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Former Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista buys stake in Las Vegas soccer club
LAS VEGAS - Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has bought into Las Vegas Light FC of the United Soccer League. The 43-year-old Bautista, as primary investor, takes over as chairman and gov...
Jan 16, 2024

Canadian field hockey men and women both lose, see Olympic qualification dream fade
VALENCIA, Spain - Canada led 1-0 for three quarters but conceded five late goals to lose 5-1 to Spain at a women's Olympic field hockey qualifier Tuesday, effectively ending its bid to qualify for the...
Jan 16, 2024

Suspect in Long Island’s Gilgo Beach serial killings is charged with the death of a fourth woman
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) - An architect charged in a string of slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings was accused Tuesday in the death of a fourth woman, a Connecticut mother of two who vanished in 20...
Jan 16, 2024

Canada's Marino falls to Pegula in opening round of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Vancouver's Rebecca Marino is out of the Australian Open after dropping a 6-2, 6-4 decision to American Jessica Pegula in the first round on Tuesday. Pegula, the tournament's fi...
Jan 16, 2024

Malta-flagged bulk carrier hit by missile in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue
JERUSALEM (AP) - A Malta-flagged bulk carrier sustained damage from a missile fired at it in the Red Sea on Tuesday, Greek officials said. Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for the at...
Jan 16, 2024

In the news today: Scientific research and security risks, BC wildfires still burning
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Feds worried about 'chill' over research security Internal documents show feder...
Jan 16, 2024

Roma announces that José Mourinho is leaving the club 'with immediate effect'
ROME (AP) - Jos Mourinho is leaving Roma "with immediate effect," the club announced Tuesday - ending an at times successful but also turbulent time in the Italian capital for the veteran coach. The m...
Jan 16, 2024

Ottawa worried about 'chill' in ethnic communities over research security: memos
OTTAWA - Federal officials were wary of creating a chill within ethnic communities and rattling Canada's bilateral relations as they fleshed out next steps to secure vital scientific research, interna...
Jan 16, 2024

More than 100 wildfires still not considered out after B.C.'s record wildfire season
More than 100 wildfires are still listed as burning in British Columbia thanks to a combination of a busy wildfire season, extreme drought and generally warmer and drier conditions through December. F...
Jan 16, 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy announces he’s suspending his presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Iowa
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said Monday that he is suspending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing finish in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. Ramaswamy, 38, endorsed his ri...
Jan 15, 2024