Category Archives: Canadian Press
Magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Pacific but no tsunami threat
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A strong magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck Friday in the Pacific Ocean near the island nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, but authorities said there was no threat of a tsuna...
Aug 11, 2016
Canada's Penny Oleksiak ties for gold in 100 metre freestyle at Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO - Teen swimming sensation Penny Oleksiak tied for gold in the women’s 100-metre freestyle on Thursday at the Rio Olympics. The 16-year-old Toronto native finished in an Olympic re...
Aug 11, 2016
Muslim woman mistaken for terrorist sues Chicago officers
CHICAGO - A young Muslim woman on Thursday sued Chicago police who mistakenly identified her briefly as a potential “lone wolf” terrorist as she was leaving a city subway station last year...
Aug 11, 2016
Ecuador to set date for Assange to be questioned by Sweden
LONDON - Ecuador said Thursday it’s ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy - a potential breakthrough in the years-long international im...
Aug 11, 2016
Ecuador to set date for Assange to be questioned by Sweden
LONDON - Ecuador said Thursday it’s ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy - a potential breakthrough in the years-long international im...
Aug 11, 2016
AP Source: LeBron James has agreed to 3-year deal with Cavs
Fresh from leading the Cavaliers to an NBA title, the first for one of the city’s three professional sports teams in 52 years, LeBron James on Thursday agreed to a three-year, $100 million contr...
Aug 11, 2016
Roughriders fines $60,000 for roster violations; have salary cap deduced
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were fined $60,000 on Thursday following a Canadian Football League completed investigation into alleged roster violations. Saskatchewan also had its 2016 salary cap deduc...
Aug 11, 2016
Roy abruptly resigns as Avalanche coach and executive
In a stunning mid-August shake-up, Patrick Roy stepped down as coach and vice-president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche, citing disagreements within the organization. Roy made the anno...
Aug 11, 2016
Shifting tone, Trump entertains the notion he could lose
ORLANDO, Fla. - Straying from his trademark bravado, Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that his presidential campaign is facing challenges and could ultimately fall short - a rare expression of humil...
Aug 11, 2016
Terminally ill woman holds party before ending her life
SAN DIEGO - In early July, Betsy Davis emailed her closest friends and relatives to invite them to a two-day party, telling them: “These circumstances are unlike any party you have attended befo...
Aug 11, 2016