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'Devastated' family of American prisoner backs Griner deal
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittne...
Dec 08, 2022
'Devastated' family of American prisoner backs Griner deal
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittne...
Dec 08, 2022
Head coach Mike O'Shea signs three-year extension with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed head coach Mike O'Shea to a three-year contract extension. O'Shea won his second consecutive Annis Stukus Trophy as the CFL's top coach this year after...
Dec 08, 2022
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a new era of divided government in Congress...
Dec 08, 2022
Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright joins Canada's world junior team
CALGARY - Canada's junior hockey team is getting another big boost from the NHL. Hockey Canada says the Seattle Kraken have loaned forward Shane Wright to the team before the start of its selection ca...
Dec 08, 2022
EU: Croatia to enter Europe’s ID-check-free area in January
BRUSSELS (AP) - Croatia was given a greenlight on Thursday to join the group of nations that make up Europe's ID-check-free travel area, the European Union's presidency said. The decision came during ...
Dec 08, 2022
ROTHENBURGER: Clear lines needed between legal use and criminal use of guns
THERE'S NO SPORT in sport hunting. That's just fact.Animals and birds have only their instincts to defend themselves in this unequal contest, while hunters enjoy all the advantages offered by technolo...
Dec 08, 2022
Luis Enrique out as Spain coach after World Cup elimination
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The Spanish soccer federation said Thursday that Luis Enrique will not continue as coach of the men's national team following its elimination in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Th...
Dec 08, 2022
Canada's Olympic gold medallists in speedskating have eye on world record
CALGARY - After an Olympic gold medal, going where no team as gone before drives Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Valrie Maltais. The trio captured gold in women's team pursuit in Beijing in Feb...
Dec 08, 2022
In The News for Dec. 8 : Liberals set to introduce promised child-care legislation
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Dec 08, 2022
