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U of T seeks court injunction to clear encampment as protesters stay put
The University of Toronto is asking the courts to authorize police action to remove protesters who refuse orders to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus earlier this month. The universi...
May 28, 2024

A stone quarry collapses in India’s northeast due to heavy rains, killing 13. Another 16 are missing
GUWAHATI, India (AP) - A stone quarry collapsed Tuesday in India's northeast due to heavy rains triggered by a tropical storm, killing 13 quarry workers, officials said. Another 16 remain missing. Sen...
May 28, 2024

Spain’s prime minister says Cabinet to recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
MADRID (AP) - Prime Minister Pedro Snchez said the Spanish Cabinet will recognize a Palestinian state at its Tuesday morning meeting as a European Union rift with Israel widens. Ireland and Norway wer...
May 28, 2024

1 in 8 pregnant people have disabilities but face lack of accessible care: report
A new report says one in eight people who are pregnant in Ontario has a disability, but many face barriers to accessible care, as well as disrespectful attitudes from doctors and other care providers....
May 27, 2024

Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández retires. He unsuccessfully sued MLB for racial discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) - Longtime umpire ngel Hernndez, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately. During a career that lasted more than three decades, th...
May 27, 2024

Robertson powers Stars over Oilers for 2-1 lead in Western Conference final
EDMONTON - Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's W...
May 27, 2024

Celtics rally to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Derrick White's tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday night to reach ...
May 27, 2024

Suspected tornado damages homes and barns in Quebec, but no injuries reported
RIGAUD, Que. - A suspected tornado that touched down in southwestern Quebec late Monday afternoon has damaged homes and farm buildings, but a local fire official said no injuries have been reported. R...
May 27, 2024

Unbeaten Knights beat winless Warriors 5-4 at Memorial Cup
SAGINAW - Sam O'Reilly had a goal and assist, Denver Barkey and Easton Cowan each chipped in with two assists, and the London Knights defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-4 in Memorial Cup action on U.S....
May 27, 2024

Spy watchdog's foreign meddling review finds 'unacceptable gaps' in accountability
OTTAWA - The national spy watchdog says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and Public Safety Canada lacked a system for tracking who received and read specific intelligence on foreign interfer...
May 27, 2024