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Levonte Johnson scores twice as Whitecaps open cup defence with win over Cavalry FC
CALGARY - Levonte Johnson scored twice to help the Vancouver Whitecaps open defence of their Canadian Championship with a 2-1 win over Cavalry FC in the opening leg of their quarterfinal Tuesday. John...
May 07, 2024
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
BOSTON (AP) - When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. This postseason, it's also been opening up the floor -- and the 3-point line -- for ...
May 07, 2024
US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah agai...
May 07, 2024
Harper hits grand slam, streaking Phillies rout Blue Jays 10-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bryce Harper hit a grand slam, Cristopher Snchez pitched seven strong innings and the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday night. Kody Clemens...
May 07, 2024
Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to Timberwolves
DENVER (AP) - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 by the NBA but avoided a suspension for "throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play," the league ...
May 07, 2024
Company launches wildfire damage protection pilot ahead of elevated-risk season
Intact Financial Corp. has launched a pilot program to reduce wildfire damage to customers' homes in Western Canada as another season of elevated fire risk approaches.The insurer says it has contracte...
May 07, 2024
Spartz fends off Republican rivals to win contentious Indiana congressional primary
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Two-term U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz won a contentious Republican primary to defend her seat just months after she decided to run for reelection in a campaign that focused attention ...
May 07, 2024
London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown
RICHMOND, B.C. - London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month. The Richmond, B.C.-based retailer and phar...
May 07, 2024
London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cybersecurity shutdown
RICHMOND, B.C. - London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month. The Richmond, B.C.-based retailer and phar...
May 07, 2024
Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response
VANCOUVER - Another barge went adrift in Vancouver's English Bay, prompting a quick response from the Canadian Coast Guard. A spokeswoman for the agency says it received the report around 2:30 p.m. an...
May 07, 2024
