Author Archives:
Lindsey Vonn races into 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) - Lindsey Vonn raced into 14th position in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn finished 1.18 seconds behind leader Cornelia Huette...
Dec 21, 2024
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. There's a hefty bass guitar...
Dec 21, 2024
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one...
Dec 20, 2024
NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Frida...
Dec 20, 2024
Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in near...
Dec 20, 2024
NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home
CLEVELAND (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played fo...
Dec 20, 2024
Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens to 4-3 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Patrik Laine scored a power-play goal with 7:58 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night. Laine's shot from the left side broke defenceman...
Dec 20, 2024
Maple Leafs win 6-3 in Buffalo as Sabres record 12th straight loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night. Third-liner...
Dec 20, 2024
A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A judge ruled Friday that Missouri's near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County...
Dec 20, 2024
A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A judge ruled Friday that Missouri's near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County...
Dec 20, 2024