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Reuters

Officials on Wednesday released video of the traffic stop and physical confrontation that ended with a sheriff deputy in Georgia shooting a Black man to death at point-blank range. Leonard Allan Cure, 53, died on Monday after a Camden County sheriff's deputy shot him; the officer has not been officially identified. Cure was exonerated in 2020 after being wrongfully convicted of armed robbery and serving 16 years in prison.

The Canadian Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Economy Minister Sergio Massa and former Security Minister Patricia Bullrich adapted shrewdly over their combined seven decades in Argentine politics. It remains to be seen whether experience is an asset or a liability in what has already been an atypical presidential race. Javier Milei, the mop-topped freshman lawmaker who leads most polls ahead of Sunday's vote, has railed against what he calls the political caste. He points to Massa and Bullrich as embodiments o

BBC

Republican lawmakers say they have been targeted by intimidation tactics, including death threats, from allies of Jim Jordan as his bid for the US House of Representatives speakership falters. Several Republicans told reporters they had been subject to a pressure campaign by supporters of Mr Jordan, who lost a second vote for the gavel on Wednesday. Mr Jordan, a right-wing Republican from Ohio, disavowed the harassment.

The Canadian Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams abruptly lost the top two remaining running backs on their depth chart to late-game injuries last Sunday, they decided to open a midseason competition for the job. The Rams promoted tested veteran Royce Freeman from the practice squad to the roster alongside rookie sixth-round pick Zach Evans. They dipped into Minnesota's practice squad to sign Myles Gaskin, another veteran with a pair of 500-yard seasons for Miami. They also re-signed Darre

The Canadian Press

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said he no explanation for why James Harden skipped practice on Wednesday but planned to proceed as if the disgruntled guard will play in the preseason finale. “If he's here, we go; if he's not here, we go,” Nurse told reporters at the 76ers' New Jersey complex. Harden has yet to play in the preseason. He did attend training camp and continued to practice with the 76ers in the wake of his offseason trade demand. Harden said last week his fr

The Canadian Press

NEW YORK — Five members of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named finalists for American League Gold Glove Awards. Pitcher Jose Berrios, catcher Alejandro Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman, left-fielder Daulton Varsho and centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier were among the three finalists at each of their respective positions. Major League Baseball announced the finalists Wednesday afternoon. Winners will be named on Nov. 5. Managers and coaches from each team voted from a pool of players in their leagu

The Canadian Press

CHICAGO — Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors kept their unbeaten NBA pre-season record intact with a 106-102 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Dennis Schroeder chipped in 12 point for the Raptors (2-0), who trailed 25-23 after the first quarter but led 54-51 at the half. Gary Trent Jr. had 11 points, four rebounds and four assists. Zach LaVine scored 25 points for the Bulls (1-1), while Nikola Vucevic had 20, to go with 10 rebounds. DeMar

Associated Press

The Pakistan Cricket Board has filed a complaint over the “inappropriate” behavior of some fans during Pakistan's World Cup game against India at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Videos that circulated on social media showed Pakistan cricketers subjected to religious-centric chants as India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in front of more than 100,000 fans Saturday. The PCB said Tuesday it filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council “in respect of inappropriate conduct targeted at the Pakistan squad during the India vs Pakistan match.”

NASCAR.com

Two crew members from Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Toyota team for rookie Ty Gibbs were issued suspensions Tuesday after a wheel detached from the car during last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gibbs and the No. 54 team were penalized on Lap 216 of the 267-lap South Point […]