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FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instruc...
Sep 30, 2024
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says there are no issues with Edward Rogers
TORONTO - Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri tried to lay to rest rumours that he has friction with Edward Rogers, the executive chair of Rogers Communications, Inc. Ujiri says he and Edward R...
Sep 30, 2024
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to nearly 100
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, thr...
Sep 30, 2024
First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation
The Liberal party of today is not quite the same as the one elected in 2015 promising to foster new paths and nation-to-nation relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the leaders of the three national ...
Sep 30, 2024
FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instruc...
Sep 30, 2024
Canadian women move up to No. 2 in World Rugby rankings after win over France
Canada has climbed into second place in World Rugby's women's rankings, thanks to its 46-24 weekend win over No. 4 France at the WXV tournament. The Canadians' rise came at the expense of reigning Wor...
Sep 30, 2024
A man gets life in prison in Russia for a car bomb that wounded a writer
MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian court on Monday sentenced a man convicted over a car bombing that seriously wounded nationalist writer Zakhar Prilepin to life in prison. Prosecutors said the May 2023 bombing ...
Sep 30, 2024
France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds
PARIS (AP) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliamen...
Sep 30, 2024
Cheering on Canada 'bittersweet' for injured rugby star Sophie de Goede
VANCOUVER - Sitting on the sidelines hasn't been easy for Sophie de Goede. Perched in the press box at BC Place on Sunday, the Canadian rugby star leapt from her seat every time her teammates appeared...
Sep 30, 2024
France striker Antoine Griezmann retires from international soccer
MADRID (AP) - France striker Antoine Griezmann says he is retiring from international soccer. The 33-year-old Atletico Madrid player has played 137 matches with France, scoring 44 goals. He started wi...
Sep 30, 2024
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