Britney Spears addresses Kevin Federline's claims about her relationship with their sons
Britney Spears is saddened by her ex-husband's recent comments about her relationship with their teenage sons.
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Anne Heche is in stable condition after a fiery car crash at a Los Angeles home
Anne Heche is in stable condition Sunday, two days after the car she was driving crashed into a home and became engulfed in flames, a representative for the actress said.
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Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' pulls into station with US$30.1M
The stylized action romp 'Bullet Train,' starring Brad Pitt, arrived with a US$30.1 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the last big movie of Hollywood's summer recovery landed in theatres.
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Roger E. Mosley, 'Magnum, P.I.' star, dies at 83 after a car crash
Actor Roger E. Mosley, best known for his role as the helicopter pilot Theodore 'TC' Calvin on the 1980s hit show 'Magnum, P.I.,' died Sunday, his daughter announced. He was 83.
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'No crying in baseball': Vancouver's Kelly McCormack takes on famous line in reboot
Nobody can fill the shoes of Hollywood star Tom Hanks, of that actress Kelly McCormack is certain. Yet on the new TV series "A League of Their Own," the Vancouver native was assigned a task nearly as stressful as emulating Hanks: saying one of his most iconic catchphrases.
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Rapper Killer Mike's barbershop gives out 160 free haircuts to kids going back to school
Rapper Killer Mike's barbershop gave out free haircuts to kids in two Georgia counties for their first day of school on Monday.
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'The government should not be involved.' John Legend speaks out on abortion rights
Just over a month after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, musician John Legend is advocating for abortion access and reproductive rights.
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson end relationship
Kim Kardashian and comedian Pete Davidson have ended their relationship, a source close to the couple tells CNN.
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Drake secures first Emmy nomination as he's added to contenders for 'Euphoria'
Drake is making personal history as a first-time nominee at this year's Emmy Awards. The Toronto hitmaker joined the list of Emmy contenders in outstanding drama series for his role as an executive producer on HBO's 'Euphoria.'
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Actress Anne Heche has 'long recovery ahead' after car crash
Anne Heche remains hospitalized and in intensive care after a car she was driving crashed into a residence in Los Angeles on Friday and became engulfed in flames.
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Judge: Kevin Spacey must pay $30M to 'House of Cards' makers
A judge on Thursday ruled that Kevin Spacey and his production companies must pay the makers of "House of Cards" nearly $31 million because of losses brought on by his 2017 firing for the sexual harassment of crew members.
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Artists to cash in when work is resold with update of copyright laws
Artists are to get paid when their work is resold in a shakeup of copyright laws that would give them a slice of collectors' profits.
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Movie reviews: 'Bullet Train' is a derailment that gets old quickly
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Bullet Train,' 'Thirteen Lives,' 'Prey' and 'Not Okay.'
Entertainment Videos
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James Franco's casting as Fidel Castro sparks criticism
![The casting of James Franco to play Fidel Castro, despite not being Latino, sparked concerns of whitewashing. ABC's Phil Lipof reports.]()
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson reportedly split up
![After nine months together, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have ended their relationship, reportedly due to the couple's schedules.]()
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Film critic Richard Crouse shares his take on new releases
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Backlash over studio refusing to release ‘Batgirl’ movie
![John Vennavally-Rao reports on the backlash over studio executives scrapping the release of their new US$90M ‘Batgirl’ film.]()
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Drake tests positive for COVID-19, cancels Toronto show
![Numerous short hops between Toronto and Hamilton by Drake's private jet is coming under scrutiny for its environmental impact.]()
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Tributes pour in for 'Star Trek' actor Nichelle Nichols
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11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dead at the age of 88
![Boston Celtics legend and 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dies at the age of 88. Jon Erlichman reports.]()
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Fireworks set off at Dua Lipa concert, police investigating
![Toronto police are investigating after fireworks were set off inside Scotiabank Arena during a Dua Lipa concert. Akshay Tandon reports.]()
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Shawn Mendes cancels world tour, including Toronto stops
![Canadian singer Shawn Mendes says he is 'heartbroken' after he announced he cancelled his world tour, including two Toronto dates.]()
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Rage Against the Machine guitarist tackled by security
![Watch the moment Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello was accidentally knocked off stage by concert security at Scotiabank Arena.]()
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Stephen Spielberg to debut at TIFF for the first time
![Director Stephen Spielberg is set to make his TIFF debut with the release of his upcoming film, 'The Fabelmens.']()
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BBC compensates royal nanny over Princess Diana interview
![BBC compensates the royal nanny at the centre of an interview with Princess Diana. Daniele Hamamdjian reports.]()
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Crouse: ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ never really takes off
![Film critic Richard Crouse reviews ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ and ‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song’]()
Movie Reviews
Movie reviews: 'Bullet Train' is a derailment that gets old quickly
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Bullet Train,' 'Thirteen Lives,' 'Prey' and 'Not Okay.'
