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3 Idaho corrections officers shot as gunman breaks an inmate out of Boise hospital, police say
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A suspect staged a brazen attack to break a prison inmate out of a Boise hospital overnight, shooting and seriously wounding two Idaho corrections officers, police said. A third wa...
Mar 20, 2024

Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tou...
Mar 20, 2024

Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role
Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. Simon killed ...
Mar 20, 2024

3rd ex-deputy in Mississippi is sentenced to 17.5 years for racist torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A third former Mississippi sheriff's deputy has each been sentenced for his part in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves the "Go...
Mar 20, 2024

Motion on Israel-Hamas war will have consequences for asylum seekers in Gaza: Miller
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the amended motion on the Israel-Hamas war the House of Commons passed Monday could make it harder for people seeking asylum in Canada to get out of Gaza...
Mar 20, 2024

Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words. Seventy per cent of players selected in CFL drafts since 200...
Mar 20, 2024

Poilievre dangles 'carbon tax election,' as Liberal MPs ask critics for a better idea
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to try and plunge the country into a "carbon tax election," as Liberal MPs continue to defend the government's signature climate policy. Po...
Mar 20, 2024

Liberals to introduce legislation updating Elections Act, in keeping with NDP pact
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is poised to table legislation today that updates the federal Elections Act - part of its political pact with the NDP. Details have not been released, but the agreement...
Mar 20, 2024

Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
ATLANTA (AP) - The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case is allowing Donald Trump to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the prosecution...
Mar 20, 2024

Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Shohei Ohtani's RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in Wednesday night's major league opener,...
Mar 20, 2024