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Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who died in the conflict, Nepal'...
Jan 25, 2024

Defending champion Sabalenka beats US Open winner Gauff to reach Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka avenged a U.S. Open final loss to Coco Gauff and became the first woman since Serena Williams to reach back-to-back finals at the Austral...
Jan 25, 2024

South Korean police say a lawmaker has been injured in an attack with a rock-like object
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean police say a governing party lawmaker is being treated at a Seoul hospital after being attacked by an unidentified man who struck her head with a rock-like objec...
Jan 25, 2024

In the news today: Mourners in Fort Smith, N.W.T. hold vigil for plane crash victims
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Vigil held in Fort Smith after deadly plane crash A tearful candlelight vigil w...
Jan 25, 2024

Robots Tarzan and Jane, aided by AI, take over repetitive tasks at B.C. hospital lab
VANCOUVER - Far from the jungle, Tarzan and Jane swing quietly into action in a sterile laboratory at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver. They are robots that work with artificial intelligence ...
Jan 25, 2024

Candlelight vigil held in Fort Smith, N.W.T., after six people die in plane crash
FORT SMITH, N.W.T. - A tearful candlelight vigil was held at the cathedral in Fort Smith, N.W.T., on Wednesday evening, after a plane carrying seven people went down near the town's airport a day earl...
Jan 25, 2024

Judge to deliver verdict in murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A Saskatchewan judge is set to deliver his verdict today for a Mountie on trial for murder in the shooting death of his lover. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty t...
Jan 25, 2024

Liberal MPs hold three-day caucus retreat in Ottawa before House of Commons resumes
OTTAWA - Liberal MPs are meeting in Ottawa this week to brainstorm party strategies before the House of Commons resumes sitting on Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also sure to hear more compl...
Jan 25, 2024

NDP caucus wraps up three-day retreat in Edmonton as MPs prepare for winter sitting
EDMONTON - The federal New Democrats are wrapping up their caucus retreat in Edmonton today after days of discussions about housing and health care. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to make closin...
Jan 25, 2024

Schenn's OT winner helps Blues survive Canucks comeback push, take 4-3 victory
VANCOUVER - Brayden Schenn scored 1:54 into overtime as the St. Louis Blues survived a comeback bid from the Vancouver Canucks to win 4-3 on Wednesday. Jake Neighbours, with a goal and an assist, Alex...
Jan 24, 2024