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New women's pro hockey league set for January debut, to be funded by Dodgers owner
A new women's hockey league is coming to North America. The Professional Hockey Federation and the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association announced a merger Friday, with an intention of star...
Jun 30, 2023
The Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms. The justices will h...
Jun 30, 2023
Winnipeg Jets buying out final year of Blake Wheeler's contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets say the team will be buying out the final year of forward Blake Wheeler's contract. The Jets say as a result, the former captain has been placed on unconditional waivers. ...
Jun 30, 2023
Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last ...
Jun 30, 2023
Conservative majority on U.S. Supreme Court flexes muscles on students, LGBTQ rights
WASHINGTON - The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court is ending its latest term with a fierce flurry of attacks on liberal values. The court has ruled in favour of a Christian graphic artis...
Jun 30, 2023
Wildfires leading to smog warnings, poor air quality in Ontario, Quebec
MONTREAL - Environment Canada says forest fires are causing poor air quality today across much of Quebec and Ontario. The federal agency has issued smog warnings for the regions around the cities of M...
Jun 30, 2023
No need for 'double punishment' in mandatory sentence case, Supreme Court rules
OTTAWA - Canada's top court says a woman who was barred from driving for almost two years while awaiting sentencing would face a kind of double punishment if she were now handed an additional, mandato...
Jun 30, 2023
Masai Ujiri, Kent Monkman appointed to Order of Canada
OTTAWA - Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and Cree artist Kent Monkman are among the dozens of people newly named to Canada's highest civilian honour. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointmen...
Jun 30, 2023
Whitecaps look to extend five-game unbeaten run with road win in Kansas City
VANCOUVER - With their road woes in the rear-view mirror at last, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to stretch their unbeaten streak to six games across all competitions when they head to the Midwest for a...
Jun 30, 2023
Unbeaten Alouettes look to build on momentum against formidable Blue Bombers
MONTREAL - The undefeated Montreal Alouettes will possibly look to employ a next-man-up mentality Saturday. With offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage (back) and rookie receiver Keshunn Abram (knee) ...
Jun 30, 2023