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Stedman Graham visits prison for leadership talk to inmates  Souris Plain DealerBISHOPVILLE, S.C. — Before meeting his longtime partner, megastar Oprah Winfrey, Stedman Graham worked as a guard in a Chicago prison — and on ...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ends once-promising presidential bid  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand dropped out of the presidential race Wednesday, abruptly ending a campaign that once looked poised to ride ...

Seven Canadian boats advance to semifinals at world rowing championships  Souris Plain DealerLINZ, Austria — Seven Canadian teams advanced to the semifinals in Wednesday's action at the world rowing championships.Maxwell Lattimer of Delta, B.C., ...

LA's Music Center Plaza reopens after $41 million renovation  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — The downtown Los Angeles Music Center's plaza has reopened to the public after two years and a $41 million renovation.Civic and ...

How medical technology reveals the secrets of ancient Egyptian mummies  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — Nestawedjat, a wealthy, married "lady of the house," died in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes sometime around 700 BC.Some 2700 years too ...

Stars of women's hockey announce own tour with first stop Toronto  Souris Plain DealerThe biggest names in Canadian women's hockey will play in a series of games organized by their union in an effort to push their game forward.The "Dream Gap ...

Djokovic deals with pain, Federer faces deficit at US Open  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Maybe, just maybe, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are feeling some lingering after-effects of their historic Wimbledon final last month.

Bombers facing more adversity heading into showdown with Roughriders  Souris Plain DealerHead coach Mike O'Shea and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have more adversity to deal with.The West Division-leading Bombers (8-2) will open an important ...

Nishikori loses focus but not match to advance at US Open  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Kei Nishikori lost his focus. At least he didn't lose the match.The seventh seed from Japan dropped a set, blew a lead in another and let four ...

Placido Domingo concert opening sports complex in Hungary  Souris Plain DealerSZEGED, Hungary — Placido Domingo received a warm reception Wednesday at a concert in Hungary to inaugurate a new soccer stadium for a Catholic ...

Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas  Souris Plain DealerAUSTIN, Texas — Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will join the University of Texas as a professor who this fall will teach in the university's ...

Continued tourist spending slump weighs on Tiffany's results  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Tiffany & Co.'s second quarter profits and sales fell as the jewelry chain grappled with continued weak spending by international tourists.

Competition bureau investigating claims made by makers of 'flushable' wipes  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Canada's Competition Bureau is digging into complaints that companies that market "flushable" wipes are making false claims about their products.

Jefferson, Harris, Wynn named CFL's top performers for August  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top ...

Venice Film Festival opens with debate over Polanski, quotas  Souris Plain DealerVENICE, Italy — Leaders of the 76th Venice International Film Festival have kicked off the festival by debating the inclusion of a film by Roman Polanski and the ...

Veteran hockey analyst Nick Kypreos parting ways with Sportsnet  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Two veterans of Sportsnet's hockey coverage have announced they are parting ways with the cable network.Nick Kypreos, who had been with ...

Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary involved in fatal boat crash  Souris Plain DealerSEGUIN TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary was involved in a boat collision in Ontario's cottage country that left two people dead and ...

Georgia GOP Sen. Isakson to retire over health issues  Souris Plain DealerATLANTA — Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson's announcement Wednesday that he will retire at year's end because of health problems instantly raised ...

Man charged in theft of artifacts from Michigan museum  Souris Plain DealerMUSKEGON, Mich. — A 61-year-old man has been charged in the theft of artifacts from a western Michigan museum that's housed on a World War II-era warship ...

Virginia Beach official resigns over mass shooting response  Souris Plain DealerVIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three months after a Virginia Beach city employee killed 12 people in a mass shooting , the city's executive resigned Wednesday ...

Canada's Conners hopes impressive season leads to Presidents Cup spot  Souris Plain DealerWhile signing autographs at the 2018 Valero Texas Open, Corey Conners told a group of young fans he'd give away his hat to the first person that could say ...

Fall Preview: The women behind Elsa on 'Frozen 2'  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Years after "Frozen" came out, some of us still can't walk through our home without accidentally prompting "Let it Go" to erupt from some unseen ...

Case of defunct QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange could shift to Toronto court  Souris Plain DealerHALIFAX — The accounting firm investigating the multimillion-dollar implosion of the QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange wants to move the ongoing ...

OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B  Souris Plain DealerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Purdue Pharma would devote its profits to cleaning up the devastation wrought by opioids, and the controlling Sackler family would be out, ...

Manitoba Army reservist accused of neo-Nazi ties reported missing: RCMP  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — RCMP say a Manitoba army reservist accused of being a member of a neo-Nazi group has disappeared.Master Cpl. Patrik Mathews was reported ...

Home turf: Browns' Mayfield to star in ads living in stadium  Souris Plain DealerMAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — Baker Mayfield has a new teammate, and she rocks a headband, too.The Browns' charismatic quarterback has entered a ...

Tory leader Scheer contradicted on abortion by Quebec lieutenant Alain Rayes  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Even though he has contradicted his leader publicly on the subject of abortion rights, the Conservatives' Quebec lieutenant says he and party ...

'Molly of Denali' brings rare Alaska representation and education to kids  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Early in production for the new Alaska-set children's animated series "Molly of Denali," creative producer Princess Daazhraii Johnson's young son ...

Street Project Impacting Businesses In Souris  DiscoverWestman.comWork continues on the upgrade to Crescent Avenue in Souris and for local businesses the end of the project can't come soon enough. The municipality is ...

National Bank rides strong Quebec economy to higher third-quarter profit  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — National Bank of Canada beat expectations in its third quarter with a seven per cent increase in profit driven by growth across the company.

Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew should 'come clean'  Souris Plain DealerLONDON — One of the many women who have accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse has kept Britain's Prince Andrew uncomfortably at the centre of the ...

Toyota, Suzuki partnering in self-driving car technology  Souris Plain DealerTOKYO — Japan's top automaker, Toyota, and smaller rival Suzuki are partnering in the development of self-driving car technology, as manufacturers around ...

In the news today, Aug. 28  Souris Plain DealerSix stories in the news for Wednesday, Aug. 28 ——— FIRST INTERIOR SHOTS OF HMS TERROR RELEASED Parks Canada has released the first pictures ...

'A solemn space': first interior shots of Franklin's HMS Terror released  Souris Plain DealerIt remains, despite nearly two centuries beneath the Arctic seas, amazingly shipshape.First pictures from inside the HMS Terror, part of the doomed Franklin ...

Six suspects arrested in connection with attack against two Montreal police  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — Six people, including two minors, have been arrested in connection with an alleged attack last Friday against two off-duty Montreal police officers ...

Russian firm sues Boeing over Max jet, says defects hidden  Souris Plain DealerMOSCOW — A Russian aircraft leasing company that ordered 35 Boeing Max jets is suing the U.S. aircraft maker and seeking to cancel the deal, accusing ...

Nielsen's top programs for Aug. 19-25  Souris Plain DealerPrime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Aug. 19-25. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.1. "America's Got Talent" (Tuesday), ...

Leslie Jones exiting 'SNL,' Kate McKinnon back next season  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around.Jones' ...