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Canada exits U-20 World Cup but not before giving defending champion Spain a scare
SANTIAGO DE CALI - Captain Silvia Lloris' 81st-minute goal lifted defending champion Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Canada on Wednesday in round-of-16 play at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Lu...
Sep 11, 2024
Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru's economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later...
Sep 11, 2024
Alberto Fujimori, a former president of Peru who was convicted for human rights abuses, dies at 86
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Alberto Fujimori, whose decade-long presidency began with triumphs righting Peru's economy and defeating a brutal insurgency only to end in a disgrace of autocratic excess that later...
Sep 11, 2024
Mounties say there's no evidence Lytton, B.C., wildfire was arson, cause unknown
LYTTON, B.C. - Mounties in British Columbia say there's no evidence that the devastating fire that swept through the community of Lytton more than three years ago was arson. Police have concluded thei...
Sep 11, 2024
South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the North's eastern waters on Thursday, South Korea's military said. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a brief statemen...
Sep 11, 2024
Jays' Francis throws eight no-hit innings but bullpen falters in 6-2 loss to Mets
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis threw eight no-hit innings on Wednesday afternoon before the bullpen faltered in a 6-2 loss to the New York Mets. Francisco Lindor ended Francis...
Sep 11, 2024
Canada's Roger Sloan using analytics to prepare for critical FedEx Cup Fall season
The chase for the remaining PGA Tour cards for the 2025 season begins Thursday at the Procore Championship. Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., is one of the players hunting to stay on the tour in the FedEx...
Sep 11, 2024
Hurricane Francine strengthens into a Category 2 storm ahead of landfall in Louisiana
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) - Hurricane Francine strengthened Wednesday into a Category 2 storm and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana as forecasters raised threats of potentially deadly storm surge,...
Sep 11, 2024
Crowsnest Pass residents to vote on coal mine development
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - The people will have their say on whether a new metallurgical coal mine should be developed in southwestern Alberta.Municipality of Crowsnest Pass council passed a motion on Septe...
Sep 11, 2024
Fallen firefighters recognized during Lethbridge ceremony
LETHBRIDGE, AB - First responders in Lethbridge paid tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) hosted the Fallen Firefighter Memorial...
Sep 11, 2024