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No. 13 Virginia loses at Florida State 69-62
Virginia guard London Perrantes is fouled as he drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Florida State defeated Virginia 69-62. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Seoul: North Korea has sent 1 million propaganda leaflets
Giroux scores in 3rd and SO, Flyers beat Red Wings 2-1
Toews, Blackhawks beat Canadiens 5-2 for 11th straight win
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) makes a save on Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (51) during the second period at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.
Opportunity with Coyotes paying off for rookie goalie Louis Domingue
Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue made a brief stop in the NHL last season, going 1-2-1 with a 2.73 goals-against average in seven games.
Canadian killed in Jakarta attack ‘loved Indonesia so much’
Indonesian police bomb squad members walk to the site of a blast at Thamrin business district in Jakarta, January 14, 2016.
Speed Skating Canada names first six skaters for world short track championships
Marianne St-Gelais from Canada celebrates after winning the women's 500-metre final race at the ISU World Cup short-track speedskating competition in Montreal on Nov. 1, 2015. Speed Skating Canada named its first six skaters to earn spots for the upcoming world short track championships and the two winter World Cups of the 2015-2016 season. Marianne St-Gelais, Valerie Maltais and Kasandra Bradette will represent the women's side for Canada while Charles Hamelin, Samuel Girard and Charles Cournoyer were named for the men's competition following their performances at the Canadian senior championships that ended on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
B.C. LNG project poses low risk to environment, federal scientists say
The consortium wants to build an $11.4-billion terminal on Lelu Island, foreground, which is located next to Flora Bank – a sandy area with eelgrass that nurtures juvenile salmon.
In Burkina Faso, poverty among immense mineral wealth
A general view of Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou.
Radim Vrbata scores in shootout as Canucks beat Islanders 2-1
Ryan Miller (30) of the Vancouver Canucks makes a chest save against Kyle Okposo #21 of the New York Islanders in the shootout at the Barclays Center on January 17, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Canucks defeated the Islanders 2-1 in the shootout.
Goodwill closes stores across Southern Ontario due to ‘cash-flow crisis’
Shoppers enter a Goodwill store in Paramus, N.J. in this file photo from Oct. 14, 2010. After a nearly 80-year history, Southern Ontario-area Goodwill stores suddenly closed their doors on Sunday because of what their CEO called a “cash-flow crisis.”
NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) heads for the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
NHL finally learns its lesson with the John Scott all-star captain debacle
The 6-foot-8 enforcer John Scott, left, was traded from the Pacific Division’s Arizona Coyotes to the Atlantic Division’s Monteal Canadiens on Jan. 15.
A backup's fumble costs Steelers in 23-16 loss to Denver
NBA Capsules
Toews, Blackhawks beat Canadiens 5-2 for 11th straight win
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, left, blocks a shot by Montreal Canadiens left wing Paul Byron during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Shifting network of jihadi alliances battles for ground across West Africa
A French police officer inspects burned vehicles outside the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Jan. 17, 2016.
St. Louis police: Officer fatally shoots KFC robbery suspect
Scott with 17 points, 11 boards; Colorado beats Oregon 91-87
Colorado's Tory Miller (14) takes a shot covered by Oregon's Elgin Cook (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Boulder, Colo., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Aldridge scores 23 points to help Spurs rout Mavs 112-83
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Edelman, Gronkowski lead Patriots to 27-20 win over Chiefs
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady scores a rushing touchdown in the second quarter of a win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 16.
Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Heat
Mourning the victims of the Burkina Faso terror attacks
Canadian Audrey Lacroix wins silver in women's 200 butterfly at Pro Swim Series
Broncos’ win over Steelers sets up 17th matchup between Manning, Brady
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, left, pushes off Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Brandon Boykin in Denver on Jan. 17.
Ontario moves forward with provincial pension plan
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan was a key election promise for Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberals.
Volunteer dies after taking part in drug trial for cannabis-like painkiller
This file photo taken Jan. 16, 2016 shows the logo of the Biotrial laboratory on its building in Rennes, western France, where a clinical trial of an oral medication left one person brain-dead and five hospitalized. The man who had been left brain-dead in a French drug trial has died, the Rennes hospital said Jan. 17, 2016.
QMJHL Roundup: McDonald earns shutout, Islanders blank Mooseheads 3-0
Larry Fitzgerald carries Cardinals to wild 26-20 overtime win over Packers
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, centre, dodges Green Bay Packers’ Morgan Burnett on a 75-yard reception during the first play of overtime, in Arizona, on Jan. 16.
