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Sarah Stewart wins Republican nomination for Alabama chief justice
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart, who was part of a court majority that ruled frozen embryos are considered children under a state law, has won the Republican nomina...
Mar 05, 2024

In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.
After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal. "Y...
Mar 05, 2024

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz awaits winner of Democratic primary after clinching the GOP nomination
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has officially locked up the GOP nomination for a third term and awaits the winner of a wide field of Democratic challengers. Cruz had no major primary oppo...
Mar 05, 2024

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore wins Republican 14th US House District nomination
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for the 14th U.S. House District in North Carolina on Tuesday, aided by Republican lawmakers who redrew the district to help the Ki...
Mar 05, 2024

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein wins Democratic primary for governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a prolific fundraiser with a history of consumer advocacy along with vocal opposition to Republican policies, won the Democratic gubern...
Mar 05, 2024

Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...
Mar 05, 2024

Venezuela sets its presidential election for July 28 as the opposition candidate remains barred
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28 - the birthday of the country's late fiery leader Hugo Chvez - officials announced Tuesday, plowi...
Mar 05, 2024

Edmonton City Hall attack 'politically motivated,' supporting terror charges: RCMP
EDMONTON - Mounties say they believe an attack on Edmonton City Hall in January was politically motivated, meaning it reaches the legal threshold for terrorism charges. Supt. Glenn Sells of the RCMP's...
Mar 05, 2024

Sask. comedian devastated as Just For Laughs cancels Montreal festival
It could be the final curtain for one of Canada's greatest comedy attractions and one Saskatchewan comedian is sad to see it go. The company that operates the Just for Laughs Montreal comedy festival ...
Mar 05, 2024

Meadow Lake CRT makes a dent in local drug scene
During patrols by Meadow Lake by RCMP's Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team (CRT) on Feb. 27, a traffic stop yielded a successful seizure of weaponry and drugs. The officer found a machete, 13 pills and ...
Mar 05, 2024