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Korver, Millsap each score 22 and Hawks win 6th straight, 121-115 over winless Pelicans
Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder, center, battles under the basket with New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, right, and guard Ish Smith, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The Latest: China, Taiwan presidents end first meeting since sides split 66 years ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews the guard of honor at a welcoming ceremony at the Istana in Singapore, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Xi is scheduled to meet with Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore on Saturday. (Mohd Fyrol/Pool Photo via AP)
Hensen scores 22, Antetokounmpo has 20 to lead Bucks to 99-92 win over New York Knicks
Argos beat Blue Bombers 21-11 in final game at Rogers Centre
Toronto Argonauts' Thomas Miles, right, takes down Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Cameron Marshall during first half CFL action, in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.
Erik Jones wins NASCAR Truck race at Texas for 3rd victory of the season
Erik Jones signs an autograph for a fan after a NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race practice at Texas Motor Speedway Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. Jones is filling in for the suspended Matt Kenseth. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
QMJHL Roundup: Boivin, Simpson have three-point games to lead Titan past Drakkar
Putin associate, media executive Mikhail Lesin found dead in Washington hotel room
Decision to take direct route likely cause of US helicopter crash in Nepal earthquake relief
FILE - In this June 3, 2015 file photo, Marines pay their respects after a memorial service held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., for six Marines who were killed in a helicopter crash while helping with disaster relief in earthquake-devastated Nepal. The six were aboard the U.S. military helicopter that went down on a steep mountainside near the town of Charikot on May 12. An investigation into the U.S. military helicopter crash that killed 13 people during earthquake rescue operations in Nepal has found that the likely cause was the crew's decision to use the most direct route to bring out the injured, taking the flight over unfamiliar terrain in bad weather. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Winnipeg police chief says one unfortunate case can't change justice system
Maple Leafs tie game late, but fall to Red Wings in overtime
Detroit Red Wings' defender Jakub Kindl (4) celebrates his overtime game-winning goal with teammate Henrik Zetterberg (40) as Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Tyler Bozak, right, looks on during NHL hockey action, in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.
Toronto Argonauts bid the Rogers Centre farewell after 27 CFL seasons
Bryant has 18, Lakers beat winless Nets 104-98 for 1st victory of the season
Ray, Harris throw TD passes to lead Argos past Bombers in Rogers Centre finale
Toronto Argonauts' running back Chad Kackert (44) is hauled down by Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Khalil Bass (47) during first half CFL action in Toronto on Friday November 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
William Nylander scores in shootout to lift Marlies over Comets 5-4
How Swede it is: Zetterberg scores 300th NHL goal with Lidstrom in building
Detroit Red Wings' defender Jakub Kindl (4) celebrates his overtime game-winning goal with teammate Henrik Zetterberg (40) as Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Tyler Bozak, right, looks on during NHL hockey action, in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Orlando Magic hand Raptors first loss of the season with 92-87 win
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) drives to the basket for a shot past Toronto Raptors forward Bismack Biyombo (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won 92-87.
Sharp scores tiebreaking goal, Faksa gets 1st of career as Stars beat Hurricanes 4-1
Dallas Stars' Patrick Sharp (10) celebrates his go-ahead goal against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack (31) after beating Ron Hainsey (65) down the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Raleigh, N.C. Dallas won 4-1. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Sullinger scores 21, Isaiah Thomas adds 16 points, 8 assists, as Celtics beat Wizards, 118-98
Zetterberg scores 300th career goal, Wings beat Leafs for third straight win
Detroit Red Wings' defender Jakub Kindl (4) celebrates his overtime game-winning goal with teammate Henrik Zetterberg (40) as Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Tyler Bozak, right, looks on during NHL hockey action, in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
LeBron James scores season-high 31 points as Cavaliers win 5th straight, 108-102 over Sixers
Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Former NHLer Gene Carr and other ex-athletes offered a clean bill of hope
Former NHL forward Gene Carr at Universal Studios where he worked as transportation co-ordinator after retiring from hockey. The 64-year-old former first-round pick has been told he needs a stem-cell operation to cure his ailing back.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau could be just what Parliament needs
While Bill Morneau may be a political rookie, the new MP is a business titan. By naming him Finance Minister, the Liberal government is making a statement that their stimulus spending will be temporary rather than a longer-term expansion of the state.
