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NEWS US trial of man charged in Jamaican lottery scam winds down; jury begins deliberating Jamaica, after about a week of testimony. He's charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.

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Authorities say the scam bilked mostly elderly and vulnerable citizens out of their savings.

KINGSTON, Jamaica _ A U.S. Navy hospital ship is bringing state-of-the-art medical care to Jamaica as part of this year’s goodwill mission in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Staff on the USNS Comfort set up two outreach sites in the capital of Kingston where they started providing free medical and dental care to Jamaicans on Wednesday.

Some patients will also be seen on board the converted oil tanker with operating rooms, a blood bank, and an intensive care unit.

The hospital ship will anchor in southern Jamaica until May 14.

Before arriving in Jamaica, Comfort personnel provided free services in Guatemala and Belize.

It is scheduled to visit several other countries including Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Honduras.

Officials expect that some 130,000 patients will be seen across the region this year.

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BISMARCK, N.D. _ A federal jury in North Dakota is deciding the fate of a man accused in a Jamaican lottery scam that authorities say cost victims around the country millions of dollars.

Attorneys Tuesday morning gave closing arguments in U.S. District Court in Bismarck in the case of 25-year-old Sanjay Williams, of Montego Bay,

Martinique university professor Pascal Saffache said Hollande’s presence will help draw attention to climate change effects in a region vulnerable to hurricanes, rising sea levels and coastal erosion.

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The case went to the jury shortly before noon.

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sharply divided the ruling party.

FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique _ French President Francois Hollande is gathering with Caribbean leaders to talk about climate change and its impact on the tourism-dependent region.

Hollande arrived late Friday in Martinique as part of a five-day tour through the French Caribbean before heading to Cuba and Haiti. He previously visited St. Barts and St. Martin and is scheduled to meet with officials Sunday in Guadeloupe.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Clare Hochhalter told jurors that investigators reviewed more than 500,000 documents, including 50,000 emails from Williams.

Dominican Republic considers allowing presidents to run for second straight term

French president visits Martinique for climate change summit ahead of trip to Cuba

Saturday’s Caribbean Climate Summit in Martinique has drawn around 40 regional leaders, as well as experts on renewable energy, waste and water management.

Defence attorney Charlie Stock said in his closing argument to jurors that the case isn't about sympathy, but about evidence.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic _ Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic are considering amending the Constitution to allow presidents to run for a second consecutive term.

Sen. Cristina Lizardo introduced legislation Wednesday to create a commission to study the issue, which has

The legislation would allow President Danilo Medina to run for re-election next year.

It would amend the Constitution adopted in 2010 under his predecessor, Leonel Fernandez, who was expected to run for a fourth term in 2016. Both men are from the Partido de la Liberacion Dominicana.

The ruling party began pushing the proposal after polls showed the incumbent had a better chance of winning in 2016. It needs a two-thirds vote in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies to pass. A vote has not yet been scheduled.

FISTANBUL _ Turkish officials are confirming that their country has forged an alliance with Saudi Arabia to help rebels fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The pact, which provides rebels logistical and financial support, is a concern for a U.S. administration wary of empowering radical Islamist groups in Syria.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have been at odds over how to deal with Assad, their common enemy.

But mutual frustration with what they consider American indecision has brought the two together in a strategic alliance that is driving recent rebel gains in northern Syria, Turkish officials say.

The Obama administration worries that the revived rebel alliance could potentially put a more dangerous radical Islamist regime in Assad’s place, just as the U.S. is focused on bring down the Islamic State group.

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South Africa: Separate protests block tourist spot near Mandela’s old home, disrupt Cape Town

JOHANNESBURG _ Protesters in South Africa have blocked off the road leading to the Soweto home of the late Nelson Mandela, in a demonstration against electricity bills.

Police said residents on Wednesday burned tires and piled rocks across the streets of a Soweto neighbourhood, once home to Mandela and Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu, and now a popular tourist spot in Johannesburg.

Residents’ representative Faith Vanqa said they were protesting the power utility’s billing system change from a monthly reading to a prepaid meter.

