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1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa, Turkey's defense ministry said Monday. The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship, Razoni left the port of Od...
Aug 01, 2022

Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march
BANGKOK (AP) - A Japanese video journalist has been detained by security forces in Myanmar while covering a protest against military rule in the country's largest city, pro-democracy activists said Su...
Jul 31, 2022

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) - This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball's 30 general managers, who are evaluating talent, juggling financial implications and trying to figure out ways to make...
Jul 31, 2022

Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13
TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks are no longer the CFL's only winless team. Jaelon Acklin had a touchdown reception and led his team with 144 receiving yards as the Redblacks defeated the Toronto Argona...
Jul 31, 2022

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut
WASHINGTON (AP) - New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory. Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals during second-half stoppage time and D.C. Unit...
Jul 31, 2022

AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday
A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Pre...
Jul 31, 2022

Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight victory; Canada's Pendrith ties for 2nd
DETROIT (AP) - Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau cl...
Jul 31, 2022

Windshield smashed in P.E.I. pub's van after photos of Trudeau visit drew harassment
CHARLOTTETOWN - A brewpub on Prince Edward Island says a barrage of harassment that followed a visit from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has culminated in violence, after someone smashed the windshield...
Jul 31, 2022

Saskatchewan’s chief firearms officer opposed to handgun freeze included in C-21
Bill C-21 is coming under criticism from across the country, including from Saskatchewan's chief firearms officer.The aim of the C-21 is to reduce gun violence on Canadian streets, and the federal bil...
Jul 31, 2022

Out-of-office reply: Prime Minister Trudeau, family on holiday in Costa Rica
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Costa Rica for a two-week vacation with his family. The Prime Minister's Office says the family is returning to the same place where they stayed ov...
Jul 31, 2022