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Canadian couples trapped in Bahamas during Hurricane Dorian are safe: daughter  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — A Montreal-area woman says her parents and their friends are safe after riding out Hurricane Dorian in the attic of a home in the Bahamas.

The art of sloganeering: How many ways can politicians say 'change'?  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Change. Forward. Together. For you.They are the buzzwords of political campaigns worldwide, used time and again in various combinations, ...

Scarlett Johansson stands by Woody Allen: 'I believe him'  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Scarlett Johansson says she's standing by Woody Allen because, "I believe him."Much of Hollywood has distanced itself from the filmmaker since ...

U.S. dismisses allegations of unfair trade against two Quebec steel makers  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — The United States says it won't be levying anti-dumping duties on imported fabricated steel from two Quebec companies.The U.S. Department ...

Minnesota Timberwolves sign Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton  Souris Plain DealerMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed Canadian guard Lindell Wigginton.The 21-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S., played two seasons at ...

NTSB: Autopilot flaw, driver inattention caused Tesla crash  Souris Plain DealerDETROIT — A design flaw in Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system and driver inattention combined to cause a Model S electric car to slam into a ...

North American stock markets rebound on positive geopolitical news  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — North American stock markets rebounded midweek from Tuesday's losses on positive geopolitical events in Hong Kong and London and some ...

Bencic beats Vekic to move into US Open semifinals  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Belinda Bencic wore down Donna Vekic and advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory Wednesday at the U.S. Open.

911 audio details scene after crash that injured Kevin Hart  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — A 911 call released Wednesday describes the moments after Kevin Hart was seriously injured after his muscle car crashed on a mountainous ...

Feds: Man sold rapper Mac Miller drugs before overdose death  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — A man has been charged with selling counterfeit opioid pills to Mac Miller two days before the rapper died of an overdose.The Drug ...

Court rejects former escort's appeal in murder-for-hire plot  Souris Plain DealerTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a former escort convicted of trying to hire a hit man to kill her newlywed husband ...

Atom Egoyan's 'Guest of Honour' to open Vancouver film festival  Souris Plain DealerVANCOUVER — This year's Vancouver International Film Festival will open with Atom Egoyan's "Guest of Honour."The drama, starring David Thewlis as a ...

'Handmaid's Tale' sequel 'The Testaments' being developed for the screen  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — A screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed new sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale" is in the works.A representative for the Toronto author's ...

Desjardins head says new mindset needed to tackle global challenges  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — The head of the Desjardins financial group says many of the world's biggest problems are symptoms of widespread short-term thinking.Speaking ...

Trade tribunal investigating allegation of bias in search for third shipyard  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — A trade tribunal has agreed to investigate the federal government's plan to add a third shipyard to its multibillion-dollar shipbuilding strategy ...

Manitoba Progressive Conservatives focus on tax cuts in final campaign stretch  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister recommitted to many of his tax promises during a campaign stop today.Lowering taxes ...

Gabriela Dabrowski falls in women's doubles quarterfinals at U.S. Open  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski has been eliminated in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.The Ottawa native and partner Yifan ...

Canadian Andreescu beats Mertens, advances to US Open semifinals  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Bianca Andreescu, the Canadian comeback kid, was at it again Wednesday night.And it earned her a spot in the U.S. Open women's singles ...

Review: Dystopian and watery Earth hosts 'After the Flood'  Souris Plain Dealer"After the Flood," by Kassandra Montag (William Morrow)In her debut novel, "After the Flood," Kassandra Montag explores the social impact of climate change in ...

American police warned former army reservist in Manitoba likely crossed border  Souris Plain DealerPolice in the United States say a missing former army reservist with alleged ties to a neo-Nazi group is likely to have walked across the border from Manitoba ...

Vancouver Canucks re-sign winger Nikolay Goldobin to one-year deal  Souris Plain DealerVANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed right winger Nikolay Goldobin to a one-year contract.The team announced the deal on Wednesday, ...

Police: Man broke into Taylor Swift's home, took off shoes  Souris Plain DealerWESTERLY, R.I. — Police say a man who broke into Taylor Swift's beachfront mansion in Rhode Island took his shoes off because he wanted to be polite.

Ex-pastor convicted in wife's death secretly drugged her, Crown argues  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — An Ontario judge should rule that a former pastor convicted in the death of his pregnant wife secretly sedated her with a prescription drug before ...

Bombers chasing sixth straight home victory in rematch with Riders  Souris Plain DealerTo move atop the West Division standings, Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to do something no other CFL club has this season ...

Smollett's attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — Jussie Smollett's attorneys say the actor shouldn't have to pay Chicago $130000 for the police investigation into what he claimed was a racist and ...

