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North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as 'hostile state' for first time
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea confirmed Thursday that its recently revised constitution defines South Korea as "a hostile state" for the first time, two days after it blew up unused road and r...
Oct 16, 2024
Raptors all-star Barnes ready for regular-season return after nearly eight months off
TORONTO - It's been the better part of eight months since Scottie Barnes was in a regular-season NBA game. A week away from the Toronto Raptors' home opener, he feels he's ready. The 23-year-old Barne...
Oct 16, 2024
Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US prison for taking cartel bribes
NEW YORK (AP) - The man once heralded as the architect of Mexico's war on drug cartels was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on Wednesday for taking massive bribes to aid drug trafficke...
Oct 16, 2024
Tomorrow's Golf League modernizes sport for prime time television
The future of golf might be arriving as soon as 2025. That's when Tomorrow's Golf League, an arena-based, team version of the 600-year old sport, will launch at the purpose-built SoFi Center in Palm B...
Oct 16, 2024
Canadian Evan Kung qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2025
The second time was the charm for Evan Kung. The 25-year-old Pickering, Ont., resident was 28th on Saturday in the final Bassmaster Open event at Alabama's Lake Martin. That earned Kung enough points ...
Oct 16, 2024
Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports
QUBEC - Quebec's anti-corruption unit released its annual report today, saying the past 12 months were busy. The unit, know as UPAC, says 19 people were charged in criminal cases and 18 people were co...
Oct 16, 2024
Argos can cement East Division home playoff game with win over Redblacks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts can complete the East Division's playoff picture. The Argos (9-7) host Ottawa (8-7-1) on Saturday afternoon. They can clinch second in the East Division with a win...
Oct 16, 2024
More than a dozen relatives of brother Erik and Lyle Menendez call for their release from prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) - More than a dozen family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez on Wednesday called for the release of the brothers from prison after the killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills...
Oct 16, 2024
Military whistleblower sues Ottawa after reporting alleged Afghan civilian killings
MONTREAL - A former sergeant with the Canadian Armed Forces is suing the federal government for nearly $3 million alleging unfair treatment after he reported the killing of civilians during the war in...
Oct 16, 2024
Feds, provinces must work together to tackle productivity crisis: Alberta premier
CALGARY - Canada's economic productivity crisis can only be solved if the federal and provincial governments come together to address issues like major project approvals and inter-provincial trade bar...
Oct 16, 2024
