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Leonard scores 35 points but gets little help in 94-89 loss to Philadelphia
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard couldn't do it alone. But he gave it a good try. The Raptors star scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half on Monday after Toronto's worst first half of these playoff...
May 1, 2019
Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-2, take 3-0 series lead
RALEIGH, N.C. - Sebastian Aho set up Justin Williams' go-ahead goal with 9:45 remaining, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-0 lead in their seco...
May 1, 2019
Correction: Ex-TCU Star-Girlfriend Assaulted story
FORT WORTH, Texas - In a story April 29 about former TCU receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend, The Associated Press reported erroneously the charge's cate...
May 1, 2019
Municipalities want share of cannabis tax but government says no
Saskatchewan's municipalities are asking for a share of taxes from cannabis sales, however, the government is saying no, in part suggesting a federal minister has misled towns and cities into thinking...
May 1, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. "Toda...
May 1, 2019
St. Louis-area cop indicted for shooting shoplifting suspect
CLAYTON, Mo. - A suburban St. Louis police officer who says she meant to use her stun gun but mistakenly grabbed her service revolver was indicted on a second-degree assault charge Wednesday for shoot...
May 1, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 1, 2019
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach scratched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Favourite Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem Wednesday night. Trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press the colt developed a co...
May 1, 2019
New administrator for Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce
Coleton Ethier will be the new administrator for the Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce.Ethier, originally from Meadow Lake, will be meeting with business owners and managers to discuss thei...
May 1, 2019 Coleton Ethier in his office at the Meadow Lake Museum. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Budget office: Caveats to government-run health system
WASHINGTON - Congressional budget experts said Wednesday that moving to a government-run health care system like "Medicare for All" could be complicated and potentially disruptive for Americans. The r...
May 1, 2019