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Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is 'at the cusp' of an historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "at the cusp" of a historic breakthrough leading to a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia. In an address to the U.N. Genera...
Sep 22, 2023

New Jersey Sen. Menendez and his wife are indicted
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery. Federal prosecutors on Friday announced the charges against the 69-year-old Democrat nearl...
Sep 22, 2023

Taking it to the streets: NHL tries to grow its game with an 'ice' hockey push Down Under
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - It's a frequent - and most often frantic - high-pitched yell when kids playing street hockey in North America know their game is about to be interrupted. "Car!" screams one ...
Sep 22, 2023

Ukraine missile strike hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters, kills 1 serviceman
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine carried out a fiery missile strike Friday on the main headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, killing one serviceman, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Photos and video...
Sep 22, 2023

Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024
BERLIN (AP) - Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men's national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who ...
Sep 22, 2023

'Freedom Convoy' trial resumes with questions for mayor's chief of staff
OTTAWA - The chief of staff for former Ottawa mayor Jim Watson is expected to continue his testimony in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers today before the court takes a two-week bre...
Sep 22, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to address Parliament Friday
OTTAWA - The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada, he was a relatively unknown leader fresh off an election win, focused on his showcasing his country's efforts to make demo...
Sep 22, 2023

Cole enhances Cy Young credentials with 8 outstanding innings as Yanks beat Jays 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Gerrit Cole retired the first 16 hitters and pitched eight outstanding innings to strengthen his Cy Young Award credentials as the New York Yankees stayed over .500 with a 5-3 victory ...
Sep 21, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to arrive in Ottawa for first visit
OTTAWA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in the national capital for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. He is pla...
Sep 21, 2023

Four B.C. firefighters who died in crash worked for Kamloops company
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The four British Columbia firefighters who died in a highway crash this week all worked for a Kamloops-based contractor, whose owner says they were like family. Aaron Duczak, owner of...
Sep 21, 2023