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4 people killed and 5 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - Four people were killed and five were hurt in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said. A suspect is in police custody and was being questioned Wednesday aft...
Mar 27, 2024
Rockets get 4th pick in WHL Prospects Draft
The Kelowna Rockets will have the fourth pick in the Western Hockey League's 2024 Prospects Draft after a draft lottery was held Wednesday.The Prince Albert Raiders won the draft lottery, moving from ...
Mar 27, 2024
Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO - Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players' Association's joint assistance program and will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period. The NHLPA ...
Mar 27, 2024
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
Yard waste drop-off at transfer site cancelled for 2024
Coldstream residents won't be able to use the transfer station on Middleton Drive to drop off their yard waste this year.The municipality said due to the work on the new public works buildings, much o...
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
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
