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Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for
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Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello

Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound.
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NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes

NHL roundup: Capitals snap losing streak with 3-1 win over Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Friday night to halt their losing streak at two.
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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Friday's Scoreboard NHL Toronto 6 Buffalo 3 Montreal 4 Detroit 3 Washington 3 Carolina 1 Florida 2 St. Louis 1 (OT) N.Y.
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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.
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Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months.
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NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home

NBA roundup: Cavaliers beat Bucks 124-101, moving to 15-1 at home

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played for the first time since winning the NBA Cup.
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Sikora scores twice as Czechia levels Latvia 5-1 in world junior warm-up

Sikora scores twice as Czechia levels Latvia 5-1 in world junior warm-up

BROCKVILLE, Ont. — Petr Sikora scored twice and netminder Jan Kavan made 21 saves as Czechia levelled Latvia 5-1 in a pre-World Junior Championship hockey game on Friday night at the Memorial Civic Centre.
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OHL roundup: Barkey, Hawery pace Knights to 6-1 win over Sting

OHL roundup: Barkey, Hawery pace Knights to 6-1 win over Sting

LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey and Logan Hawery each scored twice as the London Knights knocked off the visiting Sarnia Sting 6-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Canada Life Place.
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Hearst comes back to knock off Timmins in junior A hockey

Hearst comes back to knock off Timmins in junior A hockey

Lumberjacks overcome two-goal deficit for 3-2 victory Friday on the road
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