Ottawa seeks to join provinces to cut cost of prescription drugs
Health Minister Jane Philpott will join her provincial and territorial counterparts for a meeting in Vancouver.
Buress calls impact of his Cosby joke 'weird,' unexpected
FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2013 file photo, actor-comedian Bill Cosby poses for a portrait in New York. Hannibal Buress calls it a weird surprise that his Cosby "rapist" joke precipitated the star's fall from grace. Buress said he didn't perform the joke with the idea it would have repercussions for Cosby. He stopped short of expressing regret. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)
Havanna Belle wins $75,000 Astra Stakes at Santa Anita
Bacon, Beasley lead Florida State over No. 13 Virginia 69-62
Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton, center, reacts to an inbounds pass from Virginia's London Perrantes as Malik Beasley (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Map of where Burkina Faso attacks occurred
Cardinals' win earns best Saturday night divisional rating
OHL Roundup: Lorentz scores winner to lead Petes over Storm 4-3 in shootout
Novak Djokovic offers a healthy choice ahead of Australian Open title defence
Novak Djokovic offered ‘healthy energy balls’ to media during a practice session ahead of the 2016 Australian Open, on Jan. 17.
Ledecky breaks own world record in women's 800 freestyle
Katie Ledecky exits the pool after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle and setting a new world record during the Arena Pro Swim Series, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Phil Di Giuseppe leads Checkers to third straight win with victory over Moose
Incidents of political violence, 2015
Manning, Brady to meet in AFC championship game
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, greets Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after the Broncos defeated the Steelers in an NFL football divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Syrian newcomers find support in refugees already settled in Canada
Imad Sawaf, right, talks with a Syrian refugee, who did not want to be identified, at his work site in New Westminster, B.C., on Saturday. He has been working with Syrian refugees in the Vancouver area for the past two years, trying to help them find jobs and establish their independence.
Ottawa ponders paying larger share of infrastructure costs
Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi says provincial and local officials are telling him that “capacity gaps” are an obstacle to getting projects off the ground.
Canadian skip John Morris leads Team North America to victory at Continental Cup
Team North America poses with trophy after defeating Team World at the Continental Cup in Las Vegas, Nev., on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Curling Canada, Michael Burns
Oilers fans brave the cold, ‘revelling in the experience’ of Rogers Place tour
Rogers Place, the new home of the Edmonton Oilers, was opened temporarily during an arena tour in Edmonton on Jan. 16.
Friends and family mourn Quebeckers killed in Burkina Faso attacks
Louis Chabot and Yves Carrier in Burkina Faso in 2013.
NHL Capsules
Dion urges Canada to ‘fight’ with allies in wake of Burkina Faso attacks
A policeman stands guard in front of the Splendid hotel, on January 17, 2016 in Ouagadougou, following a jihadist attack by al-Qaeda linked gunmen late on January 15.
Flyers' White ejected for hit to head of Red Wings' Jurco
Get a grip on inequality, leaders urged in run-up to Davos
Manning leads Broncos past Steelers 23-16
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates, right, is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris during the second half in an NFL football divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Williams has hat trick; Capitals bounce back, beat Rangers
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, shoots in front of New York Rangers defenseman Dylan McIlrath (6) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
As Taiwan welcomes new political era, China warns against independence
Tsai Ing-wen waves to her supporters after her election victory at her Democratic Progressive Party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan on Jan. 16, 2016.
Kucherov has 2 goals, Lightning beat Panthers 3-1
Tampa Bay Lightning center Vladislav Namestnikov (90) falls to the ice after colliding with Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo (1) on a shot attempt during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kelly: Manchester United’s a failing brand trying to recall its tradition
Cathal Kelly
Women's Top 25 Capsules
Miller makes 47 saves, Vrbata scores in SO for Canucks
Teammates celebrate with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ben Hutton (27) after he scored a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in New York, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
An even greater flood of refugees is building on Greek island of Lesbos
A refugee boat lands in Northern Lesbos, Greece, on Jan. 15, 2016, after making the dangerous crossing from Turkey.
Plum carries Washington women past No. 25 USC 69-60
Women’s rights advocate Ruth Bell refused to be a ‘nice girl’
Ruth Bell (in blue) with her friend Dorothy Phillips at Rideau Hall in November, 2006, when she received the Governor-General’s Persons Award.
