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Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state's death row for 1976 killing
PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) - The longest-serving man on Mississippi's death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer's wife in a violent ransom schem...
Jun 25, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster
As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, mid...
Jun 25, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear challenges brought by Democrats seeking to throw out the battleground state's current congressional dis...
Jun 25, 2025

Alberta government announces agri-research investment
Alberta's government has provided a one-time grant of $3.2 million to 12 applied research associations to upgrade equipment, facilities and infrastructure.Announced on Wednesday, the government says t...
Jun 25, 2025

Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber, staff say he appears to be recovering
OTTAWA - Senate debate on the federal government's major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on the floor of the chamber. Sen. Patrick Brazeau rose to speak before collapsing...
Jun 25, 2025

Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...
Jun 25, 2025

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade. The research led by Univers...
Jun 25, 2025

Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn't pick up its second victory un...
Jun 25, 2025

Beaverlodge product coaching Team Canada at international volleyball tournament
Beaverlodge product Gina Schmidt is coaching Canada's team at the NORCECA U19 Girls Pan American Cup volleyball tournament in Kingston, Ontario.This is a warm-up tournament for the U19 World Champions...
Jun 25, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he’ll be deported if released
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in jail for at least a few more days while attorneys in the federal smuggling case against him spar over whether prosecutors have the ability t...
Jun 25, 2025