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October 29

Leon Draisaitl scores twice, Oilers come from behind to beat Habs 4-3
Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates the game winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday October 29, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Utah jury finds cemetery not negligent in death of 4-year-old boy crushed by headstone
The Glenwood Cemetery gate is shown Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Park City, Utah. Lawyers for the family of 4-year-old Utah boy crushed by a tombstone at the cemetery say he died after shoddy maintenance left the historic headstone weak and dangerous. The Glenwood Cemetery Association contends that the cemetery was well-maintained and the 1889 headstone was solid before the boy started playing on it on July 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
WHL Roundup: Oil Kings beat Blades, snap winless streak at eight games
Saskatchewan senior finally gets his high school diploma at age of 83
Tom Brady throws 4 touchdown passes, Patriots rout Dolphins 36-7 to improve to 7-0
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles away from Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jamie Benn's OT goal caps rally; Stars come back to beat Canucks 4-3
Dallas Stars left wing Patrick Sharp (10) celebrates scoring his goal with teammates Jordie Benn (24) and Jason Spezza (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Michael Hutchison stops 45 shots as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-1
Winnipeg Jets' Drew Stafford (12) fans on the shot from Adam Lowry (17) on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) as Jonathan Toews (19) defends during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
Top 25 Capsules
Bogan has 4 TDs; Western Michigan scores 21 straight in 58-28 victory over Eastern Michigan
Western Michigan's Jarvion Franklin, right, is tackled by Eastern Michigan's Luke Maclean during the first half of an NCAA football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Ypsilanti, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Hellebuyck makes 39 saves, Moose earn first win of AHL season
Oklahoma State WR Jhajuan Seales pleads not guilty to drunken driving, open-container charge
Clarification: Mexico-US Ambassador story
Licata connects with Willoughby for 2 TDs; Buffalo beats Miami (Ohio) 29-24
Boykin 472 total yards, 4 TDs for No. 5 TCU in 16th straight win, 40-10 over West Virginia
West Virginia linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (35) tackles TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (25) after a short run in the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Government union wants third-party review of how province handled wildfires
Parayko scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period to lift Blues to 2-1 win over Ducks
Anaheim Ducks' Hampus Lindholm (47), of Sweden, scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen, center, and Jay Bouwmeester, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bob Beamon receives Olympic performance award for record-breaking long jump in 1968
Bob Beamon, poses for photographers before an Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) awards ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Washington. The ANOC general assembly, which formally opened Thursday, is the first global event where the five cities vying for the 2024 Games are together in one place and can meet key players of the Olympic world. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Thursday's NBA Capsules
Dolphins 4-time Pro Bowl defensive end Cameron Wake carted off field
Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Toronto FC crumbles in playoff debut, outcompeted by Montreal Impact
Michael Hutchinson stops 45 shots as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-1
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Copp (9) attempts to break through Chicago Blackhawks' David Rundblad (5) and Ryan Garbutt (28) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, October 29, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Matt Breida runs for 205 yards and 2 TDs, Georgia Southern beats Texas State 37-13
Toronto FC falls to Montreal Impact in first all-Canadian MLS playoff
Toronto FC midfielder Benoit Cheyrou (8) tackles Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba (11) during the second half at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.
North Korea's ruling party to hold highest-level convention in decades next year
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015 file photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes at a parade in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea's ruling party says it will hold its biggest convention in decades next May. The Workers' Party said Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 its 7th congress will be convened as it's faced with "the heavy yet sacred task" of build a thriving nation. But it didn't elaborate on what the party's highest-level body will determine. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)
Teague, Horford help Hawks beat Knicks 112-101 for 1st victory of the season
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) tries to block a shot by Atlanta Hawks forward Tiago Splitter (11) as New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8) defends from behind during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
Impact have little time to rest before facing Columbus in MLS semifinals
Two face upgraded charges of second-degree murder in Whistler, B.C., death
New Zealand's preparation for Australia test hit by abandoned game after record stand
Battle of Alberta: Good bad old days may soon return to hockey rivalry between Calgary and Edmonton
The arrival of 18-year-old centre Connor McDavid has given the Edmonton Oilers help to reanimate the team and perhaps give new life to the rivalry with Calgary.
Australia names Khawaja, Burns for 1st New Zealand test; Bancroft misses out
Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes a dig at Colts during Willie McGinest ceremony
Medical marijuana dispensary raided in Saskatoon, four people arrested
Japan central bank holds off on more monetary stimulus as core inflation, family spending drop
Governor of the Bank of Japan Haruhiko Kuroda arrives at its head office in Tokyo Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Japan has reported that its core inflation rate, which excludes volatile food prices, edged down 0.1 percent in September. Slow progress toward a 2 percent inflation goal has raised expectations that the central bank might announce an expansion of its already lavish monetary easing at a policy meeting that wraps up later in the day. (Kyodo News via AP)
Green Bay needs a vintage Eddie Lacy to return for game against Broncos
Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif in this file photo from Oct. 4, 2015. Green Bay could use a vintage Lacy on Sunday night in Denver against the Broncos’ tough defence in a matchup of 6-0 teams.
