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Supreme Court sides with Germany in Nazi-era art dispute
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court's ruling Wednesday in a multimillion-dollar dispute over a collection of religious artworks will make it harder for some lawsuits to be tried in U.S. courts over claims ...
Feb 3, 2021
NWHL cancels rest of season after additional virus positives
The National Women's Hockey League called off the remainder of its season Wednesday on the eve of the playoffs because of additional positive test results for the coronavirus. The NWHL cited safety co...
Feb 3, 2021
St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong gets same role for Canadian men's Olympic team
CALGARY - Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada's men's Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday the St. Louis Blues GM has...
Feb 3, 2021
White House offers 'full support' for Trump-era Space Force
WASHINGTON - The White House on Wednesday offered "full support" for Space Force, a day after the president's chief spokesperson provoked a backlash with seemingly dismissive comments about the Trump-...
Feb 3, 2021
Canada's 2022 Beijing hopefuls keep an eye on Tokyo
Tokyo is a conversation topic in the vehicle when Justin Kripps and his bobsled crew are on long road trips in Europe. Canada's winter athletes are emotionally invested in their summer brethren compet...
Feb 3, 2021
Biden set to boost US refugee admissions after Trump cut
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is preparing to notify Congress and others that it will dramatically increase U.S. admissions of refugees. Officials and people familiar with the matter say Biden...
Feb 3, 2021
Virginia Senate passes death penalty abolition bill
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would abolish the death penalty, a measure that if passed into law would mark a major policy change for a state that has historically l...
Feb 3, 2021
Hugh Grant, Maria Bakalova react to Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES - Reactions from nominees for the the 78th Golden Globe Awards. All spoke to The Associated Press in phone or video interviews: "I think this is the greatest day of my life." - 12-year-old...
Feb 3, 2021
Grande Prairie Minor Hockey hopeful for brighter future following cancellation of season
Grande Prairie Minor Hockey says it is hopeful for a brighter future after Hockey Alberta pulled the plug on all Tiered, AA and AAA hockey seasons. According to Ryan Allen, the Technical Director of G...
Feb 3, 2021
Province providing $68.5 million for continuing care, addiction treatment facility operators
The province says it will be doling out $68.5 million aimed at helping staff and residents of continuing care and residential addiction and mental health treatment facilities.The announcement was made...
Feb 3, 2021