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Delaware primary to decide governor's contest and sets the stage for US House history
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Voters in Delaware are set to decide the nominees for several political contests, including a closely watched campaign for governor and a potentially historic race for U.S. House. T...
Sep 10, 2024
B.C. court declares mistrial in shooting deaths of teenager bystander and gangster
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Kane Carter, who was accused of murdering a gang member and an innocent teenager who was passing by in his par...
Sep 10, 2024
Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte wins Republican nomination for New Hampshire governor
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte won the GOP nomination for governor in New Hampshire on Tuesday, securing a chance to succeed fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who is stepping away af...
Sep 10, 2024
Protesters shut down Mexico's Senate after ruling party appears to line up votes for court overhaul
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico's Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country's judiciary, forcing the body to take an indefinite rec...
Sep 10, 2024
Strong stretch run earns Vitality the win in Prince of Wales Stakes race
FORT ERIE, Ont. - An impressive late kick earned jockey Jose Campos and Vitality the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes on Tuesday. Campos had the Stronach Stables-owned horse sitting fifth coming around...
Sep 10, 2024
Francine strengthens into a hurricane as Louisiana residents prepare for landfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Francine has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is advancing toward Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday night that Francine powered up it...
Sep 10, 2024
Raptors' Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA's board of governors
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been re-elected chairman of the NBA's board of governors. Tanenbaum is the first Canadian to serve as NBA board chairman and has been the Raptor...
Sep 10, 2024
Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp. The corporation has announced that an unveiling of the st...
Sep 10, 2024
Mauricio Pocchetino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men's national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-ye...
Sep 10, 2024
Mauricio Pocchetino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men's national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-ye...
Sep 10, 2024