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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor on Wednesday in an opinion that narrows the scope of public corruption law. The high […]
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Carlos Alcaraz wants a seat at the adult table after his second Wimbledon and fourth Slam trophy
15-07-2024 12:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
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LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic did not manage to collect four Grand Slam titles before turning 22, the way Carlos Alcaraz has. None of the […]
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It’s been almost a half-century since a Pittsburgh pitcher started the All-Star game
15-07-2024 11:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Paul Skenes is set to start the All-Star game, the first time since 1995 that a rookie pitcher has that honor. It’s been even longer since a Pittsburgh player has […]
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World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
15-07-2024 11:51 via winnipegfreepress.com
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even […]
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Germany shuts one of its busiest rail routes for 5 months, launching drive to improve reliability
15-07-2024 10:42 via winnipegfreepress.com
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BERLIN (AP) — One of the busiest railway lines in Germany, the 70-kilometer (45-mile) stretch between Frankfurt and Mannheim, is closing for five months starting Monday as the country launches […]
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Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas steps down to become EU’s top diplomat
15-07-2024 10:36 via winnipegfreepress.com
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HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has stepped down as the leader of the Baltic country to become the foreign policy chief of the European Union later this […]
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In the news today: Shooting puts focus on convention security
15-07-2024 10:15 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Shooting puts focus on convention security Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee […]
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Trump shooting casts shadow on safety at Republican National Convention
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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MILWAUKEE – Thousands of Republicans have arrived in Milwaukee as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump brings a heightened sense of security to the Republican National Convention this […]
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Trump rally shooting casts shadow over Canadian political scene
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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OTTAWA – The shadow of violence in the United States will be hanging over Canada’s political scene this week in the wake of an attempted assassination on former president Donald […]
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July carbon rebates to be deposited, mailed today
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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OTTAWA – The second instalment of this year’s national carbon price rebate will be deposited or mailed out to millions of households today. The Canada Carbon Rebate returns 90 per […]
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Canada’s 13 premiers set to begin days of meetings in Halifax
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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HALIFAX – Canada’s premiers will be in Halifax today to begin three days of scheduled meetings in Nova Scotia’s capital. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who is the current chair […]
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Canada to apologize after labelling Dakota and Lakota as refugees
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION, SASKATCHEWAN – Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations minister is scheduled to deliver an apology today to nine First Nations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan following decades of Canada labelling […]
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‘Anti-scab’ law could wreak havoc on telecom networks during strikes, industry warns
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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The industry representing Canadian telecommunications carriers and manufacturers is warning that new “anti-scab” legislation could leave Canadians in the dark if a network goes down during a labour stoppage. Bill […]
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Alberta to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid
15-07-2024 10:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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EDMONTON – The Alberta government plans to relax a rule that requires energy companies seeking to buy viable wells from bankruptcy proceedings to first pay all the failed producer’s outstanding […]
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Man charged with two counts of murder after body parts found in suitcases on UK bridge
15-07-2024 09:40 via winnipegfreepress.com
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LONDON (AP) — A 34-year-old man was charged Monday with murdering two men whose remains were found in two suitcases in southwest England. London’s Metropolitan Police said Yostin Andres Mosquera […]
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Underscore seriousness of hubby’s philandering
15-07-2024 09:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My foolish husband was supposed to be working on the addition to our house — which he sweetly volunteered to do — while I kept our kids […]
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Time to end federal government overreach
15-07-2024 09:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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This week, Canada’s premiers will gather for their annual summer conference in Canada’s ocean playground, Nova Scotia. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew will show up sporting the highest popularity rating for […]
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Pothole pilot project not well thought out
15-07-2024 09:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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There can be such a thing as too much technology. For example: earlier this week the City of Winnipeg announced its plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to, officials say, […]
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A lost generation of athletes
15-07-2024 09:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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CHORNOMORSK, Ukraine — When Oleksandra Paskal first took to the mat as a 4-year-old, her rhythmic gymnastics coach saw nothing but potential in a sport where the Olympics is the […]
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A Jane Jacobs moment for the post-pandemic world
15-07-2024 09:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Jane Jacobs is the most famous name in the history of urban planning, but she wasn’t an urban planner, and was often critical of the profession. She didn’t draw maps […]
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Rwandans vote in presidential election that’s set to extend the 30-year rule of Paul Kagame
15-07-2024 08:51 via winnipegfreepress.com
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KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandans are voting Monday in a presidential election that is expected to extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame, who has held power since 1994. […]
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Nepal’s new prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu
15-07-2024 08:46 via winnipegfreepress.com
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister took the oath of office Monday at a ceremony in Kathmandu. The leader of the Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad […]
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8 civilians wounded in 2 coordinated suicide attacks near a military facility in northwest Pakistan
15-07-2024 08:45 via winnipegfreepress.com
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle and at least one of his accomplices exploded his vest near the outer wall of a military facility in […]
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Argentina fans revel in their Copa America triumph, a brief respite from their country’s crises
15-07-2024 08:29 via winnipegfreepress.com
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines taking to the streets to revel in their Copa América triumph late Sunday inhabit a very different place now than they did 19 months […]
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Phoenix visits Washington following Atkins’ 36-point game
15-07-2024 08:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Phoenix Mercury (12-12, 9-6 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (6-18, 3-10 Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington Mystics hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Ariel Atkins scored […]
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Las Vegas faces Chicago following Wilson’s 28-point game
15-07-2024 08:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Chicago Sky (9-14, 5-9 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (16-7, 8-5 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas Aces faces the Chicago Sky after […]
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Hamby leads Los Angeles against Seattle after 27-point game
15-07-2024 08:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Seattle Storm (16-8, 7-6 Western Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (6-17, 4-9 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks hosts the Seattle Storm after […]
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Connecticut takes road win streak into matchup with New York
15-07-2024 08:09 via winnipegfreepress.com
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Connecticut Sun (18-5, 10-3 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (20-4, 14-2 Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun will try to keep its three-game […]
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Syrians vote for their next parliament, which may consider allowing Assad to extend his rule
15-07-2024 08:03 via winnipegfreepress.com
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians were voting for members of a new parliament in an election Monday that was expected to hold few surprises but could pave the way for […]
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In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl’s blow during peak tourist season
15-07-2024 07:17 via winnipegfreepress.com
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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Vacuums sucked the water out of the seaside inn run by Nick Gaido’s family in Galveston since 1911 as power was still spotty nearly one week […]
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