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August 6

Schwarber homers in 2nd straight game, Cubs beat Giants 5-4 for half-game lead in wild card
French woman kidnapped in Yemen in February returns to France
Lawyer says jailed Chinese journalist Gao Yu has heart problems, bail request pending
Surprise arrival Jordan Stevenson among running backs who'll compete for carries at Nebraska
As Canadian leaders debated, Trump was producing the wildest show in politics
Twins veteran heaps praise on Blue Jays, ‘one of the best teams in baseball’
Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Dioner Navarro #30 after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning during MLB game action against the Minnesota Twins on August 6, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
New Mexico blasts EPA for late notice on mustard-colored muck that spilled from Colorado mine
Pillar makes spectacular diving catch in Blue Jays' blowout of Twins
East Carolina adds ex-Minnesota QB Philip Nelson as walk-on
Los Angeles Clippers sign Argentine veteran Pablo Prigioni, who spent last season with Houston
Cautious Mulcair, pugnacious Trudeau jockey to be Harper’s main foe
Campbell Clark
LEADING OFF: Aces on mound, Blue Jays-Yankees, Giants-Cubs, Utley returns to Phillies
Schumer, No. 3 Senate Democrat, breaks with Obama, announces opposition to Iran nuclear deal
North Korea says it's time to erase legacy of Japanese rule; will set clock back by 30 minutes
Eury Perez's go-ahead single in 8th, Markakis' 3 RBIs lift Braves to 9-8 victory over Marlins
On night of GOP debate, Hillary Clinton says 2016 rivals leave her in 'state of disbelief'
Affidavit: Oklahoma teen said plans for fatal attack on family members were on thumb drive
The Latest: In debate, Trump says he doesn't have time to soften his tone
Ellsbury has tiebreaking homer, Sabathia gritty for 6 innings in Yankees' 2-1 win over Red Sox
Saskatchewan woman uses her dog's illness to pick her winning lottery numbers
Jays clobber Twins to complete series sweep; New York awaits
Ben Revere of the Blue Jays slides safely into third base as he advances on a throwing error following his single in the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins in Toronto on Thursday night.<240>
Golf Capsules
Dimitrov, citing right shoulder injury, and Fish out of doubles at Washington tournament
Truck driver voted most handsome elderly man in pageant held by Brazil's biggest city
Metro Vancouver’s Compass transit smart-card system to run in fall
Passengers sit on a Canada Line train while waiting to depart from Richmond-Brighouse Station, in Richmond, B.C.
Vollmer takes 4th behind Worrell in 100 fly at US nationals, 5 months after having 1st child
NASCAR icon Richard Petty receives Cameron R. Argetsinger Award for contributions to racing
US Ski and Snowboard Association names Robert Lazzaroni to oversee Nordic domestic programs
Libel lawsuit against owner of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah thrown out
Zack Sucher leads PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship with 18 points
Blue Jays rout Twins to complete four-game sweep, extend winning streak to five
Lee Daniels says 'without question' there will be a spin-off of his hit Fox show 'Empire'
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Canada wraps up U20 development camp with win over Czech Republic
She's Not Here rallies to top Beat of The Drum by 1 3/4 at Del Mar
Saskatchewan election officially pushed forward to April 4, 2016
Bunker mentality: Dustin Johnson's famous bunker at Whistling Straits now under stands
Helicopter rotor kills Peruvian woman trying to deliver appeals letter to Cabinet chief
Lee Daniels says 'without question' there will be a spin-off of his hit Fox show 'Empire'
Opening night: Trump refuses to rule out third-party run if he's not GOP nominee
Hellickson's struggles continue as Diamondbacks lose 8-3 to Nationals, settle for series split
Rally held to draw attention to problems in Manitoba home-care sector
Craig Barlow shoots 9-under 62 to take lead in Web.com Tour's Digital Ally Open
Stars from film, stage, and TV attend opening of Broadway's hip-hop musical 'Hamilton'
Conservative lobbyists join Harper’s war room ahead of election
Stephen Harper waves to the crowd as he arrives for the first leaders debate on Thursday in Toronto. About 20 staff from the Prime Minister’s Office have taken leave from the government to work on the Conservative campaign.
'Fox NFL Sunday' to hit the Emmys red carpet before this year's awardscast
Lepchenko upsets top-seeded Wozniacki to reach Bank of the West Classic quarterfinals
Canadian Adam Loewen returning to MLB as pitcher for first time since 2008
Man, woman from France found dead after hike in New Mexico; child treated for heat exposure
California's Elizabeth Wang, Oklahoma's Brad Dalke win playoffs in Junior PGA
Bahrain government suspends publication of independent newspaper Al-Wasat
Death of Taliban’s Mullah Omar could boost support for Islamic State
A gathering in Peshawar, Pakistan, offers a funeral prayer for Taliban chief Mullah Mohammed Omar last week, apparently more than two years after his death from tuberculosis.
