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Jury convicts 2 men of plotting to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was fi...
Mar 20, 2025
Georgetown scholar detained over American wife's Palestinian ties, lawyer says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar that the government detained until the court has had a chance to rule. U.S. District...
Mar 20, 2025
Ex-PM Stephen Harper says he's perplexed, heartbroken by Canada-India tensions
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper told a conference in India last month that he doesn't "entirely understand" why Canada has such a poor relationship with India, and suggested the Liberal ...
Mar 20, 2025
Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that's be...
Mar 20, 2025
Trade war windfall for B.C. food bank — hundreds of kilograms of unsold U.S. produce
The trend toward buying Canadian has created a silver lining for a food bank in Nanaimo, B.C., which has been flooded with hundreds of kilograms of American produce. Peter Sinclair, executive director...
Mar 20, 2025
Trade war windfall for B.C. food bank — hundreds of kilograms of unsold U.S. produce
The trend toward buying Canadian has created a silver lining for a food bank in Nanaimo, B.C., which has been flooded with hundreds of kilograms of American produce. Peter Sinclair, executive director...
Mar 20, 2025
Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in three as Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1
DUNEDIN - Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday. Francis, who en...
Mar 20, 2025
Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher announces mother's death: 'Proud of her and her fight'
GARDEN CITY - Brendan Gallagher pounded his heart and looked skyward after scoring a goal earlier this week. The Montreal Canadiens forward revealed why Thursday. Gallagher said he's been playing thro...
Mar 20, 2025
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advances to third round at Miami Open
MIAMI - Leylah Fernandez advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 7-6 (1), 6-3 win over Alycia Parks of the United States on Thursday. After dominating the first-set tieb...
Mar 20, 2025
Canada's Sarah Mitton aims to cement shot put legacy at world indoor championships
Sarah Mitton has her sights set on legacy heading into the world indoor track and field championships. The 28-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., enters the event, which runs from Friday to Sunday in Nanjin...
Mar 20, 2025
