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Clashes in Syria's coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70
LATAKIA, Syria (AP) - Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country's coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside go...
Mar 07, 2025
In the news today: Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief U.S. President Donald Trump's stiff duties have been temporaril...
Mar 07, 2025
Statistics Canada set to release February jobs report this morning
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release unemployment figures for February today. Economists polled by Reuters expect a gain of 20,000 jobs in the month, and for the unemployment rate to have...
Mar 07, 2025
Trump's temporary pause on some tariffs brings little relief to Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's stiff duties have been temporarily paused on some Canadian products, bringing little relief as the tariff threat continues to hang over America's closest nei...
Mar 07, 2025
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France
PARIS (AP) - Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France were brought to a halt Friday following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks...
Mar 07, 2025
Hurricanes win third straight beating Bruins 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored with 18.6 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes won their third consecutive game by defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. Sebastian Aho and...
Mar 06, 2025
South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean court ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday. The Yonhap News Agency reported that the Seoul Cent...
Mar 06, 2025
Evan Bouchard's overtime goal lifts Edmonton Oilers over Montreal Canadiens 3-2
EDMONTON - Evan Bouchard scored in overtime and had an assist in regulation as the Edmonton Oilers earned a key 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an as...
Mar 06, 2025
Natalie Spooner using experience to round back into MVP form for surging Sceptres
TORONTO - Natalie Spooner had to wait awhile but the goals are finally coming. The reigning MVP and scoring champion of the Professional Women's Hockey League netted her first two goals of the season ...
Mar 06, 2025
Jason Robertson scores twice and gets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames, 3-2
DALLAS (AP) - Jason Robertson scored twice, including the winner with 42 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Dallas Stars erased a two-goal deficit in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thurs...
Mar 06, 2025