In Cape Town, hundreds of striking municipal workers trashed the city’s streets. The South African Municipal Workers Union said in a statement that they were demanding better wages and maternity benefits for firefighters among other things.

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read, “Black Lives Matter,'' a slogan many have taken up in the fight.

The Gray case is the latest in a string of high-profile killings of black men by police that include Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York City, neither of which resulted in charges against the lawmen.

BALTIMORE _ Thousands of people looked on as speakers praised the city's young top prosecutor for quickly moving forward with charges against the police officers they see as responsible for the death of a 25-year-old black man who suffered a fatal spinal injury in their custody.

live around the world. She announced criminal charges against the officers ranging from assault to murder in the death of Freddie Gray, whose name has become a rallying point against police brutality and socio-economic inequality in American cities.

The peaceful scene Saturday on a grassy plaza across from Baltimore's City Hall was a striking contrast to demonstrations the past two weeks at the same plaza. Crowds of angry protesters demanded that the city's leaders heed their cries for justice, and one night, the protests gave way to looting, rioting and arson.

Organizers billed the big Saturday afternoon demonstration not as a protest of Gray's death, but a “victory rally'' that city leaders have perhaps listened to their cries. Smaller groups of what looked to be several hundred gathered all around the city and made their way through the streets to join the thousands at the main rally.

On Friday morning, four days after the most violent civil unrest since the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King in 1968, State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby had stood nearby before a bank of television cameras beaming her words

Chants of “no justice, no peace, no racist police'' echoed and crowds of people, black and white, young and old, carried homemade signs calling for peace, as well as printed ones asking for justice. Others wore T-shirts that

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legal pocketknife. The van driver and the other officers failed to strap him down with a seat belt, a direct violation of department policy, and they ignored Gray's repeated pleas for medical attention, even rerouting the van to pick up another passenger, she said.

Mosby said Gray's neck was broken because he was handcuffed, shackled and placed Unlike Brown and Garner, head-first into a police van, Gray's death happened in where he was left to slam a majority black city where black elected officials hold the against the walls of the small metal compartment. She reins of political power and deemed the death a homioversee the justice system. cide.

The police department is 48 per cent black. Even the officers charged are racially split The Gray case has brought to the forefront problems that _ three white, three black. have festered in Baltimore for more than a half-century: pov“I think it has to do with Ms. Mosby living here in West Bal- erty, crumbling infrastructure, timore: they took seriously the joblessness, racial tension, and neighbourhoods plagued sentiment of the youth,'' said by neglect, drugs, violence Kustanya McCray, a 41-yearand a heavy police presence, old Baltimore resident who joined thousands of people at and prompted repeated refrains of “Black Lives Matter.'' the demonstration. “Our city council, the mayo _they're all The reverberations through from here. They've lost family the streets of Baltimore have members to violence. They understand what's been hap- extended far past its borders. pening.''

Protests have swept across Philadelphia, Austin, DalAfter a night of rioting and las, Boston and New York in looting, the National Guard response to Gray's death and was called in to help police the cities' own tense relationenforce a nightly curfew with heavily armed troops riding in ships with their police forces. armoured vehicles, to which ___ many objected. As of 11 p.m. on Saturday, a handful of Associated Press writers Jessica Gresko and Amanda Lee Myers contributed to this report. people had been arrested, including one that was hit ___ with a blast of pepper spray Follow Associated Press writer Juliet Linderman and later taken away in an at http://Twitter.com/julietlinderman ambulance. ___

Mosby said in charging the officers that police had no reason to stop or chase after Gray. They falsely accused him of having an illegal switchblade when it was a

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Legendary Artist Josey Wales to Headline Several Popular Music Festivals this Summer 4. What’s extremely befitting is the adulation and praise for Wales music and performances has expanded to a younger generation of Reggae music fans.

Notably, Wales has garnered quite the buzz from memorable and electrifying performances at Sting, Sierra Nevada Music Festival and other big events.

Rub-a-Dub culture with live performances by leading artists on legendary sound systems.

Expected to draw thousands, “Reeewind” will feature Wales as a part of a “Three the Hard Way” billing -- with sparring partners Brigadier Jerry and Charlie Chaplin. Following the highly anticipated “Reeewind” performance, in August, the top artist will hit Europe for a “Three the Hard Way Tour” for several dates. This explosive tour will not only feature the trio of deejays, but also Lloyd Parks & We the People band.

