 as Red Sox end Royals' 5-game winning streak, 4-1
Visa flap may stop Guam soccer team's entry into Iran for World Cup qualifying match
Person familiar with decision: Forward J.R. Smith returning to Cavaliers
All eyes on Rooney as Manchester United striker seeks first goal
Striker Wayne Rooney attempts a bicycle kick against Brugge during a first-leg Champions League playoff on August 18. Manchester United won the match 3-1.
Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson rebounding from injury-plagued season
50-1 shot Bird E House, a son of Birdstone, scores upset in Del Mar feature
Hobbled Eskimos in search of offensive spark against high-flying Tiger-Cats
Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Matt Nichols, left, said one of the keys for the offence is to get yards on first down and improve on the Eskimos’ second-down conversion rate of 42.7 per cent, second worst in the league.
Macedonia increases border security to stem migrant influx from Greece
Migrants sleep near the village of Idomeni, Greece, at the border with Macedonia, on Thursday. Macedonia moved to cut off the flow of migrants pouring over its southern border with Greece on Thursday, deploying riot police in armoured vehicles and calling out the army under a state of emergency.
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez ejected against Cubs
Ex-counsellor found guilty of sexual assault on 14 year old in B.C.
A bedroom in one of the units at Centre Creek, the former youth detention camp in the Chilliwack River Valley, has been gutted and transformed into the Stehiyaq Healing and Wellness Village in Chilliwack.
Banksy's 'Dismaland', a 'festival of art, amusements and entry-level anarchism'
I’m pregnant and I have an eating disorder
Sprinter Andre De Grasse looking to recapture Pan Am success in Beijing
Sprinter Andre De Grasse became the face of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, appearing on posters and billboards throughout the city.
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III gets concussion in exhibition game against Lions
Dallas hospital where President Kennedy taken after being shot moves
Report: Far fewer homeless in New Orleans than after Katrina when homelessness was rampant
Usain Bolt’s returns to Beijing overshadowed by doping discussions
Usain Bolt wins a 100-metre race in 9.87 seconds during the 2015 Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on July 24.
First wolf pack in decades established in Northern California; adults, pups captured on camera
Defence lawyer finishes cross-examination of accuser in US prep school rape case
East Asian leaders miss the economic mark
Iain Marlow
Haitian electoral officials to redo voting in 25 districts for legislative elections
Comcast names subscriber whose account was used to insinuate politician molested children
Golf Capsules
Washington state tragedy highlights youth, passion typical of wildland firefighters
Federal agency announces plans for further investigation in deaths of 30 whales in Alaska
Across the world, adultery website leak exposes infidelities, puts some spouses on defensive
Arizona State senior Jon Rahm advances to US Amateur quarterfinals
Clemson coach Swinney says kicker Lakip to miss 3 games after off-season drug arrest
Australia, New Zealand sending firefighters to help battle blazes in US
Ex-bank president who was 1st to plead guilty in bailout fraud gets 2 1/2 years in prison
Rookie Doran Grant has big shoes to fill in new-look Steelers secondary
Peruvian Congress gives military the authority to shoot down cocaine-smuggling airplanes
Alberta Health says no swimming, wading at another beach at Pigeon Lake
Freshman Seth Collins leads group vying to become Oregon State's starter at QB
Saskatoon city council votes to treat e-cigarettes the same as tobacco
Diamondbacks activate veteran catcher Laird from DL, designate him for assignment
Tigers get LHP Randy Wolf from Toronto, put pitchers Norris and Sanchez on disabled list
Long road lands Butler-Byrd in Utah defensive backfield at the perfect time
Cowboys All-Pro Zack Martin OK after stinger, but injuries up front could keep Romo out at SF
Pirates sign OF Travis Snider to minor league deal, 1B/OF Hart starts rehab assignment
Seven manufacturing stocks poised to benefit from a lower loonie
The corporate headquarters of Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International in Aurora, Ontario. It's the largest company on our list with a market cap of more than $28-billion.
Netflix under pressure to expand 1-year parental leave to lower-paid workers in DVD division
Valeant Acquisitions
Chargers break camp; Rivers expects better showing in AFC West race
Streb, Hoffman move down list after Presidents Cup points glitch for US team
Gennady Golovkin's title unification bout with David Lemieux is close to a New York sellout
Worldwide smartphone sales in the second quarter
TransLink: Former police chief and city manager appointed to board
Fromer Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu speaks at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.The 36-year police veteran retired this spring after just over seven years as Vancouver’s first non-white chief constable.
Rohan Dennis rides to Stage 4 win, overall lead heading into time trial at USA Pro Challenge
Fully healed, quarterback Aaron Rodgers back on the move for Green Bay Packers
Colombia's Foreign Ministry says China has commuted death sentence for Colombian drug mule
Former Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne continues to make NFL strides
Canada Post
Tampa Bay left-hander McGee to miss 6-8 weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery
Report of secret side-deal with Iran roils already intense nuke vote
Saskatchewan forest fire official says hot, dry fall may extend wildfire season
Calgary police chief cleared of conflict during provincial election
Fred Couples the headliner, but it's Jeff Maggert that's been rolling entering Boeing Classic
Survey says: The future of polling is hard to predict
Luck, Cutler have taken different paths through NFL since 1st meeting in 2012
Mexico officials find 63 children working in miserable conditions at vegetable packing company
EPA downplays dangers of mine spill that fouled Western rivers, but health concerns persist
Richardson GMP scoops up CQI Capital, plans relaunch of asset manager
Canadian bank headquarters stand on Bay Street in Toronto on Monday August 29, 2011.
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