Movie reviews: 'DC League of Super-Pets' is a goofy take that sticks to the superhero movie formula
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'DC League of Super-Pets,' 'Vengeance' and 'Ali & Ava.'
Movie reviews: 'Nope' is an ambitious movie with unexpected twists and turns
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Nope,' 'The Gray Man' and 'Fire of Love.'
Movie reviews: 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is a unique coming-of-age story, but lacks soul
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' and 'Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.'
Movie reviews: 'Thor: Love and Thunder' sets itself apart from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' 'The Sea Beast,' 'Stanleyville' and 'Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel.'
Movie reviews: 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' sets a new standard for silliness
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Minions: The Rise of Gru,' 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,' 'The Forgiven' and 'Mr. Malcolm’s List.'
Movie reviews: 'Elvis' is a bedazzling take on the story of a music legend
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Elvis,' 'The Black Phone' and 'Slash/Back.'
Movie reviews: 'Lightyear' is a heart-warming origin story with poignant moments
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies: 'Lightyear,' 'Spiderhead,' 'The Phantom of the Open' and 'Brian and Charles.'
Canada
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Environment Canada extends heat warnings for several provinces across the country
Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in a number of provinces, as unseasonably hot conditions continue across the country.
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Forest fire has been burning for close to two weeks in central Newfoundland
A state of emergency remains in place for central Newfoundland, as well as a provincewide outdoor fire ban, as a long-burning forest fire continues to grow.
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Masks will not be mandatory in Ontario schools next semester
Students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear masks come the fall semester, the Ministry of Education confirmed Monday.
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BREAKING | Man found dead in trash during Montreal east-end recycling collection
Montreal police are investigating the suspicious death of a man discovered in a bin during recycling collection in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Monday morning.
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NEW | No damage reported after 4.6 magnitude earthquake off Vancouver Island
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vancouver Island.
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Two-year-old child found safe in Regina, Amber Alert ends
A two-year-old child from Regina has been found safe, following an alleged abduction and Amber Alert.
World
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Man who shot Ahmaud Arbery gets life sentence for hate crime
The white man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery after chasing the 25-year-old Black man in a Georgia neighbourhood was sentenced Monday to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime.
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Albuquerque police seek car in killings of 4 Muslim men
Authorities investigating whether the killings of four Muslim men are connected said Sunday that they need help finding a vehicle believed to be connected to the deaths in New Mexico's largest city.
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Alex Jones lawyer could face legal consequences for phone records release
The lawyer defending conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a Texas trial drew his own national headlines for accidentally handing over highly-sensitive data to his adversaries, opening him up to potential legal consequences.
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Fire engulfs historic wooden bridge in southern China
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed a covered wooden bridge with 900 years of history in southeastern China over the weekend.
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UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged countries with nuclear weapons to stick to their no-first-use commitment of their atomic arsenals, warning that the nuclear arms race has returned amid growing international tension.
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U.S. official says Solomon Islands leader 'missed opportunity'
The U.S. deputy secretary of state said Monday the prime minister of the Solomon Islands 'missed an important opportunity' by failing to attend a memorial service to mark the anniversary of a key Second World War battle, amid concerns the South Pacific island nation is building closer ties with China.
Lifestyle
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Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers
Montreal Pride parade organizer Simon Gamache admits that they messed up when they cancelled the event at the last minute Sunday.
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Winning Lotto 649 ticket worth $6M sold somewhere in Ontario
Ontario residents will want to check their Lotto 649 tickets carefully this morning.
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Pride on the canal: Huge crowds at Amsterdam water parade
Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined Amsterdam's historic canals Saturday to celebrate Canal Parade, a Pride flotilla of 80 brightly decorated boats packed with people partying, singing and waving rainbow flags, balloons and umbrellas.
