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Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of 6 hostages in a Gaza operation
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that started the Gaza war. The military said in a statement Tuesday that its forces...
Aug 20, 2024
India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces, days after the rape and killin...
Aug 20, 2024
Reds score four in sixth-inning outburst, roll past Blue Jays 6-3
TORONTO - Spencer Steer's run-scoring double spearheaded a four-run, sixth-inning outburst in the Cincinnati Reds' series-opening 6-3 triumph against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Blue Jays (58...
Aug 19, 2024
Ripple effect expected in Medicine Hat as railway labour dispute draws close to strike
A railway labour dispute is already having a ripple effect across Canada and in Medicine Hat, according to industry leaders.The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City ...
Aug 19, 2024
Ex-Medicine Hat resident competing for Canada in wheelchair basketball at Paralympics
Chad Jassman, who grew up in Burstall, Sask., and spent time living in Medicine Hat, will represent Canada in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.This is the fourth tim...
Aug 19, 2024
Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 school shooting near Houston cannot be held responsible for what happened, a jury decided Monday. The vic...
Aug 19, 2024
Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister
WINNIPEG - The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet. Adler, who spent decades hosting talk...
Aug 19, 2024
What a city manager does and their impact on municipal government
The role of the city manager - and what they can and can't do - is central to Medicine Hat's ongoing leadership crisis. Last year, Mayor Linnsie Clark questioned the legitimacy behind City Manager Ann...
Aug 19, 2024
US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hack of Trump's presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. intelligence community said Monday that Iran is to blame for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The joint statement from the FBI and other federal agencies wa...
Aug 19, 2024
Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis named American League Player of the Week
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. The 28-year-old right-hander went 2-0 last week with a 0.64 earned-run average while allowing ...
Aug 19, 2024