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Czechia scores late to eliminate Canada from world juniors
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as Czechia survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat Canada 3-2 and advance to the semifinals at t...
Jan 02, 2024

Djokovic and his sore right wrist help Serbia reach United Cup quarters
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic endured a wrist injury to lead Serbia into a United Cup mixed teams quarterfinal showdown against host Australia. The world No. 1 was troubled by his right wrist...
Jan 02, 2024

Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli official says Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa with the world court. Eylon Levy, an official in the Israeli prim...
Jan 02, 2024

Warm temperatures bring out record number of people for annual Polar Bear Dip
PRINCE GEORGE - The warmer temperatures brought out a record number of 'dippers' for the Ness Lake Bible Camp's annual Polar Bear Dip on New Year's Day.A total of 216 people took part, blowing away th...
Jan 02, 2024

Plane catches fire on runway at Japan's Haneda airport, passengers reportedly safe
TOKYO (AP) - A plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. NHK TV reported that all occupants, believed ...
Jan 02, 2024

Amid push for foreign registry, many say other measures needed to fight interference
OTTAWA - For more than a year, Canada has been mulling the creation of a foreign agent registry to fight interference in the country's democratic processes. The Liberal government and even some firm s...
Jan 02, 2024

NBA roundup: Pistons' joy short-lived as they get blown out by Rockets 136-113
HOUSTON (AP) - Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assist...
Jan 01, 2024

Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead, destroy buildings along Japan's western coast
WAJIMA, Japan (AP) - A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 30 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tues...
Jan 01, 2024

New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year's Day roller-coaster ride
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the Toronto debuts of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett finished with 19 ...
Jan 01, 2024

South Korean opposition leader is attacked and injured by an unidentified man, officials say
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked and injured by an unidentified man during a visit Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, emergency officials sai...
Jan 01, 2024