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Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge on Tuesday modified Donald Trump's gag order, freeing the former president to comment publicly about witnesses and jurors in the hush money criminal trial that led to his felon...
Jun 25, 2024
California governor defends progressive values, says they're an 'antidote' to populism on the right
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State address on Tuesday to boost President Joe Biden ahead of Thursday's pivotal presidential debate, comparing Donald Trump's versio...
Jun 25, 2024
'I hear your concerns': Trudeau reflects on devastating byelection loss
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he hears the concerns and frustrations of voters in the wake of a crushing byelection defeat in a Liberal stronghold riding. Liberals had held Toronto-St. P...
Jun 25, 2024
AFN national chief says child-welfare funding to top $20B as chiefs raise concerns
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says it is about to finalize a deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms that will top the $20 billion promised as part of a landmark settl...
Jun 25, 2024
Ottawa urges Canadians to leave Lebanon while they can due to escalating violence
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is urging Canadians to leave an increasingly volatile Lebanon while they can. In a statement today, Joly says the security situation could deteriorate fur...
Jun 25, 2024
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Dylan DeMelo to four-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.9 million. DeMelo, 31, ...
Jun 25, 2024
Quebec coroner to probe death of man who requested assisted death due to bedsores
MONTREAL - Quebec's chief coroner has called an inquest into the death of a quadriplegic man who had requested and received medical assistance in dying after developing severe bedsores during a hospit...
Jun 25, 2024
Canadian hurdler Malik Metivier eyes final shot at Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
The pressure is heavy, but the opportunity is massive for Malik Metivier. The Toronto hurdler will be competing at the Canadian track and field Olympic trials that run from Wednesday through Sunday in...
Jun 25, 2024
UN tells Israel it will suspend aid operations across Gaza without improved safety, UN officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior U.N. officials have told Israel they will suspend aid operations across Gaza unless urgent steps are taken to better protect humanitarian workers, two U.N. officials say. A U....
Jun 25, 2024
Kylian Mbappé starting for France at Euro 2024 and will wear a mask against Poland
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Kylian Mbapp returned to France's starting lineup for the match against Poland at the European Championship on Tuesday, eight days after breaking his nose. Mbapp, France's cap...
Jun 25, 2024