D.J. Forbes steps down as NZ sevens captain to improve Olympics chances
Afghan officials say truck bomb in central Kabul kills 7 people and wounds about 400
Rugby Championship win may provide World Cup boost for Wallabies or All Blacks
Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda's eye-popping 'Hamilton' gets even better on its trip to Broadway
Floyd Mayweather Jr. says Andre Berto is a worthy choice for his final bout Sept. 12
Recovering Rory McIlroy listed in PGA Championship field
Rory McIlroy
Stradivarius: What you need to know about the legendary violins
Antonio Stradivari was an instrument maker in the northern Italian city of Cremona. Born around 1644, he started making string instruments as early as 1666. Though he’s known best for his violins, Stradivari also made violas and cellos, which can fetch millions at auctions.
Notley blasts Harper for comments calling NDP government ‘a disaster’
“Whether their federal cousins like it or not, the people of Alberta decided they had enough of the Conservative government in this province,” Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said on Thursday.
Canada aims for improvement, eyeing top-three finish at Parapan Am Games
Athlete Ambassador for the Parapan Am Games Josh Dueck, left, presents boccia player Marco Dispaltro as the flag bearer for Team Canada during a press conference in Toronto on August 5.
Veteran wide receiver Hakeem Nicks working to earn spot with Titans, his 3rd team in 3 seasons
UCF coach George O'Leary not letting interim AD job take away from his job on football field
Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin to become professor at Florida Institute of Technology
Ballerina Misty Copeland will help close run of Broadway's 'On the Town' this summer
Sporting KC could be without midfielder Roger Espinoza into MLS playoffs after breaking leg
Blue Bell recalls almost 200 furloughed workers as production resumes at Alabama plant
Couples aims to overcome stacked field and defend Shaw Charity title
British singer Cilla Black was discovered by the Beatles in her teens
Pop singer and entertainer Cilla Black rehearses a song with Sir Paul McCartney. He remembered Ms. Black as ‘a lovely girl who infected everyone with her great spirit.’
Desmond, Ross lift Nationals to 8-3 win over Diamondbacks
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan among 34 invited to USA Basketball Olympic minicamp
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan
US museum says animal trophies donated by doctor who killed lion were legally obtained
Barge drops tons of buoys, fishing gear, other ocean debris to Seattle for sorting, recycling
Canada’s world junior gold medalists share experience with younger players
Team Canada’s Lawson Crouse, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the quarter-final game against Denmark at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Toronto on January 2.
New Warriors centre/forward Jason Thompson eager to get started with NBA champions after trade
Many journalism school alumni see themselves as journalists regardless of where they work
Thank you, Jon Stewart. You made journalism better
Jon Stewart smiles during a taping of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in 2011.
Nurses’ union, B.C. government aim to combat violence against health-care staff
B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake said he is still trying to find a way to release more information about the firings, but is constrained by privacy laws and a wrongful dismissal lawsuit
Alabama opens preseason camp with same lofty goals, maybe extra motivation after poor finishes
Bengals get through 1st week of camp with only one injury, no major issues
Titans tight end Delanie Walker says he'll be OK after needing 12 stitches in left thumb
Major retailer tells NY attorney general it will discontinue call-in work shifts in the state
Ten U.S. large cap stocks poised for a rebound
Procter & Gamble Co. announced fourth-quarter results at the end of July that missed expectations on revenue by more than 5 per cent.
Life expectancy of HIV-positive Canadians rises to 65 years: study
Dr. Julio Montaner developed a strategy that uses anti-retroviral drugs to reduce HIV patients’ risk of transmission. Along with Dr. Judith Hall, a UBC genetisist whose work focuses on bith defects, he is being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Goldman Sachs helping MLS' New England Revolution with soccer-only stadium financing
Wife of killed Islamic State group leader sent to Iraq custody; linked to US hostage
Giants' Leake to miss start because of strained left hamstring
Four candidates for Manitoba First Nation group's grand chief announced
Eric Young sprints to Stage 4 victory at Tour of Utah as Jure Kocjan assumes overall lead
Coming off big win, Honor Code set for $1.25 million Whitney at Saratoga
Padres close 10-game road trip with a 10-1 loss to Brewers; finish 5-5 away from home
Saints waive defensive lineman Glenn Foster, add defensive back Travis Manning
RedBlacks come off bye week aiming for second win over rival Alouettes
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Henry Burris looks down field during the first half against the B.C. Lions in Ottawa on July 4.
Danny Lee in the lead as Spieth finds enough irritation to stay in the game at Firestone
Ginja Ninja: From TD passes to TV shows, Seattle punter Jon Ryan getting plenty of attention
Temporary foreign workers in Canada by type of work permit authorization, 2013
Canada’s leading point-scorer left off provisional Rugby World Cup roster
Team Canada wing James Pritchard, left, has won 61 caps for Canada with 607 points from 18 tries, 104 conversions and 103 penalties.
NCAA leaders consider giving potentially pros new ways to determine draft status, earn degrees
Impact coach on the defensive after Bernier's wife accuses club of disrespect
Larry Donnell looking to pick up game after inconsistent season as Giants tight end
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