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Liberals to table bill responding to Supreme Court decision on 'extreme intoxication'
OTTAWA - Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to table a bill as early as today that would respond to a Supreme Court ruling to allow voluntary extreme intoxication as a defence for seri...
Jun 17, 2022
Iowa court: Abortion not protected by state constitution
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to severely limit or even ban abortion in the state, reversing a decision by the court just four years ago that g...
Jun 17, 2022
Tortorella hired to revitalize dormant Philadelphia Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers selected John Tortorella for their coaching vacancy on Friday, the latest veteran tasked with stopping the franchise's 47-year Stanley Cup title drought. To...
Jun 17, 2022
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2022
Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal
DETROIT (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic ...
Jun 17, 2022
European Union commission: Make Ukraine a member candidate
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's executive arm on Friday recommended making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, a first step on what was expected to be a long road for the war-torn country to j...
Jun 17, 2022
EU Commission recommends EU candidate status for Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country. The recommendat...
Jun 17, 2022
UK gov't approves extradition of Assange; appeal possible
LONDON (AP) - The British government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges. He is likely to appeal. Home Secretary Priti Patel sig...
Jun 17, 2022
Climbing pump prices, report calls for changes at CSIS : In The News for June 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jun 17, 2022
For fans and tourist businesses, Sunday Montreal Grand Prix marks return to normal
MONTREAL - For racing fans in downtown Montreal checking out luxury cars and enjoying the celebrationsaround the return of the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend could not come soon enough. "It feels l...
Jun 17, 2022