Category Archives: Canadian Press
South Sudan rebel chief urges armed resistance to Juba govt
KAMPALA, Uganda - A top South Sudanese opposition leader called Saturday for armed resistance to the government in Juba - a stance that suggests the troubled Central African nation could face a renewe...
Sep 24, 2016

Montreal latest North American city being urged to explore 911 texting service
MONTREAL - A local politician wants Montreal city council to become the next municipality to consider allowing residents to use text messages to communicate with 911 emergency operators. Francois Limo...
Sep 24, 2016
The Latest: Obamas officially open black history museum
WASHINGTON - The Latest on the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The first national museum devoted exclusively to the his...
Sep 24, 2016
Obama opens new black museum on National Mall
WASHINGTON - The first national museum devoted exclusively to the history and culture of African-Americans is now open. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama opened the new Smithsonian ...
Sep 24, 2016

UK police arrest man in hacking of Pippa Middleton's phone
London police say they have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of hacking the iCloud account of Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, and stealing 3,000 photographs. The S...
Sep 24, 2016

Russian star Pavel Datsyuk scratched from World Cup semifinal against Canada
TORONTO - Russian forward Pavel Datsyuk was scratched from Saturday’s World Cup of Hockey semifinal against Canada with a lower-body injury. The injury also kept Datsyuk out of Russia’s fi...
Sep 24, 2016
Transgender man sues over Indiana law blocking name change
INDIANAPOLIS - A transgender man granted asylum by the U.S. last year is challenging an Indiana law that prevents him from changing his first name to a male name that matches his gender identity. The ...
Sep 24, 2016
Penguins' Murray out 3-6 weeks with broken hand
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is out three-to-six weeks with a broken hand. Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced the injury Saturday on the second day of training camp. Murra...
Sep 24, 2016

Clinton, Trump look to overcome weaknesses on debate stage
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question wheth...
Sep 24, 2016
Sex abuse, bullying probe roils US Merchant Marine Academy
KINGS POINT, N.Y. - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is in turmoil over sexual abuse and bullying concerns that have led to the temporary shutdown of its premier training program - one that sends cade...
Sep 24, 2016