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John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO - John Tavares said recently when he used to dream about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs there wasn't a 'C' on his jersey. Just being on the ice in blue and white was enough. Now the ...
Oct 04, 2019
Indictment: ‘Party and play’ sex and drug use turned deadly
LOS ANGELES - Wealthy California political donor Ed Buck was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury for two overdose deaths in his West Hollywood apartment and charged with providing methamphetami...
Oct 04, 2019
Honey bee AGM here
PRINCE GEORGE - The Coast Inn of the North will be abuzz this weekend, as BC Honey Producers Association is holding its AGM in Prince George. It's time to reflect on the success of the past year and t...
Oct 04, 2019
US tariffs on EU goods would include cheese, wine, aircraft
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration plans to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European imports _ from gouda cheese to single-malt whiskey to large aircraft _ beginning Oct. 18 to retaliate ag...
Oct 04, 2019
Spanish farmers fear 'unfair' blow of US tariffs
CXD3RDOBA, Spain - Olives are harvested the old-fashioned way on Juan Luque's farm in southern Spain, as men thrash the gnarly tree limbs with poles, raining the small green fruit into the motorized c...
Oct 04, 2019
Court papers say UK's Johnson would seek delay if no deal
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would seek an extension to the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline if no withdrawal deal with the European Union is reached by mid-October, according to a document re...
Oct 04, 2019
Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Jordan Williams-Lambert ready for return
REGINA - Jordan Williams-Lambert is hoping to pick up where he left off with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Williams-Lambert, the CFL's West Division most outstanding rookie in 2018, makes his return t...
Oct 04, 2019
Verlander, Altuve lead Astros over Rays 6-2 in ALDS opener
HOUSTON - Justin Verlander looked every bit the October ace, Jose Altuve polished his post-season resume and the Houston Astros kept rolling, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday to open their AL Div...
Oct 04, 2019
Konecny powers Flyers past Blackhawks 4-3 in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Travis Konecny had two goals and coach Alain Vigneault won his debut with Philadelphia, directing the Flyers to a season-opening 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Fri...
Oct 04, 2019
Konecny powers Flyers past Blackhawks 4-3 in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Travis Konecny had two goals and coach Alain Vigneault won his debut with Philadelphia, directing the Flyers to a season-opening 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Fri...
Oct 04, 2019