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Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack aged 13 and developed mental illness in prison
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel on Thursday released a Palestinian who took part in an attack when he was 13 and developed schizophrenia in prison as requests for early release were denied. Israel says Ahmad ...
Apr 10, 2025
Bow Island emergency department extending hours but staffing shortages remain
Residents of Bow Island will now have the option to go to their local emergency department (ED) for one extra day each week.On March 14, 2025, Alberta Health Services (AHS) closed the ED at the Bow Is...
Apr 10, 2025
Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said. Juan Manuel Mndez, director...
Apr 10, 2025
US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina is released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington
A U.S.-Russian dual national jailed in Russia on treason charges was freed Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Washington, the woman's lawyer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Ksenia Kare...
Apr 10, 2025
In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre campaigning in the GTA today The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Great...
Apr 10, 2025
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war
There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United...
Apr 10, 2025
Trump's partial tariff pullback doesn't affect duties on Canadian imports
WASHINGTON - The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the worl...
Apr 10, 2025
Injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers get key piece back with McDavid's return
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid couldn't have come back to the Edmonton Oilers at a more opportune time - or in a much more dramatic fashion. McDavid returned after missing eight games with a lower-body ail...
Apr 10, 2025
Maple Leafs beat Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Matthew Knies scored a game-winning goal in overtime to record his second hat trick of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night. T...
Apr 10, 2025
McDavid puts up three points in return from injury, Oilers edge Blues 4-3
EDMONTON - Connor Brown scored twice and Connor McDavid contributed three assists in his return to the lineup as the injury-riddled Edmonton Oilers moved within a hair of clinching a playoff spot, com...
Apr 09, 2025