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Universities say calling for genocide against Jews violates rules, silent on Israel
OTTAWA - The leaders of Canada's major universities say calling for the genocide of the Jewish people violates school policies on antisemitism, but are largely quiet on whether that extends to stateme...
Jan 24, 2024

Blackhawks agree to new 2-year contract with veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks announced another two-year contract on Wednesday, agreeing to an extension with goaltender Petr Mrazek. Mrazek's new deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carr...
Jan 24, 2024

UN court to issue ruling Friday on South Africa's request for order to halt Israel's Gaza offensive
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The United Nations' top court will issue a decision Friday on South Africa's request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its ...
Jan 24, 2024

A Minnesota trooper is charged with murder in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota State Patrol trooper has been charged with murder Wednesday in the shooting death of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a July traffic stop. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Mor...
Jan 24, 2024

Rio Tinto says Diavik diamond mine employees were on crashed NWT plane
The plane that crashed Tuesday near Fort Smith, N.W.T. was on its way to Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine. The mine is one of four operating diamond mines in Canada. The Diavik mine is located 300 kilo...
Jan 24, 2024

British billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty in insider trading case
NEW YORK (AP) - British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading and conspiracy charges in New York. The 86-year-ol...
Jan 24, 2024

Report: 5 members of Canada's 2018 junior hockey team to face sexual assault charges
Police in London, Ont., are not confirming a report that five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to authorities to face charges of sexual assault.The Globe a...
Jan 24, 2024

Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY - The owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz have requested the NHL initiate an expansion process to bring a franchise to Utah. Smith Entertainment Group, which also owns Major League Soccer's R...
Jan 24, 2024

First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental-health crisis
OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Ottawa today to discuss a mental-health crisis they warn could get even worse without government help. Nishnawbe Aski (nish-NAH'-bay ...
Jan 24, 2024

Raonic to replace Shapovalov on Canada roster for Davis Cup tie against South Korea
MONTREAL - The Canadian men's tennis team is making a significant roster change just over a week before a Davis Cup qualifier tie against South Korea. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., will replace Den...
Jan 24, 2024