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• Man from Nunavut is city’s 14th homicide victim in 2024

  14-05-2024 01:06 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  A man originally from Nunavut has been identified as the city’s latest homicide victim. Winnipeg Police Service officers responded to the area of Portage Avenue and Arlington Street after a […]
  
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• Mets’ Senga says he needs more time before beginning rehab stint

  14-05-2024 01:07 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Kodai Senga, who has yet to pitch this season for the New York Mets due to a right shoulder capsule strain, will continue working on his […]
  
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• Videos show serial killer with three living victims, later disposing of remains

  14-05-2024 01:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Security video seized by police shows admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki with three of his four victims in the days prior to their deaths and, later, disposing of their remains […]
  
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• Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick

  14-05-2024 01:00 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract on Monday. The deal with the former Penn State offensive tackle is fully guaranteed […]
  
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• John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes

  14-05-2024 00:58 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes. Lorenzo DeCicco joining CSEC as chief operating officer was […]
  
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• Kentucky governor to speak out against strict abortion ban in neighboring Tennessee

  14-05-2024 00:51 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s upcoming trip to neighboring Tennessee to speak out against that state’s sweeping abortion ban is the latest sign that the Democrat known […]
  
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• Mercury eight-time All-Star Brittney Griner has a fractured toe in her left foot

  14-05-2024 00:49 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner has a fractured toe in her left foot, which will cause her to miss an undisclosed amount of time. The team […]
  
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• Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed

  14-05-2024 00:48 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Jimmy Dunne, one of the architects behind the PGA Tour’s stunning reversal to strike a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, abruptly resigned Monday from the PGA Tour […]
  
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• Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks’ playoff run, AP source says

  14-05-2024 00:45 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson had surgery Monday to repair the left ankle injury that knocked him out of Game 1 of the Knicks’ playoff series against the Pacers, […]
  
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• Washington’s series opener at the Chicago White Sox has been postponed by rain

  14-05-2024 00:42 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Monday night’s game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox has been postponed by rain. It will be made up as a straight doubleheader on Tuesday. […]
  
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• Saints sign interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers

  14-05-2024 00:23 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers to one-year contracts. The roster moves were announced Monday by Saints […]
  
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• Kate Martin one of four second round WNBA draft picks to make opening day rosters

  14-05-2024 00:19 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former Iowa player Kate Martin made the Las Vegas Aces opening day roster after being chosen in the second round of the WNBA draft. She is […]
  
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• Iowa county jail’s fees helped fund cotton candy and laser tag for department, lawsuit says

  14-05-2024 00:19 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on Monday accusing an Iowa sheriff’s department of mishandling the collection of jail fees, some of which helped […]
  
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• Attorney says settlement being considered in NCAA antitrust case could withstand future challenges

  14-05-2024 00:16 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  One of the lead attorneys in a class-action antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA said Monday that settlement talks are progressing as a deadline looms next week for the organization and […]
  
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• Sea Bears hit the floor running

  14-05-2024 00:15 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  The intensity on the court was akin to a practice session before a playoff game. The Winnipeg Sea Bears returned to the hardwood for their first training period in preparation […]
  
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• New Jersey lawmakers pass overhaul of state’s open records law

  14-05-2024 00:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Over jeers of “shame” shouted from the gallery, New Jersey lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to overhaul the state’s open public records law despite objections from […]
  
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• 4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

  14-05-2024 00:01 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Four men from the Dominican Republic were indicted in Puerto Rico on charges of smuggling wildlife in a case involving more than 100 dead birds, officials […]
  
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• It’s crunch time after Nuggets, Pacers made sure their semifinal best-of-7 series would go deep

  13-05-2024 23:57 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets, who heeded their coach’s admonition to start acting and playing like the reigning champs they are, and the Indiana Pacers saw to it that […]
  
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• Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says

  13-05-2024 23:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  The Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person told The Associated Press […]
  
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• Cubs place reliever Adbert Alzolay on injured list with right forearm strain and recall José Cuas

  13-05-2024 23:56 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Right-hander Adbert Alzolay, who opened the season as the Chicago Cubs’ closer, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right forearm strain. Right-hander […]
  
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• Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event

  13-05-2024 23:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  Ottawa city officials say Israel’s flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country’s national day. In a statement, the city says it’s agreed to allow […]
  
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• Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people’s use of bathrooms and locker rooms

  13-05-2024 23:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people’s use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education […]
  
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• Derby winner Mystik Dan draws No. 5 post for Preakness. Bob Baffert’s Muth opens as the favorite

  13-05-2024 23:52 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan drew the No. 5 post position in the Preakness on Saturday looking to sweep the first two legs of horse racing’s Triple […]
  
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• Red Sox great David Ortiz, who frustrated Yankees, honored by New York Senate

  13-05-2024 23:46 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work. The Boston Red […]
  
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• At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion

  13-05-2024 23:46 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Less than three years ago, Mary Ann and David Giordano were taking turns lying on the living room floor with their Afghan hound Frankie, hand-feeding the […]
  
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• Third person pleads guilty in probe related to bribery charges against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas

  13-05-2024 23:14 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Federal investigators have secured a third guilty plea in connection with an investigation into U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas on charges that he accepted nearly […]
  
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• Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A’s public funding on ’24 ballot

  13-05-2024 23:14 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  RENO ,Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday struck down a proposed ballot initiative that would allow voters to decide whether to repeal the public funding that lawmakers […]
  
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• Professional sport commissioners are fighting to preserve league integrity amid gambling scandals

  13-05-2024 23:04 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• Representing Gaza: Artists are using social media-based comics as resources and resistance

  13-05-2024 23:02 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ […]
  
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• B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

  13-05-2024 23:01 via winnipegfreepress.com
  
  VICTORIA – The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus […]
  
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