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Spain searches for bodies after flood of the century claims at least 95 lives
BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) - Survivors of the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century awoke to scenes of devastation on Thursday after villages were wiped out by monstrous flash floods th...
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Sources: CFL board vote was clear indicator of Ambrosie's standing with governors
TORONTO - It wasn't enough to immediately end Randy Ambrosie's tenure as CFL commissioner, but it was clear the writing was on the wall. Ambrose announced Saturday he will be retiring from his post so...
17h ago
In the news today: StatCan to release estimate for Q3 economic growth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release August GDP report, estimate for third quarter economic growth Statistics Canada is set to p...
19h ago
StatCan to release August GDP report, estimate for third quarter economic growth
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to publish its August gross domestic product report, which will include an early estimate for economic growth in the third quarter. The agency's preliminary estimate ...
19h ago
Israel envoy seeks hostages 'at any cost,' says Canada has strained ties during war
OTTAWA - Israel's ambassador to Canada says the war that started a year ago has profoundly changed Israelis' views on peace in the Middle East - and strained his country's long-standing strong relatio...
19h ago
Tobacco company opposes proposed $32.5B settlement with provinces, smokers: court doc
TORONTO - One of three major tobacco companies involved in years of negotiations with creditors says it opposes the proposed multi-billion-dollar settlement announced in the case earlier this month. J...
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Columbus shuts out Islanders, Jets back to winning ways
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Damon Severson broke a scoreless tie in the third period, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Is...
21h ago
Hischier plays hero as New Jersey Devils blank Vancouver Canucks 6-0
VANCOUVER - Nico Hischier scored and had a pair of assists Wednesday as the New Jersey Devils blanked the Vancouver Canucks 6-0. Dawson Mercer and Jack Hughes each had a goal and an assist for the Dev...
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Mikhail Sergachev helps Utah beat Calgary Flames 5-1 to snap four-game skid
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and two assists, Connor Ingram stopped 30 shots and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Wednesday night. Alexander Kerfoot, Barrett H...
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8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Eight justices of Mexico's Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last month. Supre...
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