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Peguero's two-run homer in eighth inning lifts Pirates over Blue Jays
BRADENTON, Fla. - Liover Peguero hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Tuesday in spring training baseball action. Toron...
Mar 05, 2024
Nashville cleared the runway for an emergency. Pilot said 'I'm too far away'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The pilot of a single-engine plane that crashed near downtown Nashville told air traffic controllers he could see the runway they were clearing for an emergency landing. But he...
Mar 05, 2024
Haitian prime minister lands in Haiti as he tries to return home to quell gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti's embattled prime minister landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday as he tried to return to Haiti to quell a surge in violent gang attacks, officials said. Officials told T...
Mar 05, 2024
Canadian Cooper Gallant is off to solid start to 2024 Elite Series season
It's been a solid start to the Elite Series season for Canadian pro bass fisher Cooper Gallant. The 26-year-old Bowmanville, Ont., native has posted consecutive top-10 finishes in the first two events...
Mar 05, 2024
Rewritten indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez alleges new obstruction of justice crimes
NEW YORK (AP) - New obstruction of justice crimes were added Tuesday to charges against Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife that allege they accepted gold bars, cash and a luxury car in return for favors t...
Mar 05, 2024
Ottawa, Nunavut sign $36M deal to improve health-care services in territory
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut and the federal government are spending nearly $36 million to improve access to health care in the territory. The agreement, announced in Iqaluit, is to increase the number ...
Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday NPHL, NWJHL update
NPHL There is one game in the North Peace Hockey League playoffs Tuesday night with Spirit River in Dawson Creek. The Rangers lead the best-of-seven West Division final 3-1.Falher will play the winner...
Mar 05, 2024
Saddle hills County preparing for 2024 Roadside Spraying Program
Saddle Hills County residents are being reminded to let the County know if they want to be included in the annual spraying program.The 2024 Roadside Spraying program is tentatively set to be working i...
Mar 05, 2024
Calgary Flames claim defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from Dallas
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames claimed defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Hanley, from Keswick, Ont., has three assists and 23 penalty minutes in 32 games with Dallas t...
Mar 05, 2024
Paris won't allow tourists free access to the Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River
PARIS (AP) - Tourists won't be allowed to watch the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for free as initially promised, the French government announced Tuesday, as it grapples with security concern...
Mar 05, 2024