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has back procedure, expected back full strength for spring
Williams leads North Carolina past No. 23 Pittsburgh 26-19 in surprising ACC Coastal showdown
North Carolina wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) celebrates in the end zone after running in for a touchdown after catching a pass in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Semyon Varlamov stops 34 shots and Avalanche beat Lightning 2-1 to end 4-game skid
Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1), of Russia, makes a save on a shot by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NHL Capsules
Patrick Chan ready to reclaim the rink at Skate Canada International
Patrick Chan, of Canada, takes part in a practice session at Skate Canada International in Lethbridge, Alta. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.
OHL Roundup: MacInnis scores four times, Rangers hand Petes sixth straight loss
The night that Canada almost lost Quebec
Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau gestures during his speech to Yes supporters after losing the referendum in Montreal Monday night, Oct. 30, 1995.
Questions have been raised regarding stability of B.C. whale-watching boat
Family members of Rav Pillay, a 27-year-old Australian who is still missing after a whale-watching boat sank in Tofino, B.C., visit a dockside memorial Thursday. Transport Canada says the vessel involved in the capsizing had passed all required tests after it was modified.
QMJHL Roundup: Huskies continue to roll, down Islanders 4-1
Travis Zajac scores twice, Palmieri has 1 goal, 2 assists as Devils beat Flyers 4-1
Philadelphia Flyers' Nick Schultz, right, goes after the puck as he avoids the stick of New Jersey Devils' Kyle Palmieri during the first period of a hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Hainsey scores 2:21 into OT to give Hurricanes 3-2 win over Islanders
Carolina Hurricanes Victor Rask, (49), left wing Brock McGinn (23), center Jordan Staal (11), left wing Nathan Gerbe (14) celebrate with defenseman Ron Hainsey (65) after Hainsey scored the winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in New York, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Manitoba government says sexual predators not welcome during Grey Cup
Evgeni Malkin has goal and assist, Jeff Zatkoff makes 50 saves and Penguins beat Sabres 4-3
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy (12) scores against Buffalo Sabres goalie Chad Johnson (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Andre Ward set to make 175-pound debut Nov. 21 in Vas Vegas; opponent not yet decided
Canadian’s death while detained in U.K. immigration centre ‘shameful’
Alois Dvorzak, a widower and former resident of Salmon Arm, B.C., died of natural causes while detained in a British immigration centre, according to a coroner’s jury, but the way the 84-year-old was treated has been criticized as a deplorable case in which officials were unable to find a better way to treat the man.
Gasol's late burst fuels final scoring flurry to lead Grizzlies past Pacers 112-103
Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Watchdog orders nurses’ union to stop recruiting in B.C.
A cease-and-desist order was issued to the BCNU after one of its members tried to persuade two registered psychiatric nurses to join the BCNU.
Wife of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi seeks help from Trudeau
Ensaf Haidar, wife of Raif Badawi, poses in her home as a large banner with her husband's image hangs on the wall behind her, in Sherbrooke, Quebec on Jan. 14, 2015. Badawi, a Saudi liberal, was convicted of publishing a blog and was sentenced to a 10-year jail term along with 1,000 lashes, the second set of 50 lashes due this Friday.
University president under fire for posing in sombrero, poncho at Mexican-themed party
In this Oct. 28, 2015 photo, University of Louisville James Ramsey, lower right, and his wife, Jane, upper left, host a Halloween party in Louisville, Ky. The University of Louisville has apologized after the photo surfaced showing Ramsey among staffers dressed in stereotypical Mexican costumes. (Scott Utterback/The Courier-Journal via AP) NO SALES; MAGS OUT; NO ARCHIVE; MANDATORY CREDIT
Cardinals' 'No Fly Zone' leads the NFL with ball-hawking camaraderie
Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) celebrates his interception in the end zone during the final seconds of the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 26-18. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Congress on track to OK budget and debt deal, send measure to Obama
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. speaks with members of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, before he is expected to be voted in as the new House Speaker. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah is second from right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Argentine leader urges voters to defend gov't in runoff vote, without mentioning her candidate
Supporters of Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez stand outside the government house as she delivers a speech in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Fernandez's chosen successor presidential candidate Daniel Scioli will face opposition candidate Mauricio Macri in a presidential runoff election on Nov. 22. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Pacific Heat wins Golden State Juvenile Fillies on opening day of Del Mar's fall meet
3 Taekwondo athletes sue USOC for not protecting them from sexual abuse
Royals' rotation puts the 'world' in World Series: After Volquez and Cueto, now Ventura starts
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, left, and shortstop Alcides Escobar celebrates the end of the top of the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Mets Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Bernier scores as Impact down TFC 3-0 in all-Canadian MLS playoff game
Montreal Impact's Patrice Bernier celebrates after scoring against the Toronto FC during first half Major League Soccer sudden death playoff game in Montreal on Thursday, October 29, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Theater review: Keira Knightley shines in 'Therese Raquin' but play doesn't hold a candle
In this image released by Polk & Co., Keira Knightley appears during a performance of "Therese Raquin," at the Studio 54 theater in New York. (Joan Marcus/Polk & Co. via AP)
Shell says scrapped project not timed to coincide with Alberta budget
Ghost hunters to become study subjects in B.C. research project
Simon Fraser University geography professor Paul Kingsbury says funding for his project is evidence of just how mainstream the topic has become.
