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Water rescues underway in Arkansas after a new wave of storms across US and Canada
YELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Water rescues were underway Wednesday in Arkansas after a new wave of severe storms that have pummeled a vast swath of the U.S. and Canada, officials said. High winds, tornadoes...
Jul 17, 2024
Roughriders’ Jermarcus Hardrick out long-term with quad injury
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will need to fill a big part of their offensive line for the foreseeable future.Right tackle Jermarcus Hardrick left the field in the Riders' 35-20 loss to the B.C. Lions ...
Jul 17, 2024
Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general says its investigating the U.S. Secret Service's handling of security for former President Donald Trump on the day a gunman tr...
Jul 17, 2024
Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III arrived at Parliament to preside over the State Opening on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative ...
Jul 17, 2024
In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Premiers wrapping up summer meeting in Halifax Canada's premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Cou...
Jul 17, 2024
What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding
TORONTO - As people in southern Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover. Torrent...
Jul 17, 2024
Half of Ontarians support union’s goals in ongoing LCBO strike: poll
Fewer than one-third of Ontarians say they want the provincial government to intervene to end the 12-day strike at Ontario's main liquor retailer, while about half are supportive of the striking union...
Jul 17, 2024
Premiers wrapping up Council of the Federation summer meeting in Halifax
HALIFAX - Canada's premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation today. The premiers of the 10 provinces and three territories have been in Halifax for their three-day g...
Jul 17, 2024
Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that the Islamic State group is trying "to reconstitute" as the number of attacks in Syria and Iraq is on track to double those of the previous y...
Jul 17, 2024
Government urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after 6 die in protests
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. Some univers...
Jul 17, 2024