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No charges against Minneapolis officers in black man's death
MINNEAPOLIS - Two Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed a black man last month were justified in using deadly force, a prosecutor announced Monday, saying the man was fleeing police and turn...
Jul 29, 2018
Hughes' eighth-place finish earns him top Canadian at Glen Abbey for 2nd year
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Mackenzie Hughes buried his face in his hands after his 14-foot putt on the 18th hole slowed to a stop short of the hole by a few inches. The 27-year-old from Dundas, Ont., finished i...
Jul 29, 2018
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson wins Canadian Open for first time in his career
OAKVILLE, Ont. - As one of the most popular golfers on the PGA Tour, Dustin Johnson is used to roaring cheers and chants of “Let’s go DJ!” But getting serenaded with “O Canada&...
Jul 29, 2018
Netflix backs 'Master of None' despite misconduct claim
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Netflix is standing by “Master of None” and Aziz Ansari despite a sexual-misconduct allegation against him earlier this year. Cindy Holland, a programming executive...
Jul 29, 2018
Vladimir Guerrero expresses pride in son's promotion to triple-A Buffalo Bisons
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Vladimir Guerrero said Sunday that he’s “extremely happy” his son Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will take one step closer to the big leagues when he reports to the Triple...
Jul 29, 2018
Former House Leader under Stephen Harper, Peter Van Loan, retiring from Commons
OTTAWA - A longtime Conservative member of Parliament who once stood as then-prime minister Stephen Harper’s Government House Leader is stepping away from politics. Ontario MP Peter Van Loan tol...
Jul 29, 2018
Blue Jays score 5 runs in ninth to beat White Sox 7-4
CHICAGO - An injury to star rookie Lourdes Gurriel Jr. dampened the excitement after a late Blue Jays comeback. Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and Toronto beat...
Jul 29, 2018
Do Canadians know enough about food safety? Federal survey says No
OTTAWA - Canadians are becoming less aware of how to safely handle and prepare food to avoid food-borne illness and food poisoning, according to government-backed research. The findings from the repor...
Jul 29, 2018
Golf Canada CEO pleased with Canadian Open ahead of location and date change
OAKVILLE, Ont. - No. 7 at Glen Abbey Golf Club has become the featured hole at the RBC Canadian Open the past two years. With hockey boards surrounding the tee, goalie masks being used as tee blocks, ...
Jul 29, 2018
Vladimir Guerrero officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - During his 16-year career, Vladimir Guerrero rarely left fans wanting more, although his speech on Sunday as he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame may have been an excepti...
Jul 29, 2018