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In the news today: Israel-Hamas four-day truce begins
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel-Hamas truce begins with ceasefire ahead of hostage and prisoner releases...
Nov 24, 2023
Formal talks to begin today at EU-Canada Summit in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Formal talks are expected to begin today between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and two top heads of the European Union. European Council President Charles Michel and Europe...
Nov 24, 2023
Christian McCaffrey's big first half carries NFC West-leading 49ers to 31-13 victory over Seahawks
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian McCaffrey rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and the San Francisco 49ers built a 21-point lead by halftime, rolling to a 31-13 win over the Seattle Sea...
Nov 23, 2023
4-day truce begins in Gaza, setting stage to swap dozens of hostages for Palestinian prisoners
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - A temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza for Palestinians...
Nov 23, 2023
Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win over Commanders on Thanksgiving
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after the star quarterback's fourth touchdown ...
Nov 23, 2023
Richmond, B.C., man faces multiple charges in $10M cryptocurrency home invasion theft
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police in Richmond, B.C., say multiple charges have been laid against a 34-year-old man allegedly involved in a September 2022 home invasion where thieves made off with $10 million in...
Nov 23, 2023
Montreal Carabins quarterback Senecal captures Hec Crighton Trophy
KINGSTON, Ont. - Montreal Carabins quarterback Jonathan Senecal is Canadian university football's outstanding player. The six-foot, 200-pound Senecal captured the Hec Crighton Trophy on Thursday night...
Nov 23, 2023
Cowboys' DaRon Bland now stands alone with most pick-6s in NFL season with 5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland has set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season. Bland's 63-yard pick-6 was an exclamation point as t...
Nov 23, 2023
Canada beats Brazil 4-2 in women's goalball semifinal at Parapan American Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Emma Reinke's hat trick helped Canada to a 4-2 victory over two-time defending champions Brazil in the women's goalball semifinals Thursday at the Parapan American Games. Canada will...
Nov 23, 2023
Alberta Energy Regulator won't reconsider approval for Suncor expansion into wetland
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it won't reconsider approvals for Suncor Energy to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland once considered for environmental protection. The regulator released its rul...
Nov 23, 2023
