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Paris archbishop who had 'ambiguous' relationship resigns
PARIS (AP) - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris after he admitted to an "ambiguous" relationship with a woman in 2012. Archbishop Michel Aupetit said in a statement o...
Dec 02, 2021

India confirms omicron variant cases, says get the shot now
NEW DELHI (AP) - India on Thursday confirmed its first cases of the omicron coronavirus variant in two people who traveled abroad, and a top medical expert urged people to get vaccinated. India's Heal...
Dec 02, 2021

In Denmark, a snow storm means people overnight in an IKEA
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - In northern Denmark, an IKEA showroom turned into a vast bedroom. Six customers and about two dozen employees were stranded by a snowstorm and spent the night in the store, ...
Dec 02, 2021

More rain for BC, fighting Islamophobia in Ontario schools : In The News for Dec. 2
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Dec 02, 2021

Flood warnings, evacuations remain in place in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Several rivers in British Columbia were under flood warnings on Wednesday as hundreds of homes remained evacuated because of heavy rainfall. There were 12 evacuation orders involving 350 h...
Dec 02, 2021

Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists and Zach Hyman had two goals as the Edmonton Oilers stole a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Kailer Yamamoto and Evan Bouch...
Dec 02, 2021

US defense chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The U.S. defense chief says that China's pursuit of hypersonic weapons "increases tensions in the region." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the remarks in Seoul on Thursda...
Dec 01, 2021

MLB headed to 1st work stoppage since '95 as deal expires
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night, plunging the sport toward a management lockout that will end labor peace after 9,740 days over 26 ...
Dec 01, 2021

MLB headed to 1st work stoppage since '95 as deal expires
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night, plunging the sport toward a management lockout that will end labor peace after 9,740 days over 26 ...
Dec 01, 2021

J.T. Miller's three-point night leads Canucks past Senators 6-2
OTTAWA - J.T Miller scored and added two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Luke Schenn, Tyler Motte, Tanner Pearson, Bo Horvat, and Alex C...
Dec 01, 2021