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Whitecaps look to bounce back, jockey for playoff position against Sporting KC
VANCOUVER - After suffering a tough loss in Los Angeles last week, the Vancouver Whitecaps are anxious to get back on the field - and back into the race for a playoff spot. The 'Caps (4-8-8) were trou...
Jul 12, 2019
UK ambassador to US quits after leaked cables enrage Trump
LONDON - Britain's ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday after being branded a fool and made a diplomatic nobody by President Donald Trump following the leak of the envoy's unflattering o...
Jul 12, 2019
Despite US warnings, Russian S-400 systems land in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey - The first shipment of a Russian missile defence system has arrived in Turkey, the Turkish Defence Ministry said Friday, moving the country closer to possible U.S. sanctions and a new ...
Jul 12, 2019
One of three entangled North Atlantic right whales may be on its way to freedom
One of the endangered, entangled North Atlantic right whales is partially free. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans said in a news release that on Thursday, "for the first time in several days," th...
Jul 12, 2019
Evidence to be released in Halifax man's 1999 wrongful murder conviction
HALIFAX - A federal Justice Department report that led to the release of a Halifax man wrongfully convicted of murder is expected today. Lawyers for 63-year-old Glen Assoun say the release o...
Jul 12, 2019
Trump unloads on Paul Ryan, calls him 'a lame duck failure'
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unloaded via Twitter on former GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling him a "lame duck failure." Ryan is very critical of Trump in the book "American Carnage" by Tim ...
Jul 12, 2019
In the news today, July 10
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, July 10 --- MILITARY'S SECOND-IN-COMMAND TO RESIGN The military's second-in-command, Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk, is resigning. The move, which is effec...
Jul 12, 2019
In the news today, July 12
Five stories in the news for Friday, July 12 --- VOTERS NEED CONVINCING ON CLIMATE: TRUDEAU Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged Thursday that he has more work to do to sell Canadians ...
Jul 12, 2019
Canada's premiers call on Ottawa to seek exemption from Buy American policies
SASKATOON - Canada's premiers want the federal government to seek an exemption from the United States' Buy American measures. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said trade was a big topic Wednes...
Jul 12, 2019
Opposing rallies mark 'dog meat day' in South Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Dozens of people opposing dog meat consumption, including American actress Kim Basinger, rallied in Seoul on Friday to mark a "dog meat day" in South Korea. About 20 others...
Jul 12, 2019