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Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. Judge Jacqueline Scot...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
May 17, 2024
Hard-working fire crews, rain help keep Fort McMurray wildfire from growing
Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around....
May 17, 2024
CFL to implement two minor rules modifications in time for 2024 season
The CFL will implement adjustments to its rules on low block and command centre intervention in 2024. Backfield players, regardless of their position at the snap, can now cross the offensive formation...
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: what to know about his PGA Championship arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the seco...
May 17, 2024
Camping season kicks off as province asks Albertans to be 'fire smart'
For many people the May long weekend marks the unofficial start to camping season and the province is asking Albertans to be "fire smart".Medicine Hat's Gas City Campground opened on Friday and Echo D...
May 17, 2024
Canadian rugby forward Tyson Beukeboom to earn record 68th cap against New Zealand
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom will lead Canada out against New Zealand on Sunday as she enters the Canadian rugby record book. It marks the 68th career cap for the 33-year-old lock from Uxbridge, On...
May 17, 2024
A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
CASTLETON, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on Max the cat, a beloved member of its community, ahead of students' graduation on Saturday. Ve...
May 17, 2024
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot says he will be the Liverpool manager next season
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Feyenoord coach Arne Slot said Friday he will be Liverpool's next manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool had already reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 milli...
May 17, 2024
Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza, including Shani Louk, killed at music festival
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli military said Friday its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German-Israeli Shani Louk. A photo of the...
May 17, 2024