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WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges. Griner's defense lawy...
Jul 15, 2022
Special meeting of House foreign affairs committee will discuss Russia turbine export
OTTAWA - PRELEDE - WAITING FOR PHOTO A House of Commons committee will hold a special meeting this morning to discuss Canada's controversial decision to send repaired parts for a Russian natural gas p...
Jul 15, 2022
Wife of Nova Scotia mass killer to tell story in public for first time at inquiry
HALIFAX - The lawyer for the wife of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting says she is apprehensive about her appearance today before a public inquiry. Lisa Banfield was beaten and bad...
Jul 15, 2022
Canadian women beat Jamaica 3-0, will face U.S. in CONCACAF W Championship final
MONTERREY, Mexico - Canada will face the U.S. on Monday with Olympic qualification on the line after dispatching Jamaica 3-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship semifinal Thursday night. Jessie Fleming sco...
Jul 14, 2022
Elks complete 32-31 comeback win over Alouettes with fourth-quarter push
MONTREAL - Down 31-18 in the fourth quarter, the Edmonton Elks scored three late touchdowns to notch a 32-31 comeback win over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Stadium on Thursday. The Elks t...
Jul 14, 2022
Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin has told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that he will oppose a economic measure if it includes climate or energy provisions or boosts taxes on the rich or corpo...
Jul 14, 2022
Call-up Zerpa works five strong innings as patchwork Royals lineup tops Blue Jays 3-1
TORONTO - Bobby Witt Jr., and Nate Eaton homered as a patchwork Kansas City lineup defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. With 10 roster players not allowed to travel t...
Jul 14, 2022
Blue Jays interim skipper Schneider getting settled in to new role
TORONTO - The home manager's office had that just-moved-in feel Thursday as John Schneider held court with reporters in the room for the first time since being named interim skipper of the Toronto Blu...
Jul 14, 2022
Riders' kicker Lauther hoping to walk out of Raymond Field with a victory
HALIFAX - Brett Lauther has some unfinished business to take care of Saturday afternoon. The veteran kicker will return to Raymond Field in Wolfville, N.S., when the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the ...
Jul 14, 2022
Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases
CALGARY - The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bib...
Jul 14, 2022