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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein wins Democratic primary for governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a prolific fundraiser with a history of consumer advocacy along with vocal opposition to Republican policies, won the Democratic gubern...
Mar 5, 2024
Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...
Mar 5, 2024
Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. says it lost $117.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a smaller loss than $207.9 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says sales totalled $1.28 billion, do...
Mar 5, 2024
Venezuela sets its presidential election for July 28 as the opposition candidate remains barred
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28 - the birthday of the country's late fiery leader Hugo Chvez - officials announced Tuesday, plowi...
Mar 5, 2024
Edmonton City Hall attack 'politically motivated,' supporting terror charges: RCMP
EDMONTON - Mounties say they believe an attack on Edmonton City Hall in January was politically motivated, meaning it reaches the legal threshold for terrorism charges. Supt. Glenn Sells of the RCMP's...
Mar 5, 2024
'Something's got to give:' Canadian Olympic, sports groups call out funding shortfall
The Canadian men's basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committe...
Mar 5, 2024
Fast, Larocque enjoying consistency as lead blue liners for PWHL Toronto
TORONTO - Renata Fast and Jocelyne Larocque are no strangers to being partners on the blue line. The two have been paired together on the Canadian national team. And as the Professional Women's Hockey...
Mar 5, 2024
Seahawks' makeover begins as Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly are released
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks' remodel under new coach Mike Macdonald started Tuesday as the team released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and tight end Will Dissly in moves that w...
Mar 5, 2024
B.C. ombudsperson calls rules that allow private roads to be made public 'unjust'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ombudsperson says a decades-old portion of the Transportation Act has holes big enough that a logging truck could drive through. Jay Chalke says it's "unjust" that a sect...
Mar 5, 2024
Peguero's two-run homer in eighth inning lifts Pirates over Blue Jays
BRADENTON, Fla. - Liover Peguero hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Tuesday in spring training baseball action. Toron...
Mar 5, 2024