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Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack aged 13 and developed mental illness in prison
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel on Thursday released a Palestinian who took part in an attack when he was 13 and developed schizophrenia in prison as requests for early release were denied. Israel says Ahmad ...
Apr 10, 2025

Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said. Juan Manuel Mndez, director...
Apr 10, 2025

US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina is released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington
A U.S.-Russian dual national jailed in Russia on treason charges was freed Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Washington, the woman's lawyer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Ksenia Kare...
Apr 10, 2025

Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...
Apr 10, 2025

Trump tariff 'whiplash' draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scramble
Todd Rutter calls himself the "most non-tech person you've ever met" but he's turning to technology and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to help weather the dizzying tariff policies of U.S...
Apr 10, 2025

Injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers get key piece back with McDavid's return
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid couldn't have come back to the Edmonton Oilers at a more opportune time - or in a much more dramatic fashion. McDavid returned after missing eight games with a lower-body ail...
Apr 09, 2025

Maple Leafs beat Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Knies scored a game-winning goal in overtime to record his second hat trick of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night. T...
Apr 09, 2025

McDavid puts up three points in return from injury, Oilers edge Blues 4-3
EDMONTON - Connor Brown scored twice and Connor McDavid contributed three assists in his return to the lineup as the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers moved within a hair of clinching a playoff spot, com...
Apr 09, 2025

Gauthier scores late in 3rd and in OT to lift the Ducks past the Flames, 4-3
ANAHEIM. Calif. (AP) - Cutter Gauthier teamed with Frank Vatrano to tie it with a late burst, then scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Soon afte...
Apr 09, 2025

Clippers scored five straight versus Cowichan en route to Game 4 win
NANAIMO - Game 4 of the Clippers playoff series with Cowichan Valley didn't start well for the home team but it certainly finished strong.The Capitals took a 2-0 first period lead on goals by James Ru...
Apr 09, 2025