Derrick Pouliot, Matt Murray lead AHL Penguins in 4-1 win over IceCaps
Capital cuisine at three of Victoria’s small but serious kitchens
Bodega Bar’s Papas Supremas is an ideal hangover cure with crispy rosemary-roasted potatoes piled with Serrano ham, a soft-boiled egg, garlicky aioli and melted manchego.
Zajac caps 3-goal 1st period with goal and assist in 26 seconds as Devils beat Blackhawks 4-2
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling is unable to stop a shot by New Jersey Devils left wing Mike Cammalleri during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan's John Beilein coaches against son in exhibition game, Wolverines beat Le Moyne 74-52
Michigan's Caris LeVert (23) goes to the basket against Le Moyne's Tyquan Rolon (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball exhibition game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Arizona Diamondbacks outright right-hander Chacin, who becomes free agent
Florida will be without forward Alex Murphy for at least a month because of foot injury
Tobias Harris scores 20, Magic hand Raptors 1st loss of the season 92-87
Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson, right, passes the ball around Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jerry Jones backs Cowboys' Greg Hardy after release of photos from pass rusher's domestic case
Former Apprentice and Olympian Angela Ruggiero inducted in HHOF
As much as Angela Ruggiero treasures her induction into the Hall of Fame, there is little in her life that can top that ground-breaking gold medal when she was just setting out on her hockey-playing career.
Warner, Burns set milestones as Australia takes 503-run lead v New Zealand in 1st test
Australia's Mitchell Johnson, left, celebrates with Mitchell Marsh after getting the wicket of New Zealand's BJ Watling during play on day three of the first cricket test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Muslims feel disenfranchised in Myanmar’s election
Independent Khin Maung Cho hopes the sizable Muslim population in his Rangoon constituency will vote him in. ‘I would feel very sorry if there was no Muslim in parliament,’ the lawyer said.
As Keystone’s sun sets, another rises from Energy East
After U.S. President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, Justin Trudeau will have to focus on the Energy East pipeline from Alberta to New Brunswick.
Canada adds fresh voices to WC staff with Trotz, Quenneville and Peters
Hockey Canada president Tom Renney said the coaching staff was selected because of their work habits and attention to detail.
Canadiens goaltender Michael Condon walked a long road to the NHL
Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon currently leads the NHL with a 1.50 goals-against-average.
Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea named to All-Time Argos squad
LeBron James scores on dunk for his 9,000th career field goal
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Disney hotel worker gets 1 year for seeking to trade sex with teen for Disneyland tickets
TPP text raises concerns over regulation of temporary foreign workers
Trade ministers from a dozen Pacific nations in Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers meeting post in TPP Ministers "Family Photo" in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mexico steps up search for escaped tiger, seizes 3 other big cats
Transcript of John Kerry’s statement on the Keystone XL pipeline
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens to U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal at the White House on Nov. 6, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama cited concerns about the impact on the environment, saying it would not serve the interests of the United States.
Chris Pronger shifts from NHL bad boy to player-safety department and HHOF
Although technically still under contract to the Arizona Coyotes, Chris Pronger finished his playing days with the Philadelphia Flyers before concussions knocked him out of the game.
B.C. Lions’ Travis Lulay to start playoff preview against Stampeders
B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay, the CFL’s most outstanding player in 2011 when the Lions won the Grey Cup, has not played since coming off the six-game injured list.
Environment Minister faces deadline to deal with Montreal’s sewage dump
Montreal says if sewage isn’t dumped into the St. Lawrence River, the treatment plant can be damaged and more waste will end up in the river.
Harper survives his exit day relatively well
Adam Radwanski
Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis taken to hospital as precaution, team says
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Pascal Dupuis (9) and Nick Bonino (13) congratulate Jeff Zatkoff (37) following an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis was taken to an Edmonton hospital for precautionary reasons after he experienced symptoms that the team says may or may not be related to his history of blood clots.Dupuis was diagnosed with blood clots last year and missed the rest of the season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Don Wright
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RedBlacks look to clinch berth in East Division final with win over Tiger-Cats
Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris needs only 33 passing yards against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to set a new career high.
