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A dam collapses in eastern Sudan after heavy rainfall. Local media report dozens missing
CAIRO (AP) - Sudan's health ministry says a dam has collapsed due to heavy rainfall in the eastern Red Sea state. Local media said dozens of people are missing. In a statement late Sunday, the ministr...
Aug 26, 2024

Thirstier lawns and fuller dishwashers: New round of Calgary water rationing kicks in
CALGARY - Thirstier lawns, shorter showers and fewer but fuller dishwasher loads are in store for Calgarians - again - as a troubled water main undergoes a new round of repairs starting this week. The...
Aug 26, 2024

Immigration, housing to headline cabinet retreat in Halifax Monday
HALIFAX - Housing and immigration will take centre stage today as the federal cabinet retreat in Halifax moves into its first full day of meetings. The annual end-of-summer cabinet gathering is intend...
Aug 26, 2024

Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian forces unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine early Monday, targeting multiple regions across the country, the Ukrainian air force said. The attack, whic...
Aug 26, 2024

Alaska landslide kills 1 person and injures 3 in Ketchikan, authorities say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - One person was killed and three were injured by a landslide that prompted a mandatory evacuation in the Alaska city of Ketchikan, authorities said. Three people were transport...
Aug 26, 2024

CN, CPKC to resume railway service Monday as work stoppage ends
OTTAWA - Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. Canadian National Railw...
Aug 26, 2024

Gunmen kill 23 passengers taken from vehicles in an attack in southwest Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - Gunmen fatally shot 23 passengers after identifying them and taking them from buses, vehicles and trucks in one of the deadliest attacks in restive southwestern Pakistan, polic...
Aug 25, 2024

Spieker, Fajardo lead Alouettes to 21-17 comeback over Elks
MONTREAL - Wide receiver Cole Spieker and quarterback Cody Fajardo led a second-half comeback as the league-leading Montreal Alouettes defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-17 in a thrilling victory on Sunday...
Aug 25, 2024

Japan thrashes Canada 55-28 to open Pacific Nations Cup
VANCOUVER - Canada's men's rugby team suffered a humbling 55-28 defeat at the hands of Japan to open its Pacific Nations Cup tournament Sunday. The quick, offensively dominant Brave Blossoms first str...
Aug 25, 2024

Keegan Bradley goes from last man in to BMW Championship winner and on to East Lake
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Keegan Bradley went from the last man in the BMW Championship to a winner Sunday, closing with an even-par 72 for a one-shot victory that opened up all sorts of possibilities...
Aug 25, 2024