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Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling more ...
Apr 23, 2025
Stanford receiver Ayomanor projected as top Canadian for 2025 NFL draft
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah figures Canadians Elic Ayomanor, Kurtis Rourke and Taylor Elgersma will need a little patience before learning where their NFL futures lie. All three are avai...
Apr 23, 2025
Missing woman in Grande Prairie
Update on April 28, 2025 - Grande Prairie RCMP would like to inform the public that Cassandra Townsend was located safe. Alberta RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.-------------...
Apr 23, 2025
Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek
PRAGUE (AP) - Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dmi...
Apr 23, 2025
An earthquake shakes Istanbul, with no immediate reports of serious damage
ISTANBUL (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports o...
Apr 23, 2025
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre to serve as cornerman at UFC 315 in Montreal
When Georges St-Pierre introduced Canada before its Four Nations Face-Off showdown against the United States at the Bell Centre in February, three fights followed in a span of nine seconds. On May 10,...
Apr 23, 2025
Mediators work on proposal for a long-term truce as Israeli strike on Gaza kills 23
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The death toll from an overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has risen to 23, a health official said Wednesday. Zaher al-Waheidi, the Gaza H...
Apr 23, 2025
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the South Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canad...
Apr 23, 2025
Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the South Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canad...
Apr 23, 2025
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Leaders trade jabs as election campaign nears end The clock is ticking before Canadians head to the polls to c...
Apr 23, 2025