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Afghan police: 3 separate Kabul explosions kill 5, wound 2
KABUL – Three sticky bomb attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at…
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on…
Film breathes new life into Historic Hampton House
MIAMI – To successfully bring a stage play to the silver screen, the filmmaker must…
Winnipeg Jets down Vancouver Canucks 2-0, Brossoit earns second career shutout
VANCOUVER – For Winnipeg Jets goalie Laurent Brossoit, playing in Vancouver’s special, even with no…
Raptors score last 11 to defeat Timberwolves 86-81
MINNEAPOLIS – Norman Powell and the Toronto Raptors used one final push to slip by…
Skiers pack resorts thanks to plenty of snow, virus concerns
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Ethan Melloy added another layer to his clothing on a bitterly cold…
Cruz trip tests durability of scandal, memory of voters
WASHINGTON – Ted Cruz’s political career already featured many surprise twists before a jaunt to…
10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – The Christ Church Cathedral was arguably New Zealand’s most iconic building…
‘A victory for her children’: Trucker guilty of manslaughter in death of woman
EDMONTON – A mother bent over and wept with other loved ones in an Edmonton…
Edmonton Oilers’ defence steps to forefront in 2-1 win over Calgary Flames
CALGARY – The Edmonton Oilers relied on defence instead of their scoring stars to beat…
Defending champion Einarson wins opener as bubble play begins at Hearts
CALGARY – Kerri Einarson picked up where she left off at the Canadian women’s curling…
Ethics committee rejects plan to move Quebec deer that were slated to be killed
MONTREAL – A plan to relocate deer from a Montreal-area park has fallen through after…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —…
US sanctions over pipeline from Russia deemed lacking by GOP
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Friday added a layer of sanctions to a Russian…
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday,…
Alaska governor says lawmaker misrepresents virus response
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said his administration will no longer respond to…
Russia steps in, trying to aid stalled Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD – With talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban stalled and the new…
California man charged with trying to help terrorist group
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Russian man has been charged in California with attempting to provide…
Woman shot during protest against Myanmar coup dies
YANGON, Myanmar – A young woman who was shot in the head by police last…
Rafael Harvey-Pinard scores twice, Rocket top AHL Senators 5-2
Rafael Harvey-Pinard struck twice as the Laval Rocket beat the Belleville Senators 5-2 on Friday…
Federal government seeks fourth extension to update assisted-dying law
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is seeking a fourth extension to the court-imposed deadline for…
Judge rejects Rep. Devin Nunes defamation suit against CNN
NEW YORK – A defamation lawsuit U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes brought against CNN was tossed…
Canada-US border closed to non-essential travel until at least March 21
OTTAWA – The border between Canada and the United States will remain closed to non-essential…
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces 14 years for assaults
VISTA, Calif. – Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II agreed Friday to accept a…