Holtby expected to be OK after leaving game with dehydration
New York Rangers defenseman Keith Yandle (93) shoots as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) waits to block the shot, in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Porto stumbles to loss at Guimaraes in Portugal
'High School Musical' stars reunite for 10th anniversary
The Latest: Wozniacki loses in 1st round at Australian Open
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic waves as she arrives at Rod Laver Arena to play Luksika Kumkhum of Thailand in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Wayne Rooney’s late goal lifts Man United over Liverpool, into title race
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney took his tally for 2016 to five goals in four games by smashing home a volley from close range in the 78th minute after Marouane Fellaini’s header rebounded off the bar on Jan. 17 in Liverpool.
Barca and Madrid win big, Man United edges Liverpool 1-0
Race tightens: Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, health care
Democratic presidential candidate, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, speaks during the First in the South Dinner at the Charleston Mariott Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
With wave of Iranian oil imminent, a shudder in Saudi Arabia
FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2014 file photo, an Iranian oil worker rides his bicycle at the Tehran's oil refinery south of the capital Tehran, Iran. With a historic nuclear deal between Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers set into place this weekend, a European oil embargo on the world's seventh-largest oil producer will end. The most immediate fallout may be a steep drop in crude oil prices starting with the Asian market on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)
Bad start puts Seattle in big hole in 31-24 loss at Carolina
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) makes a touchdown catch as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) looks on during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
VanVleet has career-high 29, Wichita State beats ISU 82-62
No. 4 Texas takes 1st loss of season as Baylor rolls 80-67
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey talks to the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Student athlete from North Vancouver among three dead in upstate New York
Top 25 Capsules
Police arrest woman in road rage killing of Chinese student
Holly Davis is seen in an undated photo provided by the Tempe Police Department. Tempe police arrested Davis Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in connection with the deadly road rage shooting of a woman in Tempe. After a collision, Davis allegedly got out of her car and fired several shots into the other vehicle, hitting the female driver several times. Lt. Michael Pooley said Sunday that 32-year-old Davis has been booked on three charges including first-degree murder. (Tempe Police Department via AP)
Okereafor leads Rider past Iona 79-75
No. 16 Iowa beats Michigan 82-71
Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Southern Illinois tops Drake 81-76 to stay unbeaten on road
‘Close call’ for Poloz as rate decision looms
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz hasn’t given off the sense that he’s leaning toward cutting.
Cards chairman DeWitt says he's met Kroenke "once or twice"
Ontario man accused of Saskatchewan murder that police say happened in 2014
Canadians open world sledge hockey challenge with 5-1 win over Russia
Focus on productivity to boost Canada’s stalling economy
A limitation of using monetary policy to counter slow growth: there isn’t much that Mr. Poloz or the federal government can do about low resource prices.
Student athlete from North Vancouver among three dead in upstate New York
No. 17 UCLA women hold off Washington State 75-73
Barcelona's Messi substituted at halftime for "slight pain"
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring against Athletic Bilbao during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Blackhawks send struggling Bickell to minors
Market doomsayers are starting to sound entirely reasonable
People are reflected in a stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan on Jan. 14, 2016. The gloomiest revisions of the world economy put oil at $10 U.S. a barrel, China in a hard landing, the loonie swan-diving below 50 cents and the S&P 500 down another two-thirds by the end of the year.
Timberwolves snap 9-game losing streak with win over Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins, right, drives past Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
George Mason get 1st road win, 92-79 over Saint Louis
Ontario Goodwill closes 16 Ontario stores citing cash flow problems
Crosby scores 2, Fleury stops 22 shots, Penguins beat 'Canes
Pittsburgh Penguins Carl Hagelin (62) is shoved to the ice by Carolina Hurricanes' Kris Versteeg (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. Versteeg served a two-minute minor penalty for the infraction. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Dividend cuts expected as top miners struggle
Rio Tinto froze all non-union salaries around the world last week to help cope with falling metal prices.
NFL: Ref determined 'basic fairness' dictated re-tossed coin
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks during a news conference after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 26-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Why a one-year fixed mortgage is your best bet
Houses in downtown Toronto March 27 2014.
Wisconsin beats No. 4 Michigan State 77-76
Arkansas deals No. 24 Missouri women 64-52 loss
Jones and No. 6 Baylor hand No. 4 Texas first loss 80-67
How the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's CEO invests his money
Paul Alofs, president and CEO of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, poses for a picture at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.
Morgan Ellis scores twice to lead IceCaps to 6-4 victory over Marlies
Edelman's return helps Patriots return to AFC title game
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs with teammate Julian Edelman (11) in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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