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Man executed for the 2000 killing of a police officer in Indiana's second execution in 15 years
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) - Indiana officials have executed a man convicted in the 2000 killing of a police officer. Benjamin Ritchie died by injection early Tuesday at the Indiana State Prison in Mich...
May 19, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 60 people, local health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes overnight and into Tuesday have killed at least 60 people across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel has launched another...
May 19, 2025
Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey's top federal prosecutor said Monday that she's charging Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault after a skirmish with federal officers who arrested the Newark mayor ...
May 19, 2025
Canada Post workers issue strike notice, poised to hit picket lines Friday
MONTREAL - Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week.The Crown corporation says...
May 19, 2025
Stampeders open pre-season schedule with 26-16 win over Lions
LANGFORD - Running backs Ludovick Choquette and Tiyon Evans each had touchdowns, and the defence recorded three sacks as the Calgary Stampeders opened the CFL pre-season schedule with a 26-16 victory ...
May 19, 2025
Oilers confident ahead of 'challenge' in meeting Stars again in West final
EDMONTON - It is a well-rested, eager group of Edmonton Oilers who head into the NHL Western Conference final confident they will repeat their 2024 series victory over the Dallas Stars. "There's lots ...
May 19, 2025
Canadian cricketers lose to Oman by 15 runs in World League 2 one-day international
LAUDERHILL - Pargat Singh, battling cramps, scored 85 runs in a losing cause as Canada fell to Oman by 15 runs in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play Monday. Oman won the toss and elected to bat...
May 19, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps not discounting Valour FC heading into Canadian Championship
The Vancouver Whitecaps heard analysts' predictions ahead of the Major League Soccer season. Pundits mused the club would finish 14th or 15th in the standings, that the 'Caps were a middling team that...
May 19, 2025
Gwyneth Philips, Taylor Heise, Gabbie Hughes named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips, Minnesota Frost forward Taylor Heise and Ottawa forward Gabbie Hughes have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the we...
May 19, 2025
Tolvanen nets SO winner as Finland hands Canada first loss of men's hockey worlds
STOCKHOLM - Eeli Tolvanen scored the shootout winner as Finland handed Canada its first loss of the world hockey championship 2-1 on Monday. Patrik Puistola scored the game-tying marker for Finland at...
May 19, 2025
