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CP NewsAlert: Recall petition issued for Alberta Premier Smith, two more ministers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
EDMONTON — Elections Alberta says a recall petition has been issued for Premier Danielle Smith and two more of her United Conservative Party cabinet ministers. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Robert Munsch shares more details on dementia diagnosis in CBC interview
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Beloved children’s author Robert Munsch shared more details about his dementia diagnosis in a CBC News interview he said would be his “last hurrah.” The “Love You Forever” author was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and says he has chosen a medically assisted death, but hasn’t set a date. In an interview that aired Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former ‘Real Housewives’ star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people. A Bureau of Prisons spokesperson confirmed that Shah was transferred Wednesday morning from the Federal Prison Camp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Moore, who runs the Ohio-based Cincy Book Bus, is one of hundreds of booksellers who received a pleasant surprise for the holidays: a check for $500 from author James Patterson. “I’ve never taken a salary. All profits from the bookstore go to buy books for kids in need,” Moore said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Iceland’s national broadcaster said Wednesday it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of the participation of Israel, joining four other countries in a walkout of the pan-continental music competition. Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told the European Broadcasting Union last week that they will not take part in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Cousins and the Falcons aim to play spoiler against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (7-6) on Thursday night in Tampa with a lot at stake for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP All-SEC: QB Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea land top honors for surprising Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, his coach Clark Lea and Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 Southeastern Conference season. In results released Wednesday, the AP named Pavia the conference’s offensive player of the year, Lea the coach of the year for a second straight season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-signs with Tiger-Cats for two years
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
HAMILTON — Jamal Peters is staying put. The all-star cornerback signed a two-year extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday. Peters, 28, was slated to become a free agent in February. Peters’ extension keeps him in Hamilton through the 2027 season. According to a league source, Peters’ deal is worth $355,000 guaranteed, which would make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5 notable books by author Sophie Kinsella, who died at age 55
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Sophie Kinsella, who has died at age 55, had a special talent for characters who persevered through the most embarrassing mishaps — often of their own making. Here are five novels that helped keep readers laughing, and relating, over the past 30 years. “The Tennis Party” (1995) Fellow writers could only envy Kinsella’s success, how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesse Lingard scores in final game but FC Seoul held to a draw in Asian Champions League
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jesse Lingard scored in his final game for FC Seoul on Wednesday, but the former England and Manchester United star had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Lingard signed with the South Korean team in Feb. 2024 and confirmed last week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WTF? Embracing profanity is one thing both political parties seem to agree on
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he shook President Barack Obama’s hand and pulled him in for what he thought was a private aside, Vice President Joe Biden delivered an explicit message: “This is a big f——— deal.” The remark, overheard on live microphones at a 2010 ceremony for the Affordable Care Act, caused a sensation because ... Read More »
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