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Police capture suspect in North Carolina murder case  Souris Plain DealerWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police in North Carolina say a suspect has been arrested in the death of the man who was convicted in the 2002 death of NBA star ...

Canadian show jumpers turn attention to Tokyo and tough new rules  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — Canada is the only country to finish in the top five in team show jumping at the last three Summer Olympics, a run that includes a silver medal in ...

North Carolina judges toss districts drawn for GOP advantage  Souris Plain DealerRALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina judicial panel rejected state legislative district maps Tuesday, saying legislators took extreme advantage in drawing voting ...

Former UFC champion Cris (Cyborg) Justino signs with Bellator promotion  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — Former UFC featherweight champion Cris (Cyborg) Justino has signed with the Bellator promotion.Bellator announced the move Tuesday to ...

Montreal's Mirabel cargo airport to get $107 million for expansion  Souris Plain DealerMIRABEL, Que. — Montreal's Mirabel airport does not have enough space to expand its flagship air cargo business.On Tuesday, the federal government and ...

Canadian filmmakers explore female bonds, mother-daughter relationships at TIFF  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — For Nicole Dorsey, director and writer of stylistic, psychological drama "Black Conflux," creating of the film's main character, Jackie, was about ...

Svitolina beats Konta to reach US Open semifinals  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Elina Svitolina reached the semifinals for the second straight Grand Slam tournament, beating Johanna Konta 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday at the U.S. ...

A look at some of the recommendations in Alberta's financial report  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — A panel looking into Alberta's finances says the province has been overspending for years and needs to make changes. Here are some of 26 ...

Ontario man charged with conspiracy to murder couple living in Jamaica  Souris Plain DealerAJAX, Ont. — Police say a man from southern Ontario has been arrested after he allegedly plotted to murder a couple living in Jamaica.Durham Regional Police ...

The new Clijsters? Some see similarities between Belgian star and Andreescu  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Bianca Andreescu's coach sees similarities between the 19-year-old Canadian and former Belgian star Kim Clijsters, and he's not the only one.

Review: 'It Chapter 2' is a big-screen funhouse  Souris Plain DealerIt can be a cheesy thing when a novel is split up and spread out over a handful of films, but Stephen King's "It" is not one of those books.Andy Muschietti's first ...

Rapper DMX helps family with back-to-school purchases  Souris Plain DealerSOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Rapper DMX has helped a Maine family with its back-to-school purchases.The rapper was in Maine to perform at Rock Row ...

Greece drafting bid for Parthenon sculpture loan from UK  Souris Plain DealerATHENS, Greece — Greece is preparing a formal request to borrow the British Museum's sculptures removed more than 200 years ago from the ancient ...

NDP promises to restore funding for some drugs, freeze pharmacare deductibles  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP leader says he would bring back a special drugs program if he were to become premier after next week's provincial election.

Jonathon Jennings replacing Dominique Davis as Redblacks' starting QB  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are hoping Jonathon Jennings can provide a spark as they prepare for the final eight games of the regular season.

'This Tender Land' is an affecting story about growing up  Souris Plain Dealer"This Tender Land: a Novel" (Atria Books), by William Kent KruegerStrands of the adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer on the Mississippi River echo ...

Colts coach Hawerchuk to take leave of absence for health reasons  Souris Plain DealerBARRIE, Ont. — Former NHL star Dale Hawerchuk is taking a leave of absence as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Barrie Colts for the upcoming ...

Joshua Boyle's lawyers want charge of misleading police thrown out  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Lawyers for former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle want a judge to toss out a charge that he misled police — one of several criminal counts he ...

Barenaked Ladies musician awarded $60000 in legal battle over painting  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — A Toronto gallery was deliberately elusive in proving the authenticity of a painting purportedly by the renowned Indigenous artist Norval ...

Manitoba Liberals promote fighting gang violence with safe spaces for kids  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberals say they will be investing in 24-hour safe spaces for kids in an effort to reduce gang violence if the party is elected next ...

Rushdie creates modern Don Quixote for tale of love, family  Souris Plain Dealer"Quichotte" (Random House), by Salman RushdieGood news! You don't have to read Cervantes' masterwork to enjoy Salman Rushdie's modern reinvention.

Review: Woman tackles a mountain in the moving film 'Edie'  Souris Plain DealerIn the northwest of Scotland, there stands a glacier-carved mountain called Suilven. Climbing it is not for the timid. But that's not a word that describes the ...

Air Canada files challenge with federal regulator over Onex's WestJet takeover  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — Air Canada is challenging WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s $3.5-billion acquisition by Onex Corp., arguing in a filing to the country's transportation ...

Cuba Gooding Jr.'s trial on groping charges is postponed  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Cuba Gooding Jr.'s trial on groping charges has been postponed until Oct. 10.Prosecutors said Tuesday they're still waiting for evidence in the ...

Review: David Koepp delivers a chilling first novel  Souris Plain Dealer"Cold Storage: a Novel" (Ecco), by David KoeppThe story line in "Cold Storage" by David Koepp, the screenwriter for films including "Jurassic Park" and Sam ...

Simone Biles 'aches' for victims after brother charged  Souris Plain DealerCLEVELAND — Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles says she's struggling with the arrest of her brother who was charged in a shooting that left three ...

Canadian author Margaret Atwood makes Booker Prize short list  Souris Plain DealerLONDON — Awards buzz is ramping up for Canadian author Margaret Atwood as one of six finalists for the Man Booker Prize.Atwood, who won the international ...

Transcontinental sells building to San Francisco Chronicle publisher Hearst  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — TC Transcontinental has agreed to sell the building that housed its former printing operations in Fremont, Calif., for US$75 million, with the ...

Tribute concert of Avicii's music to benefit mental health  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — A benefit concert for suicide prevention featuring the music of the late star Avicii is being planned for Dec. 5 in Stockholm, Sweden.Proceeds will ...

Script editor for British show 'Dr. Who' dies  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Terrance Dicks, author of children's books and a longtime script editor for the popular British TV series "Doctor Who," has died. He was 84.

Hailed by CanLit, poet Billy-Ray Belcourt allies with Indigenous 'resistance'  Souris Plain DealerThe cultural cognoscenti rains down plaudits and praise on Billy-Ray Belcourt, but it's not their approval he's after.The 24-year-old Cree scholar — the ...

Shattering Taliban attack in Kabul even as US deal nears  Souris Plain DealerKABUL — The Taliban on Tuesday defended their suicide bombing against an international compound in the Afghan capital that killed at least 16 people and ...

Official says 16 dead, 119 hurt in Taliban attack in Kabul  Souris Plain DealerKABUL — The death toll from a late-night Taliban suicide attack in the Afghan capital rose to 16 civilians on Tuesday, with 119 people wounded, an official said.

Wife says Hart 'going to be fine' after car crash  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Comic actor Kevin Hart's wife says he's "going to be just fine" following a weekend car crash that left him with a major back injury.Eniko Hart was ...

Stampeders down Eskimos 25-9 in quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell answered questions about his arm with his arm in Calgary's 25-9 win over the Edmonton Eskimos in ...