Author Archives:
Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas in July 2020. Republi...
May 10, 2023
Trudeau to visit South Korea, attend G7 leaders' summit in Japan next week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to Asia next week for an official visit to South Korea and the G7 leaders' summit in Japan. A news release today says Trudeau will visit Se...
May 10, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Canada will allow online passport renewal services this fall
OTTAWA - Canadians will be able to apply to renew their passports online beginning this fall, says Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. More coming. The Canadian Press
May 10, 2023
As more women forgo the hijab, Iran's government pushes back
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Billboards across Iran's capital proclaim that women should wear their mandatory headscarves to honor their mothers. But perhaps for the first time since the chaotic days following...
May 10, 2023
ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name
ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman's last name to toilet paper the ...
May 10, 2023
US Rep. George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges on Wednesday ahead of an expe...
May 10, 2023
Imran Khan in court as more violence erupts in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in court Wednesday, a day after he was dragged from another court and arrested in Islamabad, setting off clashes between his suppo...
May 10, 2023
Israel: Rocket attack underway from Gaza on southern Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli authorities say Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have launched rockets toward southern Israel. Air raid sirens are going off across the area, warning reside...
May 10, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
When the second round of the post-season was about to start, sports betting sites determined Toronto and Edmonton were the favourites to meet in the Stanley Cup final. What a difference a week makes. ...
May 10, 2023
Maple Leafs fans set to watch team battle for survival in playoffs
TORONTO - Fans are expected to gather in downtown Toronto tonight as the Maple Leafs fight to stay in the NHL playoffs. The Leafs are playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight's game ...
May 10, 2023