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Amid push for foreign registry, many say other measures needed to fight interference
OTTAWA - For more than a year, Canada has been mulling the creation of a foreign agent registry to fight interference in the country's democratic processes. The Liberal government and even some firm s...
Jan 02, 2024

NBA roundup: Pistons' joy short-lived as they get blown out by Rockets 136-113
HOUSTON (AP) - Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assist...
Jan 01, 2024

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast
WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 30 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tues...
Jan 01, 2024

New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year's Day roller-coaster ride
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the Toronto debuts of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett finished with 19 ...
Jan 01, 2024

South Korean opposition leader is attacked and injured by an unidentified man, officials say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked and injured by an unidentified man during a visit Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, emergency officials sai...
Jan 01, 2024

Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic
SEATTLE (AP) - As the last one on the ice, Joey Daccord skated in a circle with his goalie stick in the air and the home fans chanting his name in unison. The reaction from the crowd was deserved afte...
Jan 01, 2024

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The Dallas Cowboys got another big victory without taking the field Sunday. The Balt...
Jan 01, 2024

Salah changes boots, scores twice for Liverpool in 4-2 win over Newcastle
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Mohamed Salah headed off to the Africa Cup of Nations on the back of a starring role for Liverpool in its 4-2 win over Newcastle that opened up a three-point lead in the Engl...
Jan 01, 2024

Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debuts as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106
NEW YORK (AP) - Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in a strong debut with his new team and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-106 on Monday. Jalen Brunson added 16 ...
Jan 01, 2024

Marc-Andre Fleury can't help but smile about his career in goal, even if he'd rather skip the fuss
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The two decades Marc-Andre Fleury has spent in the NHL have passed as quickly for him as the airborne pucks that speed toward him in the net each time he takes the ice. Now the ...
Jan 01, 2024