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Canada showcases tragic wildfire season to promote carbon pricing initiative at UN
NEW YORK - The federal government is hoping Canada's devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the big draw at a UN event ...
Sep 21, 2023
Russia strikes cities from east to west Ukraine, starting fires and killing at least 2
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian missiles pounded cities across Ukraine early Thursday morning, according to Ukrainian authorities, starting fires, killing at least two people and trapping others under ru...
Sep 21, 2023
Syrian President Bashar Assad arrives in China on first visit since the beginning of war in Syria
BEIJING (AP) - Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in China on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria's 12-year conflict during which Beijing has been one of his main backers, s...
Sep 20, 2023
Gausman pitches Blue Jays past Yankees 6-1 to maintain slim lead for 2nd AL wild card
NEW YORK (AP) - Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings, outpitching Michael King as they traded strikeouts all night, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Wednesday for their f...
Sep 20, 2023
Last-minute penalty drama leads to 1-1 draw between CF Montreal and FC Cincinnati
MONTREAL - A late penalty goal from Luciano Acosta forced CF Montreal to settle for a 1-1 draw with league-leaders FC Cincinnati on Wednesday evening at Stade Saputo. Mahala Opoku was the lone goal sc...
Sep 20, 2023
Messi exits early but Inter Miami finds offence elsewhere to thump Toronto FC 4-0
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba exited early but Inter Miami CF had more than enough firepower in reserve Wednesday to thump Toronto FC 4-0 in Major League Soccer play. Robert Tayl...
Sep 20, 2023
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season. That's how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months re...
Sep 20, 2023
Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami's match against Tor...
Sep 20, 2023
Under pressure over border, Biden admin grants protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration announced late Wednesday that it was granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who ...
Sep 20, 2023
Medicine Hat College spreads message of support for consent awareness week
MEDICINE HAT, AB - This week, the Medicine Hat College (MHC) Student Association has been celebrating pride. In conjunction with pride, they've also recognized consent awareness week.Many post-seconda...
Sep 20, 2023