As if Wales couldn’t get hotter this year, the artist is ready to release his new single “Push It Good.” Of course, this New York, New York -that’s not all Wales has wouldn’t be a Wales up his sleeve.

(Irish and Chin) -- It’s no track if it wasn’t consecret that the legendary troversial. However, the The one and only “OutJosey Wales is regard“ We are overjoyed by artist says that he will ed as one of Reggae law” has been atop the let fans “use their imagmusic’s most influential request list of promoters the continued support ination when listening artists. Recognized as this year, earning prime that Wales is receiving from promoters and to this song.” For many a cornerstone deejay, positioning on high profans,” says Garfield years, Wales has been Wales, who is dubbed file concerts including “Chin” Bourne, Wales’ visible on the front end of the “Outlaw” by peers the famed “Best of the manager, Irish and Chin. making music, but don’t Best” Music Fest in and fans, helped shape “A key to success in this discount production from Bayfront Park (Miami, the genre we know and industry is to attract new, his numerous accolades.

Florida) on Sunday, May love as Reggae Danceyounger fans, while main- Wales’ production arm hall. Now, more than 24; Oracabessa Festitaining a presence with “Frenz For Real” is beever before, Wales has val in Roy Wilkins Park your original fan base.” hind Gully Bop’s smash proven that time hasn’t (Queens, New York) on hit “Body Specialist” (aka Monday, May 25; and the got a thing on him. This Wales is also pegged “Wuk Ova Mi”). Wales summer alone, the iconic Reggae Meets Blues/ for Irish and Chin’s high indicates there are a lot Jazz at International artist has landed perpowered event, “Reeemore hits coming! formances on 3 major Festival of Life, IFOL U.S. music festivals. And (Chicago, Illinois) on July wind” on Saturday, July 18, which celebrates

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Dancehall artiste Gage is creating waves with his latest single, Tun Up. The track was produced by Dutty Fridaze and it is already hot on the streets.

formances in April include Clarendon, St Mary and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

He has confirmed performances in Trinidad as well as in the Tri-State Area.

The artiste, born Ryan Douglas, says the feedback has been overwhelming not only in Jamaica, but in overseas markets as well.

There are also plans for a tour over the next few months. The 25-year-old began his musical journey while a teenager at Denbigh High School in May Pen. He developed this desire by entering various major competitions locally, such as the popular Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall, and many clashes. From this experience, he learned to appreciate the art of performing and also the true meaning of good competition.

"The feedback on the song has been great both locally and internationally. Trinidad was the inspiration for the song because of their soca vibes," said Gage.

To increase the promotion of the song, a music video is being planned. "We are getting ready to shoot a few videos, including Tun Up, Let Me Be and Still A Love It. The fans can look out for a lot from Gage," he said.

Gage recently burnt several stages leaving his fans begging more. His recent per-

Among his hits are In Deh In Deh, Kitty Cat and Burning Sun. www.jamaica-star.com

AUSTIN, Texas _ Texas' chief law enforcement official called Snoop Dogg a “dope smoking cop hater'' before reprimanding a state trooper who posed for a picture with the rapper, according to emails made public Wednesday.

Snoop Dogg posted a photo to Instagram with Department of Public Safety Trooper Billy Spears in March with the comment “Me n my deputy dogg.'' It was taken during the South

by Southwest music festival, where Spears was working off-duty as extra security.

Spears is now suing DPS after being disciplined for taking a picture with a public figure who has a several convictions for drug possession.

Emails obtained by Spears' attorney through open records laws show that the incident went all the way to DPS Director Steve McCraw, who is best known for overseeing the state's expansive border security operations.

“Apparently he would rather work the convention while on a week's vacation to earn additional money rather than take an additional tour on the border,'' McCraw wrote. “He must not understand that he was

being lampooned by a dope smoking cop hater which reflects very poorly on the department.''

DPS spokesman Tom Vinger confirmed the authenticity of the email but did not comment on its content.

