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`We can do it,' say young believers fueling Sanders campaign
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - They've watched their parents and friends struggle to pay medical bills. They've spent time in Spain, Australia and other countries where people don't have the same worry. They live...
Mar 8, 2020
Curlers opt for traditional handshakes at Brier instead of suggested fist bumps
KINGSTON, Ont. - Traditional handshakes still rule at the Tim Hortons Brier despite a Curling Canada suggestion for athletes to bump fists at this week's national men's curling cha...
Mar 8, 2020
Iran warns it could use 'force' to halt travel amid virus
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian authorities warned Friday they may use "force" to limit travel between cities and announced the new coronavirus has killed 124 people amid 4,747 confirmed cases in the Islamic R...
Mar 8, 2020
Accused spy fights to overturn immigration ruling, saying she helped Canada
OTTAWA - A woman accused of spying for Russia says there's nothing to the allegations because her actions ended up helping - not harming - Canadian interests. Elena Crenna is asking the Fede...
Mar 8, 2020
Child care, education, housing at heart of affordability fears, Morneau told
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau was told weeks into the Liberals' second mandate that Canadians are most worried about affordability in areas where governments have a lot of power over prices -...
Mar 8, 2020
Italy quarantines northern regions to stop virus' advance
ROME - Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday, restricting the movements of about a quarter of its population in a bid to limit contagions and end the virus' advance at the epicenter of Eu...
Mar 7, 2020
Kings come through in shootout for 1-0 win over Maple Leafs
LOS ANGELES - Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe scored in the shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Jonathan Quick made ...
Mar 7, 2020
Curry scores 23 in return, but Raptors clinch playoff spot
SAN FRANCISCO - Stephen Curry seemed every bit himself after a four-month layoff, save for a little long-range rust. "He looks exactly the same to me," coach Steve Kerr said. Curry scored 23 points fo...
Mar 7, 2020
Koskinen solid as Oilers top Blue Jackets; Edmonton moves into tie atop Pacific
EDMONTON - Mikko Koskinen made 46 saves and Alex Chiasson had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday to move into a tie for first place in the Pacif...
Mar 7, 2020
Two late-game goals from Cozens not enough as ‘Canes fall to Rockets
KELOWNA, BC - With a playoff spot already clinched, the Lethbridge Hurricanes were looking to end their recent road trip with a win in Kelowna Saturday night.FIRST PERIODThe first period saw four goal...
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