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Alabama man who avoided earlier execution date put to death
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man who avoided execution in February was put to death Thursday for the 1991 killing of a woman who was abducted during a robbery and then shot in a cemetery. Willie B. ...
Oct 21, 2021

Connor scores twice, powers undermanned Winnipeg Jets to 5-1 win over Anaheim Ducks
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist Thursday as the Jets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 despite having two of their top-line players in COVID-19 protocol. Connor's regular linemate...
Oct 21, 2021

Markstrom shuts out Red Wings in Calgary's 3-0 win
DETROIT, Mich. (AP) - Jacob Markstrom stopped all 33 shots Detroit took Thursday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Markstrom recorded his ninth caree...
Oct 21, 2021

San Jose Sharks spoil Tkachuk's season debut with 2-1 win over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Two second-period goals were enough for the San Jose Sharks Thursday as they handed the Senators a 2-1 defeat in Ottawa. Logan Couture and Kevin Labanc, on the power play, scored in the middl...
Oct 21, 2021

Kotkaniemi scores as Hurricanes hand Canadiens fifth straight loss
MONTREAL - Jesperi Kotkaniemi made his return to Montreal a memorable one Thursday, scoring his first goal for Carolina as the Hurricanes topped the Canadiens 4-1. Sebastian Aho had two goals and an a...
Oct 21, 2021

Sheriff says family on California hike died of extreme heat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California family found dead on a hiking trail near the Merced River died after they overheated and ran out of drinking water on a sunny August afternoon when temp...
Oct 21, 2021

Chamber announces 2021 Business of the Year Awards winners
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Business of the Year Awards winners.The 38th annual event was held at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel & Conference Centre Oct. 2...
Oct 21, 2021

UK palace says queen, 95, spent night in hospital for checks
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in a hospital for checks after being advised by her doctor this week to rest. The palace said the 95-year-old Britis...
Oct 21, 2021

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake 'repulsed' by politicization of Habs' land acknowledgment
MONTREAL - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is blasting the Quebec government for questioning a land acknowledgment by the Montreal Canadiens that refers to the unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation. ...
Oct 21, 2021

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake 'repulsed' by politicization of Habs' land acknowledgment
MONTREAL - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is blasting the Quebec government for questioning a land acknowledgment by the Montreal Canadiens that refers to the unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation. ...
Oct 21, 2021