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September 18, 2024
‘We’re all distraught’: Two men dead after daylight shooting in North York
“This isn’t supposed to happen in broad daylight. It’s senseless, for no reason,” said an area resident after Toronto police were called to...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Man dead after industrial accident at Ontario Place
Toronto police received reports at 9:37 a.m. for an industrial accident after they say a person was injured by construction equipment.
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
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September 18, 2024
Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the eve of New Zealand’s Māori language celebration week, the country’s right-wing political leaders order...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Mali troops put down a deadly militant attack in the capital
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali troops subdued the Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp and the airport in Mali’s capital Tuesda...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
One dead after two people pulled from blaze inside Scarborough highrise building
Toronto police, fire crews and paramedics were at the scene of a two-alarm fire in a ninth-floor unit at a Scarborough highrise building whe...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Voting for local government opens in Indian-controlled Kashmir for first time after losing autonomy
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — The three-phased election for choosing a local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir opened early Wednesday in the...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
16 soldiers injured in accident at Valcartier military base in Quebec
CFB VALCARTIER - More than a dozen soldiers were sent to hospital this afternoon after an accident at a military base in Quebec.
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Algeria’s president sworn in for a second term after lopsided election
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in on Tuesday for a second term after being elected in a landslide...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
New York man hit by stray police bullet needed cranial surgery, cousin says
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Yorker who was hit by a stray police bullet when NYPD officers shot a man at a Brooklyn train station has undergone cr...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Trump says he will meet with Narendra Modi during Indian prime minister’s visit to US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s meeting next week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when Mod...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
At least 2 soldiers killed and 21 injured as ELN rebels attack army base in eastern Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia killed two soldiers and injured at least 21, Colombia's military sa...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
March for Bolivia’s ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
CARACOLLO, Bolivia (AP) — Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales clashed o...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Man from Phoenix, Ariz., missing after truck plunges off Yukon bridge
Whitehorse RCMP say a man from Phoenix, Ariz., is missing after the truck he was travelling in went off a bridge and plunged into the Yukon...
The Toronto Star
September 18, 2024
Mississippi high court rejects the latest appeal by a man on death row since 1994
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years after he wa...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Brazil court drops a suspect in Amazon slayings of a British journalist and an Indigenous advocate
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A federal court in Brazil dismissed charges Tuesday against one of three men arrested for the killings of Indigenous...
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September 17, 2024
Ghana’s main opposition party stages nationwide protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s biggest opposition party held nationwide protests in regional capitals across the country Tuesday demanding an a...
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September 17, 2024
At least 16 soldiers injured as ELN rebels attack army base in eastern Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia injured at least 16 soldiers, Colombia's military said on Tuesday,...
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September 17, 2024
South Korea and Japan say North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, the South Korean and Japa...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
After shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week, Barrow County scho...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
‘We’re all distraught’: Two men dead after daylight shooting in North York
“This isn’t supposed to happen in broad daylight. It’s senseless, for no reason,” said an area resident after Toronto police were called to...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 30 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the po...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
U.S. sends soldiers to Alaska amid Russian military activity increase in the area
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels have come close to Alaska in the past week as Russia and China conducted joint military...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Vance touts deportation plan in Wisconsin city where tensions flared over refugee resettlement
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Stephanie Hirsch remembers growing up in the western Wisconsin city of Eau Claire when the community welcomed newly...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Account tweaks for young Instagram users ‘minimum’ expected by B.C., David Eby says
SURREY, B.C. - Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users introduced Tuesday by social media giant Meta a...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
What to know about the deadly pager explosions targeting Hezbollah
Pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria Tuesday, killing at least nine.
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Hundreds of pagers exploded in Lebanon and Syria in a deadly attack. Here’s what we know.
NEW YORK (AP) — In what appears to be a sophisticated, remote attack, pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded almost simult...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
VICTORIA - British Columbia's forests watchdog says a complaint about "excessive" logging has led to a call for the province to improve how...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Vance speaks about immigration in Wisconsin city where tensions flared over refugee resettlement
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Stephanie Hirsch remembers growing up in the western Wisconsin city of Eau Claire when the community welcomed newly...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, the South Korean and Japa...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Japan’s defense ministry says North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s military said Wednesday it detected North Korea test-firing at least one ballistic missile, adding to its...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Small plane lands safely at Boston’s Logan airport with just one wheel deployed
BOSTON (AP) — A small airplane landed safely at Logan International Airport in Boston on Tuesday afternoon despite having just one of its la...
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September 17, 2024
Mother, grandparents indicted in death of emaciated West Virginia girl
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A grand jury on Tuesday returned an indictment on a murder charge against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-y...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Manitoba premier defends decision to boot MLA, denies bullying claim
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is standing by his government's decision to turf backbencher and defence lawyer Mark Wasyliw from cauc...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week's presidential debate, when former Pres...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
A bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whale
SEATTLE (AP) — It's a good thing seals aren't on a humpback whale's menu.
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Venezuela’s government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government Tuesday announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American leaders is u...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets
Schools, government buildings and elected officials' homes in Springfield were among the targets of more than 30 hoax threats made last week...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Trump holds first event since an apparent assassination attempt while Harris does a rare interview
The attempt on Trump's life came barely two months after he was wounded during a rally in Pennsylvania.
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man’s execution
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers petitioned Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's Board of Pardons and Parol...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Alberta energy minister’s oil well cleanup possibilities criticized
EDMONTON - Observers are criticizing Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean's suggestions on how the province might clean up its thousands of ab...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Two people dead after daylight shooting in North York
Toronto police were called to the area of Driftwood Avenue and Jane Street just after 2:15 p.m. for the sound of gunshots.
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than a dozen states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investigating the origin of suspicious packages th...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
‘We’re all distraught’: Two people dead after daylight shooting in North York
“This isn’t supposed to happen in broad daylight. It’s senseless, for no reason,” said an area resident after Toronto police were called to...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Photo captures seal in humpback whale’s mouth after unintentional swallowing
SEATTLE (AP) — It's a good thing seals aren't on a humpback whale's menu.
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Georgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 ‘Cop City’ activists
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors on Tuesday dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta organizers ac...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024
Cities in Central Europe reinforce riverbanks ahead of more flooding
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Soldiers and firefighters used sandbags to reinforce river embankments and delivered food and drinking water to cut-of...
The Toronto Star
September 17, 2024