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South Carolina's new all-male highest court reverses course on abortion, upholding strict 6-week ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's new all-male Supreme Court reversed course on abortion on Wednesday, upholding a ban on most such procedures after about six weeks of pregnancy. The 4-1 ruling d...
Aug 23, 2023
US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic's victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U...
Aug 23, 2023
B.C. wildfire regions see rain, lightning in forecast as province lifts travel ban
Firefighters in British Columbia's southern Interior continue to battle a number of significant wildfires even as cooler, wetter weather is anticipated in the region.The BC Wildfire Service says 120 w...
Aug 23, 2023
Swift reaction to education policy changes in Saskatchewan
People across Saskatchewan are reacting to the newest provincial policy changes for students heading back to school in the fall.Saskatchewan is changing policies on students changing names and pronoun...
Aug 23, 2023
The latest news on the wildfires ravaging British Columbia
Wildfires raging throughout British Columbia have destroyed structures and forced more than 27,000 people from their homes. The province remains in a state of emergency as crews battle the more than 3...
Aug 23, 2023
De Grasse, Brown, Rodney all qualify for men's 200m semifinals at world championships
BUDAPEST, Hungary - A trio of Canadians are through to the men's 200-metre semifinals at the World Athletics Championships. Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown and Brendon Rodney all placed no lower than sec...
Aug 23, 2023
US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic's victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U...
Aug 23, 2023
Quebec to ban cellphones in elementary and high school classrooms
QUEBEC - It's the final bell for cellphones in Quebec classrooms as the province's Education Department plans to ban their use in most teaching settings. Education Minister Bernard Drainville is sched...
Aug 23, 2023
India becomes the fourth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
NEW DELHI (AP) - India on Wednesday landed a spacecraft near the moon's south pole, an unchartered territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water and precious elements, as...
Aug 23, 2023
Tropical Storm Franklin makes landfall and dumps heavy rain on Haiti and Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall Wednesday on the island of Hispaniola amid warnings of landslides and heavy flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic....
Aug 23, 2023