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Leonard scores 35 points but gets little help in 94-89 loss to Philadelphia
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard couldn't do it alone. But he gave it a good try. The Raptors star scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half on Monday after Toronto's worst first half of these playoff...
May 01, 2019
Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-2, take 3-0 series lead
RALEIGH, N.C. - Sebastian Aho set up Justin Williams' go-ahead goal with 9:45 remaining, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-0 lead in their seco...
May 01, 2019
Correction: Ex-TCU Star-Girlfriend Assaulted story
FORT WORTH, Texas - In a story April 29 about former TCU receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend, The Associated Press reported erroneously the charge's cate...
May 01, 2019
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. "Toda...
May 01, 2019
The Watch hits the streets in downtown Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the new programs that the Lethbridge Police Service is rolling out to help deal with the drug crisis in downtown is now patrolling the streets.Members of The Watch have complet...
May 01, 2019
St. Louis-area cop indicted for shooting shoplifting suspect
CLAYTON, Mo. - A suburban St. Louis police officer who says she meant to use her stun gun but mistakenly grabbed her service revolver was indicted on a second-degree assault charge Wednesday for shoot...
May 01, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 01, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 01, 2019
Ottawa boosts loans for canola farmers amid tensions with China
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out changes to a payment program for canola farmers to help those affected by China's decision to ban the Canadian product.Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude ...
May 01, 2019
Budget office: Caveats to government-run health system
WASHINGTON - Congressional budget experts said Wednesday that moving to a government-run health care system like "Medicare for All" could be complicated and potentially disruptive for Americans. The r...
May 01, 2019