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Biden's declaration: America's democracy 'is rising anew'
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night that "America is rising anew" as he called for an expansion of federal programs to drive the economy past the pandemic and broadly extend the ...
Apr 28, 2021
China launches core module for permanent space station
BEIJING - China on Thursday launched the core module for its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long-term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growi...
Apr 28, 2021
McDavid with another three-point night as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-1
WINNIPEG - A pair of power-play goals powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Tyson Barrie and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each had a goal and an assist for Edmonton (29-...
Apr 28, 2021
Matthews scores 35th goal, Leafs down Habs 4-1 to clinch playoff spot
MONTREAL - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-best 35th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Wednesday night to clinch a playoff spot.William Nylander, Jake...
Apr 28, 2021
Fedde, Harrison lift Nats over Jays in Springer's debut
Erick Fedde went six strong innings, Josh Harrison hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat Toronto 8-2 in George Springer's Blue Jays debut Wednesday night. Fedde (2-2) allowed one run...
Apr 28, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 262,161 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,8...
Apr 28, 2021
Winners announced in 2021 RCMP Name the Puppy contest
A Saskatchewan boy is among the winners in this year's RCMP Name the Puppy contest.The RCMP says the winning names will be given to the first 13 puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre ...
Apr 28, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. There are 1,202,737 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,202,737 confirmed cases (83,354 act...
Apr 28, 2021
Brady Tkachuk records Gordie Howe hat trick as Senators down Canucks again
OTTAWA - Brady Tkachuk had a Gordie Howe hat trick as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 Wednesday night. The abrasive Senators forward dropped the gloves with Zack MacEwen eight m...
Apr 28, 2021
Rapper Kodak Black gets probation in teen's assault case
FLORENCE, S.C. - Rapper Kodak Black was sentenced to probation Wednesday for assaulting a teenage girl in a South Carolina hotel room. Black was originally charged with rape but accepted a deal and pl...
Apr 28, 2021