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The latest developments in the Alberta election; UCP wins majority
10:28 p.m. MT Alberta's incoming premier says the province is open for business. Jason Kenney says his government will have the lowest tax regime in Canada and will cut red tape. To the rest of Canada...
Apr 18, 2019
Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep
PITTSBURGH - Barry Trotz had questions when he took over the New York Islanders last summer. About the defence. About the goaltending. About where the scoring would come from if star John Tavares bail...
Apr 18, 2019
Leonard has 37 points, Lowry adds 22 and the Raptors even series with 111-82 win
TORONTO - The Scotiabank Arena crowd cheered encouragement at Kyle Lowry when he stepped up to the free-throw line to score what would be his first points of these NBA playoffs. Some 40 minutes later,...
Apr 18, 2019
Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sullen and speechless, the Tampa Bay Lightning had little explanation for how they followed up a glorious regular season by getting bounced from the playoffs with record-setting haste...
Apr 18, 2019
Yanks stop using Smith recording while investigating racism
NEW YORK - The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the singer. The ...
Apr 18, 2019
Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to end U.S. military assistance in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. The veto - the second in Trump's presidency - was expected, a...
Apr 18, 2019
Calgary Flames facing early playoff exit, trail Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in series
CALGARY - The saying "when eating an elephant take one bite at a time" applies to the Calgary Flames. Facing elimination in Friday's fifth game of their opening-round playoff series against the C...
Apr 18, 2019
Judge allows sex-trafficking claim in suit against Weinstein
NEW YORK - A New York judge has agreed to let a class-action lawsuit proceed with a sex-trafficking claim against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein elimi...
Apr 18, 2019
FBI looks for woman 'infatuated' with Columbine shooting
LITTLETON, Colo. - Authorities said Tuesday that they are looking for a young woman who is "infatuated" with the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School and made threats just days before the 20th anniv...
Apr 18, 2019
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally, rating the health in...
Apr 18, 2019