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Ukraine's local elections test leader and his young party
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainians were voting Sunday in local elections that are considered a test for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a former comedian who took office last year vowing to bring peace, uproot...
Oct 25, 2020
India's festive season spawns fears of renewed virus surge
NEW DELHI - Just weeks after India fully opened up from a harsh lockdown and began to modestly turn a corner by cutting new coronavirus infections by near half, a Hindu festival season is raising fear...
Oct 25, 2020
New Democrats turn minority into majority in British Columbia election
The New Democrats won a majority government in the British Columbia election on Saturday as voters rewarded John Horgan with a second term after he took a gamble on calling an election during the COVI...
Oct 25, 2020
Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore
ARLINGTON, Texas - Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore. Is there anything this rookie can't do? The winning run the Cuban sensation score...
Oct 25, 2020
Rays walk off for 8-7 win over Dodgers to even World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas - Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration - and a crucial, wild win fo...
Oct 24, 2020
No. 2 Alabama beats Tennessee, Metchie III makes seven catches for 151 yards
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Losing their most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate - not even a big win over a longtime rival. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle broke his right ankle on the opening ki...
Oct 24, 2020
Two second half goals power Whitecaps to victory over Earthquakes
PORTLAND, Ore. - Ali Adnan and Tosaint Ricketts each scored a goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. The Whitecaps hoped to remain i...
Oct 24, 2020
Attack, then pandemic: Pittsburgh Jewish congregations cope
Two years ago, the three congregations sharing space at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue relocated after an anti-Semitic gunman killed 11 worshippers. Last March, the congregations dispersed from t...
Oct 24, 2020
Sanders, Hubbard lead No. 6 Oklahoma St. past Iowa St. 24-21
STILLWATER, Okla. - Spencer Sanders waited a long time for this moment. Oklahoma State's sophomore quarterback passed for 235 yards and ran for 71 and a touchdown in his return from injury, and the si...
Oct 24, 2020
Late birdies let Justin Thomas keep slim lead at Sherwood
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - With one good break and two good putts, Justin Thomas felt much better about his round of 5-under 67 on Saturday that gave him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm in the Zozo Champio...
Oct 24, 2020