He referred to the agency previously saying that DPS holds employees to high standards of conduct and judgment.

The emails include a DPS supervisor explaining that Spears and other troopers have routinely taken pictures with other celebrities at SXSW. He mentions actor Robert Duvall, former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and musicians Cee Lo Green and Rob Zombie.

Spears is seeking unspecified damages in a Travis County court. He claims his discipline was retaliation for filing a complaint several weeks earlier against a superior.

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Since the release of the remix last week, Frass says the response has been tremendous.

"It a do well and a play pon couple popular radio stations overseas like BBC 1xtra, Hot 97, Power 105 and all the other local stations," he said.

Months after the release of 'Ride On Me' and millions of YouTube views later, Alkaline has scored a remix with international pop artiste Sean Kingston.

Ride On Me was released three months ago and was produced by DJ Frass According to the producer of the song, the remix came about after Sean Kingston expressed an interest in doing some work with Alkaline.

"Sean Kingston reached out to Alkaline a couple months ago (and) seh him waan do some work with him (Alkaline)," Frass told THE STAR. "We met up in LA and we made him hear some songs and he liked the Ride On Me song so him put a verse on it."

although the song has made the rounds on YouTube, DJ Frass said the remix might bring new attention to the song and a new market for Alkaline.

"Sean Kingston is an international artiste and him sell like triple platinum, so maybe we can sell like a five time platinum with this," Frass said, laughing.

"Maybe it can mek Alkaline crossover in the international market with this song."

Frass added that a music video should be shot this month in LA. In addition, he said Alkaline's EP will be released by Summer. www.jamaica-star.com

Dancehall artiste Toya, who is also the wife of popular business man and CEO of Downsound Records, Joe Bogdanovich, died early this morning in the Unites States of America.

Toya, whose given name is Latoya Alicia Jackson, had been ailing for some time now, though the cause of

illness is unknown.

She is known for songs such as True Blessings and Hot Like Fire.

The couple have one son together.

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''BARBERSHOP 3`` ADDS NICKI MINAJ LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Nicki Minaj has joined the cast of “Barbershop 3.'' Variety reports Minaj will play a sassy hairdresser named Draya who works in the beauty salon portion of the barbershop. Ice Cube, Eve, Common, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall and Anthony Anderson will also be part of the movie.

PRINCE PLANS PEACE CONCERT IN BALTIMORE BALTIMORE (AP) _ Prince is hoping to relieve the tensions in Baltimore with his music. Prince will perform a “Rally 4 Peace'' in Baltimore on Sunday at the Royal Farms Arena. Prince calls the concert “a catalyst for pause and reflection'' and asks attendees to wear grey in memory of Freddie Gray. He's the man who was fatally injured in police custody last week, prompting riots and looting in Baltimore. A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit youth charities in Baltimore. Prince held a similar rally in Minneapolis last weekend.

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Roots to perform free concert in Toronto during Pan Am Games TORONTO - Psychrock outfit the Flaming Lips and long-running althip-hop band the Roots will perform free public shows during the Pan Am Games in Toronto this summer.

Adventurous R&B singer Janelle Monae is another of almost 1,300 artists on the bill for the 35-day cultural festival accompanying the Pan Am Games and the Parapan American Games, running July 10 to Aug. 15.

The musical program also includes Jann Arden, A Tribe Called Red, Death From Above 1979, Lights, Tanya Tagaq and Brigitte Boisjoli.

The multi-disciplinary festival will also feature presentations by Quebec theatre artist Robert Lepage, Toronto photographer Edward Burtynsky and dancer Veronica Tennant.

Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square will host nightly concerts, fireworks and victory celebrations for medal-winning athletes.

The Flaming Lips will perform there July 19, the Roots on Aug. 8 and Arden on Aug. 11.

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HOT CHOCOLATE SINGER ERROL BROWN DIES LONDON (AP) _ Singer Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate has died. His manager, Phil Dale, says Brown died yesterday of liver cancer in the Bahamas at the age of 71. Dale says Brown had been in poor health over the past few months but never discussed it. Hot Chocolate's biggest hit was “You Sexy Thing,'' which hit Number 3 in 1976. Hot Chocolate's other hits include “Every 1's A Winner'' and “Emma.''