New 'It' film portrays painful true chapter of LGBT history  Souris Plain DealerBANGOR, Maine — Moviegoers from Maine who watch the film "It: Chapter Two" this weekend might recognize a scene that draws on a painful event from the ...

Abortion, same-sex marriage fights feed cynicism: ex-Liberal Philpott  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Jane Philpott is standing by the pledge she made as a Liberal candidate to support access to abortion despite her beliefs, but accuses her former ...

Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle denies sexually assaulting wife  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle, accused of assaulting his now-estranged spouse Caitlan Coleman, denied Wednesday that he was ...

Manitoba NDP promises to ban mandatory overtime for nurses if elected  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he would ban mandatory overtime for nurses if elected premier next Tuesday.Kinew says nurses ...

Federal judge intervenes in Mississippi mental health system  Souris Plain DealerJACKSON, Miss. — A federal judge is taking charge of Mississippi's mental health system, saying the federal government has proved the state isn't doing ...

Cowboys, Elliott agree on $90 million deal that ends holdout  Souris Plain DealerFRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott was finishing the early stretching at the first practice since ending his long holdout with the Dallas Cowboys when the star ...

AP source: Cowboys, Elliott have deal, ending long holdout  Souris Plain DealerThe Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott have agreed on a $90 million, six-year contract extension that will make him the NFL's highest-paid running back and ...

Spain: Woman's body identified as missing Olympic skier  Souris Plain DealerMADRID — Spanish police found the body of former alpine ski racer and Olympic medallist Blanca Fernández Ochoa in a mountainous area near Madrid on ...

'Can't feel my heart:' IG says separated kids traumatized  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — Separated from his father at the U.S.-Mexico border last year, the little boy, about 7 or 8, was under the delusion that his dad had been killed.

Broadway secret: A frequent flyer program for theatre fans  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Ever dream of free Broadway tickets? Then join the millions taking advantage of a somewhat uncelebrated loyalty plan called Audience Rewards ...

Mario Batali's indecent assault case returns to court  Souris Plain DealerBOSTON — A hearing on the indecent assault and battery case against celebrity chef Mario Batali is scheduled.A judge is slated to hear arguments Wednesday ...

Erik Larson's next book centres on Nazi blitz of London  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Erik Larson's next book tells a story he knows has been heard before."The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance ...

Statistics Canada reports $1.1-billion merchandise trade deficit for July  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.1 billion in July compared with a revised deficit of $55 million June.

In the news today, Sept. 4  Souris Plain DealerFive stories in the news for Wednesday, Sept. 4 ——— COURT RULING ON PIPELINE APPEALS DUE The Federal Court of Appeal is to reveal today whether a ...

YouTube to pay $170M fine after violating kids' privacy law  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — Google's video site YouTube has been fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' ...

April trial date set in R. Kelly's federal case in Chicago  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — A judge has set an April 27 trial date in R. Kelly's federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of child pornography and obstruction of justice.

Italian leaders finalize ministry picks for new government  Souris Plain DealerROME — Political leaders say they've put the final touches on Italy's next government, which will shut out right-wing firebrand Matteo Salvini and his anti-migrant ...

Timothée Chalamet makes a big impression in Venice  Souris Plain DealerVENICE, Italy — Timothée Chalamet made a movie star's debut at the 76th Venice International Film Festival this week for his Henry V film "The King," wearing a ...

Federal Court of Appeal to rule on letting pipeline challenges proceed  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal is to reveal today whether a new set of legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline project can proceed.

Court allows six of 12 Trans Mountain appeals  Souris Plain DealerVANCOUVER — The Federal Court of Appeal says six of 12 proposed legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline project can proceed. The federal ...

Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests  Souris Plain DealerHong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Wednesday the withdrawal of an extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations, bowing to one of the ...

US, Chinese envoys to meet in October for tariff war talks  Souris Plain DealerBEIJING — U.S. and Chinese envoys will meet in early October for more talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth.Stock markets ...

Bothered by back, Federer loses US Open QF to 'Baby Fed'  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Betrayed by his 38-year-old body, and his forehand, Roger Federer is done at the U.S. Open.Federer's upper back and neck gave him trouble, ...

Donaldson, Foltynewicz power Braves to 6th straight win  Souris Plain DealerATLANTA — Josh Donaldson doubled and drove in three runs, Mike Foltynewicz pitched five scoreless innings, and the streaking Atlanta Braves won their sixth ...

Seattle NHL team hires Ricky Olczyk as assistant GM  Souris Plain DealerSEATTLE — The expansion NHL franchise in Seattle has made its third front-office hire by adding Ricky Olczyk as the club's assistant general manager.General ...