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Appeal court wonders about future danger posed by Halifax mall plotter
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's top court focused on the potential future danger posed by an American woman who plotted a Valentine's Day shooting spree at a Halifax mall as she appealed her life sentence Tue...
Apr 18, 2019
'Open for business:' Jason Kenney's UCP wins majority in Alberta election
EDMONTON - Jason Kenney and his United Conservatives channelled the angst of an angry electorate to soar to a majority government in Alberta's election Tuesday and relegate Rachel Notle...
Apr 18, 2019
Strong quake rattles Taiwan, but no major damage apparent
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, rattling buildings across the island but causing no major damage or injuries. The bureau said the quak...
Apr 18, 2019
France to hold daylong tribute to Notre Dame firefighters
PARIS - It's a day of tribute to the Paris firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from encroaching flames. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting them...
Apr 18, 2019
Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4
DENVER - Mikko Rantanen scored on a slap shot 10:23 into overtime after tying the game with a goal late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednes...
Apr 17, 2019
Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead
DENVER - A wide-open Cale Makar screamed toward Nathan MacKinnon to deliver him the puck. That made an instant impression with MacKinnon on a night when Makar made an immediate impact. This newly sign...
Apr 17, 2019
Predators take 2-1 series lead over Stars with 3-2 victory
DALLAS - Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne withstood a flurry of shots when the Dallas Stars had an extended power play in the second period, including a 5-on-3 advantage. Then came his incredible save wit...
Apr 17, 2019
Hwang's first MLS goal lifts Vancouver Whitecaps to 1-0 victory over LAFC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have won their first game of the season, topping Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Wednesday. The victory was a feat for the 'Caps (1-4-2), who had been winless through the fir...
Apr 17, 2019
Avs defenceman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut
DENVER - Cale Makar didn't take long to accomplish a little bit of history. One shot on net, to be precise. The newly signed Colorado defenceman scored a playoff goal in his NHL debut during Game 3 on...
Apr 17, 2019
Cruz drives in 2 to help Odorizzi, Twins beat Blue Jays 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS - Nelson Cruz had two hits and two RBIs for Minnesota, helping Jake Odorizzi and the Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 following a 54-minute rain delay Wednesday night. Off to a solid s...
Apr 17, 2019