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Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Despite a long layoff, and a long game delay, Orji Okwonkwo returned to form for the Montreal Impact on Wednesday night. Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including ...
Jun 28, 2019
Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams
Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney wondered what else could go wrong for his slumping team after Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez was awarded a game-ending penalty kick on Wednesday. TFC appeare...
Jun 28, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - The West Coast Trail and portions of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve make up part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two Vanco...
Jun 28, 2019
Parkland, Cumberland College coalition finds president and CEO
The Parkland College and Cumberland College coalition has announced its new President and Chief Executive Officer.Mark Hoddenbagh will take over the position, effective July 1, 2019. Board of Governor...
Jun 28, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed the University of Alaska system budget by $130 million on Friday, part of a series of vetoes he characterized as difficult but necessary amid an ongoing sta...
Jun 28, 2019
Senators offer bill to limit heavy truck speeds to 65 mph
DETROIT - Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would electronically limit tractor-trailer speeds to 65 miles per hour, a move they say would save lives on the nation's highways. Sens. Johnny ...
Jun 28, 2019
Jony Ive, the designer behind the iPhone, is leaving Apple
SAN FRANCISCO - In a story June 27 about Jony Ive leaving Apple and an Aug. 26, 2011, profile on Ive, The Associated Press reported erroneously that he had founded a design company called Tangerine. I...
Jun 28, 2019
Matthews set to make season as Bombers prepare for fearsome Eskimos defence
WINNIPEG - Head coach Mike O'Shea is looking forward to watching free-agent prize receiver Chris Matthews make his season debut with the Blue Bombers on Thursday. The six-foot-five veteran gives quart...
Jun 28, 2019
Europe, you're up! Yankees top Blue Jays 8-7, head to London
NEW YORK - Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, the pubs and the double-decker buses, there's plenty to see in London. To Aaron Judge, there's an even more enticing sight: The 385-foot fence in ce...
Jun 28, 2019
Rapinoe has 2 goals and US knocks France out 2-1
PARIS - Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals of the Wo...
Jun 28, 2019