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Israel says it is staging airstrikes inside Lebanon targeting the Shiite militia Hezbollah
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes inside Lebanon early Sunday that its military said targeted positions of the Shiite militia Hezbollah. In a statement, the Israeli military accused Hezbolla...
Aug 24, 2024
Israel stages heavy airstrikes in Lebanon. It says they are pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes in southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike against the Hezbollah militant group, threatening to trigger a...
Aug 24, 2024
Redblacks outlast Lions 34-27 to remain unbeaten at home
OTTAWA - A strong second half helped the Ottawa Redblacks record a 34-27 victory over the B.C. Lions on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak at TD Place. The Redblacks (7-2-1) are now 5-0-1...
Aug 24, 2024
Wood scores twice, visiting Revolution crush CF Montreal 5-0
MONTREAL - Talk about a Revolution. CF Montreal was handed its worst home defeat since 2009, suffering a 5-0 rout to the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Major League Soccer action. Bobby W...
Aug 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Hone steadily approaches Hawaii, threatening floods and fires
HONOLULU (AP) - Tropical Storm Hone, whose name is Hawaiian for "sweet and soft," drew near the islands Saturday with breezes that were expected to intensify - and increase the wildfire risk for drier...
Aug 24, 2024
Bradley takes one-shot lead over Scott at BMW Championship
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - Keegan Bradley is still getting used to his new title as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. He still feels like a player who should be competing to win and thinking about playing in the...
Aug 24, 2024
Florida beats Texas 10-7 in Little League World Series semifinal and will face Taiwan for title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Everything seemed to be going Texas' way. The Southwest region champ was ahead 4-0 over Florida in the third inning Saturday in the U.S. bracket title game at the Little...
Aug 24, 2024
Labour board orders Canadian rail workers back on the job, imposes binding arbitration
The federal labour board on Saturday ordered thousands of rail employees back to work after a bitter contract dispute shut down the country's two major railways.The decision from the Canada Industrial...
Aug 24, 2024
Canada halts planned deportation of bisexual man to Kenya
TORONTO - Supporters of a bisexual man in Canada on the verge of being deported to Kenya say the federal government has halted the move just a day before his scheduled flight. Migrant Workers Alliance...
Aug 24, 2024
Francis loses no-hitter bid late, helps lead Blue Jays to 3-1 victory over Angels
TORONTO - Bowden Francis lost his bid for a no-hitter when Taylor Ward led off the ninth inning with a solo home run, but the Toronto Blue Jays prevailed 3-1 against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday...
Aug 24, 2024