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Hunter Biden insists he will only testify in public before a congressional committee
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hunter Biden on Wednesday lashed out at Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the Capitol he will only testify before a congres...
Dec 13, 2023
Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against former President Donald Trump. The j...
Dec 13, 2023
Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington's NBA, NHL teams, Youngkin says
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals to move those teams from the D...
Dec 13, 2023
In the news today: Liberals to talk UN ceasefire stance and AI fears spark concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Liberal caucus meets after UN ceasefire vote Liberal MPs are set to gather for ...
Dec 13, 2023
Passengers lodge in military barracks after Amsterdam to Detroit flight is forced to land in Canada
DETROIT - Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit spent the night in a military barracks in eastern Canada after the plane was forced to land because of a mechanical issue...
Dec 13, 2023
B.C.'s chief coroner exits, frustrated and disappointed with government's OD response
VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says she's a hopeful person, but she is leaving her office frustrated and disappointed. Angry, even. Lapointe has been at the forefront of the...
Dec 13, 2023
Liberal caucus meets after Canada votes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire at United Nations
OTTAWA - Liberal MPs are set to gather for what is expected to be their final caucus meeting of the year, a day after Canada shifted its stance to join international calls for an immediate ceasefire b...
Dec 13, 2023
AI-generated hoaxes pose a 'persistent threat' to public safety: intel analysis
OTTAWA - Violent extremists who lack the means to carry out an attack in Canada could compensate by perpetrating hoaxes with the help of artificial intelligence, says a newly released analysis. The Ma...
Dec 13, 2023
Upcoming lunar mission highlights busy stretch for Canadian astronauts, space agency
MONTREAL - Less than a year away from a historic trip around the moon, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says humankind's upcoming missions to further explore deep space will inspire future generations...
Dec 13, 2023
Eklund scores tiebreaking goal in third to send Sharks past Jets 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - William Eklund scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:51 remaining in the third period and the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Tuesday night. Justin Bailey a...
Dec 13, 2023