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Missing In Action: Promised 200-strong force yet to be registered with UN
OTTAWA - A Canadian pledge of 200 soldiers for peacekeeping missions is missing in action more than 18 months after it was first promised to the United Nations by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The "q...
Jul 09, 2019
"Big boy has power": Guerrero Sr. reacts to son's performance at home run derby
As Vladimir Guerrero Jr., put his impressive power on full display during Monday night's Home Run Derby, his Hall of Fame father was enjoying the show. The elder Vladimir Guerrero, who won the 2007 ve...
Jul 09, 2019
US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0
LYON, France - Megan Rapinoe stood on the field, arms outstretched, striking her now trademark victory pose symbolizing the confidence of a U.S. team that celebrated and savored each triumph at the Wo...
Jul 09, 2019
Premiers meet for first time on First Nation ahead of annual conference
BIG RIVER FIRST NATION, Sask. - Many of Canada's premiers are meeting with Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan ahead of a two-day conference. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says it's the first time The...
Jul 09, 2019
AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert
NEW YORK - Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women's rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. "After careful reflection I have...
Jul 09, 2019
Lacrosse teams bring home hardware
Prince Albert's midget lacrosse team capped off a successful season last weekend.The P.A. Trappers clinched the provincial crown with an 8-6 victory over Regina at provincial competition in Saskatoon....
Jul 09, 2019 The Trappers clinched the midget provincial championship in Saskatoon last weekend (submitted photo/Javan Bexson)
NBC's Lester Holt to get Walter Cronkite journalism award
PHOENIX - Arizona State University is awarding its 2019 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism to NBC anchor Lester Holt. The university's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Com...
Jul 09, 2019
Former PQ health minister Rejean Hebert seeks to run for federal Liberals
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Former Parti Quebecois minister Rejean Hebert says he will seek to be a candidate for Justin Trudeau's Liberals in a Montreal-area riding in the October federal election. Hebert...
Jul 09, 2019
Texas murder suspect illegally crossed border into Manitoba, RCMP says
Canadian and American law enforcement officials say a man accused of murder in Texas is believed to be in Canada after illegally crossing the border into Manitoba. Manitoba RCMP say 27-year-...
Jul 09, 2019
US wins 4th World Cup title, 2nd in a row, beats Dutch 2-0
LYON, France - Megan Rapinoe stood on the field, arms outstretched, striking her now trademark victory pose symbolizing the confidence of a U.S. team that celebrated and savored each triumph at the Wo...
Jul 09, 2019
