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Hunter Biden's lawyers rest their defense in his trial on federal gun charges
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Hunter Biden's lawyers rested their case Monday in the federal criminal trial of the president's son, who is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018, a...
Jun 10, 2024
Three Valencia fans handed 8-month prison sentences after racist insults against Vinícius Júnior
MADRID (AP) - Three Valencia fans have been handed eight-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vincius Jnior in the first conviction for racism-related...
Jun 10, 2024
Highly anticipated pro wrestling show nears at Nanaimo's Frank Crane Arena
NANAIMO - Riding momentum of a boon period for professional wrestling, a popular local independent circuit is about to take its fast-paced product to another level. Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIP...
Jun 10, 2024
Closing arguments to be heard in Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer
WINNIPEG - Lawyers are expected to give closing arguments today in the trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four women. Jeremy Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in ...
Jun 10, 2024
Western premiers conclude annual meetings in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE - Premiers from across Western Canada are wrapping up meetings in Whitehorse today aimed at discussing common concerns in their region. The premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Western premiers conclude annual meetings in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE - Premiers from across Western Canada are wrapping up meetings in Whitehorse today aimed at discussing common concerns in their region. The premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry's potential 'chilling effect'
OTTAWA - Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada mi...
Jun 10, 2024
The far right's election gains rattle EU's traditional powers, leading Macron to call snap polls
BRUSSELS (AP) - Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Ma...
Jun 09, 2024
CEBL roundup: Stingers stung at home 100-79 by red-hot River Lions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Stingers had their sights set on grabbing a share of the Western Conference lead with the Vancouver Bandits. The visiting Niagara River Lions had other plans. Jahvon Blair's 26...
Jun 09, 2024
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
BOSTON (AP) - Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 o...
Jun 09, 2024