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BREAKING: Two Edmonton police officers killed overnight

BREAKING: Two Edmonton police officers killed overnight

Edmonton Police Service (EPS) did not give more details about what happened but Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee will make a statement at 10 a.m.
Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13

BEIRUT (AP) — The recent deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria which caused billions of dollars in damage has boosted the prospects of Syria's once widely shunned president return to the Arab fold, but appears unlikely to jump-start large-scale reconstruction in the war-ravaged country.
Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

“We are seeing tremendous attacks on First Amendment freedoms across the country right now, at all levels of government. Censorship is proliferating, and it’s deeply troubling,” said Joe Cohn, legislative and policy director with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada

A look at notable vehicle-ramming cases in Canada

Two people are dead and nine others are injured after a pickup truck ran into multiple pedestrians in the eastern Quebec community of Amqui on Monday, with police alleging the driver acted deliberately and with premeditation.
'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

'A transformational decision': Alberta requiring body cameras for all police services

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is planning to require all police services in the province to use body cameras. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said Tuesday that officers often respond to complex calls and make split-second decisions.
Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

Charges against topless protester during Juno Awards pending, Edmonton police say

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say charges are pending after a topless protester interrupted the Juno Awards. Pop-punk star Avril Lavigne was caught off-guard Monday night when the woman leapt on the stage.
Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

Canadian dairy plant becomes unlikely symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers

KRASNE, Ukraine — The cows on Lyuba Pastushok's farm are like her "cheeky children," she explained in Ukrainian as she walked among her growing herd, gently cooing to them and softly petting their heads.
The issue of expanding assisted dying eligibility 'has already been decided': senator

The issue of expanding assisted dying eligibility 'has already been decided': senator

OTTAWA — The senator who pushed for Canada's assisted dying regime to include people whose only condition is a mental disorder says the debate about that policy is now over.
17 wild horses shot dead near Kamloops, B.C., in 'disheartening' act: RCMP

17 wild horses shot dead near Kamloops, B.C., in 'disheartening' act: RCMP

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Authorities in British Columbia are investigating after 17 wild horses were shot in what Mounties are calling a "disheartening act."
Quebec man charged with dangerous driving causing deaths of two pedestrians

Quebec man charged with dangerous driving causing deaths of two pedestrians

AMQUI, Que. — The driver of a pickup truck that killed two people and injured nine others in the Quebec town of Amqui was charged with dangerous driving causing death on Tuesday, after police said he deliberately drove into pedestrians chosen at random, including children.
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