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US employers expected to have added 160,000 jobs in December
WASHINGTON - The U.S. job market appears to be entering 2020 on a solid footing. Economists expect that Friday's jobs report will show job gains of 160,000 in December, with the unemployment rate hold...
Jan 12, 2020
Australians leave homes as heat, winds escalate fire danger
EDEN, Australia - Thousands of people fled their homes and helicopters dropped supplies to towns at risk of nearby wildfires as hot, windy conditions Friday threatened already fire-ravaged southeaster...
Jan 12, 2020
Unidentified planes hit Iraqi militiamen in Syria, killing 8
BEIRUT - Unidentified planes struck targets in Syria near the border with Iraq on Friday, killing eight Iran-backed Iraqi militiamen, Syrian activists and two Iraqi officials said, an attack that come...
Jan 12, 2020
Lindholm scores twice as Flames down Oilers 4-3 for fifth win in a row
CALGARY - Elias Lindholm scored his 19th and 20th goals Saturday night as the Calgary Flames led early, fell behind twice, then came back to win 4-3 over the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames' fifth win in ...
Jan 11, 2020
US blames Iran for Ukrainian jetliner downing, pledges probe
WASHINGTON - The U.S. promised "appropriate action" Friday in response to its assessment that an Iranian missile was responsible for downing a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran, as the Ir...
Jan 11, 2020
Literacy and animal welfare prominent for The Page & Whisker
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Page & Whisker, a cozy environment to check out some books and hang out with cats who need a forever home. The book store opened on Friday and is in partnership with the Alb...
Jan 11, 2020 Photo courtesy of Chantal Wagner
Cam Talbot tall in goal for Calgary Flames in 2-1 win over Minnesota Wild
CALGARY - Cam Talbot prevailed in a goaltending duel and Johnny Gaudreau scored the game-winner for the Calgary Flames in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Talbot repelled 42 shots for ba...
Jan 11, 2020
Shapovalov pushes Djokovic to limit in ATP Cup quarters but Canada falls to Serbia
SYDNEY, Australia - Denis Shapovalov pushed world No. 2 Novak Djokovic to the limit but lost 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) on Friday as Canada was eliminated by Serbia from the ATP Cup's quarterfinal. Shapovalov,...
Jan 11, 2020
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win
BALTIMORE - With his bright red shoes and relentless running, Derrick Henry grabbed the spotlight and wouldn't let go. When he was done leading Tennessee into the AFC championship game Saturday night,...
Jan 11, 2020
Two-goal nights for Kemp, Sillinger lead Tigers to victory in Moose Jaw
MOOSE JAW, SK - Posting 30 shots in one game is something many teams around the WHL struggle to do on a nightly basis, but the Medicine Hat Tigers aren't like most.On Saturday night in Moose Jaw, the ...
Jan 11, 2020 Photo courtesy of Nick Pettigrew / Moose Jaw Warriors