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Shapovalov into second round at Madrid Open with win over Diaz Acosta
MADRID - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta on Wednesday. Shapovalov, from Richmo...
Apr 24, 2024
EU hopeful North Macedonia to hold May 8 presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - North Macedonia will head to a presidential runoff after no candidate secured enough votes to win outright in Wednesday's first round of balloting held as the country se...
Apr 24, 2024
Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged
CHICAGO (AP) - The "rat hole" is gone. A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the "rat hole" was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imp...
Apr 24, 2024
Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tony DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He could be headed for a larger role in the N...
Apr 24, 2024
Noah, Olivia continue reign as top baby names in Alberta in 2023
Alberta has released its two top baby names in the province for 2023.Noah was revealed as the most popular boys name in the province, while Olivia is the top girls name. This marks the fifth and 11th ...
Apr 24, 2024
Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. The vote in ...
Apr 24, 2024
Alberta premier stands by pick of ‘contrarian’ chair to lead COVID-19 data review
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's a good idea to have a physician who accused the province of exaggerating COVID-19's impact on hospitals now lead a review of pandemic-era health data.Smith say...
Apr 24, 2024
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
PHOENIX (AP) - A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1...
Apr 24, 2024
Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have fired coach David Quinn after two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project. General manager Mike Grier announced the decision on Wednesday...
Apr 24, 2024
City advising residents know their property line before cutting down trees
The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to know the location of their property lines when it comes to the placement and care of trees.The City is recommending residents confirm the location ...
Apr 24, 2024