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'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert
OTTAWA - The evidence put forward by the Crown and defence in the criminal trial of two prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers is so similar, it reflects something of a Rorschach test for how people fe...
Oct 10, 2023
Car rams into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers say
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A car rammed into the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Monday, coming to a stop in the lobby and creating a chaotic scene that ended with police shooting the driver, who late...
Oct 09, 2023
Israel strikes downtown Gaza City and mobilizes 300,000 reservists as war enters fourth day
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli warplanes pounded downtown Gaza City, home to Hamas' centers of government, with relentless bombardments into early Tuesday, after Israel's prime minister vowed retaliation ag...
Oct 09, 2023
Diamondbacks jump on Dodgers' starter, beat L.A. for 2-0 lead in NLDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers' starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 on Monday night behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in ...
Oct 09, 2023
Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers
ATLANTA (AP) - After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on two-run homers by Travis d'Arnaud and Austin R...
Oct 09, 2023
President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said late Monday. Spokesperson Ian Sams sa...
Oct 09, 2023
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends long-shot GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his Republican presidential bid Monday, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when his party seems even...
Oct 09, 2023
Scheifele, Hellebuyck sign identical, long-term extensions with Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to identical deals with two major pieces of their team. The Manitoba club says it has reached identical seven-year deals with forward Mark Scheifele and goalie...
Oct 09, 2023
Alouettes eliminate Redblacks from playoff contention with 29-3 win
MONTREAL - Quarterback Cody Fajardo threw 272 yards on 28-for-32 completions and Montreal's defence stood tall as the Alouettes defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 29-3 on a rainy Thanksgiving Monday at Mol...
Oct 09, 2023
Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo from his native Sweden as a raw 18-year-old who could barely speak English, had little experience living away from home, and unp...
Oct 09, 2023