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Wisconsin judge refuses to block Slender Man attacker's release from psychiatric hospital
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin judge on Thursday refused to block a psychiatric hospital from releasing a woman who stabbed her sixth-grade classmate to please a horror character called Slender Man...
Mar 06, 2025

RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
Mounties in Alberta say they've launched an investigation following a complaint regarding Alberta Health Services.They won't provide further details, but the investigation follows allegations from the...
Mar 06, 2025

Judge orders Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID and State Dept. debts
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday gave the Trump administration until Monday to pay nearly $2 billion in debts to partners of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State De...
Mar 06, 2025

Defending women's champion Clarke in third halfway through skeleton worlds
LAKE PLACID - Defending women's champion Hallie Clarke of Brighton, Ont., is in third place after Thursday's opening two runs at the skeleton world championships. Clarke posted a two-run time of 1:51....
Mar 06, 2025

Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement
An Ontario court has approved a historic $32.5 billion settlement that will see three major tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers in Canada. In a ruling released today, On...
Mar 06, 2025

Brooks RCMP launch investigation into Tuesday stabbing
Police are investigating after a stabbing in the south industrial area of Brooks.Brooks RCMP responded to a 911 call on Tuesday evening at approximately 7:22 p.m. A male victim suffered from a stab wo...
Mar 06, 2025

Bo Bichette bags three singles in three innings, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 7-4
DUNEDIN - Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in spring training action Thursday. Bichette led off the bottom of the first inning with a ...
Mar 06, 2025

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case
BALTIMORE (AP) - Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of "Serial" podcast listeners, will remain free even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on Thursda...
Mar 06, 2025

Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster
Yukon's finance minister predicts an $81.96 million surplus this year as the territory promises record capital investment in housing. However, it's also forecasting a shrinking real GDP in the wake of...
Mar 06, 2025

Coach Mauro Eustaquio returns to his Portuguese roots on York United pre-season trip
Mauro Eustaquio went back to his roots for the first stage of York United FC's training camp, taking the Canadian Premier League team to his hometown of Nazare, Portugal. "It's a beautiful place," sai...
Mar 06, 2025