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Alabama man who avoided earlier execution date put to death
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man who avoided execution in February was put to death Thursday for the 1991 killing of a woman who was abducted during a robbery and then shot in a cemetery. Willie B. ...
Oct 21, 2021
Connor scores twice, powers undermanned Winnipeg Jets to 5-1 win over Anaheim Ducks
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist Thursday as the Jets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 despite having two of their top-line players in COVID-19 protocol. Connor's regular linemate...
Oct 21, 2021
Markstrom shuts out Red Wings in Calgary's 3-0 win
DETROIT, Mich. (AP) - Jacob Markstrom stopped all 33 shots Detroit took Thursday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 victory over the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Markstrom recorded his ninth caree...
Oct 21, 2021
Kotkaniemi scores as Hurricanes hand Canadiens fifth straight loss
MONTREAL - Jesperi Kotkaniemi made his return to Montreal a memorable one Thursday, scoring his first goal for Carolina as the Hurricanes topped the Canadiens 4-1. Sebastian Aho had two goals and an a...
Oct 21, 2021
San Jose Sharks spoil Tkachuk's season debut with 2-1 win over Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Two second-period goals were enough for the San Jose Sharks Thursday as they handed the Senators a 2-1 defeat in Ottawa. Logan Couture and Kevin Labanc, on the power play, scored in the middl...
Oct 21, 2021
Riders look to stop Ka’Deem Carey, Stamps’ offence in third meeting
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders have to find a way to solve a 5-foot-10, 210-pound problem in Calgary on Saturday.Calgary Stampeders running back Ka'Deem Carey has rushed for 254 yards and added an...
Oct 21, 2021
Sheriff says family on California hike died of extreme heat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California family found dead on a hiking trail near the Merced River died after they overheated and ran out of drinking water on a sunny August afternoon when temp...
Oct 21, 2021
Town approves new funding agreement for Battleford Library
Battleford town council has given the go ahead for a new five-year funding agreement between the town and Battleford Library. Town Parks and Recreation manager Jordan Schechtel presented a report on t...
Oct 21, 2021
UK palace says queen, 95, spent night in hospital for checks
LONDON (AP) - Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in a hospital for checks after being advised by her doctor this week to rest. The palace said the 95-year-old Britis...
Oct 21, 2021
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake 'repulsed' by politicization of Habs' land acknowledgment
MONTREAL - The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is blasting the Quebec government for questioning a land acknowledgment by the Montreal Canadiens that refers to the unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation. ...
Oct 21, 2021