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Canada's run at Volleyball Nations League ends with quarterfinal loss to Japan
LODZ - The Canadian men's volleyball team was eliminated from Volleyball Nations League action with a 3-0 loss to Japan in quarterfinal action Thursday. World No. 2 Japan posted set scores of 26-24, 2...
Jun 27, 2024
Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's top education official ordered public schools Thursday to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12, the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate ...
Jun 27, 2024
Raptors draft centre Jonathan Mogbo 31st overall, reportedly trade McDaniels to Kings
TORONTO - Jonathan Mogbo has been selected 31st overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Draft. It was the first pick of the draft's second round and Toronto will pick again with the 45th pick overal...
Jun 27, 2024
First officer is convicted of murder since Washington state law eased prosecution of police
A jury found a suburban Seattle police officer guilty of murder Thursday in the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man outside a convenience store, marking the first conviction under a Washington state...
Jun 27, 2024
India thumps England by 68 runs to set up T20 World Cup final against South Africa
PROVIDENCE, Guyana (AP) - India thumped defending champion England by 68 runs to reach the final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. India will face South Africa on Saturday at Kensington Oval in B...
Jun 27, 2024
Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party
OTTAWA - A Liberal campaign co-chair insists his caucus is united behind Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future. The Canadian P...
Jun 27, 2024
Jagmeet Singh makes his case to Alberta's new NDP leader amid party separation talks
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested today that breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the party would be a mistake. Singh is reacting after newly elected Alberta NDP Opposition Leader ...
Jun 27, 2024
Toronto Argonauts to host Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field
TORONTO - They haven't surpassed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Toronto's chief nemesis but Wynton McManis sees a healthy rivalry developing between the Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes. Toronto (2-0) hos...
Jun 27, 2024
Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A judge has dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant's accounts eroded her credibilit...
Jun 27, 2024
Wounded Victoria officer recalls wild robbery shootout ahead of two-year anniversary
VICTORIA - A Victoria police officer says a wild bank robbery shootout two years ago that left two heavily armed brothers dead and six police with serious gunshot wounds was over in 26 seconds. Staff ...
Jun 27, 2024