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Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to have his hush money conviction dismissed because of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity. But t...
Dec 16, 2024
Two charged in connection with Iran drone strike that killed 3 US troops in the Middle East
BOSTON (AP) - Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed th...
Dec 16, 2024
Blue Jays announce three additions to John Schneider's coaching staff
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced three additions to manager John Schneider's staff Monday. Lou Iannotti is joining the team as assistant hitting coach, Graham Johnson as bullpen coach and Sam...
Dec 16, 2024
Three projects will show energy production achievable with less water
Alberta will test new technologies in an effort to use less water during energy production by oil and gas companies.The provincial government announced Monday it's investing $2.7 million from the indu...
Dec 16, 2024
Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria
VICTORIA - A rare and historic water bomber that was on its final journey from British Columbia to a museum in Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing near Victoria due to mechanical issues. T...
Dec 16, 2024
Transgender bill challenger dismayed by Smith's openness to notwithstanding clause
EDMONTON - A lawyer fighting a new Alberta law affecting transgender youth says he's disappointed Premier Danielle Smith will use the Charter's notwithstanding clause if need be to shield the changes ...
Dec 16, 2024
Montreal's Loic Kwemi named Canada Soccer futsal player of the year
Loic Kwemi has been named Canada Soccer's futsal player of the year after finishing second in scoring at the 2024 CONCACF Futsal Championship. The 27-year-old from Montreal scored six goals in three g...
Dec 16, 2024
In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out
Having a finance minister openly condemn the prime minister's policies on her way out is a fresh level of acrimony in Canadian political history, longtime observers of the country's politics say. Chry...
Dec 16, 2024
Calgary Stampeders unveil overhauled coaching staff for 2025
The Calgary Stampeders' coaching staff for 2025 has been overhauled after the departure two longtime members. Craig Dickenson, older brother of head coach Dave Dickenson, takes over as special teams c...
Dec 16, 2024
Ottawa promises $1.3 billion for border security as U.S. tariff threat looms
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising to spend $1.3 billion over six years to beef up Canada's border security but still won't say exactly how that money will be spent. The figures are part of ...
Dec 16, 2024