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Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time
MONTREAL - One of the world's smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec's Magdalen Islands last week - a first in the province. Veterinarian Jean-Simon Richard says he...
Dec 14, 2024
Ducks trade D Cam Fowler to St. Louis, ending his 15-season tenure in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Ducks traded Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, abruptly ending the veteran defenseman's 15-season tenure in Anaheim. The Blues sent a second-round pick in 2027 ...
Dec 14, 2024
10-man Liverpool draws with Fulham in Premier League but Arsenal cannot take advantage
Premier League leader Liverpool twice came from behind with 10 men to draw with Fulham 2-2, yet dropped points for the second straight match to give hope to its title rivals on Saturday. Arsenal could...
Dec 14, 2024
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
AQABA, Jordan (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Ba...
Dec 14, 2024
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
AQABA, Jordan (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Ba...
Dec 14, 2024
British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base
CFB SUFFIELD, ALBERTA - A sprawling military training base more than twice the size of New York City in southeastern Alberta appears to be a shadow of its former self while its future use remains up i...
Dec 14, 2024
Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation
OTTAWA - The RCMP's police dog training centre has been plagued by staffing shortages, low morale and rundown facilities that pose health risks to officers and canines, an internal review says. The ev...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's E...
Dec 14, 2024
South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration this month. The National Assembly passed the motion in a 20...
Dec 14, 2024