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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
NEW YORK (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican J...
Mar 27, 2024
Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE
The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries. The ...
Mar 27, 2024
Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Negotiations aimed at luring the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have "ended" and the proposal to create a development district wit...
Mar 27, 2024
Ottawa signs $3.7B health deal with Quebec, final province to sign onto health accord
OTTAWA - Health Minister Mark Holland signed a $3.7-billion health pact with Quebec today, which means all 13 provinces and territories have now signed on to Ottawa's new health accord. Prime Minister...
Mar 27, 2024
Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Negotiations aimed at luring the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have "ended" and the proposal to create a development district wit...
Mar 27, 2024
'Community Strong' launches to unite central Albertans for positive change
A new non-partisan group has formed in central Alberta to encourage central Albertans, organizers say, in the pursuit of positive change, by engaging with municipal politicians, local organizations, a...
Mar 27, 2024
University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach
STOCKTON, Calif. - Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year winner, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States. The longtime leader of the Carleton University men's basketball program...
Mar 27, 2024
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving family's death at border
ST. PAUL, MINN. - A man accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canada border into Minnesota, including four members of an Indian family who froze to death in 2022, pleaded not guilty Wednes...
Mar 27, 2024
Alouettes defensive back Murray thankful injury allowed him to help care for mother
It cost him a chance to play in the Grey Cup but Najee Murray is thankful the injury that ended his season happened when it did. Murray's 2023 campaign ended July 30 when he suffered a torn pectoral m...
Mar 27, 2024
Travis Green looking to capitalize on second NHL gig: 'I'm a better coach today'
Travis Green had plenty of time to reflect. Fired as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks in December 2021 with the team in a tailspin, he stepped away from hockey awaiting his next chance. "I unplugge...
Mar 27, 2024