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Police arrest 'many' at Israel-Hamas war protest at UC Santa Cruz, school says
Police in riot gear surrounded arm-in-arm protesters Friday at the University of California, Santa Cruz, to remove an encampment and barricades where pro-Palestinian demonstrations have blocked the ma...
May 31, 2024
Green is the colour: Riders unveil new alternate jerseys
Green is the colour - Obsidian green that is.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have revealed a brand new alternate look the CFL club said is inspired by their fans."We spent a long time and we really want ...
May 31, 2024
French security authorities foil a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) - The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics. Gerald Darmanin said in a statement that the membe...
May 31, 2024
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Body Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Friday he has registered as an independent, raising questions about his future political plans. Manchin, who would have fa...
May 31, 2024
French security authorities foil a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics
PARIS (AP) - The French interior minister said Friday that security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics. Gerald Darmanin said in a statement that the membe...
May 31, 2024
'Unflappable' Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger back in form after trying season
DALLAS - Jake Oettinger will never again take his health for granted. Professional athletes - especially the younger ones - often have a feeling of invincibility. The Dallas Stars goaltender knows wha...
May 31, 2024
Incendiary device thrown at Vancouver synagogue, says Jewish federation
VANCOUVER - The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver says an "incendiary device" was thrown at the front doors of a synagogue in the city and police are investigating. It says in a statement online ...
May 31, 2024
Coco Gauff moves into fourth round on another rain-disrupted day at the French Open
PARIS (AP) - Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Friday with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Australian Open semifinalist Dayana Yastremska. The No. 3-seeded Gauff pressured her opponent...
May 31, 2024
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city. The military said in a statement Frida...
May 31, 2024
Canada men suffer nightmarish start in Madrid in bid to avoid HSBC SVNS relegation
MADRID - Canada's bid to avoid relegation from the HSBC SVNS circuit got off to a nightmarish start Friday in a 41-7 loss to Uruguay. The Canadian men found themselves behind the 8-ball when Matt Owur...
May 31, 2024