10-year-old boy recovering from leg injuries after being bitten by shark off Oahu beach
Signs warning of a shark sighting are posted at Makaha Beach Park in Waianae, Hawaii, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. A 10-year-old boy was bitten by a shark off at the Oahu beach on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)
B.C. claims city didn’t consult on viaducts
Vehicles drive out of downtown using the Georgia Street Viaduct adjacent to the Dunsmuir Street Viaduct in Vancouver, B.C., in 2014.
7-year-old Iowa girl in viral photo with QB Trevone Boykin attends TCU game with her family
Bad start to the NHL season? No big deal, if you’re in the Pacific Division
Sam Bennett of the Calgary Flames celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammates David Jones, Deryk Engelland and T.J. Brodie during an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Oct. 28, 2015 in Ottawa.
John Furlong has the right to be proud of his life and work
Last week Laura Robinson announced she wasn’t goinf to appeal the court’s decision to dismiss her defamation claim against John Furlong.
California freshmen top recruits Jaylen Brown, Ivan Rabb ready to learn daily on and off court
FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2015, file photo, California's Ivan Rabb (1) defends during basketball practice in Berkeley, Calif. Freshmen Rabb and Jaylen Brown are two star California recruits ready to take the program to the next level under second-year Golden Bears coach Cuonzo Martin. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)
Duggars to give keynote speech at Alberta home-schooling conference
An Alberta home-schooling association is standing by its decision to have Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar speak at its upcoming annual convention.
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, businessman Stephen Bronfman pen letter to MLB teams
Florida executes man convicted of fatally stabbing ex-wife, 5-year-old daughter, 2 in-laws
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations elects new chief with 758 votes
Sefolosha says lawsuit against NYPD after arrest is right move, hopes it leads to change
Atlanta Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) goes up for a basket against Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/ John Bazemore)
In Africa, incumbents continue to wield power to stay in office
Geoffrey York
Seeking "revenge," Romania's Larisa Iordache wins bronze at world gymnastics championships
Third placed Larisa Andreea Iordache from Rumania performs on the balance beam during the women's all-around final competition at the World Artistic Gymnastics championships at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Canada's Ellie Black finishes seventh at gymnastics world championships
Illinois running back Josh Ferguson to miss Penn State game because of shoulder injury
The Latest: Florida executes man who fatally stabbed ex-wife, daughter and 2 in-laws.
Kelly: Anthopoulos bafflingly allowed to leave Jays in search of ‘right fit’
Cathal Kelly
New York Gov. Cuomo cancels World Series fundraisers following criticism for taking tickets
A pedestrian passes a gate at Citi Field before Friday's Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Cook out for No. 17 Florida State's Saturday game vs. Syracuse
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman likely to track Cowboys' Dez Bryant
Clippers G Austin Rivers fined $25,000 by NBA for throwing seat cushion
Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, right, protects the ball from Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
16 cattle die when truck hauler hits traffic circle, overturns in Alberta
Brookfield Asciano bid threatened as rival group takes stake
Brookfield Infrastructure Chief Executive Sam Pollock (R) smiles as he speaks with Asciano Ltd Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Mullen during a media conference in Sydney, Australia, August 18, 2015.
John Aiken: Last of a generation of Bay Street veterans
OSC investigator John Aiken.
C Series at a glance
Audit finds Montana railroad safety lacking amid increasing Bakken oil train traffic
Suncor
Suits dismissed after Gulf states settle with Transocean over damages from 2010 Gulf oil spill
Miami Marlins name Don Mattingly as their new manager
In this Oct. 5, 2015, file photo, Don Mattingly, then manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, speaks during a news conference in St. Louis. Two people familiar with the situation said Thursday that Don Mattingly has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins less than a week after he parted with the Dodgers.
49ers tight end Vernon Davis denies locker room friction with teammates during 2-5 start
Elections Canada confirms Liberal wins Edmonton seat over Tory incumbent
George's critical comments after season opener cost Pacers' star $10,000
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Justin Schultz out up to a month with a back injury
Alan Morin shoots 6-under to take lead in PGA Assistant Championship
FIFA candidate Sheikh Salman makes new denial on alleged role in human rights abuses
FILE - In this Thursday, April 30, 2015 file photo, Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa leaves the AFC Congress in Manama, Bahrain. Bahrain’s state news agency says Asian soccer chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has formally launched his bid to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, file)
3 accused of selling Filipino-made jewelry as American Indian made at New Mexico stores
U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez, left, and Indian Arts and Crafts Board chairman Harvey Pratt take questions about a long federal investigation into the selling of fake American Indian jewelry during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Federal authorities announced Thursday that three New Mexico residents have been indicted in a scam to sell Filipino-made jewelry as American Indian made. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras)
Settlement approved in TransAlta case of power price manipulation
People walk in the plaza of the TransAlta headquarters in Calgary in 2014.
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