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Donald Trump says he will go ahead with tariff threat against Canada and Mexico
WASHINGTON - United States president-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his plans to impose tariffs on Canada in his first news conference since the certification of his election win. Trump says h...
Jan 07, 2025
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of ...
Jan 07, 2025
Man pleads not guilty to burning woman to death on a New York City subway train
NEW YORK (AP) - A man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges in Brooklyn c...
Jan 07, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump as an appeals court weighs a cha...
Jan 07, 2025
Redblacks sign veteran Canadian DB Justin Howell to one-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive back Justin Howell to a one-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 31-year-old from Bradford, Ont., had seven defensive tackle...
Jan 07, 2025
Toronto Raptors waive centre Bruno Fernando, free up roster spot
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Bruno Fernando, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this s...
Jan 07, 2025
Thunder-Cavaliers game on Wednesday night is a historic collision of teams on winning streaks
Best in the Eastern Conference. Best in the Western Conference. The best shooting team in the NBA vs. the best defensive team in the NBA. A matchup like only two others in league history. Clear the ca...
Jan 07, 2025
Lethbridge drug overdose deaths down 63 per cent
One person in Lethbridge died due to drug consumption in September 2024, and while one is still one too many, it means those numbers continue to decline.The Government of Alberta has updated its subst...
Jan 07, 2025
Ship stuck in St. Lawrence River for two weeks could be freed today
MONTREAL - A ship that has been stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal since Christmas Eve could be freed today. Authorities finished unloading the ship's cargo of corn on Monday, and a...
Jan 07, 2025
US says Sudan rebel force has committed genocide, and it imposes sanctions on the group's leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says it has determined that Sudan's Rapid Support Force rebel and proxies are committing genocide in the country's civil war. It said Tuesday it has imposed ...
Jan 07, 2025