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Lafreniere won't play against Germany; world junior status up in the air
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere flashed a smile as he watched the tail end of practice Sunday. There was also a clear sense of relief. After crumpling to the ice and clutching his left kne...
Dec 29, 2019
The King reigns: LeBron James is AP's male athlete of decade
He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers and the next challenge. He pla...
Dec 29, 2019
Taliban council agrees to cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL - The Taliban's ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insu...
Dec 29, 2019
5 stabbed at rabbi's house on Hanukkah; suspect arraigned
MONSEY, N.Y. - A knife-wielding man stormed into a rabbi's home and stabbed five people as they celebrated Hanukkah in an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City, an ambush the governor said ...
Dec 29, 2019
The top stories and trends that defined the past decade in Canada
TORONTO -- The last decade in Canada has been one of seismic social changes. We've changed how we talk about gender, global politics, drugs and what it means to be a Canadian.Here's how the discourse ...
Dec 29, 2019 Toronto crowd scene after Raptor's win NBA Championship -- The Canadian Press
Taxpayers Federation wants Kenney to reverse course on ‘bracket creep’
RED DEER -- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling out Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the UCP government for what they call a "sneaky, backdoor tax grab."The CTF says Kenney is reaching deep i...
Dec 29, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney -- The Canadian Press
12 killed, dozens hurt after jetliner crashes in Kazakhstan
ALMATY, Kazakhstan - A jetliner with 98 people aboard struggled to get airborne and crashed shortly after takeoff Friday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people, authorities said. The Bek Air jet, i...
Dec 28, 2019
Clemson moves on to title game with 29-23 win over Ohio St
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta B...
Dec 28, 2019
Hurricanes notch dominant 6-0 win over Swift Current
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Following a 5-4 overtime win against Calgary on Friday night, the Hurricanes were once again on home ice Saturday hosting the Swift Current Broncos, looking to build a winning streak ...
Dec 28, 2019 Hurricanes defeat Broncos 6-0 (Photo courtesy Lethbridge Hurricanes on Twitter @WHLHurricanes)
Lightning overcome sluggish start, beat Canadiens 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. - Alex Killorn scored twice, Victor Hedman had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist to r...
Dec 28, 2019