The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif.—After a miserable start to the season, the Anaheim Ducks have climbed all the way back into playoff position. That might not seem like much in the jumbled Pacific Division, but for now they’ll gladly take it. Kevin Bieksa and Ryan Kesler each scored a power-play […]
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The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.—A smiling Adrian Peterson held the football high in the air as if he had just won a trophy. The Minnesota Vikings are back atop the NFC North. Peterson ran for a touchdown, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn returned a fumble 55 yards for […]
The Associated Press BURNS, Ore. The remote high desert of eastern Oregon became the latest flashpoint for anti-government sentiment as armed protesters occupied a national wildlife refuge to object to a prison sentence for local ranchers for burning federal land. Ammon Bundy the son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who […]
The Associated Press PARIS A Paris canal will be drained this week for cleaning, first into a puddle and then into a dry ditch. Canal Saint-Martin, popular with Parisians and visitors alike for its arched bridges, locks and trendy surrounding neighbourhood, will be emptied for the first time in 14 […]
By Ali Akbar Dareini And Jon Gambrell The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Allies of Saudi Arabia followed the kingdom’s lead and on Monday began scaling down their diplomatic ties to Iran in the wake of the ransacking of Saudi diplomatic missions in the Islamic Republic, violence that was sparked by […]
The Associated PressMaryclaire Dale NORRISTOWN, Pa.—Bill Cosby was charged yesterday with sexually assaulting an Ontario woman at his home 12 years ago—the first criminal charges brought against the comedian out of the torrent of allegations that destroyed his good-guy image as America’s Dad. The case sets the stage for perhaps […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY—Passengers are describing a Toronto-bound Air Canada flight that was diverted to Calgary yesterday as a terrifying roller-coaster ride. Emergency officials said 21 people, including three children, were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor sprains to serious chest and neck trauma. However, no one suffered […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Joseph Boyden, the award-winning author whose work vividly documents the complexity of Canada’s indigenous history, is among the latest appointments to the Order of Canada in a year when aboriginal issues have dominated the national agenda. Boyden, whose novels include “Three Day Road” and “The Orenda,” joined […]
Staff Bonnie Penney of the Fort Frances Lions Club, left, looked on as Miranda Allen of Safeway drew the winning ticket for the Lions’ food draw yesterday afternoon. Marie Saunders of Devlin won the grand prize of $100 a week for groceries for a year while Christian Windego won the […]
The Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C.—Authorities say a husband-and-wife’s fight over a chicken dinner landed them both in the hospital. Richland County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson said the wife wanted to get chicken at Church’s and the couple got into an argument that ended with the husband knocking her […]
Cameron Penney Mya Wrolstad skated for the first time while her mother, Wendy, looked on during at “Toonie Skate” at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday. Although there isn’t the usual amount of ice outdoors so far this winter, there is plenty of it indoors for youngsters to skate on.
The Canadian PressBruce Cheadle OTTAWA—The federal Liberal government says a “significant number” of Conservative appointees have offered to step down after being asked to quit while others will be called before parliamentary committees to explain their credentials. But the Prime Minister’s Office is refusing to provide even a numerical breakdown, […]
