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Ledecky stretches 22-medal record at worlds with 800 title
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Katie Ledecky extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win on Friday. Ledecky clocked 8:08.04 to win ...
Jun 24, 2022
Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades on Friday, a measured compromise that at once illustrates progress on the lo...
Jun 24, 2022
'Heartbreaking': Afghan-Canadians say earthquake could make humanitarian crisis worse
Some Afghan-Canadians say they are worried Wednesday's magnitude 6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan could heighten the country's already dire humanitarian crisis. Afghan state media says the earthqua...
Jun 24, 2022
Stampeders kicker René Paredes rising to the occasion in big moments to start season
CALGARY - Ren Paredes resumed his reliability for the Calgary Stampeders with game-winning field goals in the team's two comeback wins to start the CFL season. The 37-year-old kicker in his 11th seaso...
Jun 24, 2022
Canada's Liendo wins second medal at worlds with bronze in 100 butterfly
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canadian swimmer Joshua Liendo claimed his second medal at the world aquatics championships with a bronze in the men's 100-metre butterfly Friday. Liendo, from Markham, Ont., poste...
Jun 24, 2022
Liberals leave disability benefit bill in limbo as Parliament breaks for summer
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has not called their disability benefit legislation for debate before Parliament breaks for summer, despite promised action since 2020 and recent pleas from org...
Jun 24, 2022
Abortion ruling exposes deep chasm over the issue in the US
America was convulsed with anger, joy, fear and confusion Friday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The canyon-like divide across the country over the right to terminate a pregnancy was o...
Jun 24, 2022
NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO - Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 16-player roster for next week's Canadian men's national team training camp ahead of the third window of FIBA Basketball Worl...
Jun 24, 2022
Nanaimo university professor gets her shot at Jeopardy!
NANAIMO - She couldn't unseat the champ, but a local history professor did the Island proud.Whitney Wood, a resident of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University instructor, appeared on the Thursday, Ju...
Jun 24, 2022
Suspects charged over puzzling needle attacks in France
PARIS (AP) - Several suspects around France have been detained or given preliminary charges in recent days for allegedly pricking people with a needle in nightclubs or at concerts, following a surge i...
Jun 24, 2022