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After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. That's because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe tha...
Apr 20, 2024
Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say
MONTREAL - Members of the community in Montreal's Village neighbourhood say they've seen some improvements to local security and cleanliness, but argue Quebec needs to do more to support vulnerable pe...
Apr 20, 2024
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state's most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state lon...
Apr 20, 2024
Lethbridge man charged with criminal harassment
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged a 30-year-old man in connection with a harassment investigation.Between April 9 and 15, 2024, LPS responded to multiple complaints involving an unknown,...
Apr 20, 2024
The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Repub...
Apr 20, 2024
Canada's Auger-Aliassime falls to Struff in Bavarian International quarterfinal
MUNICH - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime lost 7-5, 6-4 to Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in a men's quarterfinal Saturday at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships. The match that started Frid...
Apr 20, 2024
Nylander's status for Maple Leafs' playoff opener against Bruins remains unclear
BOSTON - William Nylander's status for the Maple Leafs' playoff opener remains unclear. The Toronto winger missed Friday's practice and wasn't on the ice for his team's morning skate Saturday ahead of...
Apr 20, 2024
Max Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP to extend F1 dominance
SHANGHAI (AP) - Max Verstappen of Red Bull has completed a Formula 1 double, taking the pole Saturday for the Chinese Grand Prix just hours after winning the first F1 sprint of the season. Teammate Se...
Apr 20, 2024
Canadian Brad (Superman) Katona returns to action on June UFC card in Kentucky
Canadian bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona, looking to bounce back from a loss at UFC 297 in January, takes on American Jesse Butler on a UFC fight card June 8 in Louisville, Ky. The 32-year-old fro...
Apr 20, 2024
Canada victorious to start world mixed doubles curling championship
STERSUND, Sweden - Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott kicked off their first world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-2 win over New Zealand on Saturday. The husband-and-wife pair from Winnipeg Be...
Apr 20, 2024