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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - It was a Sage bet. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle's realm. It was ...
May 14, 2024

Host Brazil bounces Canada in Volleyball Nations League opener
RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada opened Volleyball Nations League play on Tuesday night with a four-set loss to host Brazil. The Canadian women dropped the opening set 26-24, won the second 25-23, then lost th...
May 14, 2024

Tapani scores another OT winner, Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) - Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women's Hockey League champi...
May 14, 2024

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference final
NEW YORK (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this post-season, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference final trip since 2000 b...
May 14, 2024

P.A.'s Rebecca Strong wins $1-million
Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended...
May 14, 2024

Maryland State Sen. Sarah Elfreth wins Maryland Democratic congressional primary
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland State Sen. Sarah Elfreth has defeated former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn in a crowded congressional Democratic primary. Elfreth prevailed in a primary with 22...
May 14, 2024

Swayman helps Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead marker and the Boston Bruins staved of...
May 14, 2024

US Rep. Carol Miller defeats Jan. 6 rioter Derrick Evans for GOP nomination in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Congresswoman Carol Miller has held off a challenge from convicted Jan. 6 riot participant Derrick Evans to win the Republican primary for her U.S. House seat in West Virginia...
May 14, 2024

Lewochko Scholarships presented to local students
Three students from the Battlefords are being recognized with 2024 scholarships presented by the Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF). John Paul II Collegiate's Marielle Bala, Olesja F...
May 14, 2024

Biden administration is moving ahead on $1 billion arms package for Israel, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, two congressional aides said Tuesday. It's the f...
May 14, 2024