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Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season. Demerio Houston intends to oblige him. The all-star cornerback was ...
May 24, 2024

Police officer detained after 7th death in France's restive New Caledonia territory
PARIS (AP) - The French prosecutor for New Caledonia says a police officer has been taken into custody after shooting and killing a man when the officer was set upon by a group of about 15 people. Yve...
May 24, 2024

AC Milan says coach Pioli is leaving at the end of the season. He led team to Serie A title in 2022
MILAN, Italy (AP) - AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is leaving at the end of the season after four-and-a-half years at the Italian club. Milan announced Pioli's departure on Friday - a day before its fin...
May 24, 2024

In the news today: Toronto's decriminalization bid concerned feds
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Addictions minister had 'deep concerns' with Toronto's decriminalization pitch ...
May 24, 2024

Israel’s army says the bodies of 3 more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel's army said Friday. The bodies of Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hern...
May 24, 2024

Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates
VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being atta...
May 24, 2024

Addictions minister had 'deep concerns' with Toronto's decriminalization pitch
OTTAWA - Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs - and the ...
May 24, 2024

Addictions minister had 'deep concerns' with Toronto's decriminalization pitch
OTTAWA - Federal Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says she had "deep concerns" about the lack of limits Toronto put on its now-rejected pitch to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs - and the ...
May 24, 2024

Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates
VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being atta...
May 24, 2024

Remains of unknown Newfoundland soldier who fought in France coming home this weekend
HALIFAX - The remains of an unknown Newfoundland soldier who died in France during the First World War are expected to arrive Saturday in St. John's, N.L., where preparations are being made for a sole...
May 24, 2024

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