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Canada's Marino falls to Pegula in opening round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Vancouver's Rebecca Marino is out of the Australian Open after dropping a 6-2, 6-4 decision to American Jessica Pegula in the first round on Tuesday. Pegula, the tournament's fi...
Jan 16, 2024

Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue
JERUSALEM (AP) - A Malta-flagged bulk carrier sustained damage from a missile fired at it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, Greek officials said. Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for the at...
Jan 16, 2024

Research finds climate change made warm Canadian December twice as likely
Climate change made Canada's warmest December in more than 50 years about twice as likely, a temperature anomaly that stood out around the world, a new study has found. "It really stands out globally,...
Jan 16, 2024

In the news today: Scientific research and security risks, BC wildfires still burning
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Feds worried about 'chill' over research security Internal documents show feder...
Jan 16, 2024

Roma announces that José Mourinho is leaving the club 'with immediate effect'
ROME (AP) - Jos Mourinho is leaving Roma "with immediate effect," the club announced Tuesday - ending an at times successful but also turbulent time in the Italian capital for the veteran coach. The m...
Jan 16, 2024

Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos
OTTAWA - Federal officials were wary of creating a chill within ethnic communities and rattling Canada's bilateral relations as they fleshed out next steps to secure vital scientific research, interna...
Jan 16, 2024

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season
More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in British Columbia thanks to a combination of a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December. F...
Jan 16, 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy announces he’s suspending his presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Iowa
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Monday that he is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing finish in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy, 38, endorsed his ri...
Jan 15, 2024

Why AP called Iowa for Trump: Race call explained
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump scored the first victory of the 2024 presidential primary season Monday with a sweeping and broad-based win in the Iowa Republican caucuses. The Associa...
Jan 15, 2024

Joel Armia scores late winner to lift Canadiens over Avalanche 4-3
MONTREAL - Joel Armia scored the game-winner late in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Monday night at Bell Centre. Cole Caufield had a goal and assist, Ju...
Jan 15, 2024