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Capitals trail by 2 before roaring back to beat Senators 7-2
WASHINGTON - T.J. Oshie and the Washington Capitals hardly came out looking like the reigning Stanley Cup champions against the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators. After less than 7 1/2 minutes Tuesday night, ...
Feb 26, 2019
United Methodist delegates reject recognizing gay marriage
ST. LOUIS - The United Methodist Church, America’s second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at a crucial conference voted T...
Feb 26, 2019
Singh eyes chance to ramp up pressure on Trudeau with byelection win
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh celebrated his byelection win the same way he rang in winning the NDP leadership race: on a dance floor. “We danced the night away,” Singh said Tuesday morning in an...
Feb 26, 2019
Mirroring grandfather, Kim rides the rails to Trump summit
HANOI, Vietnam - For his second summit with President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opted to go retro - riding the rails like his grandfather decades before. Kim’s decision to ta...
Feb 26, 2019
Sheriff: Man killed, shot at police for more than 30 minutes
HUGER, S.C. - A man fired on police for more than 30 minutes in South Carolina, using a handgun, rifle and shotgun while running from hiding spot to hiding spot before he was shot and killed by office...
Feb 26, 2019
B.C. doctor warns against deadly mushroom that looks similar to edible variety
VANCOUVER - A critical care doctor is warning British Columbians about a “sinister” deadly mushroom and the importance of health-care providers recognizing signs of poisoning from a variet...
Feb 26, 2019
Canada Games bronze for local athlete
A Grande Prairie athlete has won a bronze medal at the Canada Games in Red Deer. Michelle Grisales beat a competitor from Manitoba in one of two bronze medal matches in the 52-kilogram weight category...
Feb 26, 2019
Jason Kenney promises to help immigrants with advanced degrees work in the province
EDMONTON – Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney is promising new rules and legislation to reduce red tape to help immigrants with advanced degrees work in the province. Kenney says professiona...
Feb 26, 2019
Wynn Resorts fined $20 million over sex allegations
LAS VEGAS - Casino mogul Steve Wynn’s former company was fined a record $20 million by Nevada gambling regulators on Tuesday for failing to investigate claims of sexual misconduct made against h...
Feb 26, 2019
Health minister understands concerns about Notley holding campaign event at hospital
EDMONTON – Alberta’s health minister says she understands why there is concern about Premier Rachel Notley holding a campaign event inside a public hospital. Sarah Hoffman says they have s...
Feb 26, 2019