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Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsi...
Aug 19, 2024
All-star receiver Mack back with Alouettes after NFL stint with Falcons
MONTREAL - All-star receiver Austin Mack is back with the Montreal Alouettes after a stint with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. The CFL club announced Mack's return in a release on Monday. Mack played one ...
Aug 19, 2024
Jays claim Lucas off waivers from Detroit, move Manoah to 60-day IL
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and have transferred right-hander Alek Manoah to the 60-day injured list. The club sai...
Aug 19, 2024
Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder
OTTAWA - A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government assisted dying law, which excludes people suffer...
Aug 19, 2024
Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States, the country's health minister said Monday, days after the World Health ...
Aug 19, 2024
Democrats looking for party unity at national convention in Chicago
CHICAGO - Party faithful are feeling invigorated by Vice-President Kamala Harris's swift ascension to the top of the ticket as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago on Monday followi...
Aug 19, 2024
Community Foundation Granting Programs now open for applications
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has declared the opening of this year's Fall grants program. The foundation has been around since 1966, and it connects...
Aug 19, 2024
Flash floods from 'training thunderstorms' leave 2 dead in Connecticut
OXFORD, Conn. (AP) - Torrential rain flooded parts of Connecticut and New York's Long Island, washing out roads, trapping people in cars and a restaurant, and sweeping two people into a river. Two wom...
Aug 19, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Trevon Tate
REGINA - American offensive lineman Trevon Tate has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the CFL club announced Monday. The six-foot-four, 295-pound Tate joins the Roughriders after playing four ...
Aug 19, 2024
Blinken says Israel has accepted U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire, calls on Hamas to do same
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has accepted a bridging proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and called on Hamas to do the same. He spoke M...
Aug 19, 2024