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Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches'
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant, delighting a restauranteur followi...
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'Positive experiences for kids in our community': Medicine Hat YMCA asks for Camp Jude support
The YMCA of Medicine Hat is requesting financial support from the community to help keep open a summer day camp for children who have experienced trauma.Camp Jude, launched in 2022, supporting childre...
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Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. Judge Jacqueline Scot...
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Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
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Hard-working fire crews, rain help keep Fort McMurray wildfire from growing
Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around....
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CFL to implement two minor rules modifications in time for 2024 season
The CFL will implement adjustments to its rules on low block and command centre intervention in 2024. Backfield players, regardless of their position at the snap, can now cross the offensive formation...
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Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: what to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
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Camping season kicks off as province asks Albertans to be 'fire smart'
For many people the May long weekend marks the unofficial start to camping season and the province is asking Albertans to be "fire smart".Medicine Hat's Gas City Campground opened on Friday and Echo D...
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Canadian rugby forward Tyson Beukeboom to earn record 68th cap against New Zealand
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom will lead Canada out against New Zealand on Sunday as she enters the Canadian rugby record book. It marks the 68th career cap for the 33-year-old lock from Uxbridge, On...
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A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
CASTLETON, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. Ve...
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