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New pro-Palestinian encampment at Université du Québec à Montréal, organizers say
Montreal pro-Palestinian activists say they've set up a new encampment at the Universit du Qubec Montral, as nearby McGill University prepares to go to court to clear the protest camp that has been on...
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Calgary Stampeders' training camp opens with an abundance of quarterbacks
CALGARY - Quarterback meetings were crowded to start Calgary Stampeders' training camp. Seven quarterbacks, including last year's starter Jake Maier, were on McMahon Stadium's turf Sunday. One of them...
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Santana's three-run homer lifts Twins over Jays in Manoah's best start of the year
TORONTO - Carlos Santana's three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a scoreless tie as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday. Max Kepler had a two-run double in the eigh...
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Historians, First Nations leader question Quebec history museum concept
MONTREAL - The Quebec government's framing of a new museum to be dedicated to the history of the Qubcois nation is raising questions about how history is told and who it includes, two historians and t...
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Catalan separatists set to lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Separatist parties appear to be in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region as the pro-union Socialist Party is poised to win t...
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Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick
CHICAGO (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where there's no clear-cut choice. The Hawks hit the jackpot d...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from his post
VILCHA, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from his post. Putin nominated First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov for the ro...
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Bedard's three-point effort leads Canada past Denmark 5-1 at hockey worlds
Connor Bedard had two goals and one assist in helping lead Canada to a 5-1 win over Denmark on Sunday at the World Hockey Championship.Dylan Cozens, Dawson Mercer and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for...
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Wildfires rage on across Western Canada as B.C. town braces for return of high winds
The northeast British Columbia municipality where thousands have evacuated due to a nearby wildfire is bracing for worsening conditions as blazes rage near several communities across Western Canada. I...
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Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellit...
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