Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trump warns North Korea: Do not 'try us'
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - President Donald Trump delivered a sharp warning to North Korea Wednesday, telling the rogue nation: “Do not underestimate us. And do not try us.” In a speech d...
Nov 07, 2017
Air Force failed to submit Texas shooter's criminal history
WASHINGTON - The Air Force failed to report the accused Texas church shooter’s domestic violence conviction to the FBI as required by Pentagon rules, officials said Monday. The lapse prompted th...
Nov 07, 2017
Tropical Storm Rina forms in Atlantic; no threat to land
MIAMI - Tropical Storm Rina has formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean where it poses no immediate threat to land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Rina has formed about 890 miles (1,430 kilometr...
Nov 07, 2017
Democrats sweep Virginia, New Jersey governor's races
RICHMOND, Va. - Voters in Virginia and New Jersey gave Democratic gubernatorial candidates large victories Tuesday and sent a clear message of rebuke to Republican President Donald Trump. In Virginia&...
Nov 07, 2017
Judge ignores recommendation, sends Meek Mill to prison
PHILADELPHIA - Rapper Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison on probation violations Monday by a Philadelphia judge who said the musician had wasted several chances to clean up his act...
Nov 07, 2017
Lebanese fear PM's resignation was a Saudi power play
BEIRUT - Stunned Lebanese fear that Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s surprise resignation last weekend - announced from Saudi Arabia in a pre-recorded message - was a power play by the kingdom aimed...
Nov 07, 2017
Lions win 30-17 as QB Matthew Stafford dissects Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Matthew Stafford put on a quarterback clinic for the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers could only watch from the sideline. Stafford passed for 361 yards and two touchdown...
Nov 07, 2017
Mitch Marner has shootout winner as Maple Leafs top Golden Knights 4-3
TORONTO - Mitch Marner looked at two things as he took his turn in the shootout. First, he had to get the puck under control as it skidded and bounced on the choppy Air Canada Centre ice. Then he peer...
Nov 07, 2017
Veteran skip Sherry Middaugh opens with victory at Road to the Roar
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - Sherry Middaugh defeated Winnipeg’s Darcy Robertson 7-5 in the opening draw Monday at the Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials curling competition at Credit Union Place...
Nov 07, 2017
Canadian Reds star Votto named National League MVP finalist
Joey Votto started the 2017 season unsure how his defensive game would stack up. Now that it’s over, the Cincinnati Reds first baseman and Canadian star says it was his defence that made him mos...
Nov 07, 2017