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Indigenous group detains 12 alleged gold miners in Amazon and hands them over to Brazilian police

SAO PAULO (AP) — An Indigenous group in Brazil said Wednesday its members detained 12 people for allegedly mining illegally in the Amazon and handed them over to police.

Chelsea Carey to skip Jennifer Jones's former curling team

WINNIPEG — Two-time Canadian champion Chelsey Carey will take over Jennifer Jones's curling team for the next two seasons.
Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family.
Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

Man stabbed to death in White Rock, B.C., days after similar knife attack in area

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police in White Rock, B.C., say two stabbings in the city within a few days and with apparent similarities are "alarming." RCMP Staff Sgt.
Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

Giant prehistoric salmon had tusk-like teeth for defence, building nests: study

The artwork and publicity materials showcasing a giant salmon that lived five million years ago were ready to go to promote a new exhibit, when the discovery of two fossilized skulls immediately changed what researchers knew about the fish.
Leafs winger William Nylander sits 3rd straight playoff game with undisclosed injury

Leafs winger William Nylander sits 3rd straight playoff game with undisclosed injury

TORONTO — William Nylander seems to be getting closer. The Maple Leafs winger also still isn't quite ready join the playoff fray.
'Nessie' sighting vaults Canadian couple into media spotlight after photo in Scotland

'Nessie' sighting vaults Canadian couple into media spotlight after photo in Scotland

LONDON — Parry Malm and Shannon Wiseman weren't expecting a "pivotal moment" in their sons' lives when they visited Scotland's Loch Ness earlier this month, but that's exactly what happened.
Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL, call up prospect Barger

Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day DL, call up prospect Barger

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list with a left hip injury. Kiermaier left Toronto's game at Kansas City on Tuesday in the sixth inning.
'We feel good about ourselves:' Jets coach Bowness optimistic after Game 2 loss

'We feel good about ourselves:' Jets coach Bowness optimistic after Game 2 loss

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness always goes to bed with hockey looping in his mind, but Tuesday night’s thoughts weren’t all bad for the Winnipeg Jets head coach.
Don't leave us out of UN plastic treaty talks, says Aamjiwnaang First Nation

Don't leave us out of UN plastic treaty talks, says Aamjiwnaang First Nation

OTTAWA — A First Nation in southern Ontario has a simple message for the delegates who are gathered in Ottawa this week to negotiate a treaty to curb plastic waste around the world: don't leave us out.