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The 4 soldiers killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
WAINWRIGHT - Four Armed Forces members were killed when a fast-moving fire overwhelmed soldiers during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, southeast of Edmonton, on Saturday. Dozens of others were injured, with 27 remaining in hospital as of…
Late goals by Hintz make Jets wince, as Dallas wins 3-2 in overtime
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 Thursday night, as Roope Hintz scored the tying goal late in the third period, then added the game-winner in overtime.
Caleb Williams outduels friend and rival Drake Maye as Bears beat Patriots
New England Patriots 24–30 Chicago BearsBears QB throws for 308 yards and two TDsCaleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win on Thursday night.Williams was 22 of 33 passing in his second game back after being sidelined by a hamstring injury. He became the first Bears quarterback to throw for more than 300 yards in consecutive games since Mitch Trubisky had a three-game run in 2018. Continue reading...
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China's Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region's north, officials say, while at least seven aftershocks recordedA magnitude-7 earthquake has hit China's Tibet region, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said.Search and rescue efforts continued after the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Continue reading...
Stecher scores late, Leafs down Rangers 5-4
Troy Stecher scored with 26.3 seconds left in regulation as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 5-4 in a back-and-forth affair for their third straight victory Thursday.
Nugent-Hopkins has shootout winner in Oilers' win
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Asian Para Games: Nitesh Kumar Trumps Pramod Bhagat To Win Gold, Thulasimathi Murugesan Claims Badminton Silver
India's Nitesh Kumar outwitted compatriot Pramod Bhagat in straight games to win the men's singles SL3 gold medal, while Thulasimathi Murugesan settled for silver in women's SU5 badminton event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Friday.
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy suspect James Bryant pleads not guilty in U.S. court - Times Colonist
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy suspect James Bryant pleads not guilty in U.S. court Times Colonist
Cabinet Secretary had copied acknowledgement sent to letters by two ECs to CEC for 'information': RTI reply
Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi wrote to Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan on July 29 regarding the working of Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Maneesh Garg
Panthers’ Cooper Black makes debut as tallest goalie in NHL history
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black made his NHL debut Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins and became the tallest goalie in NHL history, standing six-foot-nine.
On TV
Outlander: Blood of My Blood — 2x6: "Small Mercies" (STARZ)
Ellen finds herself a guest among unexpected company; Brian and Murtagh attempt a daring rescue; Colum waits for news of the war; Henry makes an ally of a former enemy.
New Music

Art d’Ecco — "Scheele's Green" (Paper Bag Records)

Swervedriver — "raise:demos" ()

Anderson .Paak — "Heavy Is the Crown" (Mass Appeal)

Amy Winehouse — "Back to Black" (Island)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs — "Hidden in Pieces: Live at the Royal Albert Hall" (Secretly Canadian)

In theaters
A Talent for Murder (106 minutes)
A young man travels from New York to Switzerland to try to persuade acclaimed thriller writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of her Tom Ripley series, with his efforts gradually turning more sinister.
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Today In History
2003 — Soong Mei-ling, Wife of Chiang Kai-shek, Dies at 106
Soong Mei-ling, the second wife of the Nationalist Chinese president Chiang Kai-shek and a powerful political figure in her own right, died at age 106
2001 — Apple Introduces the Iconic iPod
Apple introduced the i Pod, a revolutionary portable media player that became one of the most successful consumer electronics products of the early 2000s
1998 — Britney Spears Releases Hit Single "...Baby One More Time"
American singer Britney Spears released the single "...Baby One More Time" in 1998, which accompanied by a controversial Lolita-inspired music video, became a huge hit and helped establish her as a major pop star.
1983 — U.S. and French troops attacked in Beirut
On this day in 1983, suicide bombers drove truckloads of high explosives into the barracks of U.S. Marines and French paratroopers in Beirut, killing 241 U.S. servicemen and 58 French troops
1956 — 1956 Hungarian Uprising Against Soviet Rule
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a nationwide revolt against the Soviets and the Hungarian communist government. It began with a peaceful student demonstration in Budapest that quickly turned into a full-scale uprising across the country, with citizens attacking communist symbols and party officials. The revolt was eventually crushed by a Soviet military intervention.
1956 — Creation of the International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1956 to promote the peaceful use of atomic energy and help prevent its military use. Its purpose was to increase the contribution of atomic energy to world peace, health and prosperity.
1944 — Battle of Leyte Gulf, 1944
During World War II, U.S. forces under the leadership of Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., commenced a decisive air and sea battle against the Japanese on the central Philippine island of Leyte. How much do you know about World War II? Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1942 — British Victory at El-Alamein in 1942
The British, led by Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, launched a successful infantry attack against the Germans at El-Alamein, Egypt, during World War II
1941 — Disney's Dumbo Animated Classic Premieres
The Disneyanimatedclassic Dumbohad its world premiere. Disney quiz
1925 — Johnny Carson, Host of The Tonight Show
American comedian Johnny Carson was born in 1925. He established the standard format for television chat shows as the long-time host of The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992.

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