Freshman Labissiere scores 22 as No. 2 Kentucky romps in exhibition finale
Kentucky's Jamal Murray (23) shoots over the defense of Kentucky State's Michael Cross (31) during an NCAA college basketball exhibition game Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
US marshals: Convicted killer who cut fence to escape Ohio prison in 1978 caught in Minnesota
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Marshal's Northern District of Ohio office shows Oscar Juarez. Juarez, a convicted murderer who escaped from an Ohio prison in 1978 by cutting through cell bars and a fence was captured in Minnesota's capital, where he had a job delivering newspapers, the U.S. Marshals Service said Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. (U.S. Marshal's Office via AP)
Nine Canadians qualify on first day of Toronto's World Cup speed skating
Hockey players know who the real heroes are
Roy MacGregor
Military memorial commemorates Canada’s ‘soldiers of suicide’
A plaque honouring soldiers who die by suicide is seen at the National Military Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa.
Alberta MLA Stephanie McLean on her unprecedented pregnancy in office
NDP MLA Stephanie McLean’s pregnancy has highlighted shortcomings in the legislature's rules.
Official: Woman posed as nurse in Maryland before caring for Bobbi Kristina in hospice
Keselowski on pole at Texas, with defending Chase champion Harvick also on front row
New leadership for the Royal Ontario Museum and McMichael art gallery
The Royal Ontario Museum is expected to announce Joshua Basseches, currently deputy director of Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum, as its new full-time head.
Roméo Phillion: Decades spent in prison for murder he didn’t commit
Evidence revealing Roméo Phillion’s alibi for the day of the murder for which he was convicted was found buried in his prison security file in the late 1990s. He died without being declared innocent by the courts and without having received a penny in compensation for his wrongful conviction.
Time to ban Halloween fireworks if Vancouver won’t enforce its bylaw
People watch as fireworks explode during the Parade of Lost Souls in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The annual event, which is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, encourages participants to join the procession through the streets of East Vancouver in costume and remember family and friends who have departed.
Colin Kaepernick won't play into notion he's a scapegoat for struggling 49ers, awful offence
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) passes during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. Head coach Jim Tomsula announced that the 49ers have officially made the change at quarterback from Colin Kaepernick to Gabbert. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
As we remember, let’s think about doing more for Canada’s veterans
Marsha Lederman
New Brunswick premier pitches Energy East pipeline as Keystone rejected by Obama
Museum in Wembley, Alberta seen as key stop on ‘northern dinosaur tour’
Palaeontologist Matt Herne, curator of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alta., moves a fossil out museum’s vault.
Poshky rallies to win turf feature by half-length as 5-2 favourite at Del Mar
Telecom shares: A solid year, but what about long-term dividend growth?
A Telus store in downtown Toronto: Scotia Capital analyst Jeff Fan has scaled back his projections for Telus’s dividend growth to 5 per cent, from 10 per cent, starting in 2017.
Liselotte Neumann, Wendy Doolan share Legends Tour lead at 4-under 68
Long Island Nets, Brooklyn's NBA D-League affiliate, to begin play in 2016-17 season
Diwan: Mark McEwan tackles Aga Khan Museum’s restaurant
Chef Mark McEwen holds up two Fuji film instant photos taken of him at the Diwan restaurant at the Aga Khan Museum on Nov 4 2015. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Canada was irrelevant in Obama’s decision to reject Keystone XL pipeline
President Barack Obama walks into the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, to make a statement on the Keystone XL pipeline. The president announced he's rejecting the pipeline because he does not believe it serves the national interest.
Miami Heat guard Gerald Green still out with undisclosed illness
US sentences ex-Colombian warlord to more than 16 years in prison for drug-trafficking
Gen G: Ganassi teams create program to identify and help talented young drivers
Dinosaur discoveries in B.C. are putting Tumbler Ridge on the prehistoric map
Renowned palaeontologist Philip J. Currie poses with a Xenoceratops at the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alta., on Sept. 25, 2015.
