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‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over new hospital...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Crichton, who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of “ER,” has sued Warner Bros. Television over a dispute about […]

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Montana doctor overprescribed meds and overbilled health care to pad his...

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana cancer doctor for years saw up to 70 patients a day, double-billed federal health care programs and overprescribed pain medications to boost his income, […]

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Wolitarsky healed and ready to go, bro

Drew Wolitarsky is back, bro. The Blue Bombers’ easy-going Californian receiver could hang loose again Tuesday as he practised for the first time since being injured in a July 27 […]

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Minnesota officials vote to tear down dam and bridge that nearly collapsed

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A southern Minnesota dam and nearby bridge that almost collapsed last month after a bout of heavy rain and prompted a federal emergency declaration will be torn […]

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South Carolina unveils highway signs celebrating Gamecocks women’s basketball...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will install new highway signs around the state celebrating the continued success of coach Dawn Staley’s women’s basketball program. Justin Powell, chief operating...

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Lowe’s changes some DEI policies amid legal attacks on diversity programs and...

NEW YORK (AP) — Home improvement chain Lowe’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining the ranks of several other companies that altered their programs since the […]

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Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching...

Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. She will be joined by her running […]

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Dani Olmo scores in his debut to keep Barcelona perfect after 2-1 win over...

MADRID (AP) — Dani Olmo got his dream debut with Barcelona, scoring a late winner to keep the Catalan club with a perfect record to start the Spanish league. Olmo […]

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Gonzaga guard Steele Venters to miss second straight season due to injury...

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga’s Steele Venters injured his left Achilles tendon and will miss the upcoming 2024-25 season, the guard’s second straight season missed due to injury. Venters missed […]

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Hackers target West Broadway apartment tenants

Hundreds of tenants living in the former Lions Place may have had personal information stolen by hackers after its new owner experienced a security breach. Alberta-based Mainstreet Equity Corporation...

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Lydia Ko firm on retirement plan despite Olympic, British Open victories

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Olympic champion and Women’s British Open winner Lydia Ko says recent success hasn’t changed her mind about retiring from professional golf before she turns 30. […]

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McGroarty mum on Jets snub

Rutger McGroarty is quick to admit he still needs to work on his skating, but it’s clear he’s already adept at stickhandling on and off the ice. The former Winnipeg Jets prospect met the media in...

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City report calls for reduced speed limits on Wilkes Avenue

Drivers may soon need to slow down on Wilkes Avenue as the City of Winnipeg tackles high collision rates. The proposal would at least start improving safety, if council approves […]

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Expanding golf’s footprint

Wade Wetelainen isn’t prone to exaggeration, he chooses his words carefully. So, when asked what the sport of golf means to him, Wetelainen leaves little room for interpretation. “It’s one […]

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Cheerleader drops sexual harassment lawsuit against Northwestern University

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — A cheerleader has dropped her federal sexual harassment lawsuit against Northwestern University. Hayden Richardson filed the lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois in...

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No. 13 LSU to debut new-look passing game in opener against No. 23 USC

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Kyren Lacy is arguably the most accomplished receiver on No. 13 LSU’s roster now. His 826 yards receiving in two seasons with the Tigers after […]

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Cowboys up next in bid for repeat in ever-revolving door of NFC East champions

The Dallas Cowboys are the latest team through the ever-revolving door of NFC East champions. They’ll have to finish ahead of Philadelphia’s “Dream Team” if the division is going to […]

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Washington Commanders’ new regime continues purging remnants from Ron...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Minutes before leaving the team facility prior to the Washington Commanders’ first practice after cutdown day, general manager Adam Peters made one more trade. While the […]

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Worker charged with sexually assaulting residents at Saskatchewan care home

WILKIE, Sask. – A Saskatchewan care home worker accused of sexually assaulting residents is facing multiple charges. RCMP allege at least four adult residents were assaulted or threatened by the […]

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Military shipbuilder Austal says investigation settlement in best interest of...

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Executives with military shipbuilder Austal said settling an accounting fraud investigation, which included an agreement to pay a $24 million penalty, is the best outcome for […]

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