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Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial that threatens the strongman's legacy
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Former Colombian President lvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery charges on Monday, in a historic trial that gripped the South American nation and threaten...
Jul 28, 2025
At least 2 people shot at Manhattan office building housing financial firms and NFL, source tells AP
NEW YORK (AP) - At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday in a midtown office building that houses some of the country's top financial firms and the National Foot...
Jul 28, 2025
At least 2 people shot at Manhattan office building housing financial firms and NFL, source tells AP
NEW YORK (AP) - At least two people, including a New York City police officer, were shot Monday in a midtown office building that houses some of the country's top financial firms and the National Foot...
Jul 28, 2025
30 people die in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing, Chinese state media say
TAISHITUN, China (AP) - Chinese state media say that 30 people have died in heavy rains and flooding in Beijing. State broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday that 28 people had died in Beijing's hard-hit Mi...
Jul 28, 2025
Body discovered in burning vehicle in B.C.; police suspect criminality
Police in British Columbia are investigating after a body was discovered in a burning car. Mounties in Agassiz, B.C., say officers responded late Sunday to a report of a vehicle fire on Cheam Road in ...
Jul 28, 2025
Gull pierced by a barbecue skewer is released in B.C. after wildlife centre's care
WHITE ROCK - A gull that was skewered with a discarded wooden barbecue stick that generated a flurry of phone calls to the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC has been released after rehabilitation. Col...
Jul 28, 2025
Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program
OTTAWA - Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could crea...
Jul 28, 2025
2 kids killed at Miami sailing camp after barge collides with their boat, authorities say
Two kids were killed and two more are in critical condition after a barge struck their boat and sent them overboard during a sailing camp in Miami on Monday, authorities said. All six people on the sa...
Jul 28, 2025
Blue Jays transfer right-hander Bowden Francis to 60-day injured list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have transferred starting right-hander Bowden Francis to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement. Francis was initially placed on the 15-day IL on Jun...
Jul 28, 2025
Linebacker Jacob Roberts making most of chance to start with Calgary Stampeders
Preparation ensured Jacob Roberts was ready when the Calgary Stampeders needed him most. The second-year linebacker leads Calgary in total tackles (43), which also leaves him tied for third in the CFL...
Jul 28, 2025