Category Archives: Canadian Press
US appeals court tosses out $654 million verdict against PLO
NEW YORK - A U.S. appeals court has tossed out a $654 million jury verdict against the Palestine Liberation Organization for damages Americans suffered in Palestinian terror attacks. The United States...
Aug 31, 2016
Musicians close to Prince reportedly in the mix for tribute
MINNEAPOLIS - A tribute concert to Prince next month will reportedly feature some of the musicians closest to the late superstar, including Sheila E, The Revolution, and Morris Day and The Time. A Min...
Aug 31, 2016
CP NewsAlert:4 athletes, including 3 Russians, stripped of medals from 2008 Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - IOC: 4 athletes, including 3 Russians, stripped of medals from 2008 Beijing Olympics after doping samples test positive. The Associated Press 2016 The Canadian Press
Aug 31, 2016
CP NewsAlert:4 athletes, including 3 Russians, stripped of medals from 2008 Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - IOC: 4 athletes, including 3 Russians, stripped of medals from 2008 Beijing Olympics after doping samples test positive. The Associated Press 2016 The Canadian Press
Aug 31, 2016
Bruce Springsteen breaks own record for longest US show
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band couldn’t leave New Jersey without breaking another record. Tuesday night’s concert at MetLife Stadium ended four hours after...
Aug 31, 2016
Pending US home sales strengthened in July
WASHINGTON - More Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in July, a sign that demand for home ownership remains strong despite a shortage of listings on the market. The National Association of R...
Aug 31, 2016
Tropical weather system spares North Carolina's Outer Banks
RODANTHE, N.C. - North Carolina’s Outer Banks have been spared from a tropical storm system that has been moving toward the state for two days, an official said Wednesday. Dare County Emergency ...
Aug 31, 2016
Industrial milk price hike likely to be passed down to consumers at restaurants
TORONTO - Restaurateurs are crying foul over a second industrial milk price increase this year set to take effect Thursday, which they say will likely lead to higher food prices. In July, the Canadian...
Aug 31, 2016
Industrial milk price hike likely to be passed down to consumers at restaurants
TORONTO - Restaurateurs are crying foul over a second industrial milk price increase this year set to take effect Thursday, which they say will likely lead to higher food prices. In July, the Canadian...
Aug 31, 2016
Newfoundland to provide naloxone kits to counter effects of opioid overdoses
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will spend $180,000 on a province-wide program to counter the effects of opioid overdoses. Provincial Health Minister John Hag...
Aug 31, 2016