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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to ...
May 16, 2024
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages and risk of tornadoes
HOUSTON (AP) - Severe thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and ...
May 16, 2024
Canada earns straight-sets win over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League
RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night. The Canadian women won the opening set 25-20 and the second set 25-...
May 16, 2024
Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the...
May 16, 2024
Mother, stepfather get 15 years for manslaughter in death of B.C. boy Dontay Lucas, 6
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - The mother and stepfather of six-year-old Dontay Lucas have been sentenced to 15 years each in prison by a B.C. Supreme Court judge. Mitchell Frank and Rykel Frank stood in shackl...
May 16, 2024
So Mi Lee shoots 66 to take lead in Mihuno Americas Open as Rose Zhang leaves with illness
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - So Mi Lee shot a 6-under 66 after getting into the field less than two hours before her tee time and took a two-shot lead Thursday after the opening round of the Mizuho Americ...
May 16, 2024
Vista Trail residential roadway closure in Blackfalds
The Town of Blackfalds will be closing the gravel portion of Vista Trail north of Valmont Street starting May 27 until further notice."The closure is a result of the exciting increased development in ...
May 16, 2024
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh sets new 400 IM record at Olympic swim trials
TORONTO - Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record in the women's 400-metre individual medley with a time of four minutes 24.38 seconds at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials. ...
May 16, 2024
US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Early estimates indicate up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilled into surrounding waters when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and slammed into a bridge near...
May 16, 2024
Canadian women's 3x3 hoops team opens Olympic qualifier with two wins
DEBRECEN, Hungary - The Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team went undefeated Thursday as play opened at an Olympic qualifying tournament. The Canadian squad of Paige Crozon, Katherine Plouffe, Michell...
May 16, 2024