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Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as US envoy says deal is near
KABUL - The Taliban attacked a second Afghan city in as many days on Sunday, killing several civilians and security forces, officials said, even as Washington's peace envoy said the U.S. and the milit...
Sep 02, 2019

At least 5 dead in Texas shooting rampage after traffic stop
AUSTIN, Texas - At least five people were dead in West Texas after a man who was stopped by state troopers when his vehicle failed to signal a left turn opened fire and fled, shooting more than 20 peo...
Sep 02, 2019

Labour Day long weekend spells unofficial end to the Sask. camping season
Saskatchewan's short camping season is unofficially coming to an end this Labour Day weekend.While campers can continue to use the provincial parks, many amenities will be shut off on Tuesday.Southwes...
Sep 02, 2019 (File Photo/CJME News Staff)

Mexico hands Canada first loss at Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier
SURREY, B.C. - Coach Mark Smith says Canada's women's softball team knows their Olympic fate is in their own hands. The squad dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 5-ranked Mexico at the Softball Americas Oly...
Sep 02, 2019

Cavan Biggio's two-run homer powers Toronto Blue Jays past Houston Astros 6-4
TORONTO - There are some games where it feels like the Toronto Blue Jays are taking years off of Charlie Montoyo's life. Toronto's 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon was one of...
Sep 02, 2019

September Scramble: MLB playoff spots, intriguing plots
All-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell. Plus playoff spots and seeding. Major League Baseball is heading toward a Septembe...
Sep 02, 2019

Harry Potter removed from Tennessee Catholic school library
NASHVILLE - A Catholic school in Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library after the school's priest decided they could cause a reader to conjure evil spirits. In an email obtained...
Sep 02, 2019

Park Extension residents say evictions on the rise amid gentrification
MONTREAL - Residents of Montreal's Park Extension warn that evictions are on the rise amid gentrification in the province's poorest neighbourhood. Tenants and community advocates gathered at Parc Sain...
Sep 02, 2019

Ticats post second-half rally to register Labour Day victory over Argos
HAMILTON - Jackson Bennett and Bralon Addison scored fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats rallied for a 38-27 Labour Day win over the Toronto Argonuats on Monday. A...
Sep 02, 2019

Osaka sees a bit of herself in Gauff, 15, after US Open win
NEW YORK - Naomi Osaka looked across the net after ending Coco Gauff's U.S. Open in the third round Saturday night and saw the tears welling in the 15-year-old American's eyes. Osaka also saw a bit of...
Sep 02, 2019