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French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
PARIS (AP) - A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty Monday in an embezzlement case but didn't immediately say what her sentence might be and how it might impact the far-right leader's political fut...
Mar 31, 2025

In the news today: Second week of election underway, with eyes on new U.S. tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Eyes warily turn to next round of U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election The second week of the f...
Mar 31, 2025

Eyes warily turn to next round of U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election
OTTAWA - The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fresh round of U.S. tariffs expected to soon reverberate on the hustings. Eyes are turning to Wednesday when U.S. Presiden...
Mar 31, 2025

Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. The orders issued Monday come after Israel en...
Mar 31, 2025

Steven Lorentz scores tiebreaker, Maple Leafs hold off Ducks 3-2 to increase their Atlantic lead
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Steven Lorentz scored the tiebreaking goal on an artful deflection with 8:25 to play, and the Toronto Maple Leafs blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 3-2 victory over the...
Mar 30, 2025

Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) - The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country's military-led government said Mo...
Mar 30, 2025

NHL roundup: Jets beat Canucks 3-1 for third straight win
WINNIPEG, Man. (AP) - Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist, and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Sunday for their third straight victory...
Mar 30, 2025

Barrett scores 31 points and Raptors win 127-109 to send 76ers to eighth straight loss
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - R.J. Barrett scored 31 points and the Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 127-109 on Sunday night to send the 76ers to their eighth straight loss. Ja'Kobe Walter scored 17 points on ...
Mar 30, 2025

Lorentz scores winner, Leafs hold off Ducks 3-2 to increase lead in Atlantic
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Steven Lorentz scored the tiebreaking goal on an artful deflection with 8:25 to play, and the Toronto Maple Leafs blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 3-2 victory over the...
Mar 30, 2025

Hyo Joo Kim rallies with 64, beats Lilia Vu in LPGA playoff in Arizona
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a six-foot birdie putt in the Ford Cha...
Mar 30, 2025