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Scotland's leader resigns as he struggles to win support for weakened government
LONDON (AP) - Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf, has resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote just days after he torpedoed a coalition with the Green Party by ditching a target for fightin...
Apr 29, 2024
At least 40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, police said. The Old Kijabe Dam, lo...
Apr 29, 2024
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
Coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into the NHL's top 10 for all-time playoff wins with 87 following Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Cooper is two wins shy of tying Glen S...
Apr 29, 2024
In the news today: Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's McGill University Pro-Palestinian stud...
Apr 29, 2024
NHL roundup: Avalanche grab 3-1 series lead over Jets with 5-1 win
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, netminder Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Su...
Apr 28, 2024
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement
Candace Parker always said she'd know when it would be time to retire. That day came Sunday. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced on social media that her career w...
Apr 28, 2024
Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hannah Green won LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at challenging Whilshi...
Apr 28, 2024
Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield
LOS ANGELES - The Edmonton Oilers are adding depth for the playoffs by recalling goaltender Jack Campbell and defenceman Philip Broberg from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors. Campbell ...
Apr 28, 2024
Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) - Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday with a successful title defense in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for his eighth PGA Tour Champions v...
Apr 28, 2024
McIlroy, Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event Sunday, beating Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Trainer pushed...
Apr 28, 2024