Mariah Carey to perform on Billboard Music COMPLAINT- CHRIS Awards stage for the 1st time since 1998 BROWN appear on the May 17 show in Las Vegas. Billboard says the chanteuse has more No. 1 songs on its Hot 100 chart than any other solo artist in the chart's 56-year history.

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Since Lauryn Hill could not perform in both Israel and Palestine, she will perform in neither. Hill called off her concert in Tel Aviv because she could not also schedule one in Ramallah. Hill says she intended to perform in both cities to be “a presence supporting justice and peace.''

LOS ANGELES _ Mariah Carey is set to perform at the Billboard Music Awards for the first time in 17 years, but the pop superstar is keeping mum on what song she'll sing.

Billboard and Dick Clark productions announced Tuesday that Carey will

Previously announced performers include Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Van Halen, Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea.

Presenters include Rita Ora, Ne-Yo, Laverne Cox and the cast of “Entourage'' _ Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Adrian Grenier.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The man who accused Chris Brown of hitting him on Monday dropped his claim on Tuesday. Las Vegas police say the unidentified man who claimed Brown punched him while he was playing basketball at a hotel has withdrawn his complaint. The man had said a man with Brown punched him as well.

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Hollywood : A Story Of a Dozen Roses Jamie Foxx Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses is the upcoming fifth studio album by American singer and actor Jamie Foxx. The album is set to be released on May 18, 2015

by RCA Records as a follow up to his fourth album Best Night of My. The first single “Ain’t My Fault”, was released on November 25, 2014.

The second single “You Changed Me” was released on March 12, 2015. www.wikipedia.com

Withdraw Twista Chicago emcee, Twista announced that he and Do Or Die plan to drop a collaborative EP entitled, Withdrawal on May 19.

Twista made the announcement via Youtube video.

“I know y’all been waiting,” Twista says. “Well the homies Do Or Die and Twista got back in the studio, made a cold ass EP and it’s called Withdrawal because we couldn’t wait to get back in the studio together. Make sure y’all mess with it. It’s coming out May 19.”

Twista and Do Or Die have collaborated on several tracks, most notably 1996’s “Po Pimp,” which peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

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At.Long.Last.A$AP A$AP Rocky A$SAP Rocky pays tribute to A$AP Yams with the newly unveiled album cover of his sophomore album At.Long.Last.A$AP. Rocky unveiled the cover through Instagram, picturing himself with a birthmark under his right eye and a cross under his left eye, a homage to the late A$AP Mob founder. The new album was executive produced by A$AP Yams, who tragically passed away this past January. The new album A.L.L.A. will release on June 2, featuring “M’s” and the new single “Everyday” featuring Miguel, Mark Ronson, and Rod Stewart.

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Canadian track and field athletes will wear "DB" patch in memory of Barnaby “You look at his races, and he was a guy who never gave up,'' said Anthony McCleary, who _ along with Desai Williams _ was coaching the team of about 25 sprinters at the warm-weather camp in St. Kitts.

Barnaby, 24, and several teammates went swimming in the ocean after practice. Barnaby was pulled away by a strong undertow.

“We sat with all the athletes. . .we had to figure out a way to keep everyone focused,'' McCleary said.

“A lot of the athletes said they wanted, when they performed, to keep Daundre in mind. And so every time they gathered together, they would say 'Let's do this. Let's finish like Barnaby.'''

A couple of days after his death, the group ran a tribute 4x400-metre relay in St. Kitts. Barnaby's mom Janet and sprinter Kimberly Hyacinthe, who was at the beach with Barnaby the day he died, ran the first leg.

His 4x400 teammates ran Legs 2 and 3. The rest of the group ran the anchor leg.

TORONTO _ When Canada's track and field athletes compete this summer, Daundre Barnaby will be with them.

The Canadian team will wear a patch on their uniforms in memory of their friend and teammate who drowned on March 27 at a training camp in St. Kitts.

“It already does feel like he's running with us,'' said sprinter ShaiAnne Davis.

“But it's having something to symbolize that, and to have people question, 'What is that for?' So we can let people know who he was as an athlete and a person.''

