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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign do...
Dec 04, 2023
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred by 2030. Guilbeault is in Dubai for t...
Dec 04, 2023
Cougars blank Winterhawks 4-0
PORTLAND - - The Prince George Cougars concluded their three-game US road-swing with an impressive 4-0 victory over the Portland Winterhawks at the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Zac Funk, Ril...
Dec 04, 2023
Guinea-Bissau’s president dissolves the nation’s parliament after last week’s failed coup
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) - Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has dissolved the West African nation's parliament, according to a presidential decree issued on Monday that cited last week's...
Dec 04, 2023
Divers have discovered wreckage, remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, Air Force says
TOKYO (AP) - U.S. and Japanese divers have discovered wreckage and remains of crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan, the Air Force announced ...
Dec 04, 2023
Israel orders mass evacuations as it widens offensive; Palestinians are running out of places to go
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military on Monday renewed its calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have sou...
Dec 04, 2023
Trial set to start for Saskatchewan Mountie charged with first-degree murder
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The first-degree murder trial of a former Mountie is set to begin in Prince Albert, Sask., today. Bernie Herman was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old ...
Dec 04, 2023
Large pro-Israel rally planned for Parliament Hill on Monday
OTTAWA - Prominent Jewish groups are set to host a rally on Parliament Hill this afternoon in solidarity with Israel. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs says the event is meant to be a show of c...
Dec 04, 2023
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing
PADANG, Indonesia (AP) - The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered Monday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently still missing. Mar...
Dec 03, 2023
NHL roundup: Panarin nets hat trick as Rangers hold on to beat Sharks 6-5
NEW YORK (AP) - Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and ...
Dec 03, 2023