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McIlroy brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt a...
Apr 09, 2024

Quebec premier threatens 'referendum' on immigration if Trudeau fails to deliver
Quebec Premier Franois Legault is ratcheting up pressure on the federal government to reduce the number of temporary immigrants in the province, threatening to hold a "referendum" on the issue. Legaul...
Apr 09, 2024

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - John Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky's men's basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday on social media that the "program probably needs to hear another voice" amid re...
Apr 09, 2024

Jones beaten 9-2 by Wrana in wild opening draw of Players' Championship
TORONTO - Jennifer Jones's final tournament as part of a four-player team got off to a rocky start with a six-end 9-2 loss to Sweden's Isabella Wrana on Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling's season-e...
Apr 09, 2024

Veteran cornerback Peters anxious to join Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - He's still adjusting to life with a different team, but Jamal Peters is comfortable with his new colours. The veteran cornerback will suit up with Hamilton in 2024 following three seasons w...
Apr 09, 2024

Oilers superstar McDavid out day-to-day, could miss game against visiting Vegas
Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid is out day-to-day and could miss the Oilers' game Wednesday against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said...
Apr 09, 2024

Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake. The case examined whether th...
Apr 09, 2024

How effective are California's homelessness programs? State hasn't been tracking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over a five-year period but didn't consistently track the outcomes or effectiveness of its programs, according to state au...
Apr 09, 2024

French PM to visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during Canadian visit
MONTREAL - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will visit Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during a three-day trip to Canada that begins Wednesday. Attal will land in Ottawa where he is scheduled to m...
Apr 09, 2024

Former Venezuelan oil minister is arrested in connection with corruption probe, authorities say
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's once powerful oil minister who quit last year has been arrested on allegations of corruption, the government announced Tuesday. The Ministry of Communications rel...
Apr 09, 2024

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