The memorial insignia _ a stylized “DB'' _ will be on the left chest of the track team's uniforms for the Pan American Games in July, where

Barnaby would have competed in the 400 metres and 4x400 relay.

Athletics Canada is in discussions with the IAAF, the world governing body for the sport, to obtain permission to wear it at the world championships in Beijing.

“It's a better way to have him a part of us. He's still on the track with us, still running the race with us, even though he's not here,'' said sprinter Khamica Bingham. “He's always in our heart. It's a constant reminder, you look down and you see Canada. . . and you also remember you're doing it for Daundre.''

On the track, Barnaby was one of Canada's most promising sprinters, a long-legged 400-metre specialist from Brampton, Ont., who was known for his strong finishing kick.

The team's motto this season: Finish like Barnaby.

“Afterward the coaches said 'Everything we do, from this moment on, is for him,''' Davis said. “That really sunk in. Everything we do is for D.B. Finish like Barnaby.''

Barnaby grew up in St. Ann, Jamaica, and then competed for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He became a Canadian citizen in time to compete at the 2012 Olympics, earning his spot by winning the trials _ the footage of which shows Barnaby overtaking several runners down the homestretch, eating up the track on his slender legs.

His teammates liked to tease him about those legs.

“He was really skinny and his legs were really skinny, so everyone called him 'Sticks,''' Bingham said, laughing. “We would always say that he never got lactic acid (the compound that causes the burning sensation down the stretch of a 400). That's why he could finish so strong, because he had no meat on

his legs.''

Teammates remembered Barnaby as a “jokester.''

“He come to me at practice and say 'Shai-Anne, did you hear the workout? You're not going to survive today.' And then he'd make up a workout off the top of his head, and I would believe it,'' Davis said. “And then the coaches would tell us the real workout, and I'd say 'Oh Barnaby, why do I even listen to you?'

He was a great person, and a great presence to have around you.''

Bingham lived near Barnaby and would drive him to and from training at York University.

“He was extremely lazy sometimes.

And he hated taking the bus, absolutely hated it,'' Bingham said.

“Daundre would run fast, when he needed to run fast. He would work hard when he needed to. But he was like a lazy hard worker, he was a stubborn smart athlete.''

Barnaby's career was just getting started, Williams said. He'd produced “phenomenal'' results in practice this season, and likely could have competed through the 2020 Olympics.

“He was one of the better kids in terms of personality, in terms of respect, he was genuine, he was a team player, and fun to be around.

He was just one of those special kids, it's just a tragic loss,'' Williams said. “I still can't believe that he's gone. Too soon. Way way too soon.''

Nike, the apparel supplier for Athletics Canada, was supportive of the patch, which was designed and created pro bono by Vic Finucci of Finucci Communications.

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Americans defeat Jamaica and Usain Bolt in 4x100 in World Relays in Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas _ The United States, anchored by Ryan Bailey, won the 4x100 relay, defeating Usain Bolt's Jamaica at the IAAF World Relays meet on Saturday.

The Americans, with Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Mike Rodgers also running, clocked 37.38 seconds with Jamaica finishing in 37.68. Jamaica set the world record of 36.84 three years ago at the London Olympics.

In other finals, the American men

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Detroit draft pick Laken Tomlinson looks back on long road from Jamaica to NFL

easily won the 4x800, clocking 7:04.84.

The United States won the women's distance medley relay in 10:36.50, setting a world record in the new event. Kenya was second. The legs are 1,200 metres, 400, 800 and 1,600.

Nigeria took the women's 4x200 in 1:30.52. The American women led

by Allyson Felix had a big lead until two of their runners stumbled in a collision.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. _ When Laken Tomlinson was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Lions, it was a big night for a Duke program that's been on the rise of late.

It was also a proud moment for Tomlinson's native Jamaica.

“My dad is still there. He was really excited about everything that happened,'' Tomlinson said. “I still have extended family there and they were rooting for me. I would say the island is pretty happy right now.''

Tomlinson was introduced Friday at the Lions' practice facility after being selected the night before by Detroit with the 28th pick. Tomlinson moved to the U.S. from Jamaica when he was 11, after growing up in a crowded home on the Caribbean island.