Sports
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Hope for 'significant change' in all of sports following Hockey Canada board chair's resignation: lawyer
The recent resignation of Hockey Canada's board chair could be a sign of further departures to come, says Simona Jellinek, a sexual abuse and assault lawyer.
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Canada's Dunfee, Thibeault, women's 4x400 relay and beach volleyball duo capture gold
Canada's Evan Dunfee says he drew on the support of his loved ones to propel him to a Commonwealth Games gold medal. The 31-year-old from Richmond, B.C., won the 10,000 metres on Sunday, using a fabulous kick over the final lap to open a 40-metre gap on his nearest competitor.
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No Stanley Cup? No problem. Canadiens fan makes near-exact replica using 3D printer
The Montreal Canadiens haven't brought the Stanley Cup home since 1993 -- but a very convincing replica is sitting in a garage in Boisbriand, Que., about 35 km northwest of Montreal.
Business
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U.S. stocks rise as investors await latest inflation updates
Stocks rose broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Monday as investors prepare for a busy week of updates on inflation.
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Grain ship from Ukraine docks in Turkey, nuke plant shelled
A Turkish-flagged ship that was among several vessels to leave Ukraine under a deal to unblock grain supplies and stave off a potential global food crisis was the first to arrive at its destination in Turkey on Monday, as Russia again accused Ukraine of shelling Europe's largest nuclear power station.
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Hong Kong cuts COVID-19 hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals
Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city's leader said Monday.
Autos
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Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate
The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle, and for the Canadian auto industry, the stakes are enormous.
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Florida death could be 20th in U.S. caused by Takata air bags
A Florida man who was killed in a traffic crash last month could be the 20th death in the U.S. caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators.
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Tire-deflating climate activists coming to Vancouver 'soon,' group says
A group of climate activists who 'disarm' SUVs by deflating their tires is preparing to target vehicles in Vancouver, according to a representative.
Entertainment
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Britney Spears addresses Kevin Federline's claims about her relationship with their sons
Britney Spears is saddened by her ex-husband's recent comments about her relationship with their teenage sons.
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Anne Heche is in stable condition after a fiery car crash at a Los Angeles home
Anne Heche is in stable condition Sunday, two days after the car she was driving crashed into a home and became engulfed in flames, a representative for the actress said.
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Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' pulls into station with US$30.1M
The stylized action romp 'Bullet Train,' starring Brad Pitt, arrived with a US$30.1 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, as the last big movie of Hollywood's summer recovery landed in theatres.
Health
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Monkeypox in the U.S.: Where could it spread next?
The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency last week, an effort to bolster the U.S. response to contain the outbreak.
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Monkeypox in Canada: Tracking where the cases are
The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking the publicly reported cases of monkeypox across the country, updating the number of confirmed infections in each province and territory on a weekly basis.
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Children with headache disorders report worse symptoms, mood during pandemic: study
A new study has found children who suffer from headache disorders have been experiencing more frequent pain and worse anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics
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Tory leadership hopefuls say it's time for unity, here's what some say that means
In a contest largely seen as a battle for the Conservative Party of Canada's soul, which has put decades-old fissures on display between groups that make up its very coalition, what might it take to achieve unity after results are revealed Sept. 10?
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Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans
Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year -- more than double the amount just three years ago.
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Canada is banning the importation of handguns, effective Aug. 19
The Canadian government is moving to ban the importation of restricted handguns, effective Aug. 19. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced Friday that the federal government has decided to push ahead with an importation ban without the approval of Parliament, moving to make the policy change through regulatory restrictions.
Sci-Tech
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Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal end, produce 'final text'
Talks to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear accord with world powers in Vienna ended Monday as the parties closed a final text and the Iranian negotiator prepared to return to his capital, diplomats said.
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New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city
A trunk with its lid left open. A wooden dishware closet, its shelves caved in. Three-legged accent tables topped by decorative bowls. These latest discoveries by archaeologists are enriching knowledge about middle-class lives in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius' furious eruption buried the ancient Roman city in volcanic debris.
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Best time to see the Perseids meteor shower could be this weekend
While the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, one of the brightest of the year, may be next week, now may be the best time to see the astronomical event, according to The Weather Network.