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Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Imprisoned activistNarges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. "She fights for women against systematic discrimination and oppre...
Oct 06, 2023
Fields and Moore lead the Bears to their first win of the season, beating the Commanders 40-20
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) - Music blared from the Chicago Bears locker room after a victory for the first time in almost a year, and players danced and jumped around with joy. All thanks to Justin Fields and...
Oct 05, 2023
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy ...
Oct 05, 2023
Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine
Vancouver's restaurant scene has earned another Michelin star. The Parisian tire manufacturer-cum-gastronomic tastemaker awarded the honour to Japanese restaurant Okeya Kyujiro, led by chef Takuya Mat...
Oct 05, 2023
Hadley battling for a PGA Tour card again and opens with 64 in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Chesson Hadley played bogey-free Thursday in the Sanderson Farms Championship and posted an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in his latest bid to secure his PGA Tour card. This is ...
Oct 05, 2023
Nylander scores twice, including overtime winner, as Leafs beat Red Wings 4-3
TORONTO - William Nylander scored his second goal of the night at 1:24 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in pre-season play Thursday. After the Maple Leafs bare...
Oct 05, 2023
WHL's Wild fire head coach Constantine following investigation of derogatory comments
WENATCHEE, Wash. - Kevin Constantine has been fired as head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. Constantine's dismissal comes after an independent investigation into a violation of Western Hockey League's st...
Oct 05, 2023
Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships
CALGARY - Carolina Hiller, Laurent Dubreuil, Valrie Maltais and Ted-Jan Bloemen all earned national titles on Thursday, the opening day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships. Hiller, f...
Oct 05, 2023
Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80
CHICAGO (AP) - A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated's 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, "The Most Feared Man in the Game." Opponents who w...
Oct 05, 2023
Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80
CHICAGO (AP) - A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated's 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, "The Most Feared Man in the Game." Opponents who w...
Oct 05, 2023