“It was a simple life. Back then I didn't have the knowledge I have today but just looking back, we didn't have much at all,'' Tomlinson said. “It was a tough lifestyle. Just having the opportunity to make that switch _ my grandparents moved to the United States before we did and they worked to get their kids, and their kids' kids, to the United States.''

Tomlinson's mother was in attendance at his introductory news conference. He went to Lane Technical High School in Chicago before heading to Duke.

The transition to the U.S. wasn't always easy. For one thing, the weather was a lot different.

“Never really wore sweaters in Jamaica,'' he said. “That first night in Chicago was shocking. It was like 30 degrees or something and we were freezing, and no one brought sweaters, so my uncle had to go get some sweaters for us.''

The Lions also introduced offensive lineman Manny Ramirez, whom they acquired in a trade with Denver.

Ramirez was drafted by the Lions in 2007 and remained with them before being cut in 2010 and catching on with the Broncos.

“When I got released from here it did hurt a lot,'' he said. “But at the same time I truly believe that it was the best thing that's ever happened to me. It put a lot of things in perspective for me.''

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Federal judge to hear arguments in defamation lawsuit filed against comedian Bill Cosby

WORCESTER, Mass. _ A judge is scheduled to hear arguments in a defamation lawsuit filed by three women who allege comedian Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them decades ago.

The women say Cosby's representatives publicly branded them liars while defending him. They're among more than a dozen women who in recent years have levelled assault accusations against Cosby, who hasn't been charged with any crime.

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‘I feel like a kid’: Singer Brandy Norwood enjoying her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ NEW YORK _ Starring on Broadway in “Chicago” has turned into a fountain of youth for Brandy Norwood.

“I have more life in me than I’ve ever had in a very long time. I feel 15 again. I feel like a kid,” the Grammy-winner said last week. “We all have a kid in us. My kid is wide awake. Baby Brandy is up and ready to go.”

The singer of hits like “I Wanna Be Down” and “The Boy Is Mine” as well as the star of the ’90s sitcom “Moesha” started an 8-week stint in the sexy musical, which marks her professional stage debut.

out of criminals.

Others who have played Roxie include Marilu Henner, Lisa Rinna, Bebe Neuwirth, Sandy Duncan and Christie Brinkley. Brandy saw the show when it starred Usher as Billy Flynn, Roxie’s slick lawyer, in 2006.

Members of Brandy’s family were in the audience April 28 when she made her debut. One of those most impressed was her 12-year-old daughter, Sy’rai, who was in tears.

“She said, ‘Mommy, you were phenomenal!’ It was as if she had never seen me in that way,” Brandy said.

Doing Broadway at 36 may be outside Brandy’s comfort zone but that was the hope. She said she realized her life and career in Los Angeles had become stagnant about eight months ago.

The hearing will focus on a request by the women's lawyers to subpoena records from the lawyer of another Cosby accuser.

Brandy plays Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested. It’s showing off the singer’s sensual, naughty side as she dances and sings in some very short outfits.

Thursday's hearing in U.S. District Court in Worcester is the first in the suit filed in December.

Representatives for Cosby did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The suit applies solely to the defamation allegation and not any assault allegations.

Cosby has a home in Massachusetts.

“I’m going to give it everything I’ve got,” she said. “I may not have the prettiest feet, because I’m pigeon-toed naturally. I may not have the straightest leg. But I’m going to give this everything I have.”

“Change needed to happen for my life. I wasn’t in a very good place,” she said. “I didn’t like it that I hadn’t been dreaming in a very long time.

And so I changed my mind. I wanted to dream again. I wanted to live again and be vibrant. I wanted to be me.”

The show, which includes the songs “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango,” is a scathing satire of how show business and the media make celebrities

Brandy said she was in part inspired

by Keke Palmer, who made her professional stage debut in 2014 as the first African-American Cinderella

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on Broadway. Palmer said at the time that it was Brandy’s turn as Cinderella in a 1997 TV movie that helped her decide to take the plunge.

“She’s inspired me as much as I’ve inspired her,” said Brandy.

