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Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisi...
Mar 18, 2024

Montreal Canadiens assign defensive prospect David Reinbacher to AHL's Laval Rocket
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have assigned prospect David Reinbacher to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket. The 19-year-old defenceman had a goal and 10 assists with Switzerland's Kloten H...
Mar 18, 2024

Lower water allocations likely in parts of southern Alberta this summer
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although there have been slight improvements in recent weeks, officials say we are still looking at a pretty dry summer.The St. Mary's River Irrigation District (SMRID) says the lates...
Mar 18, 2024

Nottingham Forest docked 4 points for overspending and drops into Premier League's relegation zone
LONDON (AP) - Nottingham Forest was handed a four-point deduction on Monday for overspending, dropping the team into the Premier League's relegation zone with two months left in the season. Forest was...
Mar 18, 2024

The Canadian Press is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Canadian Press has been nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, the annual honours that recognize achievements in print and digital journalism. Its coverage of the McDougall Creek ...
Mar 18, 2024

Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title
The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont., fisher is listed as the fifth pick (7-1) to win the '24 Classic, which...
Mar 18, 2024

Pincher Creek broke 119-year-old heat record Sunday
CLARESHOLM, AB - Even though spring is not set to start until Tuesday, it sure felt like spring this past weekend.Environment Canada says Sunday was the warmest March 17 on record in 21 communities th...
Mar 18, 2024

Alberta NDP leadership debate to be held in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge will have the chance to hear directly from those looking ot lead one of Alberta's largest political parties.The Alberta NDP has announced the dates for four up...
Mar 18, 2024

Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at t...
Mar 18, 2024

In the news today: Members of Parliament to give tributes to Brian Mulroney
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... MPs set to give tributes to Brian Mulroney Members of Parliament are returning ...
Mar 18, 2024