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By coming forward, Alice Munro's daughter sheds light on childhood sex abuse: experts
The organization Alice Munro's daughter credits with helping her heal from childhood sexual abuse says her courage in speaking out sheds light on an issue that doesn't receive enough public attention....
Jul 08, 2024
Officials in Multnomah County, home to Portland, Oregon, report 4 suspected heat-related deaths
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - Authorities in Oregon's Multnomah County, home to Portland, said Monday that the county medical examiner was investigating four suspected heat-related deaths as the region ...
Jul 08, 2024
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli forces advanced deeper into the Gaza Strip's largest city in pursuit of militants who had regrouped there, sending thousands of Palestinians fleeing on Monday ...
Jul 08, 2024
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion, AP sources say
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Republican National Committee's platform committee has adopted a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump's position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding ...
Jul 08, 2024
A Russian playwright and a theater director sentenced to prison on charges of advocating terrorism
A Russian court on Monday convicted a theater director and a playwright of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six years each in prison, the latest in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent in Russia...
Jul 08, 2024
Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris
GATINEAU, Que. - Captain Nick Hoag will lead Canada's men's volleyball team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Monday. Can...
Jul 08, 2024
In bid to win over dentists, Ottawa changes billing for dental care plan
OTTAWA - Health Minister Mark Holland says dentists and other oral-health providers no longer need to sign up with the government to provide care to patients who are covered under the national dental ...
Jul 08, 2024
Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball's training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officia...
Jul 08, 2024
River valley fire ban in Lethbridge returns
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge says no fires are to be lit in the coulees.Effective immediately, they have issued a ban on all open fires in the river valley within city limits. "Conditions a...
Jul 08, 2024
Fernandez and doubles partner Shibahara fall in third round at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Ena Shibahara of Japan are out of Wimbledon after losing in the women's doubles third round Monday. The pair fell 6-2, 7-6 (3) to fourth-seeded duo Taylo...
Jul 08, 2024