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Joy in Newfoundland after ‘Lucky 7′ fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea
NEW-WES-VALLEY, N.L. - There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle." Over and over, residents out walking or chatting to one ano...
Jul 21, 2024
Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game
ORLEANS - Canada's national men's basketball team wrapped up pre-Olympic play with a 103-93 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday. Dillon Brooks paced the Canadian attack with 21 points, while Nickeil Alexan...
Jul 21, 2024
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here's how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) - With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. D...
Jul 21, 2024
More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires
Several lightning-triggered wildfires have forced authorities in British Columbia to issue evacuation orders as the province's southern and eastern regions swelter in a heat wave. The BC Wildfire Serv...
Jul 21, 2024
President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about...
Jul 21, 2024
Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
TROON, Scotland (AP) - Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and g...
Jul 21, 2024
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for the 3rd time and in style with a victory at time trial
NICE, France (AP) - Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France for the third time and celebrated in style with a victory in Sunday's final stage - a time trial ending in Nice. The 25-year-old Slovenian ride...
Jul 21, 2024
Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year
TROON, Scotland (AP) - Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and g...
Jul 21, 2024
Second B.C. university issues trespass notice to pro-Palestinian protesters
VICTORIA - The University of Victoria in British Columbia says it has begun the process of removing the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, telling protesters they are trespassing on school property...
Jul 21, 2024
Canadian athletes have mixed feelings over Russians competing in Paris
A complex issue evokes complex feelings among Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes bound for Paris. The International Olympic and Paralympic committees allowing some Russian and Belarusian athlete...
Jul 21, 2024