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1984 murder convictions overturned: Two N.B. men in court today to learn fate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two New Brunswick men whose 1984 murder convictions were recently overturned are expected to learn today in court whether they will face trial again. Robert Mailman and Walter Gille...
Jan 4, 2024
Teck Resources says Quebrada Blanca copper production below guidance for 2023
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. says production for 2023 at its Quebrada Blanca mine fell short of its guidance due to reliability and consistency issues in the fourth quarter. The Vancouver-based min...
Jan 4, 2024
ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association
TORONTO - The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency departme...
Jan 4, 2024
Police say there has been a shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa; extent of injuries unclear
PERRY, Iowa (AP) - Police in Perry, Iowa, say there was a shooting Thursday at the city's high school. A woman who answered the Perry Police Department phone confirmed the shooting at Perry High Schoo...
Jan 4, 2024
Iran suspects suicide bombers carried out attack on commemoration for slain general that killed 84
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Investigators believe suicide bombers likely carried out an attack on a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, state media reported ...
Jan 4, 2024
France beats Norway to make United Cup semis
SYDNEY (AP) - France defeated Norway in the deciding mixed doubles and set up a United Cup semifinal against Poland on Thursday. Caroline Garcia and Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France beat Ulrikke Eiker...
Jan 4, 2024
Gauff into Auckland quarterfinals. Raducanu out after falling in thriller to Svitolina
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff overcame hard-hitting Czech teenager Barbara Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-0 and extended her winning start to the year and Auckland Classic defense to ...
Jan 4, 2024
Nadal comeback from long layoff reaches Brisbane quarterfinals. Sabalenka, Rybakina also progress
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - When Rafael Nadal faced three break points while serving for a commanding first set, a voice in the crowd at the Brisbane International yelled out to Jason Kubler: "You've g...
Jan 4, 2024
Heads of 17 Canadian environmental charities collecting major compensation packages
MONTREAL - A small group of leaders of Canadian charities in the environment, conservation, and animal protection sectors are taking home compensation packages equivalent to, and in some cases higher ...
Jan 4, 2024
In the news today: Canada warns against 'mass displacement' of Palestinians from Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel's peers warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Cana...
Jan 4, 2024