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Police investigation finds Colorado U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert didn’t punch ex-husband as he claimed
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has been cleared of domestic violence allegations made by her ex-husband during an altercation at a Colorado restaurant, police said Wednesday. Jayson Boebert ha...
Jan 10, 2024
CBC radio services restored across the country after 'major' equipment failure
CBC says its radio services are now fully restored after a "major" technical equipment failure affected programming across the country. The public broadcaster says the problem with its ability to prod...
Jan 10, 2024
People with private drug coverage more likely to stick to prescriptions: StatCan
OTTAWA - A new Statistics Canada study confirms that financial limitations are keeping people without private or employer-sponsored drug coverage from following through with their prescriptions. It's ...
Jan 10, 2024
Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Pete Carroll is out after 14 seasons as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, responsible for two NFC championships and the only Super Bowl title in franchise history during his...
Jan 10, 2024
Sharp decline in snowpack due to human-caused climate change: study
TORONTO - A new study suggests human-caused climate change is behind a sharp decline in spring snowpack across large parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including a swath of Ontario and Quebec. The stud...
Jan 10, 2024
Federal judge says Alabama can carry out nation’s 1st execution using nitrogen gas; appeal likely
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas later this month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, clearing the way for what would be the nation's first exe...
Jan 10, 2024
Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal
The Department of Justice released new details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. Wednesday that includes a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks, and that Cummins remedy environme...
Jan 10, 2024
Quebec ER overcrowding will 'continue to be difficult,' says health minister
MONTREAL - Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub had mostly bad news in his first update of the year on the province's emergency room network. With emergency departments across the province today at 13...
Jan 10, 2024
Clippers sign two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team said Wednesday. The team did not reveal the worth or length of the deal. Leon...
Jan 10, 2024
Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year
CALGARY - Reggie Begelton is sticking around Calgary for another year. A league source said Wednesday the veteran receiver and Calgary Stampeders have agreed to a new contract that will keep Begelton ...
Jan 10, 2024