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3 women in Gambia are charged in the death of one-month-old in female genital mutilation case
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Three women were charged in Gambia over the death of a…
Judge reduces suspension for two Montreal officers sanctioned for lying to watchdog
MONTREAL — A Quebec court judge has overturned the majority of the sanctions against two…
DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city’s precarious position
NEW YORK (AP) — As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of…
Ontario health officials report 3 new measles cases, all in Southwestern region
TORONTO — Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the…
Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ‘unusual’ behaviour
A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at…
Payments start for first claimants in First Nations child welfare case
OTTAWA — Some claimants are now receiving compensation payments through a $23-billion settlement for more…
NCAA informs Michigan ruling on sign-stealing investigation will be released Friday, AP source says
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA has informed Michigan that the organization will announce…
PM’s staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney’s security needs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says work is “well underway” to find a…
Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.
While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false…
European leaders praise Trump for offering US military support for future peace force in Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — European leaders have praised President Donald Trump for agreeing to allow U.S.…
How a quirk of wartime football led to an extra list of AP All-Americans during the 1940s
Here is a trivia question that should stump your friends: A football player named Dick…
‘It’s legendary’ – AP All-America honor resonates for some of college football’s all-time greats
Desmond Howard walked up a ramp in Schembechler Hall, looking at black-and-white pictures hanging on…
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a…
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear Eaton Centre shooter’s sentencing appeal
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the sentencing appeal of a…
UN: Syrian factions committed ‘widespread and systematic’ attacks on civilians in coastal violence
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.N.-backed commission that investigated sectarian violence on Syria’s coast earlier…
100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
Qatar sentences the country’s Baha’i leader to 5 years for social media posts
The leader of the small Baha’i community in Qatar was sentenced Wednesday to five years…
Surrounded by water, Dutch swimmers have plenty of places to cool off
AMSTERDAM (AP) — While Parisians have recently rediscovered the pleasure of swimming in the Seine,…
In the news today: Air Canada flight cancellations, Alberta’s third summer town hall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
Former general says Ottawa must help former translator’s family escape Taliban
OTTAWA — A former top general says it would be “unconscionable” for Ottawa to allow…
Resurgent Padres atop NL West ahead of 3-game series at rival Dodgers beginning Friday night
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At the outset of play on July 4, the San Diego…
Nick Pivetta and Ramón Laureano lead Padres to 11-1 win over Giants for 3-game sweep
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nick Pivetta allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings and Ramón…
Rookie Troy Melton allows 1 hit as Tigers beat White Sox to win series
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Troy Melton allowed one hit in five innings and three Detroit…