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All Blacks finish Rugby World Cup pool play with 73-0 win over Uruguay
LYON, France (AP) - New Zealand overcame a sluggish start to beat Uruguay 73-0 in its final pool match at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. But the All Blacks' performance was less than the polished qu...
Oct 06, 2023
Stephen Maar powers Canada past Bulgaria 3-0 at men's Olympic qualifying tournament
XI'AN, China - Stephen Maar scored 16 points as Canada made quick work of Bulgaria in a 3-0 win on Friday at the men's Olympic qualification tournament. The Canadians won each set 25-21, 25-17, 25-18....
Oct 06, 2023
More supports needed to address homelessness, B.C. government says after survey
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says results from the latest surveys of people living on the streets show current support levels aren't enough and more services are needed to address rising...
Oct 06, 2023
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release September jobs data
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada to release September jobs data this morning Canadians will ge...
Oct 06, 2023
Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics
FREDERICTON - Even as the technology to produce so-called "ghost guns" becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across th...
Oct 06, 2023
Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. "She fights for women against systematic discrimination and oppre...
Oct 06, 2023
Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Music blared from the Chicago Bears locker room after a victory for the first time in almost a year, and players danced and jumped around with joy. All thanks to Justin Fields and...
Oct 05, 2023
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy ...
Oct 05, 2023
Hadley battling for a PGA Tour card again and opens with 64 in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Chesson Hadley played bogey-free Thursday in the Sanderson Farms Championship and posted an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in his latest bid to secure his PGA Tour card. This is ...
Oct 05, 2023
Nylander scores twice, including overtime winner, as Leafs beat Red Wings 4-3
TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:24 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in pre-season play Thursday. After the Maple Leafs bare...
Oct 05, 2023