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With a wink, judge fights 'tyranny' of Elf on the Shelf
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - Santa may have fewer eyes in homes this Christmas season after a Georgia judge - jokingly - banned the Elf on the Shelf. Cobb County Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Leonard post...
Nov 08, 2021
Ottawa to protect habitat of endangered western chorus frog in city near Montreal
MONTREAL - The federal environment minister says he will intervene to preserve the habitat of an endangered frog south of Montreal. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released a statement today sa...
Nov 08, 2021
Survivor testifies as Rittenhouse trial enters 2nd week
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A man who was shot and wounded by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha during a night of turbulent protests against racial injustice has taken the stand at Rittenhouse's mur...
Nov 08, 2021
NCAA streamlines constitution, set to give power to schools
The NCAA on Monday set the stage for a dramatic restructuring of college sports that will give each of its three divisions the power to govern itself. The nation's biggest and most influential governi...
Nov 08, 2021
NDP remember sacrifices, injustices endured by Indigenous veterans
OTTAWA - Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh led his caucus in marking the sacrifices of Indigenous veterans this morning, as well as the discrimination they faced after returning from war. Singh and his...
Nov 08, 2021
Election debrief top of mind as Liberal caucus holds first full meeting since ballot
OTTAWA - A debrief of the federal election campaign is expected to be high on the agenda when members of the Liberal caucus gather today. It will be the first full meeting of the caucus since the Libe...
Nov 08, 2021
Vancouver Canucks surge past Dallas Stars 6-3 on four-goal 2nd period
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller struck twice on the power play and the Vancouver Canucks scored four second-period goals to defeat the Dallas Stars 6-3 Sunday night. Bo Horvat and Elias Pettersson had a goal ...
Nov 07, 2021
Blue Jays infielder Marcus Semien wins Gold Glove at second base
TORONTO - Marcus Semien continues to be rewarded for his strong season with the Blue Jays. The Toronto infielder won an American League Gold Glove on Sunday for his work at second base this season. It...
Nov 07, 2021
Aspiring border agent, dancer, engineer among concert dead
A teen who loved dancing. An aspiring Border Patrol agent. A computer science student. An engineering student working on a medical device to help his ailing mother. And his friend and high school foot...
Nov 07, 2021
Vancouver Whitecaps clinch playoff spot after battling Seattle Sounders to 1-1 draw
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps clinched a playoff spot with a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. It's the first time since 2017 that the 'Caps (12-9-13) will play in the post-season...
Nov 07, 2021