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Ruling should spur federal action to protect at-risk migratory bird habitat: ENGOs
Environmental groups say a recent court decision must spur quick action from the federal government to better protect critical migratory bird habitat from old-growth logging and other destruction. A F...
Feb 06, 2024

Jury reaches a verdict in the manslaughter trial of the Michigan school shooter’s mother
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A jury in Michigan reached a verdict Tuesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of a school shooter's mother in the deaths of four students in 2021. The jury began deliberatio...
Feb 06, 2024

Canadian Brady Oliveira agrees to terms to remain with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira is sticking with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Win...
Feb 06, 2024

Toby Keith, country singer-songwriter, dies at 62 after stomach cancer diagnosis
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, whose pro-American anthems were both beloved and criticized, has died. He was 62. A statement posted on his website says Keith died peacefully Monday surrou...
Feb 06, 2024

Los Angeles records more than 300 mudslides during storm that has drenched Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that crews had responded to 307 mudslides and that five buildings had been deemed uninhabitable since an atmospheric river-fueled...
Feb 06, 2024

Qatari prime minister says Hamas had 'generally positive' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Qatar's prime minister says Hamas' reaction to the latest Gaza cease-fire plan has been "generally positive." Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani shared his assessment Tuesday ...
Feb 06, 2024

CF Montreal boosts offence with addition of 2018 MLS MVP Josef Martinez
MONTREAL - CF Montral's offensive rebuild continues with the addition of Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez. The Major League Soccer club announced it has signed the prolific goal scorer to a one-year ...
Feb 06, 2024

Catholic Church challenging Quebec MAID law in court on religious freedom grounds
MONTREAL - The office of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Montreal has filed a legal challenge against Quebec's end-of-life legislation, arguing it violates religious freedom. The lawsuit says the Cat...
Feb 06, 2024

Joly says Canada will sanction Hamas leaders, wants more aid to reach Gaza Strip
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says Canada will sanction leaders of Hamas in response to its brutal attack on Israel last year. Joly says the sanctions will be announced at some point t...
Feb 06, 2024

Liberals say Canada-Ukraine trade deal best for democracy, NATO ahead of vote
OTTAWA - Federal Liberals say a vote today on a bill modernizing Canada's free trade agreement with Ukraine will test MPs' commitment to helping the war-torn country nearly two years after Russia's fu...
Feb 06, 2024