6 white rhinos arrive in San Diego to be surrogates for critically endangered subspecies
In this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, photo image provided by the San Diego Zoo shows six female southern white rhinos on a chartered MD11 flight from South Africa landed at the San Diego International Airport. San Diego Zoo Global has one of the most successful rhino breeding programs in the world. To date, a total of 94 southern white rhinos, 68 greater one-horned rhinos and 14 black rhinos have been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo via AP)**NO SALES**
Keystone
It’s time to ‘Fed-proof’ your dividend income
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
University returning $1M contribution from Coke to start group dedicated to 'ending obesity'
New, more pessimistic Kansas revenue forecast forces immediate budget changes to avert deficit
Kansas House Minority Leader Tom Burroughs, a Kansas City Democrat, answers questions from reporters about the state's budget picture, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Burroughs blames income tax enacted by Republicans in 2012-13 for the state's struggles in balancing its budget since. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Michael Allen eagles 18th for 64 and 2-stroke lead in Champions Tour finale at Desert Mountain
Padres make qualifying offers to slugger Justin Upton, right-hander Kennedy
Can this big-spending boomer fund her retirement and her lifestyle?
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US court keeps Texas voting maps for 2016, leaves larger voting rights case pending
Daily Deals: Media SPAC files for IPO and GMP’s miserable quarter
GMP chief Harris Fricker
SDSU plays Bryant, USD faces Nebraska in opening round of Tony Gwynn Classic
Toronto’s Lamesa transforms Filipino cuisine into a fine art
The corned beef lumpia dish is seen at Lamesa restaurant in Toronto
B.C. man 3rd person charged in 2014 death of northwestern Alberta man
RHP Gallardo gets $15.8 qualifying offer from Texas Rangers, who reinstate Darvish from DL
Nationals make $15.8M qualifying offers to RHP Jordan Zimmermann, SS Ian Desmond
Impact owner Joey Saputo, 2 staff members fines for inappropriate conduct
Man accused of stabbing US airman who helped stop French train attack held on $2 million bond
James Tran appears in Sacramento County Superior Court, with attorney Donald Masuda, to face an attempted homicide charge in last month's stabbing of Air Force Staff Sgt. Spencer Stone, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Sacramento, Calif. Tran did not enter a plea and will return to court in December. Stone is one of three Americans credited with helping to thwart a terror attack on a Paris-bound train. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Bears rookie RB Jeremy Langford 'excited' to make start with Forte likely out with knee injury
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2015, file photo, Chicago Bears rookie running back Jeremy Langford (33) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (24) during an NFL football game in Chicago. With star running back Matt Forte expected to be out of the lineup, the Bears figure to give rookie Langford a long look when they visit the San Diego Chargers on Monday night, Nov. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Border Patrol agent charged with capital murder in South Texas decapitation death
How do we fix our drunk-driving problem?
Lions veteran QB Lulay gets the start in playoff preview against Stamps
Cowboys' Jeff Heath not fined for hit that sent Seahawks' Lockette to hospital
Jason Pierre-Paul making progress, decision on playing Sunday vs. Bucs will be made Saturday
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints defensive back Kyle Wilson (24) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Questions, answers about discovery of high levels of a neurotoxin in West Coast crabs
Crab pots are seen waiting to be loaded onto boats Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. California officials delayed the Dungeness crab season and closing the rock crab fishery Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, just days after warning of dangerous levels of a neurotoxin linked to a massive algae bloom off the West Coast. The panel said crabbing would resume when toxin levels dropped but did not estimate when that might be. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Roberto Castro shoots 5-under 67 to take 4-stroke lead at Sanderson Farms Championship.
Roberto Castro, right, chips onto the green on the 10th hole during the second round of the Sanderson Farms Classic golf tournament, Friday, Nov 6, 2015, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Producer, musician – but don’t call Grimes the p-word
Claire Boucher, known as Grimes, contends that “not all female musicians are pop stars” as she resisted the pop-star narrative
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