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Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...
Oct 25, 2023
Longshot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fall. But in an era when 12 teams mak...
Oct 25, 2023
A capsule look at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers
A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers: ___ Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at Arlington, Texas, 8:03 p.m. (Fox); Game 2, Saturda...
Oct 25, 2023
Defending SJHL MVP makes return to North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars made headlines across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Tuesday, with the announcement of the return of 2023 SJHL MVP, Top Scorer, and Player of the Year, Kian Bell. Be...
Oct 25, 2023
‘Just a nightmare:’ Spiritwood woman’s home plagued with bats
WARNING - This story contains images of dead bats. While most people prepare their homes for Halloween with decorations of ghosts, ghouls and bats, one Spiritwood woman hopes to get rid of the bats in...
Oct 25, 2023
Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis
VANCOUVER - There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank execut...
Oct 25, 2023
Russian parliament's upper house rescinds ratification of global nuclear test ban
MOSCOW (AP) - The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday revoked the ratification of a global nuclear test ban in what Moscow has describes as a move to establish parity with the United St...
Oct 25, 2023
U.N. warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Str...
Oct 25, 2023
In the news today: Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israel ramps up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip Israel has ramped up airstrike...
Oct 25, 2023
Canadians want Ottawa to maintain current spending levels on Ukraine, survey suggests
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests more Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to maintain Canada's current level of spending on helping Ukraine fight Russia's ongoing invasion, rather than boosting...
Oct 25, 2023