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House Republicans tee up a vote on support for Israel after Democrat's comments about 'racist' state
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House will vote Tuesday on a Republican-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel, an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who, over the weekend, called the country a "racis...
Jul 18, 2023
Lyon's American owner John Textor hits back after French soccer watchdog limits transfer business
PARIS (AP) - Lyon owner John Textor has attacked a decision by French football's financial watchdog to monitor the club's transfer activities this season. The American businessman, who also has stakes...
Jul 18, 2023
Charged up: report says Canada's looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable
OTTAWA - Canada must build more electricity generation in the next 25 years than it has over the last century in order to support a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, according to a new report from t...
Jul 18, 2023
Crown seeks acquittal of two men convicted in 1973 killing in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - The Crown is seeking the acquittal of two First Nations men convicted of killing a restaurant worker in Winnipeg a half-century ago. Crown attorney Michelle Jules said Tuesday the Manitoba ...
Jul 18, 2023
Ottawa gives $212M funding boost for housing asylum seekers
Ottawa is putting $212 million more toward interim housing for people claiming asylum in Canada, including about $97 million for Toronto, where a shelter system at capacity has forced people to sleep ...
Jul 18, 2023
Saskatchewan government releases recommendations from review of Prince Albert police
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government has released the recommendations from an investigation into Prince Albert police amid ongoing concerns from Indigenous leaders over how the force han...
Jul 18, 2023
Rashford signs new deal at Man United after most prolific season of career
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - After the most prolific season of his career, Marcus Rashford committed himself to five more years at Manchester United on Tuesday. The England forward ended speculation abo...
Jul 18, 2023
Swimmers remain convinced that shaving down is a key to fast times
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - For all the high-tech suits and advancements in training techniques, there is one time-honored - and sometimes painful - tradition that swimmers cling to before every big meet: sha...
Jul 18, 2023
Panama Ex-President Martinelli is sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering
PANAMA CITY (AP) - Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli was sentenced Tuesday to more than 10 years in prison for money laundering. Martinelli, 71, had been trying to mount a political comeb...
Jul 18, 2023
High court upholds cash-free bail in Illinois, which takes effect in September
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The state Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a state law ending cash bail and ordered implementation in mid-September, giving Illinois one of the more ex...
Jul 18, 2023