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The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped...
Jul 12, 2024
Civil rights trailblazer Viola Desmond's childhood home in Halifax conditionally sold
HALIFAX - A historical piece of real estate in Halifax that is listed as the childhood home of Viola Desmond has been conditionally sold. The listing says the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Mayna...
Jul 12, 2024
Firm says production may never resume at Yukon gold mine after ore-slide disaster
MAYO, YUKON, CANADA - The Victoria Gold mining company says it's uncertain if it will ever resume production or if it has the financial resources to repair damage and fix the environmental impact of l...
Jul 12, 2024
Humble and hungry B.C. Lions challenge Saskatchewan Roughriders for best in West
SURREY, B.C. - Vernon Adams Jr. is on track to make CFL history. The B.C. Lions quarterback, however, isn't particularly concerned about his passing numbers. "The biggest thing is winning. Just win, b...
Jul 12, 2024
Toronto FC coach John Herdman has new Olympic role — proud father
TORONTO - No stranger to the Olympics with two bronze medals on his coaching resume, John Herdman will have a new role this summer with the Paris Games. Proud father. Herdman's 19-year-old son Jay is ...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024
RSV vaccination programs recommended for seniors: national immunization committee
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is strongly recommending a vaccination program against respiratory syncytial virus for older seniors and those living in long-term care homes. The commi...
Jul 12, 2024
Defender from outside MLS likely first in Toronto FC door during transfer window
TORONTO - A defender from outside Major League Soccer is likely the first player in Toronto FC's door during the secondary transfer window. How many more follow will depend on how much room GM Jason H...
Jul 12, 2024
Ludvig Aberg with another 64 leads Scottish Open
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Ludvig Aberg has won on the European tour and PGA Tour in the year since leaving college, and another 6-under 64 in the Scottish Open on Friday put him in a position to ...
Jul 12, 2024