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Swiss court convicts a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity
GENEVA (AP) - Switzerland's top criminal court on Wednesday convicted a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity over his role in repression committed by the west African country...
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French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in territory of New Caledonia
PARIS (AP) - At least two people were killed and three were seriously injured overnight in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, French media reported Wednesday, as President Emmanuel Macron ...
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
There's only one game in the NHL tonight, but it is a big one for the Big D as the Stars look to eliminate the visiting Colorado Avalanche. And it's an off day for the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton O...
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Winnipeg murder trial expected to hear from neighbours of admitted serial killer
WINNIPEG - Three people who lived in the same apartment building where Jeremy Skibicki killed four women are expected to testify in a Winnipeg courtroom today. Skibicki told police he strangled or dro...
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Jokic scores 40, Nuggets beat Wolves 112-97 to grab 3-2 series lead
DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic celebrated his third NBA MVP award by scoring 40 points and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Th...
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NHL roundup: Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Swayman backed up his victory vow with 28 saves, Charlie McAvoy added to the list of disputed goals in this matchup with the go-ahead marker and the Boston Bruins staved of...
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Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in Baltimore mayor’s race primary
BALTIMORE (AP) - Incumbent Brandon Scott beat out one of his predecessors in Baltimore's Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday, all but ensuring a second term in office. Scott was originally elected...
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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - It was a Sage bet. A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle's realm. It was ...
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Tapani scores another OT winner, Boston sweeps Montreal in PWHL semifinal
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) - Susanna Tapani scored her second overtime winner of the series to help Boston rally past Montreal 3-2 on Tuesday night and advance to the Professional Women's Hockey League champi...
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Host Brazil bounces Canada in Volleyball Nations League opener
RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada opened Volleyball Nations League play on Tuesday night with a four-set loss to host Brazil. The Canadian women dropped the opening set 26-24, won the second 25-23, then lost th...
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