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Wild animal stories were some of 2023's most memorable: Here are some of the best

December 24, 2023

Wild animal stories were some of 2023's most memorable: Here are some of the best

From monkey gangs dominating the streets of Thailand to Canada's historic ivory trade ban, 2023 proved a memorable one for animal news.

Wildest weather moments of 2023: Burning Man flooding, wildfire smoke, record heat

December 21, 2023

Wildest weather moments of 2023: Burning Man flooding, wildfire smoke, record heat

From Southern California's first-ever tropical storm warning to wildfire smoke smothering cities in the Northeast, here are five of the wildest weather moments of 2023.

Hornets' Miles Bridges turned away at Canadian border ahead of game against Raptors: reports

December 19, 2023

Hornets' Miles Bridges turned away at Canadian border ahead of game against Raptors: reports

NBA player Miles Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge in 2022 and is scheduled to appear in court in January for a separate incident.

Transgender swimmer, 50, sparks outrage in Canada after competing against teens, sharing locker room

December 15, 2023

Transgender swimmer, 50, sparks outrage in Canada after competing against teens, sharing locker room

Parents whose children competed at a swim meet in Canada this month have spoken out after a 50-year-old transgender athlete competed against teens, shared a changing room with them.

Canadian man incurs 14 new murder charges over online sodium nitrite sales

December 12, 2023

Canadian man incurs 14 new murder charges over online sodium nitrite sales

Ontario resident Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder for allegedly selling lethal substances online to people at risk of suicide.

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

December 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.

Dominica arrests 2 in killings of Canadian animator, wife

December 8, 2023

Dominica arrests 2 in killings of Canadian animator, wife

Two people have been arrested in Dominica for their alleged roles in the killings of Canadian businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand.

Bus company leaves pro-Israel supporters stranded en route to rally: 'it’s obvious what happened here'

December 6, 2023

Bus company leaves pro-Israel supporters stranded en route to rally: 'it’s obvious what happened here'

The United Jewish Appeal had booked 70 buses to carry supporters, many of them Jewish, from Toronto to Ottawa, but 17 of the buses failed to turn up.

Massachusetts budget approval lets utilities raise rates to compensate for Canadian hydropower corridor costs

December 5, 2023

Massachusetts budget approval lets utilities raise rates to compensate for Canadian hydropower corridor costs

A budget greenlit this week by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will allow utilities to raise rates to compensate for costs incurred by a forthcoming hydropower transmission line.

Escaped kangaroo punches police officer's face before capture in Canada

December 5, 2023

Escaped kangaroo punches police officer's face before capture in Canada

A kangaroo that had escaped its handlers in Canada was captured by police on Monday after striking an officer in the face when he attempted to capture the animal by grabbing its tail.