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Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in cas...
Mar 23, 2025
Pope appears on hospital balcony to bless crowd in 1st public appearance in battle with pneumonia
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has appeared on a hospital balcony to bless the crowd in his first public outing in five weeks and ahead of his release after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. T...
Mar 23, 2025
Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
ISTANBUL (AP) - A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption char...
Mar 23, 2025
NHL roundup: Brodzinski scores twice as Rangers down Canucks 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonny Brodzinski scored his second goal of the game late in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves as the New York Rangers downed the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Saturday to s...
Mar 23, 2025
Whitecaps suffer first loss of the season, aim to bounce back quickly
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen knew a perfect season was unlikely. That's why the Vancouver Whitecaps head coach was already looking to move on after his team dropped a 3-1 decision to the Chicago Fire S...
Mar 23, 2025
Oilers' supporting cast comes up big in 5-4 win over Kraken
EDMONTON - Chalk one up for the rank and file on the Edmonton Oilers. Faced with playing without star forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton's supp...
Mar 23, 2025
Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-b...
Mar 23, 2025
Fire put an end to Whitecaps' perfect start with 3-1 victory
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps fell behind early then gave up two second-half goals in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday night for their first loss of the Major League Soccer season. Strike...
Mar 22, 2025
Nugent-Hopkins nets hat trick as Oilers beat Kraken 5-4
EDMONTON - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had three goals for the hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers dug deep without their two top forwards to record a narrow 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Adam...
Mar 22, 2025
Canadiens making a habit of comebacks after epic rally for crucial point
MONTREAL - It's not always ending in a victory, but the Montreal Canadiens are proving they can't be counted out no matter the score. The Canadiens rallied back in epic fashion Saturday, erasing a 4-1...
Mar 22, 2025