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Philippines receives COVID-19 vaccine after delays
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine Sunday, among the last in Southeast Asia to secure the critical doses despite having the second-highest number of cor...
Feb 28, 2021
Program addresses vaccine hesitancy with jargon-free, non-judgmental expertise
When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and mistrust sparked by "medical racism" are among issues confronting scientists, doctors and community groups trying to provide assurance as immuniz...
Feb 28, 2021
Shots, tear gas as police in Myanmar intensify use of force
YANGON, Myanmar - Security forces in Myanmar made mass arrests and appeared to use lethal force on Sunday as they intensified their efforts to break up protests a month after the military staged a cou...
Feb 27, 2021
Stastny's overtime goal gives Winnipeg 2-1 win over Montreal
WINNIPEG - Paul Stastny's overtime goal clinched Winnipeg's 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, extending the Jets' winning streak to four games.Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg (13-6-1). ...
Feb 27, 2021
At bicoastal Globes on Sunday, 'Borat' could triumph
NEW YORK - When drained of glamour, what's left of the Golden Globes? That's one of the biggest questions heading into the 78th annual awards on Sunday night. The show, postponed two months from its u...
Feb 27, 2021
Canadian Aaliyah Edwards scores 24, leads no. 1 UConn over Butler
INDIANAPOLIS - Paige Bueckers made the key passes, Aaliyah Edwards handled the boards. The scoring, both stellar freshmen did their share and more for No. 1 Connecticut. Bueckers set a school record w...
Feb 27, 2021
No Matthews, no problem: Minus NHL goal leader, Maple Leafs blank Oilers 4-0
EDMONTON - Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist, Jack Campbell made 30 saves for his third career shutout, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Saturday in the opener of a ...
Feb 27, 2021
Weir leads by 2 at Cologuard Classic, Mickelson 9 back
TUCSON, Ariz. - Mike Weir went on a back-nine birdie binge to take control of the Cologuard Classic. Phil Mickelson waded into the mud for the second straight day and will have to dig out of a deep ho...
Feb 27, 2021
P.E.I. introduces 'circuit-breaker' measures as Quebc marks COVID-19 anniversary
One of the provinces that's largely escaped the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly moved to stem a burgeoning outbreak on Saturday, while Canada's two long-standing virus hot spots marked a gri...
Feb 27, 2021
Canadian UFC fighter Alexis Davis looks impressive in first win in 19 months
LAS VEGAS - Canadian veteran Alexis Davis, fighting for the first time in 19 months, gave Sabina (Colombian Queen) Mazo a reality check en route to a unanimous decision win Saturday night on a UFC Fig...
Feb 27, 2021