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North American high school Scrabble champ spells out lofty goals

It’s hard for Toronto high school student Ruth Li to find a competitive game of Scrabble. At 17 years old, she’s outpaced any friends and family who dare take her on. “I’ve played a couple of games with people in my life,” she says. “Obviously did not go too well …

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Kickboxing champ facing uncertain future as he fights to stay in Canada

They’re an unlikely pair, the two of them. One a 26-year-old Egyptian fighter, the other a little boy. They spar with each other, practise using a balance ball, and work out, all while Ethan Shaw gives Hady Ghoneim a rundown on his life. “I feel so good, I feel like a new person,” …

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