Category Archives: Canadian Press
Animals in the spotlight in 2016
Animals seem to slither their way into the news every year. And 2016 saw numerous animals become the centrepiece of high-profile court proceedings and political hot potatoes. Here are some of this yea...
Dec 11, 2016
Connecticut case challenges use of cellphone tower evidence
HARTFORD, Conn. - An appeal before the Connecticut Supreme Court is adding to the divided legal landscape nationwide surrounding the validity of cellphone tower evidence used in criminal trials. Eugen...
Dec 11, 2016
Schumer: Check transit employees against terror watch lists
NEW YORK - Federal homeland security officials should move faster to require rail and transit agencies across the nation to screen their employees using federal terrorism watch lists, U.S. Sen. Charle...
Dec 11, 2016
Police expect Trump to lift limits on surplus military gear
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - If president-elect Donald Trump keeps his promise, surplus military grenade launchers, bayonets, tracked armoured vehicles and high-powered firearms and ammunition will once again be...
Dec 11, 2016
Clarification: Italy-Political Crisis story
ROME - In a story Dec. 11 about Italy’s political crisis, The Associated Press said the Western Wall in Jerusalem is Judaism’s holiest site. The story should have said the wall is the holi...
Dec 11, 2016
Militants retake ancient city of Palmyra from Syrian forces
BEIRUT - Islamic State militants recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from Syrian troops Sunday, according to both sides in the battle, scoring a major advance after a year of setbacks in Syria and ...
Dec 11, 2016
Manslaughter conviction in death of ex-NFL star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS - The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith was convicted of manslaughter on Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he...
Dec 11, 2016
Winter goods retailers not yet ready to celebrate return to colder weather
MONTREAL - A year after warm weather curtailed their Christmas cheer, Canadian winter sport vehicle and apparel retailers aren’t ready to pop the champagne despite a forecasted return to seasona...
Dec 11, 2016
Top contender to lead State known to back free trade, Russia
WASHINGTON - The top contender to lead U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump is known for his longstanding support of free trade, international law and an expansive presence in the Middle East that d...
Dec 11, 2016
The Latest: Italy's foreign minister asked to be new premier
ROME - The Latest on Italy’s political crisis (all times local): 1:40 p.m. Italy’s foreign minister, Paolo Gentiloni, says he has accepted a presidential mandate to try to form a new gover...
Dec 11, 2016