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After further (judicial) review: No do-over of Rams-Saints
NEW ORLEANS - A courtroom quest by two New Orleans Saints ticketholders for a full or partial do-over of this year's NFC championship game because of a blown "no-call" by game officials was rejected T...
Feb 02, 2019
US border agency says it's made biggest-ever fentanyl bust
PHOENIX - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Thursday their biggest fentanyl bust ever, saying they captured nearly 254 pounds (114 kilograms) of the synthetic drug that is helping...
Feb 02, 2019
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Federal Auditor General Michael Ferguson dies
OTTAWA - Michael Ferguson, Canada's auditor general for the past seven years, has died. His office says Ferguson died surrounded by his wife, Georgina, and sons, Malcolm and Geoffrey. Craig Scott, a u...
Feb 02, 2019
Mintos find a way
Despite trailing Saturday's game against the Notre Dame Argos for 40 minutes and facing a 5-on-3 power play against them for the last 30 seconds of overtime, the Prince Albert Mintos still found a way...
Feb 02, 2019
Hischier scores OT winner to lift Devils in 3-2 win over Canadiens
MONTREAL - Nico Hischier scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the New Jersey Devils came from behind to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday afternoon. Will Butcher also scored in ...
Feb 02, 2019
Knicks deal Porzingis to Dallas, say he requested a trade
NEW YORK - The New York Knicks were having their doubts, wondering if Kristaps Porzingis truly wanted to be part of the franchise. On Thursday, they say he made it clear he didn't. Once that happened,...
Feb 02, 2019
Patrick goal in OT, Flyers top Oilers 5-4 for 7th win in row
PHILADELPHIA - Nolan Patrick scored 2:01 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied past the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 Saturday, extending their winning streak to a season-best seven games. Edmonton ...
Feb 02, 2019
Israeli cyberexpert detects China hack in Ottawa, warns against using Huawei 5G
OTTAWA - A Chinese telecommunication company secretly diverted Canadian internet traffic to China, particularly from Rogers subscribers in the Ottawa area, says an Israeli cybersecurity specialis...
Feb 02, 2019
Federal court blocks San Francisco warning on soda ads
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a San Francisco law requiring health warnings on advertisements for soda and other sugary drinks in a victory for beverage and retail groups...
Feb 02, 2019
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder in shooting of Manitoba RCMP officer
BRANDON, Man. - A man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the shooting of an RCMP officer in western Manitoba and his defence lawyer says he is ready to take responsibility for his actions....
Feb 02, 2019
