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North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore wins Republican 14th US House District nomination
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for the 14th U.S. House District in North Carolina on Tuesday, aided by Republican lawmakers who redrew the district to help the Ki...
Mar 05, 2024
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein wins Democratic primary for governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a prolific fundraiser with a history of consumer advocacy along with vocal opposition to Republican policies, won the Democratic gubern...
Mar 05, 2024
Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...
Mar 05, 2024
Venezuela sets its presidential election for July 28 as the opposition candidate remains barred
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28 - the birthday of the country's late fiery leader Hugo Chvez - officials announced Tuesday, plowi...
Mar 05, 2024
Edmonton City Hall attack 'politically motivated,' supporting terror charges: RCMP
EDMONTON - Mounties say they believe an attack on Edmonton City Hall in January was politically motivated, meaning it reaches the legal threshold for terrorism charges. Supt. Glenn Sells of the RCMP's...
Mar 05, 2024
Funding announced for drone coverage to assess crop damage
The Government of Alberta is embracing technology in the agriculture sector.If Budget 2024 passes, the province said it will provide Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) with $900,000 to ...
Mar 05, 2024
'Something's got to give:' Canadian Olympic, sports groups call out funding shortfall
The Canadian men's basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committe...
Mar 05, 2024
Alberta, Canada governments investing in high-speed internet for rural, Indigenous areas
The province is providing funds to bring high speed internet to over 22 thousand homes in Alberta.The Alberta and Canadian governments are investing more than $112 million to connect more than 22,500 ...
Mar 05, 2024
Fast, Larocque enjoying consistency as lead blue liners for PWHL Toronto
TORONTO - Renata Fast and Jocelyne Larocque are no strangers to being partners on the blue line. The two have been paired together on the Canadian national team. And as the Professional Women's Hockey...
Mar 05, 2024
Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are released
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks' remodel under new coach Mike Macdonald started Tuesday as the team released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and tight end Will Dissly in moves that w...
Mar 05, 2024