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Salma Paralluelo emerges as a star in Spain's run to the Women's World Cup final
SYDNEY (AP) - Salma Paralluelo could have been preparing for next year's Olympics if she'd decided to stick with track and not make the switch to soccer. But she did pick soccer add the 19-year-old wi...
Aug 17, 2023
Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women's World Cup
Australia already captivated a nation as co-hosts of the Women's World Cup. Now there's one more thing to play for, even if it's not the fairytale ending the team had wanted for this tournament. The M...
Aug 17, 2023
Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, who has been under fire for not activating disaster sirens during last week's wildfire response, resigned Thursday, citing heal...
Aug 17, 2023
McIlroy, Harman share BMW Championship lead; Conners two shots back
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) - Rory McIlroy didn't mind being in the rough at rain-soaked Olympia Fields, except for having trees and a bunker between him and the 17th green. And even that didn't matter ...
Aug 17, 2023
Authorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Nine current or former Northern California police officers were charged Thursday in a federal corruption investigation that found evidence they committed civil rights violations a...
Aug 17, 2023
Taiwan throws combined perfect game to thump Canada 6-0 at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Taiwan threw a combined perfect game to beat Canada 6-0 on Thursday in its opening game at the Little League World Series. Taiwan's Fan Chen-Jun did damage on the mound and with hi...
Aug 17, 2023
With Collaros out, Blue Bombers QB Brown gets the start against Stampeders in Calgary
CALGARY - With two-time reigning CFL most outstanding player Zach Collaros sidelined, quarterback Dru Brown will make his first start of the season on Friday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-2) visit t...
Aug 17, 2023
Longtime Blackhawks leader Toews says he's stepping away for health -- but not retiring
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, a free agent after 16 years in Chicago, says he is stepping away from hockey to get healthy after playing in just 53 games last season. "I'd li...
Aug 17, 2023
Hazardous material spill causing delays on Highway 43X
***UPDATE*** - Grande Prairie RCMP advise the hazard on Highway 43X at Range Road 63 is now clear. Grande Prairie RCMP continue to investigate. No further details are available at this time.----------...
Aug 17, 2023
Grande Prairie Canada Post location re-opens day after being hit by a vehicle
Canada Post says its location in the Gateway Centre has re-opened after a vehicle crashed into the front of the store Wednesday.No one was hurt but there is a lot of damage to the front of the locatio...
Aug 17, 2023