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‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing. His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears, Patriots latest to provide hope of quick turnarounds for NFL’s 18 non-playoff teams
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears both went from worst to first in their divisions in 2025, proving anew to NFL fans already looking ahead to next season that a quick fix to that fixer-upper is possible. A new coach just might be needed. Ben Johnson went 11-6 in his first season in Chicago, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watchdog rebukes Quebec auto insurance board after $500M online platform scandal
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s scandal-plagued auto insurance board has been hit with another blow, this time from an independent government agency that oversees the province’s public procurement markets. The Autorité des marchés publics says the auto board — Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec — failed to manage public funds responsibly in its development of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin and US teammate Paula Moltzan finish 1-2 in Flachau night slalom
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race Tuesday. Shiffrin, who has now won six of the seven slaloms in the Olympic season, added to her first-run advantage to finish 0.41 seconds ahead of Moltzan. Katharina Truppe of Austria finished third before her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is a bonkers and triumphant zombie movie
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
You know what zombie movies never seem to have enough of? Dancing. They’ve got gore and screaming and lots of guttural snarling, but no boogie. That all changes with “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” and the dancing here is to — naturally off-kilter — 1980s heroes Duran Duran. The fourth entry in an ever-more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over ‘vulgar’ group chats
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
A police conduct adjudicator fired a B.C. RCMP officer with immediate effect on Tuesday, finding he “put aside” the oath he took when he joined the federal police force by making vulgar, sexualized and offensive comments on police computer terminals and in a private group chat with fellow officers. Louise Morel said Coquitlam RCMP Const. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA alumnus leaves $17.3 million to football and men’s basketball
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s athletic department has received $17.3 million from a late alumnus to benefit the football and men’s basketball programs. The bequest from Lawrence Layne, who earned an MBA at the school in 1977, is part of an over $40 million pledge to multiple areas at the university, the school said Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico. His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Jan. 9 on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aubameyang, Manga reinstated after Gabon’s post-Africa Cup expulsions, search for coach continues
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Gabon players Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga have been reinstated to the national team following their expulsion after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Both players were removed from the Gabon team, the coaching staff including head coach Thierry Mouyouma was fired, and the whole squad was suspended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction on Toronto-Quebec City leg of high-speed rail line slated for 2032: CEO
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The CEO of a planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City says construction on that leg of the line is expected to begin by 2032. Following a speech in Montreal on Tuesday, Martin Imbleau told reporters the line connecting the two provincial capitals will “probably” start to be built two years ... Read More »
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