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Train to Hong Kong airport suspended after violent protests
HONG KONG - The operator of the express train to Hong Kong's airport has suspended service as pro-democracy protesters gathered there following a day of violent clashes with police. MTR Corp. said Sun...
Aug 31, 2019
Last-place Whitecaps fall 3-1 to New York City FC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps gave up goals about 16 minutes apart in the first half to drop a 3-1 decision to New York City FC Saturday night, losing their third Major League Soccer game in eig...
Aug 31, 2019
Northern Bahamas hunkers down as Hurricane Dorian closes in
MCLEAN'S TOWN CAY, Bahamas - A dangerous Hurricane Dorian closed in on the northern Bahamas early Sunday, threatening to batter islands with 150 mph (240 kph) winds, pounding waves and torrential rain...
Aug 31, 2019
Trump's 15% tariffs on $112B in Chinese goods take effect
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration's latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports have taken effect, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consume...
Aug 31, 2019
Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as US envoy says deal is near
KABUL - An official says the Taliban have launched an attack on a second Afghan city in as many days, even as a United States envoy says the U.S. and the Taliban are at the threshold of an agreement t...
Aug 31, 2019
Bou's late goal helps Revolution tie Toronto FC 1-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Gustavo Bou scored a late goal, Matt Turner had five saves, and the New England Revolution played Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Bou took a pass from Diego Fagundez at...
Aug 31, 2019
Ola Kamara scores twice, D.C. United beats Montreal Impact 3-0
MONTREAL - It was a chance for Montreal to stay in front in its playoff race. But the game quickly descended into a chorus of boos and jeers from the home fans. D.C. United scored three...
Aug 31, 2019
Canada's Andreescu advances to third round at U.S. Open with win over Flipkens
NEW YORK - Add Kirsten Flipkens to the growing chorus of people who think Canadian Bianca Andreescu can win the 2019 U.S. Open. The 33-year-old Belgian said it before their second-round match Thursday...
Aug 31, 2019
Police chief: 5 dead in West Texas mass shooting
ODESSA, Texas - At least five people were dead after a gunman who hijacked a postal service vehicle in West Texas shot more than 20 people, authorities said Saturday. The gunman was killed and three l...
Aug 31, 2019
Mexico hands Canada first loss at Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier
SURREY, B.C. - Canada's women's softball team suffered its first lost at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier on Saturday, dropping a 2-1 decision to Mexico. The Canadians, ranked No. 3 in the worl...
Aug 31, 2019