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Expelled Nashville Democrat Justin Jones of the ‘Tennessee Three’ wins back state House seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Democrat Justin Jones, a member of the so-called "Tennessee Three," won back his state House seat Thursday after Republican lawmakers expelled him for his participati...
Aug 03, 2023
Russell Henley's strong finish gives him a 62 and a 1-shot lead at Wyndham, Canada's Svensson tied for second
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Russell Henley still thinks about a poor finish from two years ago at the Wyndham Championship. He had no complaints about his start Thursday, an 8-under 62 that gave him the l...
Aug 03, 2023
Tornado touches down near Ottawa Thursday evening, Environment Canada says
Environment Canada says a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area this evening during a severe thunderstorm. It was confirmed near Metcalfe, Ont., a rural community about 30 kilometres southeast of Ot...
Aug 03, 2023
Canada's Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Canada's Danielle Dorris won gold in the S7 100-metre backstroke on Thursday at the para-swimming world championships. She finished first in one minute 22.02 seconds. Amer...
Aug 03, 2023
Hatter starts petition out of frustration with city council
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With a rise in the cost of living, the ongoing drug problem, and a growing homeless situation, Hatters want more from their city council.A petition created on Thursday outlining the...
Aug 03, 2023
Hit parade gives Orioles 6-1 win over Jays; Baltimore takes three of four in Toronto
TORONTO - Austin Hays and Adley Rutschman had RBI singles in the second inning and the Baltimore Orioles downed the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Thursday. Hays drove in another run with a double in the ni...
Aug 03, 2023
Alberta government says no to possible bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY - Alberta's government has pulled the plug on a possible 2030 Commonwealth Games bid citing financial risk. Alberta's 2030 bid committee called the move an "unexpected decision" as the group h...
Aug 03, 2023
Florida man who dropped appeals is executed for 1988 rape, hammer killing of nurse
A Florida man who recently dropped all legal appeals was executed Thursday for the 1988 murder of a woman who was sexually assaulted, killed with a hammer and then set on fire in her own bed. James Ph...
Aug 03, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty on latest charges, steps from scene of Capitol Hill riots
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former and aspiring future president Donald Trump has surrendered to authorities in the heart of the U.S. capital to confront the consequences of his effort to overturn the 2020 elec...
Aug 03, 2023
Tossed cigarette butt found at grass fire next to Trans-Canada Highway
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Cypress County fire crews made an unwanted discovery on Wednesday at a grass fire.While responding to the incident along the Trans-Canada Highway crews found a discarded cigarette...
Aug 03, 2023