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Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to Charpentier and Doudna
STOCKHOLM - French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing known as CRISPR. The recipients were...
Oct 07, 2020
Via Rail terror case and China's human rights policies criticized: In The News for Oct. 7
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 7 ... What ...
Oct 07, 2020
Brace for boring: after Trump-Biden debacle, VP debate sure to be more staid affair
WASHINGTON, Wash. - Anyone looking for Trump-style fireworks from tonight's vice-presidential debate is likely to be disappointed. But it will still likely be one of the most watched presidentia...
Oct 07, 2020
Greek court to deliver landmark verdict in far-right trial
ATHENS, Greece - A Greek court is to deliver a landmark verdict in the marathon, five-year-long trial against the country's extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party Wednesday, with security tight and anti...
Oct 07, 2020
Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Anthony Davis punched his chest in celebration. LeBron James let out a huge scream. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the cusp of what they want most - the franchise's first champ...
Oct 06, 2020
Calgary Flames make Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft
The Calgary Flames took their time making a first-round selection in the NHL entry draft on Tuesday before picking centre Connor Zary 24th overall. Calgary started with the No. 19 pick, but twice drop...
Oct 06, 2020
MISSING: Delsey Lightfoot, 39, of Innisfail
Oct. 15 -- Innisfail RCMP have located Delsey Lightfoot and no longer require media or public assistance.
Oct 06, 2020
Montreal Canadiens pick defenceman Kaiden Guhle with No. 16 draft pick
The Montreal Canadiens used the 16th pick in the NHL draft to add defenceman Kaiden Guhle on Tuesday. The 18-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta., registered 40 points (11 goals and 29 assis...
Oct 06, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs select Russian winger Rodion Amirov in first round of NHL draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Russian winger Rodion Amirov with the 15th overall pick in the NHL draft. The Leafs acquired the first-round pick this summer in a deal that sent forward Kasperi ...
Oct 06, 2020
Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years
BRADENTON, Fla. - Breanna Stewart scored 26 points, and the Seattle Storm won their second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 rout Tuesday night. It's the fou...
Oct 06, 2020