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Military’s key witness takes stand at court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

GATINEAU, Que. — The complainant in the court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan has told the court she believes he wrote a poor performance report for her while they were deployed together because she refused his invitation to have a private meeting in his hotel room. Whelan has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline related to improperly changing the woman’s performance evaluation report in 2011.Military prosecutors allege that Whelan improved her score on a performance report because he wanted to stop her from releasing personal and inappropriate emails between them. The defence is arguing that the woman manipulated Whelan to get a better review and that he was charged for political reasons.The woman, whom The Canadian Press is not naming due to the nature of the allegations, testified that she met Whelan in early 2010 while working in Ottawa. Her position involved liaising with small missions, which included Operation Proteu...

Pipestone shareholders approve merger with Strathcona Resources

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

CALGARY — Shareholders of Pipestone Energy Corp. have voted to approve a merger with Strathcona Resources Ltd., a deal the companies say will create what will be the fifth largest oil producer in Canada.Shareholders voted in favour Wednesday of a proposal which will see privately held Strathcona buy them out in an all-stock deal, creating a combined company with an initial market capitalization of $8.6 billion.The merger had been opposed by dissident shareholder GMT Capital Corp., which controls about 19 per cent of Pipestone’s shares. The final vote tally was not immediately available Wednesday.Under the terms of the deal, Pipestone shareholders will receive 9.05 per cent of the equity in the merged company, while Strathcona — one of North America’s fastest-growing oil and gas producers — will go public.“The arrangement will enable shareholders to participate in the upside of a much larger and more diversified producer with a well-positioned reserves base and much...

Bulgarian parliament approves additional weapons to Ukraine to aid in its war with Russia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s parliament Wednesday approved the provision of additional military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia.At a closed-door meeting, lawmakers voted 141-40, with three abstentions, in favor of supplying Ukraine with defective surface-to-air missiles for the Russian-made S-300 air defense system and small-caliber automatic weapon ammunition discarded by the Interior Ministry, the state-run BTA news agency reported.Military experts said the missiles cannot be repaired in Bulgaria, but Ukraine has the needed facilities to fix them or use them for spare parts.The Chief of Defense, Adm. Emil Eftimov, assured lawmakers that the provided weapons do not harm Bulgaria’s defensive capabilities.“We have no intention of giving (Ukraine) the entire S-300 missile complex until we find a replacement capability,” he said.The vote mirrored divisions in the Balkan country over sending military aid to Ukraine. It sparked criticism from the Socialist Party and the pro-Ru...

Massachusetts man stabs five officers after crashing into home following chase, police say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man who sped away during a traffic stop led police on a chase that ended with him crashing into a home and then stabbing five officers, including the local police chief, before he was arrested, authorities said.The Taunton police officers were injured trying to take Douglas Hagerty, 35, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, into custody Tuesday night. One officer suffered slash wounds to the face, neck and back and was taken to a hospital in Boston, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the north.The other four, including an officer who was stabbed in the arm, were treated at a local hospital. Among them was Police Chief Edward Walsh, who responded to the scene because he lived nearby. He was stabbed in the stomach and was treated and released.Police did not immediately provide an update on the condition of the officer sent to a Boston hospital.According to police, Taunton officers tried to pull over Hagerty, whom they accused of driving erratically. Hagerty...

Wednesday Forecast: Scattered showers, storms possible

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

CHICAGO — Mainly cloudy Wednesday with scattered storms. Winds: E 5-10 mph G15. High: 69. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storms here Mainly cloudy tonight with scattered storms. Winds: ENE 5-10. Low: 61.Thursday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, decreasing clouds, AM 10% shower/storm. Winds: ENE 5-10. High: 70.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Elderly man dies in Lincolnshire crash; 3 others injured

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — An elderly man died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Lincolnshire.Officers were dispatched to the area of Milwaukee Avenue and Aptakisic Road at around 8:15 p.m. on the report of a crash with injuries.Police believe a 2004 black Lexus RX330, driven by a 79-year-old man, of Fox River Grove, was traveling northbound on Milwaukee Avenue and was attempting to turn west on Aptakisic.The other vehicle involved, a 2010 red Toyota Rav-4, driven by a 19-year-old, of Buffalo Grove, proceeded through the intersection and crashed with the Lexus.The 79-year-old man was pronounced dead at Advocate Condell Medical Center. 2 killed in I-57 rollover crash Two teens, 16 and 17, were in the vehicle with the 19-year-old. All of the occupants of the Toyota suffered minor injuries.Police said they are still investigating the crash.

