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Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter. "It has never even crossed my mind," said Li, a resident of Richmond, B.C., who was...
Mar 06, 2024
California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle for who controls Congress
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Polls have closed in California, where Republican and Democratic party officials are anxiously watching results from a handful of House primaries that will set the stage for ...
Mar 05, 2024
David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has been forced into a runoff for the Republican nomination in his East Texas district by challenger David Covey amid a fierce campaign by state At...
Mar 05, 2024
California Senate: Schiff advances to November election to fill Feinstein’s seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff will advance to a November election to decide who will fill the U.S. Senate seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein. It's not yet clear who wi...
Mar 05, 2024
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the Ne...
Mar 05, 2024
Nick Suzuki's OT winner leads Canadiens to a 4-3 win over Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored at 17 seconds of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Brendan Gallagher, David Savard and ...
Mar 05, 2024
Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels advance to Democratic runoff in Alabama's 2nd US House District
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels are advancing to a Democratic runoff in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. The two were the top finishers in a crowded field vying for th...
Mar 05, 2024
Burakovsky scores late winner, Seattle Kraken edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3
WINNIPEG - Andre Burakovsky scored on the power play with 2:39 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Jets forward Mason Appleton ...
Mar 05, 2024
Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime
BOSTON (AP) - Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Draisai...
Mar 05, 2024
US Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas fends off challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Steve Womack has won the Republican nomination for his seat in northwest Arkansas, fending off a longshot challenge on the right from a state legislator. Womack, the...
Mar 05, 2024