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Astros top Blue Jays 6-5 behind Whitaker's winning RBI single in ninth inning
WEST PALM BEACH - Tyler Whitaker hit the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Friday in spring training action. With tw...
Mar 14, 2025
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot fro...
Mar 14, 2025
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
WASHINGTON (AP) - An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, handing the Trump administration a win a...
Mar 14, 2025
Eby responds to Alaskan senator's threat to have cruise ships bypass B.C. ports
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is standing firm behind the legislation granting the province the ability to levy new fees on U.S. commercial trucks heading to Alaska, despite political thr...
Mar 14, 2025
Canada's Robertson, Sidey added to UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines
LAS VEGAS - Canadians Gillian (The Savage) Roberson and Serhiy Sidey have been added to a May 3 UFC Fight Night card in Des Moines, Iowa. Robertson, ranked 12th among UFC strawweight contenders, will ...
Mar 14, 2025
NDP questions impact in delay of daycare deal
The provincial NDP is questioning how long it will take the province to sign an updated affordable daycare deal with the federal government. Regina MLA and Shadow Minister for Childcare Joan Pratchler...
Mar 14, 2025
Canadian long-track speedskaters win bronze in women's team pursuit at worlds
HAMAR - Canada's Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann earned bronze in the women's team pursuit race Friday at the ISU world speedskating championship. Their time of three minutes 0....
Mar 14, 2025
Quick quotes: Reaction to Mark Carney being sworn in as prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Here's how some leaders and politicians are reacting to his appointment. - "I'd like to begin by ... w...
Mar 14, 2025
Mark Carney to end consumer carbon tax on April 1
The Liberal government is immediately ending the consumer carbon price and made the change official during Prime Minister Mark Carney's first cabinet meeting this afternoon.Carney says people who have...
Mar 14, 2025
Alleged car jacker enters not guilty pleas
A Prince Albert man charged after multiple carjackings, is maintaining his innocence and has elected to be tried by judge alone at Court of King's Bench.Angus Heathen's attendance was waived when his ...
Mar 14, 2025
