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2 Southern California firefighters and a pilot were killed after a mid-air collision, officials say
CABAZON, Calif. (AP) - Three people were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County, emergency officials said. One o...
Aug 07, 2023
Niger's junta shuts airspace, accuses nations of plans to invade as regional deadline passes
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - Niger's mutinous soldiers closed the country's airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to restore the ousted president and said ...
Aug 06, 2023
Scarborough, Calgary win CEBL conference semifinals, advance to championship weekend
OTTAWA - The Scarborough Shooting Stars are packing for an exciting weekend on the West Coast. The Ottawa BlackJacks are packing it up for the season. The Shooting Stars, who trailed 37-30 at halftime...
Aug 06, 2023
Lauther plays hero as Riders clip Redblacks 26-24 on late 54-yard field goal
REGINA - Brett Lauther's 54-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in the game propelled the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 26-24 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday in Regina. The victory ended ...
Aug 06, 2023
AP: Coyotes agree to 1-year, $3.9 million deal with defenceman Dumba
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Defenceman Matt Dumba has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on ...
Aug 06, 2023
Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Wildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend. A post by the Columbia Shuswap...
Aug 06, 2023
Fires on both sides of Adams Lake in B.C. prompt evacuation orders
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Wildfires on both sides of Adams Lake in the B.C. Interior have prompted evacuation orders as crews continue to battle the blazes over the long weekend. A post by the Columbia Shuswap...
Aug 06, 2023
Glover wins Wyndham Championship, Thomas season ends by inches
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Lucas Glover did more than extend his PGA Tour season Sunday. He won the Wyndham Championship with a 2-under 68 that sends him into the FedEx Cup playoffs with more big opportu...
Aug 06, 2023
Evacuation order issued for Village of Mayo in Yukon due to Talbot Creek wildfire
MAYO, YUKON - Residents of the Yukon Village of Mayo are under an evacuation order as a wildfire inches closer to the small northern community. The Yukon Emergency Measures Organization says it issued...
Aug 06, 2023
Andreescu to play Giorgi, Fernandez faces Stearns in National Bank Open first round
MONTREAL - Three Canadian women's singles players now know their first-round opponents with Sunday's qualification complete at the National Bank Open. Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., will open ...
Aug 06, 2023