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Brazil's army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Brazil's army chief Saturday amid concerns over threats to the country's democracy following the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far...
Jan 21, 2023
Ed Reed leaving Bethune-Cookman after contract falls through
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed walked away from Bethune-Cookman in tears Saturday following a 15-minute goodbye in front of players, parents and even Coach Prime. ...
Jan 21, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Ottawa announces $2.8-billion settlement of B.C. day scholar suit
VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by members of a British Columbia Indigenous band who attended residential schools...
Jan 21, 2023
Canadiens forward Caufield will require season-ending shoulder surgery
MONTREAL - Cole Caufield's season is over. The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday the forward will require season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. The club didn't give a specific date for the ...
Jan 21, 2023
Quebec historian obtains photos of salvage operation for Empress of Ireland shipwreck
MONTREAL - The two photos that popped up for sale on eBay appeared at first glance to be nothing more than a piece of Quebec maritime nostalgia: men on a wharf in the early 20th century, with a captio...
Jan 21, 2023
'Homicide in slow motion': Police urged to tackle stalking amid rise of tracking tech
VANCOUVER - Stephanie Forster did everything right. She obtained a restraining order, changed her phone number and moved three times in six months. She once found an Apple AirTag in her car so she ask...
Jan 21, 2023
Rantanen puts up two points, Avalanche down Canucks 4-1 to extend win streak
VANCOUVER - Mikko Rantanen scored and notched an assist, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 win over the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The Avs (24-17-3) also got goals from Andrew Cogli...
Jan 20, 2023
Jarry makes 46 saves in return, Penguins top Senators 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Tristan Jarry made 46 saves in his return from a lower-body injury to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel scored twice for the Pe...
Jan 20, 2023
Diamondbacks affiliate Hillsboro names woman as manager
PHOENIX (AP) - Ronnie Gajownik has been hired as manager of the Hillsboro Hops, becoming the first woman to manage a minor league Class High-A team, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday. The 29-y...
Jan 20, 2023
Canada to help facilitate Cameroon peace process: Foreign Affairs Minister Joly
OTTAWA - The federal government says Canada will help guide a peace process aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in Cameroon where years of fighting and strife have displaced nearly 800,000 people. F...
Jan 20, 2023