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Biden to use Oval Office address to explain his decision to quit 2024 race, begin to shape legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) - Insisting that "the defense of democracy is more important than any title," President Joe Biden on Wednesday will explain in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for r...
Jul 24, 2024
Echo Dale Regional Park boat lake closed for water testing
The boat lake at Echo Dale Regional Park was temporarily closed on Wednesday to accomodate water quality testing.The City of Medicine Hat will be monitoring the water quality to ensure it meets safety...
Jul 24, 2024
Tua Tagovailoa participates in Dolphins' first day of workouts with contract unresolved
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put his contract situation aside and participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday as Miami began training camp workouts. The fifth-year QB is ...
Jul 24, 2024
Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa’s kosher slaughter rules
OTTAWA - A Federal Court decision has put a pause on enforcement of Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals. The decision says there are serious issues with whet...
Jul 24, 2024
Canadian under-20 women's rugby team tops Wales after wins over England and the U.S.
CARDIFF - The Canadian women's under-20 rugby team scored nine tries in a 53-17 victory over the Wales under-20 side Wednesday to wrap up the inaugural Transatlantic Quad Series. The win at Cardiff Ar...
Jul 24, 2024
With hair newly cut and dyed, Bengals QB Joe Burrow says his wrist feels good as training camp opens
CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow showed up for the first day of training camp on Wednesday with a new close-cropped, blond haircut and, more important to Cincinnati, a right wrist he s...
Jul 24, 2024
Canada falls to Spain 68-48 in final Olympic women's basketball tune-up
SEGOVIA - Megan Gustafson had 17 points and nine rebounds as Spain thumped Canada 68-48 in the countries' final tune-up ahead of the Paris Olympics. Queralt Casas added 20 points for the fourth-ranked...
Jul 24, 2024
Judge orders release of Missouri man whose murder conviction was reversed over AG’s objections
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge on Wednesday ordered the release of Christopher Dunn, who has spent 33 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn't commit. St. Louis Circuit Ju...
Jul 24, 2024
Montreal electronic traffic signs hacked to display pro-Palestinian political slogans
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual t...
Jul 24, 2024
NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon
The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its...
Jul 24, 2024