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House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans on Monday filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel, asking the cou...
Jul 01, 2024

Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling return of troops to southern Gaza city
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli army has ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from the eastern half of Khan Younis. Monday's order is a sign that Israeli troops could soon return to th...
Jul 01, 2024

Bolts, Leafs, Panthers make big moves before NHL free agency bell sounds
The Atlantic Division got down to business ahead of NHL free agency's opening bell. The Tampa Bay Lightning signed prized winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, US$63-million deal Monday - roughly thre...
Jul 01, 2024

Edmonton Oilers re-sign Connor Brown to one-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers re-signed forward Connor Brown to a one-year contract worth US$1 million in a deal announced Monday by the team. The 30-year-old from Toronto had four goals and eight as...
Jul 01, 2024

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Tanev to six-year, US$27-million contract
TORONTO - Chris Tanev is set to play in his hometown. The veteran defenceman and the Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to a six-year, US$27-million contract Monday about 90 minutes before the opening of NHL ...
Jul 01, 2024

Tough decisions as Bev Priestman unveils 18-player soccer roster for Paris Olympics
Sydney Collins, Nichelle Prince and Quinn, winning their battle with injury, have made Canada coach Bev Priestman's 18-player roster for the Paris Olympics. Thirteen members of the women's soccer squa...
Jul 01, 2024

Jurors in Karen Read trial again say they are deadlocked. Judge tells them to continue deliberations
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial said again Monday that they are deadlocked. The judge ordered them to continue deliberating. Jurors had told the judge Friday that they couldn'...
Jul 01, 2024

A car hits pedestrians in central Seoul, killing 9 and injuring 4
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Emergency officials in South Korea say a car has hit pedestrians in central Seoul, killing nine people and injuring four others. Emergency officer Kim Chun-su told a briefing...
Jul 01, 2024

Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but end...
Jul 01, 2024

UEFA investigating Jude Bellingham over possible indecent gesture at Euro 2024 game
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - England star Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a potentially offensive gesture made during a European Championship win against Slovakia. UEFA said Monday it ...
Jul 01, 2024