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Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Jackson has 14 years of NFL experien...
Jul 30, 2024
Acting Secret Service boss says he 'cannot defend' why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting director of the Secret Service says he "cannot defend" why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronal...
Jul 30, 2024
Canadiens sign RFA defenceman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal worth US$2.6-million
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, US$2.6-million contract, the club announced Tuesday. The bruising blueliner played 44 g...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball
LILLE - RJ Barrett had a game-high 24 points as the Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with men's basketball action on Tuesday. Barrett added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in...
Jul 30, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
LONDON (AP) - Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for directing a terrorist group, days after he was convicted in Woolwich Crown Court of being a member of ...
Jul 30, 2024
BHP, Lundin Mining to buy Filo for $4.5 billion, form joint venture for projects
VANCOUVER - BHP and Lundin Mining Corp. have signed a $4.5 billion deal to acquire all of the shares they don't already own in exploration company Filo Corp. The deal will see Australia-based BHP and ...
Jul 30, 2024
Taylor Swift says she is 'in shock' after 2 children died in an attack on a UK dance class
LONDON (AP) - Taylor Swift says she is "completely in shock" after two children died in a stabbing attack in a dance and yoga class themed on the singer. The star said on Instagram on Tuesday she is s...
Jul 30, 2024
The Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad and rejects their consular services
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban on Tuesday disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with Afghanista...
Jul 30, 2024
France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - France has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position and adding itself to a growing list of countries to back Morocco as ...
Jul 30, 2024
In the news today: Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sport court to hear Canada's appeal in soccer case Slotted in a valley along the hilly neighbourhoods on the o...
Jul 30, 2024