Category Archives: Canadian Press
Bon Jovi's restaurant gives free meal to furloughed workers
RED BANK, N.J. - A restaurant owned by musician and New Jersey native Jon Bon Jovi is providing free meals to local government workers and their families during the federal government shutdown. JBJ So...
Jan 21, 2019
Frigid air, high winds sweep the Northeast; at least 7 dead
CONCORD, N.H. - Falling temperatures replaced the weekend’s falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern United States. The National Weather Service had forecast t...
Jan 21, 2019
Former CIA officer portrayed in 'Argo' film dead at 78
FREDERICK, Md. - A former CIA technical operations officer who helped rescue six U.S. diplomats from Iran in 1980 and was portrayed by Ben Affleck in the film “Argo,” has died. He was 78. ...
Jan 21, 2019
In the news today, Jan. 21
Three stories in the news for Monday, Jan. 21 --- KEEP CAMPAIGN POSITIVE, PM TELLS MPs Justin Trudeau sharpened his core re-election message on Sunday, telling his MPs to present a positive message to...
Jan 21, 2019
Ailing inmate sues federal government over 'sardine-can-style' van trip
OTTAWA - A federal inmate who says he was shackled in a cramped transport van for almost eight hours - despite a heart condition and other ailments - is suing the government for compensation. The laws...
Jan 21, 2019
Israel increasingly goes public with its strikes in Syria
JERUSALEM - Israel on Monday claimed responsibility for a series of airstrikes on Iranian military targets in Syria, drifting further away from its longstanding policy of playing down or covering up i...
Jan 21, 2019
Serena Williams ousts No. 1 Simona Halep at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - As Serena Williams made her way out to the Australian Open’s main court during pre-match introductions, the voice booming over the stadium’s speakers implored specta...
Jan 20, 2019
Taliban attack Afghan military base, killing 12
KABUL - A Taliban assault on a military base and police training centre in a province just outside the Afghan capital on Monday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 30, officials said. Sale...
Jan 20, 2019
Singapore actor Aloysius Pang injured in military exercise
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Singapore’s defence ministry says actor Aloysius Pang has been seriously injured during a military training exercise in New Zealand. The ministry said the 28-year-old a...
Jan 20, 2019
Milos Raonic beats Alexander Zverev for spot in Australian Open quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada’s Milos Raonic is moving on to the quarterfinals at the Australian Open after a dominant performance in the Round of 16. The 28-year-old Raonic downed world No. 4 A...
Jan 20, 2019