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Raptors announce training camp to be held in Vancouver area
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that it will open camp for the 2023-24 season on Oct. 3 at Christine Sinclair Community...
Aug 11, 2023
California judge who's charged with murder texted court staff that he shot his wife, prosecutors say
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - Prosecutors say a Southern California judge accused of killing his wife had texted his court clerk and bailiff afterward to say he had shot her. A court filing seeking new bai...
Aug 11, 2023
Attorney General Garland will appoint a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 e...
Aug 11, 2023
All of the oil from a deteriorating tanker moored off Yemen has been transferred, UN says
CAIRO (AP) - The transfer of 1.1 million barrels of oil from an aging tanker moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen has been completed, avoiding an environmental disaster, the United Nations said. An ...
Aug 11, 2023
UN says 5 staff members kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago walk free
CAIRO (AP) - The United Nations said Friday that five staff members who were kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago have walked free. In a brief statement, Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for U.N. Secretar...
Aug 11, 2023
Akwesasne police detain 13 people suspected of trying to cross illegally into U.S.
MONTREAL - Akwesasne Mohawk police say they recently detained 13 people who were allegedly attempting to cross illegally into the United States from Canada. Police say they received a call on Saturday...
Aug 11, 2023
Judge Chutkan largely sides with defense on protective order in Trump election case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump largely sided with his defense Friday in a dispute over a protective order and said she was inclined to...
Aug 11, 2023
Ally Ewing stretches lead to 5 shots at Women's British Open midway through second round
WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (AP) - American golfer Ally Ewing stretched her lead to five strokes midway through the second round of the Women's British Open after shooting a 6-under 66, the low score ...
Aug 11, 2023
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won title.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The Matildas have co-hosted this tournament with New...
Aug 11, 2023
Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in ...
Aug 11, 2023