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Myanmar hands 10-year prison sentence to Japanese journalist
BANGKOK (AP) - A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced a Japanese journalist to prison after he filmed an anti-government protest in July, a Japanese diplomat said Thursday. Toru Kubota was se...
Oct 05, 2022
Kidnapped California family, including baby, found dead
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The sheriff of Merced County in California says a baby girl and three other family members who were kidnapped at gunpoint have been found dead. Sheriff Vern Warnke announced Wedne...
Oct 05, 2022
Jets dominate Flames behind Rittich's 37 saves, four second-period goals in 5-0 win
WINNIPEG - David Rittich made 37 saves and Kyle Connor scored two of Winnipeg's four second-period goals as the Jets defeated the Calgary Flames 5-0 in pre-season action Wednesday. Connor and Mark Sch...
Oct 05, 2022
N Korea continues missile launches as US redeploys carrier
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Thursday, as the United States redeployed one of its aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula in r...
Oct 05, 2022
At 15 least dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - At least 15 people have died as two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters late Wednesday, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursd...
Oct 05, 2022
Texas executes inmate who fought prayer, touch rules
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas death row inmate whose case redefined the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide was executed Wednesday, despite the efforts of a district attorney to...
Oct 05, 2022
CFL interceptions leader Peters set to return to Argonauts secondary
TORONTO - Being out one week was one week too much for cornerback Jamal Peters. Peters, who leads the CFL in interceptions (six) will return to the secondary Saturday when Toronto (8-6) hosts the B.C....
Oct 05, 2022
N.W.T. reaches temporary agreement with union to address health worker shortages
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government and the union representing health-care workers in the territory have reached a temporary agreement aimed at addressing labour shortages. The territor...
Oct 05, 2022
Funding to support social programs in Southern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced funding for dozens of initiatives aimed at the "social recovery and economic participation of vulnerable Albertans."A total of $6 million will ...
Oct 05, 2022
PWHPA tournament to be hosted by Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH - The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins will co-host a women's tournament Nov. 25-27 at the Penguins' practice facility. The tournament is t...
Oct 05, 2022