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Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

NEW YORK (AP) — Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, her son President Nelson confirmed to The Associated Press. She was 64.
Sun Life managing record assets of over $1.5 trillion despite outflow challenges

Sun Life managing record assets of over $1.5 trillion despite outflow challenges

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says market gains helped it reach an all-time high for assets under management in the third quarter, even as it continues to struggle with investors pulling out funds.
Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.
BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada considered cutting its key interest rate by just a quarter of a percentage point last month, but opted to take a larger step in the face of a weakening economy and falling inflation.
Saskatchewan health officials warn of typhoid fever exposure at pizza restaurant

Saskatchewan health officials warn of typhoid fever exposure at pizza restaurant

MARTENSVILLE, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says people who ate food from a pizza restaurant near Saskatoon last month may have been exposed to typhoid fever.
Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote

Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote

NEW YORK (AP) — In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to vote.
Canadian musicians recall industry titan Quincy Jones as mentor, friend, family

Canadian musicians recall industry titan Quincy Jones as mentor, friend, family

TORONTO — Oscar Peterson’s youngest daughter remembers “laughter and joy” when her late father spent time with music giant Quincy Jones.
Walking pneumonia is on the rise but treatable with the right antibiotic, doctors say

Walking pneumonia is on the rise but treatable with the right antibiotic, doctors say

Doctors say they are seeing an unusual spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in kids, but their message for parents is not to panic, as treatment options are available.
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.