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AP source: Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention, trying to keep the party's momentum going after last fall's midterm election success in the critical Midwest. Th...
Apr 11, 2023
Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine
PARIS (AP) - Even before he has dipped his toes into the murky waters of Paris ' famous but forbidden River Seine, French triathlete Thibaut Rigaudeau is already fielding questions from disbelieving f...
Apr 11, 2023
Fancy a dip? An Olympic reboot for Paris' toxic River Seine
PARIS (AP) - Even before he has dipped his toes into the murky waters of Paris ' famous but forbidden River Seine, French triathlete Thibaut Rigaudeau is already fielding questions from disbelieving f...
Apr 11, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays set for long-anticipated home opener against the Detroit Tigers
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are finally home. Toronto is set to play its home opener tonight against the Detroit Tigers in the first of a three-game series. The Blue Jays (6-4) started the Major L...
Apr 11, 2023
Germany: 'Uncooperative' squirrel freed from manhole cover
BERLIN (AP) - Firefighters say they have freed an "uncooperative" squirrel that was stuck in a manhole cover in western Germany - echoing a similar incident that happened in the same city four years a...
Apr 11, 2023
Two Canadian women released from Syrian camp set to appear in Brampton, Ont., court
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Two Canadian women who were arrested after returning to Canada from a prison camp in northeastern Syria last week are expected to appear in a Brampton, Ont., court today. The RCMP say...
Apr 11, 2023
Muslim groups promise to monitor Quebec ban on school prayer spaces
MONTREAL - Muslim groups are speaking out against the Quebec government's intention to ban prayer spaces in public schools, saying they will monitor how the Education Department enforces its new rules...
Apr 11, 2023
Ukrainian prime minister expected to appeal for more aid during visit to Canada today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Toronto this morning. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is expected to thank Canada for its support of his...
Apr 11, 2023
Korpisalo gets 1st shutout as Kings beat Canucks to end skid
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joonas Korpisalo stopped 20 shots for his first shutout of the season and fourth of his career as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Monday night to stop a thre...
Apr 10, 2023
Predators snuff out Flames' playoff hopes with 3-2 shootout win
CALGARY - Tommy Novak scored the shootout winner for the Nashville Predators, who kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 victory over the host Calgary Flames on Monday. Zach Sanford and Egor Afanas...
Apr 10, 2023