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DeSantis is in a car accident on his way to Tennessee presidential campaign events but isn't injured
WASHINGTON (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in a car accident Tuesday as he traveled to presidential campaign events in Tennessee but wasn't injured, his campaign said. Campaign press secretary Br...
Jul 25, 2023
Canadian women look to showcase quality, experience against well-drilled Irish side
PERTH, Australia - In need of points to keep its World Cup dream alive, Canada has to put it best foot forward Wednesday against Ireland after the frustration of a tournament-opening scoreless draw wi...
Jul 25, 2023
A firefighting plane crashes as new evacuations are ordered in Greece
RHODES, Greece (AP) - A firefighting plane has crashed in southern Greece as authorities battled fires across the country amid a return of heat wave temperatures. The crash occurred on the island of E...
Jul 25, 2023
Watching FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety comes at a cost Down Under
PERTH, Australia - Australians looking to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup in its entirety are having to dig into their pockets. Channel 7 is airing and streaming just 15 of the tournament's 64 matche...
Jul 25, 2023
In The News for today: Floods, fires and food Insecurities concerning Canadians
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... --- Correlation between flooding, wildfires in Nova Scotia The fingerprints of ...
Jul 25, 2023
B.C. crews hopeful of forecasted heavy rain dampening massive Donnie Creek wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze. Environment Canad...
Jul 25, 2023
B.C. port workers will get eyes on contract offer from maritime employers
VANCOUVER - Thousands of workers at British Columbia's ports will take off the day shift today to learn the details of an agreement struck between their union and employers. The BC Maritime Employers ...
Jul 25, 2023
Climate change: Correlation between wildfires, flooding in Nova Scotia
FREDERICTON - The fingerprints of climate change are all over the supercharged weather witnessed this year in Nova Scotia -- and the rest of the country -- from raging wildfires to devastating floodin...
Jul 25, 2023
Blazes burn near Kamloops, Cranbrook, B.C., amid record wildfire season
VANCOUVER - Recent heavy rain in parts of British Columbia has done little to quench major wildfires burning near the cities of Kamloops and Cranbrook. The St. Mary's River fire north of Cranbrook has...
Jul 25, 2023
Varsho gets tiebreaking hit in 11th as Jays beat Dodgers 6-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Toronto's three-run 11th inning, sending the Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Matt Chapman...
Jul 25, 2023