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Trump, first lady teaming up to address opioids epidemic
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are headed to an event in Atlanta where they're teaming up to provide an update on the nation's opioid epidemic. Both are to speak Wedn...
Apr 24, 2019
Britain's Prince Louis a baby no more, turning 1 on Tuesday
LONDON - The youngest child of Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, is about to celebrate his first birthday. Prince Louis will mark the milestone on Tuesday. He is fifth in line to the throne...
Apr 24, 2019
Rising Saint John River frustrating swath of southern New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Rising waters have reduced the Trans-Canada Highway to a single lane outside Fredericton, as New Brunswick officials warn residents of flood-prone areas to get out while they can. T...
Apr 24, 2019
76ers season has gone south with each visit to Toronto
PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers have gone south in Toronto. Sixers coach Brett Brown wants the season series to come with an asterisk. Sure, the Raptors went 3-1 against the Sixers, but Philadelphia has evol...
Apr 24, 2019
Invigorated after Game 7 win, Bruins look to Blue Jackets
BOSTON - The Bruins needed performances from up and down their roster to outlast the Toronto Maples Leafs in yet another seven-game slugfest between the Original Six franchises. Boston will literally ...
Apr 24, 2019
Sri Lankan-Canadians mourn victims of terrorist attack in their homeland
Sri Lankan-Canadians were gathering Monday to mourn those killed in a massive terrorist attack in their homeland as the Canadian government stepped up cautions for anyone considering visitin...
Apr 24, 2019
No plans for coalition to help PC minority government, P.E.I. Tory leader says
CHARLOTTETOWN - The man who won the most seats in P.E.I.'s provincial election Tuesday says he does not expect to seek a formal coalition agreement with the Greens or Liberals, and his Tories will for...
Apr 24, 2019
Habs forward Kotkaniemi undergoes left knee surgery to address 'chronic, minor injury'
Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and the team said the procedure shouldn't interfere with his off-season training. "It was a c...
Apr 24, 2019
'Today' co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager expecting 3rd child
NEW YORK - "Today" show co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager is pregnant with her third child. The 37-year-old journalist shared the news with colleagues during Monday morning's show. The announcement comes les...
Apr 24, 2019
Man or cyborg? 'Jeopardy!' champ passes $1 million mark
NEW YORK - There's no truth to the rumour that James Holzhauer is a cyborg created to be the perfect "Jeopardy!" contestant. But given how he's made a level of excellence rarely seen on the television...
Apr 24, 2019