Category Archives: Canadian Press
MLB's inclusion efforts must now overcome offensive tweets
Major League Baseball has made an effort to grow the sport among African-Americans, and there are finally some small signs of progress. Meanwhile, ballparks from coast to coast host nights celebrating...
Aug 09, 2018

In the news today, Aug. 9
Seven stories in the news for Thursday, Aug. 9 --- PM TRUDEAU STANDING FIRM ON SAUDI ARABIA Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia will continue but he’s not backi...
Aug 09, 2018
Tribune calls off $3.9B buyout by Sinclair
NEW YORK - Tribune withdrew from its $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair, ending a bid to create a massive media juggernaut that could have rivaled the reach of Fox News. Tribune Media Co., which is on th...
Aug 09, 2018
Sheriff: Virginia toddler left in hot car by father dies
GOOCHLAND, Va. - A Virginia sheriff says a toddler has died after being left in a hot car. Goochland County Sheriff James L. Agnew tells the Richmond Times-Dispatch that 17-month-old Riaan GondesiR...
Aug 09, 2018

Holocaust survivor Philip Riteman dies at 96: 'Better to love than hate'
HALIFAX - Holocaust survivor Philip Riteman, who spent 30 years speaking to young people about his experience in concentration camps and ardently urging love over hate, has died. Riteman’s obitu...
Aug 09, 2018
Yemen rebels say Saudi coalition airstrike in north kills 50
SANAA, Yemen - An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels hit a bus driving in a busy market in northern Yemen on Thursday, killing least 50 people including children and wounding ...
Aug 09, 2018

Immigration raids in Nebraska, Minnesota target businesses
OMAHA, Neb. - A large federal law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday targeted businesses in Nebraska and Minnesota that officials say knowingly hired - and mistreated - immigrants who are in th...
Aug 09, 2018
Gun violence a 'significant concern' for Canadians, Bill Blair says
OTTAWA - Canada is willing to consider any possible measures that might reduce gun violence and organized crime, but will stay the course when it comes to border security, says the federal minister wh...
Aug 09, 2018
In the news today, Aug. 9
Seven stories in the news for Thursday, Aug. 9 --- PM TRUDEAU STANDING FIRM ON SAUDI ARABIA Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia will continue but he’s not backi...
Aug 09, 2018

Koreas prepare for summit as North asks US to ease sanctions
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - The rival Koreas plan to hold high-level talks on Monday to prepare for a third summit between their leaders, as Pyongyang called on the United States to reciprocate its ...
Aug 09, 2018