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Cancer survivor Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea
SYDNEY (AP) - Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored in her debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cance...
Jul 24, 2023
Toronto Arrows acquire rights to Canadian fly half Robbie Povey in trade with Houston
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have acquired the rights to Canadian international fly half Robbie Povey from the Houston SaberCats in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Rugby colle...
Jul 24, 2023
US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service's own prescribed burn started a sprawling 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, the agency acknowledged Monday in a report published a...
Jul 24, 2023
RCMP suspect Amber Alert kids taken off grid after 'preplanned' abduction by B.C. mom
SURREY, B.C. - Police say they have "credible information" that two children who are the subject of an Amber Alert have been taken "off the grid" in an alleged "preplanned" abduction by their mother. ...
Jul 24, 2023
Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls
A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response. Experts from 13 organizations across Canada, including doctors, nurses, researc...
Jul 24, 2023
Alberta takes home 26 gold medals from the North American Indigenous Games
HALIFAX, NS - The 2023 North American Indigenous Games concluded on Sunday, July 23, 2023.Alberta finished in fourth place on the medal table, winning 81 total medals over the course of the July 15 to...
Jul 24, 2023
B.C. government announces new programs, police standards for sexual assault
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is updating policing standards in response to sexual assaults to ensure more effective investigations and improved outcomes for survivors. The province also...
Jul 24, 2023
Texas is using disaster declarations to install buoys and razor wire on the US-Mexico border
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) - Wrecking ball-sized buoys on the Rio Grande. Razor wire strung across private property without permission. Bulldozers changing the very terrain of America's southern border. F...
Jul 24, 2023
Lots of rain in the forecast this week, severe thunderstorm watches issued
UPDATE: A special air quality statement is also in place for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview area. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility i...
Jul 24, 2023
Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Monday sued Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over a floating barrier that the state placed on the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S...
Jul 24, 2023