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Griner lawyer: WNBA star had doctor's note for cannabis use
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave the court a U.S. doctor's letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain....
Jul 15, 2022
WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges. Griner's defense lawy...
Jul 15, 2022
House of Commons industry committee to discuss investigating Rogers outage
OTTAWA - The House of Commons industry and technology committee is set to meet today to discuss launching an investigation into the Rogers Communications Inc. outage. Last Friday's outage lasted more ...
Jul 15, 2022
Special meeting of House foreign affairs committee will discuss Russia turbine export
OTTAWA - PRELEDE - WAITING FOR PHOTO A House of Commons committee will hold a special meeting this morning to discuss Canada's controversial decision to send repaired parts for a Russian natural gas p...
Jul 15, 2022
Wife of Nova Scotia mass killer to tell story in public for first time at inquiry
HALIFAX - The lawyer for the wife of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting says she is apprehensive about her appearance today before a public inquiry. Lisa Banfield was beaten and bad...
Jul 15, 2022
Canadian women beat Jamaica 3-0, will face U.S. in CONCACAF W Championship final
MONTERREY, Mexico - Canada will face the U.S. on Monday with Olympic qualification on the line after dispatching Jamaica 3-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship semifinal Thursday night. Jessie Fleming sco...
Jul 14, 2022
Elks complete 32-31 comeback win over Alouettes with fourth-quarter push
MONTREAL - Down 31-18 in the fourth quarter, the Edmonton Elks scored three late touchdowns to notch a 32-31 comeback win over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Stadium on Thursday. The Elks t...
Jul 14, 2022
Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin has told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that he will oppose a economic measure if it includes climate or energy provisions or boosts taxes on the rich or corpo...
Jul 14, 2022
Call-up Zerpa works five strong innings as patchwork Royals lineup tops Blue Jays 3-1
TORONTO - Bobby Witt Jr., and Nate Eaton homered as a patchwork Kansas City lineup defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. With 10 roster players not allowed to travel t...
Jul 14, 2022
Blue Jays interim skipper Schneider getting settled in to new role
TORONTO - The home manager's office had that just-moved-in feel Thursday as John Schneider held court with reporters in the room for the first time since being named interim skipper of the Toronto Blu...
Jul 14, 2022
