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Hawks snap streak, hand Stars 4-1 loss at home
The Battlefords North Stars fell 4-1 to the Nipawin Hawks Wednesday night at the Civic Centre. The Hawks' victory snapped a five-game winning streak for the Battlefords, while also giving Nipawin a th...
Jan 08, 2020 It was a tough night for the North Stars Wednesday, as the team outshot the Nipawin Hawks 37-21 on the night, but fell 4-1 in front of the hometown crowd. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hong Kong leader says new year will be a challenging one
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that the city faces multiple challenges in the new year, including violence, economic tribulation and a health scare as anti-government protests enter...
Jan 08, 2020
Australian crews race to contain blazes as damage bill soars
BALMORAL, Australia - Bolstered by cooler weather and desperately needed rain, exhausted firefighters in Australia raced to shore up defences against deadly wildfires before the blazes flare again wit...
Jan 08, 2020
SpaceX launches 60 more satellites, trying to tone them down
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched 60 more mini internet satellites late Monday, this time testing a dark coating to appease stargazers. It's a "first step" compromise between SpaceX and astronome...
Jan 08, 2020
Anti-establishment views unite, divide Hong Kong protesters
HONG KONG - Trump signs, Pepe the Frog graffiti and British and American flags have become a common sight at Hong Kong's anti-government protests - and an unsettling one to longtime democracy activist...
Jan 08, 2020
Taiwan leader gets election boost from unlikely place: China
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A year ago, Taiwan's leader was on the ropes. Then she got a boost from an unexpected corner: Chinese President Xi Jinping. Polls indicate that President Tsai Ing-wen is poised to win...
Jan 08, 2020
Chinese report says illnesses may be from new coronavirus
BEIJING - A preliminary investigation into viral pneumonia illnesses sickening dozens of people in and around China has identified the possible cause as a new type of coronavirus, state media said Thu...
Jan 08, 2020
Shorthanded Titans run out of steam against the noble Royals
The Prince Albert Titans only had 13 skaters, as about a third of the team couldn't reach the Kinsmen Arena safely due to the blast of snow. The shorthanded Titans fell 12-2 to the Saskatoon Royals, w...
Jan 08, 2020 Titans forward Kaleb Charko reaches for a pass in front of the Royals net Wednesday night at the Kinsmen Arena. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
Wheeler lifts Jets to 4-3 shootout win over Leafs; Matthews reaches milestone
TORONTO - Blake Wheeler scored the winner in the shootout as the Winnipeg Jets edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Wednesday, overshadowing a milestone performance by Auston Matthews. Nikolaj Ehlers,...
Jan 08, 2020
Davis, Ibaka lead Raptors past Hornets in OT, 112-110
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Serge Ibaka made two free throws with 5.1 seconds left in overtime and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds as the banged-up Toronto Raptors escaped with a 112-110 overtime win ov...
Jan 08, 2020