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Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe has willingly returned to the US
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children and was believed to have been in Eastern Europe willingly returned to the U.S. after roughly fou...
Dec 11, 2024
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal
QUBEC - Quebec Premier Franois Legault and his Newfoundland and Labrador counterpart Andrew Furey are set to sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelec...
Dec 11, 2024
Looking back: NHLers and what they would tell their younger selves
Nathan MacKinnon's message would probably be pretty simple. The Colorado Avalanche centre - one of hockey's hardest-working and intense talents - might even let his younger self know it's OK to ease o...
Dec 11, 2024
Trio of soft and cuddly lionhead rabbits siblings up for adoption
NANAIMO - Straight out of a fairy tale, meet a set of adorable lionhead rabbit siblings looking to find their human cuddle buddy.Leon, Lily, and Cinnamon Roll are all extremely friendly and gentle, co...
Dec 11, 2024
World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek to become Canadian citizen
MONTREAL - World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is becoming a Canadian citizen. Stellato-Dudek will take the oath of citizenship on Wednesday in Montreal, after which she'll be eligible ...
Dec 11, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in "coming days," a U.S. official said Wedn...
Dec 11, 2024
US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in "coming days," a U.S. official said Wedn...
Dec 11, 2024
Massive Philippine Mars waterbomber preparing for final Island departure
UPDATE - Wednesday's flight was forced back to Port Alberni soon after takeoff.The Mars was over Nanaimo when oil pressure issues in an engine led to crew deciding to circle back to Port Alberni and a...
Dec 11, 2024