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California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds ...
Jul 12, 2024
The collapse of a school in northern Nigeria leaves 22 students dead, officials say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped...
Jul 12, 2024
Civil rights trailblazer Viola Desmond's childhood home in Halifax conditionally sold
HALIFAX - A historical piece of real estate in Halifax that is listed as the childhood home of Viola Desmond has been conditionally sold. The listing says the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Mayna...
Jul 12, 2024
Firm says production may never resume at Yukon gold mine after ore-slide disaster
MAYO, YUKON, CANADA - The Victoria Gold mining company says it's uncertain if it will ever resume production or if it has the financial resources to repair damage and fix the environmental impact of l...
Jul 12, 2024
Humble and hungry B.C. Lions challenge Saskatchewan Roughriders for best in West
SURREY, B.C. - Vernon Adams Jr. is on track to make CFL history. The B.C. Lions quarterback, however, isn't particularly concerned about his passing numbers. "The biggest thing is winning. Just win, b...
Jul 12, 2024
Toronto FC coach John Herdman has new Olympic role — proud father
TORONTO - No stranger to the Olympics with two bronze medals on his coaching resume, John Herdman will have a new role this summer with the Paris Games. Proud father. Herdman's 19-year-old son Jay is ...
Jul 12, 2024
Alberta wildfire information update
Hot and dry weather conditions continue to drive significant wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area. The government urges Albertans to follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire ...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa thinks his players deserve an apology, not sanctions, for going into the stands at Bank of America Stadium and participating in a fight with Colombi...
Jul 12, 2024
RSV vaccination programs recommended for seniors: national immunization committee
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is strongly recommending a vaccination program against respiratory syncytial virus for older seniors and those living in long-term care homes. The commi...
Jul 12, 2024