Rare 'Dumbo octopus' filmed near the Hawaiian Islands

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) - A recent deep-sea dive off the coast of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands brought scientists face-to-face with a rare ocean creature.A "Dumbo octopus" was spotted about a mile below the ocean's surface, on an unnamed seamount.The site was in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.Dumbo octopuses are typically seen in deep waters of the central Pacific, according to scientists. They propel themselves using those large ear-shaped fins to find food.The Exploration Vessel Nautilus took the video showing the rare creature as it drifts and floats through the ocean's waters. Meet Hawaiʻi’s bard, Jackie Pualani Johnson The crew of the EV Nautilus said they had been able to view five of these amazing creatures in a single night. "Each time, you're kind of just roaming around with the ROV," explained Jaina Galves, video engineer intern. "Somebody's like, wait, what is that in the corner, and then everybody's starts to gasp, everybody starts to freak out. And every...

Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Bruce Springsteen is postponing all remaining 2023 tour dates with The E Street Band out of an abundance of caution related to his peptic ulcer disease.Springsteen announced on X, formerly Twitter, in early September that he was being treated for symptoms of the disease, and his medical advisors decided he should postpone his September concerts. Now, shows scheduled for the rest of the year are also being rescheduled. Doctors say peptic ulcer disease is easily treated, but when left untreated can cause internal bleeding, holes in the stomach wall or even stomach cancer. It occurs when acid erodes lining of the stomach or small intestine, creating an ulcer. The most common symptom of peptic ulcer disease is stomach pain, though some people don't even report symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease is most frequently caused by a bacterial infection or by longterm use of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, Advil and Aleve. "Stress ...

Years after trial, DNA reveals new suspect in 6-year-old's brutal 1987 killing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In 1987, a 6-year-old boy was found dead on California's Sherman Island four days after being abducted near his Vallejo home.Nearly four decades later, police arrested Fred Cain III, of Central Point, Oregon, on Sept. 18, after DNA technology connected him to the crime and exonerated a previous suspect, according to the Solano County District Attorney's Office. Target shutting down 3 Portland stores amid safety, theft concerns According to an autopsy performed shortly after the crime, the boy had been sexually assaulted. A 6-year-old boy was found dead on Sherman Island in Sacramento County four days after being abducted near his Vallejo, Calif., home. (KOIN)Fred Cain was arrested at his home in Central Point, Oregon and charged with the 1987 murder of a child in California, September 26, 2023 (Solano County Sheriff)Cain faces charges of murder with special circumstance allegations of kidnapping and sodomy. He will be transferred to Solano County after waiv...

White Sox are in an interesting position early in the final week

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:36:10 GMT

CHICAGO — While their chances for the postseason realistically disappeared months ago, there is something on the line for the White Sox in the final games of their season.That's especially the case when it comes to their second-to-last series of 2023, where they're in an interesting position over the course of three games. Tuesday's 15-4 loss to the Diamondbacks is one of three games the club has against Arizona at Guaranteed Rate Field this week. The teams will meet at 1:10 p.m. starts on Wednesday and Thursday before the White Sox host the Padres for the last series starting Friday.Top priority at the moment for Pedro Grifol's club is to try and avoid some club infamy, which will take a good stretch against Arizona and San Diego. With the defeat on Tuesday, the White Sox are at 97 and just three away from a rare 100-loss season in franchise history.That's only happened four times in franchise history - 1932, 1948, 1970, and 2018 - and the White Sox will have to win three of their ...