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Israelis vote again, as political crisis grinds on
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israelis began voting on Tuesday in national elections that are being held for the fifth time since 2019, hoping to break the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country for the...
Oct 31, 2022
House GOP's possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists
WASHINGTON (AP) - At least three Republicans running for the U.S. House attended the "Stop the Steal" rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and made their way toward the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection to stop ...
Oct 31, 2022
Siakam nets 31 points, 12 boards in Raptors' 139-109 rout of Atlanta Hawks
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 12 rebounds and the Raptors routed Atlanta 139-109 on Monday, Toronto's seventh consecutive win over the Hawks at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes was masterf...
Oct 31, 2022
World Series opener most viewed on TV since 2019
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Houston Astros in the World Series opener drew 11.68 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and the Fox Sports streaming app, t...
Oct 31, 2022
'Diagolon' founder Jeremy MacKenzie expected to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during "Freedom Convoy" protests says it expects to call "Diagolon" founder Jeremy MacKenzie as a witness. Public O...
Oct 31, 2022
Santa Claus isn't coming to town, Vancouver parade cancelled for third year
VANCOUVER - The Santa Claus Parade in downtown Vancouver has been cancelled for a third straight year, but this time COVID-19 isn't playing the Grinch. The Vancouver Santa Claus Parade Society instead...
Oct 31, 2022
Randy Schmid, AP science writer with a whimsical touch, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Randy Schmid, a retired Associated Press science writer who seldom missed a chance to add a whimsical touch to his authoritative stories, has died. Schmid, 78, died at a nursing home...
Oct 31, 2022
World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1. The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday ni...
Oct 31, 2022
World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1. The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday ni...
Oct 31, 2022
Raptors' all-star guard Fred VanVleet listed as out against Atlanta
TORONTO - Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was listed as unavailable for Toronto's game Monday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet didn't participate in Sunday's practice due...
Oct 31, 2022