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Woman charged with attempted murder after hostage stabbed in Alberta law office
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Police in Lethbridge, Alta., have charged a 40-year-old woman with attempted murder after a person was taken hostage and stabbed at a law office Thursday. Investigators say a woman...
Jul 15, 2022
Former Toronto FC star Alejandro Pozuelo says he already feels at home in Miami
Former Toronto FC star Alejandro Pozuelo has yet to make his debut for Inter Miami CF but says he already feels at home in South Florida. The 30-year-old Spanish playmaker said he was "very happy" to ...
Jul 15, 2022
Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing invests in Women in Motorsports
TORONTO - IndyCar legend Scott Dixon wants to open the doors to his sport, especially to women. Dixon has thrown his weight being Chip Ganassi Racing's Women in Motorsport initiative, in part because ...
Jul 15, 2022
Biden tells Dems to quickly pass pared-down economic package
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden seemed to bow Friday to Sen. Joe Manchin's demand for a slimmed-down economic package, telling Democrats to quickly push the measure through Congress so families ...
Jul 15, 2022
Fetterman absence raises stakes for Dems in key Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democrat John Fetterman posted a massive $11 million fundraising haul during the second quarter. He's on an advertising spree that's made him a near-constant presence on televis...
Jul 15, 2022
Ottawa announces influenza vaccine agreement with GlaxoSmithKline
In preparation for future pandemic and seasonal flu seasons, the federal government announced Friday it has signed a new deal with GlaxoSmithKline for influenza vaccines. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duc...
Jul 15, 2022
Lovett cruises through qualifying to begin quest for high jump medal
EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Django Lovett was flawless in men's high jump qualifying on Friday to begin his quest for a medal at the world track and field championships. The 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C.,...
Jul 15, 2022
Toronto FC set to add more star quality with an Italian flavour with Bernardeschi
TORONTO - It's been hurry up and wait with Toronto FC in recent months as Bob Bradley remakes the MLS club. Wait for Lorenzo Insigne to sign - and then arrive. Wait for Domenico Criscito to choose Tor...
Jul 15, 2022
AP Interview: Sri Lankan candidate to 'listen to the people'
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's opposition leader, who is seeking the presidency next week, vowed Friday to "listen to the people" who are struggling through the island nation's worst economic c...
Jul 15, 2022
Whitecaps acquire star wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired star German wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United in exchange for up to US$900,000 in general allocation money. The 28-year-old has established him...
Jul 15, 2022