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Grand jury indicts dad of slain Montreal girl for murder, accused pleads not guilty
MONTREAL — The father of a nine-year-old Montreal girl who was found drowned in a…
Crown attorneys’ group accuses politicians, media of ‘attacks’ on justice system
OTTAWA — The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys’ Association says “attacks” launched by “politicians,…
‘Greatest swimmer of all time’: Toronto swimmers cheer on Summer McIntosh after win
With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer…
Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Brick by brick, beam by beam and shingle by shingle, a…
Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed that the Justice Department move forward…
Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans are trying to punish them
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A walkout by Texas House Democrats is stalling redrawn political maps…
Casket of Romania’s divisive first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, lies in state for funeral
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The casket carrying the body of Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first elected…
Hezbollah blasts Lebanese government’s plan to disarm group this year and calls it ‘grave sin’
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah on Wednesday sharply criticized the Lebanese government’s decision to begin a…
Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to…
James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
NEW YORK (AP) — After teaming up on a bestseller about the murder of four…
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry
KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants…
Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge…
Titan submersible disaster CEO could have been charged criminally if he survived, Coast Guard says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast…
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in…
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight’s semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL — No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women’s…
Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada…
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear…
Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
MONTRÉAL — Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and…
Son Heung-min signs with MLS’ Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on…
Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton set up all-American semifinal in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton won Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the…
Artifacts in US museums explain the outsized role of racism in the nation’s history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Museums across the U.S. are displaying artifacts that represent and reflect…
Naomi Osaka powers into semifinals in Montreal, will face Clara Tauson
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No.…
Fritz, Shelton pick up emphatic victories to set up all-American semifinal at NBO
TORONTO — Taylor Fritz stepped under the spotlight and almost immediately blasted three aces with…