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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one...
Dec 20, 2024
NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Frida...
Dec 20, 2024
Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in near...
Dec 20, 2024
NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home
CLEVELAND (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played fo...
Dec 20, 2024
Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens to 4-3 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - Patrik Laine scored a power-play goal with 7:58 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night. Laine's shot from the left side broke defenceman...
Dec 20, 2024
Maple Leafs win 6-3 in Buffalo as Sabres record 12th straight loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night. Third-liner...
Dec 20, 2024
Vernon Comic-Con expanding with more room, tournament, and special guests
Comic lovers, fantasy and sci-fi enthusiasts, and card game players rejoice, the Vernon Comic-Con is growing even larger next year.The annual convention is expanding to take up the Vernon Curling Club...
Dec 20, 2024
A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A judge ruled Friday that Missouri's near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County...
Dec 20, 2024
A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A judge ruled Friday that Missouri's near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County...
Dec 20, 2024
Preliminary court inquiry dates for Lumby murder case to be set in January
The court will set a dates for a preliminary inquiry into a murder of a woman in Lumby in the new year.Vitali Stefanski is charged with second degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefan...
Dec 20, 2024
