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Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant, while also giving voters a cha...
Apr 01, 2024
Vives heading into '24 campaign at Woodbine after strong 2023 season
Sofia Vives has a tough act to follow this year. The affable American registered 122 wins and over US$3.5 million in earnings in 2023, her first full campaign as an apprentice jockey. She ranked secon...
Apr 01, 2024
'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
COCHRANE, Alta. - Horns blared along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Monday as a protest against the hike in the federal carbon price slowed traffic to a crawl. Hundreds of protesters, man...
Apr 01, 2024
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract."There is a good possibility of us m...
Apr 01, 2024
Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says premiers would rather complain and "make political hay" out of his federal carbon pricing program than present an alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emiss...
Apr 01, 2024
Emilus snags one-year contract extension from Roughriders
Samuel Emilus' breakout 2023 season has earned him a contract extension.The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday they had signed the 26-year-old receiver to a one-year extension that will k...
Apr 01, 2024
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after leading all players with eight points over three games last week. McDavid had three goals and ...
Apr 01, 2024