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Gunmen ambush carrying Syrian soldiers killing 20 in country's east
BEIRUT (AP) - Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers early Friday in the country's east, killing at least 20 and wounding others, opposition activists said. The attack was believed to be carri...
Aug 11, 2023
Maui residents had little warning before flames overtook town. At least 53 people died.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Maui residents who made desperate escapes from flames, some on foot, asked why Hawaii's famous emergency warning system didn't alert them as fires raced toward their homes, in i...
Aug 10, 2023
Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory
EDMONTON - Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29 on Thursday. The Bombers im...
Aug 10, 2023
Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands Friday and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup ...
Aug 10, 2023
Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Spieth kept a clean card and clean pants, even without having to roll them up to his calves on a rain-soaked course. He opened with a 7-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot...
Aug 10, 2023
Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders. Starting quarterback Cody Fajardo is expect...
Aug 10, 2023
Sentence is cut for trans youth's father, who discussed treatment against court order
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has struck down a six-month prison sentence for a trans youth's father who was convicted of contempt for publicly discussing his child's private medica...
Aug 10, 2023
Upcoming First Thursday Concert to feature oud performance
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) have announced a special First Thursday concert next week.On August 17, oud player Hassan Tahir will be performing in the downtown library'...
Aug 10, 2023
Snake in a toilet: Slithering visitor to Arizona home camps out where homeowner least expects it
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Like a scene out of a horror movie, Michelle Lespron returned to her Tucson, Arizona, home to find a snake had set up camp in her toilet. "I'd been gone for four days and was look...
Aug 10, 2023
McCulloch wins Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots
CALEDON, Ont. - Ashton McCulloch shot a final round of 70 to win the 118th Canadian men's amateur golf championship by five shots. McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., was the only player in the field to shoo...
Aug 10, 2023