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New Jersey Sen. Menendez and his wife are indicted
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery. Federal prosecutors on Friday announced the charges against the 69-year-old Democrat nearl...
Sep 22, 2023

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - It's a frequent - and most often frantic - high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted. "Car!" screams one ...
Sep 22, 2023

Alberta pension report is premier's attempt to "steal your pension" - NDP
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta NDP believes that the claims made in a new report about leaving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) are not as rosy as they might appear.Premier Danielle Smith unveiled the find...
Sep 22, 2023

Ukraine missile strike hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters, kills 1 serviceman
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine carried out a fiery missile strike Friday on the main headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, killing one serviceman, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Photos and video...
Sep 22, 2023

A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta’s pension report
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has released a report that it commissioned on the financial implications of the province leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Here's a look at some of the key finding...
Sep 22, 2023

Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024
BERLIN (AP) - Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men's national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who ...
Sep 22, 2023

In the news today: Ukrainian president set to address Parliament
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday Ukrain...
Sep 22, 2023

'Freedom Convoy' trial resumes with questions for mayor's chief of staff
OTTAWA - The chief of staff for former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson is expected to continue his testimony in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers today before the court takes a two-week bre...
Sep 22, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday
OTTAWA - The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada, he was a relatively unknown leader fresh off an election win, focused on his showcasing his country's efforts to make demo...
Sep 22, 2023

Cole enhances Cy Young credentials with 8 outstanding innings as Yanks beat Jays 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Gerrit Cole retired the first 16 hitters and pitched eight outstanding innings to strengthen his Cy Young Award credentials as the New York Yankees stayed over .500 with a 5-3 victory ...
Sep 21, 2023