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Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi of China claim another artistic swimming gold at worlds
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Twins Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi added to their artistic swimming medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships with a narrow victory in the duet free routine on Thursday. The 27-y...
Feb 8, 2024
Tory MP walks back comments on First Nations water plants amid criticism
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP is walking back his comments after saying earlier this week that First Nations are burning down water treatment plants because of the federal government. Saskatchewan MP Kev...
Feb 8, 2024
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier
WASHINGTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta. Smith is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, ...
Feb 8, 2024
Supreme Court arguments begin in landmark case seeking to kick Trump off ballot over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has begun hearing former President Donald Trump's appeal to remain on the 2024 ballot, the justices' most consequential election case since Bush v. Gore in 2000. Th...
Feb 8, 2024
Feds seek ideas at national summit to help put brakes on auto theft
Officials from various levels of government are set to gather with police and industry leaders in Ottawa today to brainstorm on fighting the scourge of automobile theft.The federal government says an ...
Feb 8, 2024
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime loses second-round match at Marseille
MARSEILLE, France - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated in the second round of the Open 13 Provence tournament on Thursday after dropping a 6-4, 6-4 decision to China's Zhang Zhizhen. Auger-...
Feb 8, 2024
The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) - An Olympic medal inlaid with a chunk of the Eiffel Tower. How's that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished piece of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each g...
Feb 8, 2024
Canadian women's water polo team falls 12-8 to Italy at world aquatics championship
DOHA, Qatar - The Canadian women's water polo team's first loss at the World Aquatics Championship was a costly one. Italy (3-0) scored a 12-8 win over Canada (2-1) on Thursday to claim first place in...
Feb 8, 2024
The Paris Olympics medals are monumental. They're embedded with pieces of the Eiffel Tower
PARIS (AP) - An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How's that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each g...
Feb 8, 2024
Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
WASHINGTON (AP) - Juraj Slafkovsky met with Slovakia's ambassador to the U.S. and his staff following the first two-goal game of his young career, brimming with a smile after signing jerseys and takin...
Feb 8, 2024