03-06-2024 17:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani appeals court on Monday acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan of leaking state secrets, his lawyer said, though the popular opposition leader will remain behind […]
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Justyn-Henry Malloy’s first hit in the big leagues is a homer to break up a perfect game
06-06-2024 04:37 via winnipegfreepress.com
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers callup Justyn-Henry Malloy homered for his first major league hit, breaking up Texas Rangers starter José Ureña’s perfect game in the sixth inning on […]
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Wilson becomes 1st player in WNBA history with at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals in game
06-06-2024 04:30 via winnipegfreepress.com
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 36 points, 14 rebounds and six steals to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 95-81 on Wednesday night. Wilson became […]
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The costs of World War II and the war in Ukraine fuse as Allies remember D-Day without Russia
06-06-2024 04:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — As the sun sets on the D-Day generation, it will rise again Thursday over the Normandy beaches where the waves long ago washed away the […]
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Arenado homers to help give Cardinals 4-2 win over Astros
06-06-2024 04:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
Nolan Arenado homered, Alec Burleson added an RBI double to back up a solid start by Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Wednesday. […]
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South Korean group flies propaganda leaflets across border following North’s trash-balloon launches
06-06-2024 04:03 via winnipegfreepress.com
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean activists’ group said Thursday it flew large balloons carrying propaganda leaflets toward North Korea, which has threatened to send more balloons with […]
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Kiner-Falefa drives in winning run to give Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff win over Orioles
06-06-2024 03:57 via winnipegfreepress.com
TORONTO – Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in Cavan Biggio with the winning run in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 3-2 walkoff victory over the Baltimore Orioles […]
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Kiner-Falefa has winning hit in 9th inning and Blue Jays beat Orioles 3-2
06-06-2024 03:55 via winnipegfreepress.com
TORONTO (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Wednesday night. […]
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Aaron Judge’s 5 RBIs lead Yankees over Twins 9-5 for 7th straight win and 18th in 22 games
06-06-2024 03:53 via winnipegfreepress.com
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge drove in five runs, Carlos Rodón retired his first 16 batters and the New York Yankees matched their longest winning streak of the season […]
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Skenes, Chapman throw gas at Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates hold on for 10-6 victory
06-06-2024 03:38 via winnipegfreepress.com
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out eight over five innings, Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch in the majors this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Shohei Ohtani and […]
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Paredes doubles twice, drives in 3 runs to lead Rays to 5-3 win over Marlins
06-06-2024 03:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
MIAMI (AP) — Isaac Paredes doubled twice and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Wednesday night to sweep their two-game series. […]
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Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager leaves in 2nd inning because of hamstring tightness
06-06-2024 03:14 via winnipegfreepress.com
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas All-Star shortstop Corey Seager left the Rangers’ game Wednesday night against Detroit because of tightness in his left hamstring after hitting an RBI single in […]
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Detroit Tigers’ Kenta Maeda leaves game with apparent injury after throwing 2 pitches
06-06-2024 02:48 via winnipegfreepress.com
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda left his road start against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night after throwing two pitches. Maeda, 36, threw a four-seam fastball […]
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At least 4 people killed, 23 injured in a train crash in the Czech Republic, officials say
06-06-2024 02:36 via winnipegfreepress.com
PRAGUE (AP) — A passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people on board, officials said early Thursday. At least 23 […]
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At least 4 people killed, 23 injured after trains collide in the Czech Republic, officials say
06-06-2024 02:36 via winnipegfreepress.com
PRAGUE (AP) — A passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 23 others, officials said early Thursday. Interior […]
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B.C. teachers’ union denies Holocaust education group funds, recognition: advocates
06-06-2024 02:28 via winnipegfreepress.com
VANCOUVER – Jewish organizations say the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has denied specialist recognition of a Holocaust education group, making it ineligible to receive union funding as a teaching resource. […]
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‘Job seekers who are ready and waiting for opportunities’
06-06-2024 02:26 via winnipegfreepress.com
He’s got a stack of resumés, a folder showcasing his experience and a video presentation. Andrew Headley is ready for a job. “This is me folding the papers, second is […]
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Bothwell Cheese expects no shortages in wake of fire
06-06-2024 02:24 via winnipegfreepress.com
Bothwell Cheese has halted production and is undergoing repairs at its New Bothwell facility following a fire June 1. A “significant” amount of product remains available, however — if there […]
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B Corp certification good for business, staff, community
06-06-2024 02:23 via winnipegfreepress.com
There are fewer than 10 Manitoba firms whose ethical business practices have allowed them to achieve certified B Corp status. Credit the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce that, despite such a […]
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Wildfire plan wants 50% of Canadians to act in response to climate change by 2025
06-06-2024 02:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Canadian federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers have signed on to a national strategy that they say aims to raise awareness of wildfire risks across the country. […]
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Bonds adds CFL to football resume
06-06-2024 02:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
Terrell Bonds made his NFL debut against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. With that experience under his belt, the first-year Blue Bombers cornerback isn’t sweating his first CFL […]
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Bonds adds CFL to foot ball resume
06-06-2024 02:21 via winnipegfreepress.com
Terrell Bonds made his NFL debut against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. With that experience under his belt, the first-year Blue Bombers cornerback isn’t sweating his first CFL […]
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Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League
06-06-2024 02:17 via winnipegfreepress.com
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Get ready, London. Some blokes on the Phillies called Bryce, Bohm and Big Stick Nick are set to show Europe what it’s like to stay loose and […]
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Toddler killed and mother injured during tornado in Detroit suburb
06-06-2024 02:13 via winnipegfreepress.com
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tornado killed a 2-year-old boy and injured his mother Wednesday when a tree fell on their house in suburban Detroit, officials said. Livonia city officials […]
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Confessed killer driven by necrophilia, not delusions: psychiatrist
06-06-2024 02:11 via winnipegfreepress.com
Psychotic delusions didn’t drive Jeremy Skibicki to kill four women in his North Kildonan apartment, it was his desire to have sex with dead people, a psychiatrist testified Wednesday. “He […]
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