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Missouri governor, state Supreme Court refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri man seeking to avoid execution suffered dual setbacks Monday as the state's top court and governor each rejected requests to cancel his scheduled lethal injection...
Sep 23, 2024
Kamloops celebrates gold medalists Katzberg, Stewart
KAMLOOPS - Gold medalists Ethan Katzberg and Greg Stewart got a warm welcome back to Kamloops Saturday afternoon (Sept. 21) at the Tournament Capital Centre. The duo was recognized for their accomplis...
Sep 23, 2024
Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Philadelphia Flyers practice
John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp - the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sti...
Sep 23, 2024
Tyler Bertuzzi looking to help the Chicago Blackhawks emerge from their rebuild
CHICAGO (AP) - Tyler Bertuzzi played for three teams in the past two NHL seasons. He is hoping to stick around Chicago for a while. Bertuzzi is ramping up with the Blackhawks after agreeing to a $22 m...
Sep 23, 2024
Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket found guilty of murder
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 was convicted Monday of murder and faces life in prison. Defense attorneys did not dispute that Ahmad Al...
Sep 23, 2024
Gunman who killed 10 at a Colorado supermarket found guilty of murder
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 has been found guilty of murder and faces life in prison. Jurors reached their verdict Monday in the tri...
Sep 23, 2024
Hall of Famer Mark Messier headlines Amazon's NHL broadcast team
TORONTO - Hall of Fame hockey player Mark Messier will be among the on-air talent for Amazon's new NHL broadcast. Amazon has unveiled its plans for "Prime Monday Night Hockey," which include Messier w...
Sep 23, 2024
Jim Mullin stepping down as Football Canada president after six years on the job
Jim Mullin is stepping away from Football Canada to concentrate on his post with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). Mullin confirmed Monday that after six years as Football Cana...
Sep 23, 2024
Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid 'scaling down' of Vancouver operations
VANCOUVER - Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities. Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.-based brand, cited privacy concerns wh...
Sep 23, 2024
NDP urges government to recognize Palestinian statehood, sanction Israeli officials
OTTAWA - The NDP is urging the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood, warning that a Conservative government would not protect international law in the Middle East. NDP foreign affairs critic He...
Sep 23, 2024
