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More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the territory's Health Ministry said Thursday. Israel's offensive has also wounded 92,4...
Aug 15, 2024
In the news today: Barber defence to make final arguments
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Barber defence to make final arguments The criminal mischief trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizer...
Aug 15, 2024
Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it was only after multiple Listeria cases emerged in Ontario in June that it recognized a broader outbreak that had started back in August 2023. Questions have ...
Aug 15, 2024
'Freedom Convoy' organizer Chris Barber's lawyers to make final arguments
OTTAWA - The criminal mischief trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is prepared to hear final arguments from the defence today. The Crown alleges Tamara Lich and Chris Barber worked in c...
Aug 15, 2024
Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn
SYDNEY (AP) - The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was "vexatious, mis...
Aug 14, 2024
Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn
SYDNEY (AP) - The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was "vexatious, mis...
Aug 14, 2024
Berrios pitches a gem, Varsho adds 3-run homer as Blue Jays sweep Angels with 9-2 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2...
Aug 14, 2024
The president of Columbia University has resigned, effective immediately
NEW YORK (AP) - Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned Wednesday after a brief, tumultuous tenure that saw the head of the prestigious New York university grapple with protests over th...
Aug 14, 2024
Matsuyama's caddie returns home to Japan after passport stolen after Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama is starting the PGA Tour's lucrative post-season without his caddie and coach after they were victims of a robbery during a stopover in London from the Paris Oly...
Aug 14, 2024
Quarterback Rourke returns to Lions eager to play and win
VANCOUVER - The time was right for Nathan Rourke to return to the Canadian Football League. After spending more than 18 months bouncing around with four NFL teams, the 26-year-old from Victoria decide...
Aug 14, 2024