Category Archives: Canadian Press
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85
NEW YORK - Philip Roth, the prize-winning novelist and fearless narrator of sex, death, assimilation and fate, from the comic madness of “Portnoy’s Complaint” to the elegiac lyricism...
May 22, 2018
Harden scores 30, Rockets even series at 2 games apiece
OAKLAND, Calif. - Chris Paul pounded the ball down demonstratively on Stephen Curry’s home court in sheer delight. And maybe he sent a little message: These Rockets are for real and very much re...
May 22, 2018
Morales, Happ lead Jays past Angels 5-3; Toronto ends four-game losing skid
TORONTO - Hitting a two-run home run just a game after throwing a scoreless inning of relief, Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales was quick to laugh off any comparisons to Los Angele...
May 22, 2018
Teacher beats Kentucky House majority leader in GOP primary
LANCASTER, Ky. - A high school math teacher ousted the majority leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives on Tuesday, with a narrow win in the GOP primary race. Travis Brenda credited a groundsw...
May 22, 2018
AP Interview: Phelps says mental health is new passion
Michael Phelps was hanging at the pool on Tuesday. No, he’s not planning another comeback. He’s got a bigger goal to tackle. Mental health. After revealing the depths of his depression - a...
May 22, 2018
Ovechkin, Capitals prepare for 'biggest game of life'
TAMPA, Fla. - Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closer than ever to playing for the Stanley Cup, and he’s determined to make the most of the opportunity. “I’ve never been in ...
May 22, 2018
Angels star rookie Ohtani creates buzz during first appearance in Toronto
TORONTO - Slugger Mike Trout predicted teammate Shohei Ohtani would hit the Rogers Centre scoreboard during batting practice Tuesday. Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Eric Hinske went one further and ...
May 22, 2018
Regina symphony members help Prince Charles celebrate 70th birthday
REGINA - It was sweet music to the ears of five members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra when they heard they would have a chance to mingle with royalty at a very private party. The five wer...
May 22, 2018
Gay Kentucky man loses bid to challenge GOP clerk Kim Davis
MOREHEAD, Ky. - A gay man in eastern Kentucky has lost his bid to challenge Republican county clerk Kim Davis, who went to jail three years ago for denying him and others marriage licenses in the afte...
May 22, 2018
Senators bow to will of elected government on transport modernization bill
OTTAWA - The Senate has bowed to the will of the Trudeau government on an omnibus transportation modernization bill. Senators voted 41-31 Tuesday to drop their insistence on amendments to Bill C-...
May 22, 2018