Her stage experience has left Brandy bubbling with creativity. She’d love to come back and be Roxie again or do something else on Broadway.

She’d also love to have a role in the upcoming in “The Wiz” (“Can I audition for Dorothy? Glinda?” she asked, laughing). And another CD will definitely happen.

One thing is certain: Being in “Chicago” has reinvigorated the actress and singer. “I will never go back. Never, ever go back. Onward and upward,” she said. “I’m just so thankful.”

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BANG ON TREND! FASHION BITES From Jays to jeans: Jose Bautista teams with Silver Jeans on denim line on stitching, on buttons, cuts, fabrics, washes, the logos and where they go.... I didn't know the process was that complicated,'' Bautista said in an interview at the Toronto launch event.

MONTREAL _ Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers and Neil Patrick Harris will be among those attending the 33rd edition of the Just For Laughs comedy festival this summer.

The festival begins on July 8 and ends on July 28.

Myers will make his Just For Laughs debut on July 24, while Chappelle will give six performances.

“Weird Al'' Yankovic will also appear at the festival, giving a free outdoor show on July 21.

Kevin Hart is also scheduled to perform at the Bell Centre on July 24.

Just For Laughs bills itself as the largest comedy festival in the world.

Foxx defends his singing at Mayweather Pacquiao bout; anthem was no 'sin against America' arena speakers at Saturday's fight in Las Vegas.

Despite that, he got an enthusiastic response from the crowd and individual compliments from Denzel Washington and others, Foxx said.

LOS ANGELES _ Jamie Foxx is defending his national anthem performance at the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight against online criticism.

On “Entertainment Tonight'' Tuesday, Foxx says that his earpiece fell off just before he started to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.'' He said he had to follow the accompanying organ music through

When he learned that online posts were taking him to task, Foxx said he listened to a playback and realized the song was a bit off. But Foxx said he hadn't committed, in his words, “a sin against America'' and said the anthem sounded “great'' in the arena.

Posts that questioned if he could sing went too far, Foxx said.

TORONTO _ Jose Bautista has no plans to abandon his day job, but the Toronto Blue Jays all-star slugger is exploring another passion away from the baseball field: fashion.

The right-fielder has partnered with Canadian brand Silver Jeans Co. on the Joey Series, which will be released in North America this July.

The denim collection's moniker is a reference to Bautista's “Joey Bats'' nickname, which he also uses as his social media handle. The Joey Series jeans will be featured in classic straight and loose fits in a variety of washes.

Bautista said he tried to be hands-on for his initial foray into fashion. He embarked on several trips to learn more about production and manufacturing, which proved eye-opening.

“There's so many selections

“If you want to let everybody else do the work and you just put your name on it, I'm sure it's easy. But for me, I wanted to make it a really informational learning process for me _ so I asked about everything.

“It's difficult to get the wash right, to get the fabric and the feel right.... If you want to make it a little stretchy, just by changing one per cent of the fabric into a more elastic fabric, you can change the feel of the denim completely. So, I enjoyed learning a lot _ and I think there's a lot more for me to learn still.''

Bautista said he values comfort and versatility in jeans.

“Being a professional athlete, being on the road a lot and travelling and not wanting to pack a suitcase that weighs 200 pounds, substituting six, seven or eight pants for two pairs of very versatile jeans is definitely ideal.''

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Bautista admits he dabbled in the baggy T-shirt

and baggy jeans look that was particularly popular in the '90s.

However, the loose-fitting styles weren't the most flattering for his lanky frame.

“I was always one of the skinny guys, and I wasn't nearly as filled out as I am now,'' said the six-foot Bautista.

These days, Bautista keeps his denim choices crisp and classic, favouring basic straight blue jeans, a “super light'' wash and coloured pairs in black and grey.

While Bautista's primary focus is on helping to propel the Blue Jays into playoff contention, he's considering other fashion pursuits in the future.

“I want to continue to put something out there that's me but that's not just baseball, because I feel like I have a lot more ... I'd like to share with the world about me. This is definitely the first step.''

The Joey Series collection will retail for around $100 and will be available at Jean Machine in Canada and online at http:// www.silverjeans.com.

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