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Reform-minded prosecutor in northern Virginia wins reelection nomination in Democratic primary
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Incumbent Buta Biberaj, one of three prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda, won her Democra...
Jun 20, 2023
State legislator defeats incumbent senator in Virginia race centered on abortion rights
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Former state legislator Lashrecse Aird defeated incumbent and self-described "pro-life" Democrat Sen. Joe Morrissey on Tuesday in a closely watched primary election nomination con...
Jun 20, 2023
Guadeloupe downs Guyana in qualifier, will face Canada in Toronto in Gold Cup opener
Canada will open the CONCACAF Gold Cup against Guadeloupe, which blanked Guyana 2-0 in preliminary play Tuesday to advance to the main tournament field. The 47th-ranked Canadian men will host Guadelou...
Jun 20, 2023
'Like going to another planet': What it's like to visit the remains of the Titanic
Five explorers eager to view the underwater wreck of the Titanic remained lost at sea Tuesday as a massive search operation continued in the North Atlantic. OceanGate Expeditions' underwater submersib...
Jun 20, 2023
National Indigenous People's Day being recognized across the northeast
Communities in the northeast are celebrating National Indigenous People's Day in a big way.On June 21st, Canadians far and wide are set to recognize the rich history of Indigenous people and honour th...
Jun 20, 2023
Hope Air expedition makes stops in La Ronge, Prince Albert
Representatives with Hope Air were in La Ronge and Prince Albert on Tuesday as part of the sixth annual Give Hope Wings expedition.Hope Air is a national charity providing travel support through fligh...
Jun 20, 2023
Explorers recall danger, thrill of earlier dives to 'Everest of shipwrecks'
As crews raced to locate a submersible vessel that vanished Sunday during a descent to the wreckage of the Titanic, explorers who have completed the journey recalled that during their voyages, they to...
Jun 20, 2023
The Titan submersible: What it is, what might have gone wrong and what's being done to find it
A growing number of aircraft and ships from the U.S. and Canada searched Tuesday for a submersible vessel carrying five people that disappeared on its way to the wreckage of the Titanic. The U.S. Coas...
Jun 20, 2023
A Titanic expert, an adventurer, a CEO, and a father and son are on missing submersible
BOSTON (AP) - A renowned Titanic expert, a world-record holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan's wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world's most fa...
Jun 20, 2023
Loophole allows former officials to lobby for corporations: lobbying commissioner
OTTAWA - Lobbying commissioner Nancy Blanger says the law needs to be changed to ban former public office holders from lobbying on behalf of corporations. The commissioner appeared before MPs on the H...
Jun 20, 2023