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Saudis sentence 5 people to death for Khashoggi's killing
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced five people to death Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, whose grisly slaying in the S...
Dec 25, 2019

Documents show myriad federal agencies crafting plan for homeless veterans
OTTAWA - Internal government documents show four federal departments have quietly spent months crafting an answer to a cross-party call for the government to end veterans homelessness b...
Dec 25, 2019

Pentagon says New Jersey soldier killed in Afghanistan
KABUL - A 33-year-old American soldier was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said. The Taliban claimed they were behind a fatal roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province. In...
Dec 25, 2019

Flames score 3 power-play goals, beat Stars 5-1
DALLAS - The Calgary Flames overpowered the Dallas Stars. Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan and Mikael Backlund scored power-play goals and Calgary beat the Stars 5-1. Elias Lindholm assisted on the Flame...
Dec 24, 2019

Raptors record biggest comeback in franchise history to beat Dallas 110-107
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors had dug themselves a 30-point hole and looked headed for their worst game of the season. The mood in the huddle, said coach Nick Nurse, was "really ba...
Dec 24, 2019

Empty Stocking Fund project a success this Christmas
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre's Christmas campaign has wrapped up for another year without a hitch.Executive Director Erin Katerynych reported the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Ham...
Dec 24, 2019 The Empty Stocking Fund crew of helpers gather during the campaign wrap up. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)

Meili questions when audit of new Sask Hospital will be complete
Saskatchewan's NDP leader is anxious to see the results of an audit on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility.Ryan Meili said he is concerned about the company involved in the ...
Dec 24, 2019 NDP Leader Ryan Meili is hoping to see a full audit completed on the new Saskatchewan Hospital facility soon. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).

Celtics rookie conducts Boston orchestra's holiday concert
Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall made his debut as a guest conductor during the renowned Boston Pops orchestra's holiday concert. The 7-foot-6 centre took the stage to lead the orchestra in a renditio...
Dec 24, 2019

Pop culture in 2010s marked gains in diversity, inclusion
NEW YORK - When the family-friendly Hallmark Channel recently pulled, under pressure from a conservative group, a set of ads featuring a kiss between two happy brides at the altar, backlash was swift ...
Dec 24, 2019

Q&A: YBN Cordae talks sharing raw emotions after Grammy noms
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - When YBN Cordae posted a video of himself shedding tears in reaction to receiving two Grammy nominations, the rapper initially regretted sharing his raw emotions to millions on...
Dec 24, 2019