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Retiring Derek Jeter has memorable all-star finale

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Derek Jeter was a huge hit from the very start in his final all-star game. The New York Yankees shortstop was given a standing ovation, made a great defensive play in the first inning and later added two hits to raise his all-star batting average to a robust .481.

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Tech

Biosafety board purged in midst of U.S. anthrax crisis

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Federal officials, amid the worst U.S. biosafety crisis in years, have dismissed 11 eminent scientists from a 23-member panel that advises the government on what research on pathogens is too dangerous to conduct.

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Entertainment

The Goddess of Thunder: Marvel Comics unveils new female Thor

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Marvel introduces a female Thor to premiere in a new comic book series in October

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Health

Fight to keep Morgentaler clinic in Fredericton continues

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The Morgentaler clinic in Fredericton is scheduled to close on Friday, but clinic supporters haven’t given up hope, raising nearly $84,000 through crowd-sourcing and have organized a march to the Legislature.

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Politics

Louis Riel question in government online quiz raises ire

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A question on the role of Louis Riel in the country’s history, found in an online quiz produced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, raises controversy.

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Sports

Argos lose injured star Chad Owens for at least 3 weeks

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The Toronto Argonauts learned Tuesday star receiver/kick-returner Chad Owens will miss at least three weeks with a foot injury suffered in Saturday’s 34-15 home loss to the Calgary Stampeders.

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Category: Sports/Football/CFL