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Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven, Connecticut knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price. Like many libraries, West Haven has been grappling with the soaring costs of e-books and audiobooks. The digital titles ... Read More »
NHL roundup: Rangers do enough to dump visiting Devils 3-1
NEW YORK (AP) – Mika Zibanejad and Erik Gustafsson scored in the second period as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Monday night. Vincent Trocheck also scored and Jonathan Quick made 20 saves as the first-place Rangers won their second straight after losing three of four. New York is 14-3-2 ... Read More »
Ukraine’s first Oscar is hailed as a reminder of war’s horrors as Russian drones strike buildings
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine awoke Monday to another day of war – Russian drones blasted buildings in the Kharkiv and Odesa regions – but also the news it had won its first Oscar. The best documentary victory for Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account by The Associated Press journalist of ... Read More »
Kirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency
Kirk Cousins is heading to the Falcons. Saquon Barkley is joining the Eagles. Brian Burns is going to the Giants. The first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period was a free-for-all frenzy with teams making one big move after another, highlighted by Cousins’ decision to leave Minnesota for Atlanta. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback ... Read More »
Jokic nets 21st triple-double, rallies Nuggets past Raptors 125-119
DENVER (AP) – Jamal Murray scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 21 points down in the third quarter to beat the depleted Toronto Raptors 125-119 on Monday night. Murray added 12 assists to go along with Nikola Jokic’s 21st triple-double of the season. Jokic finished ... Read More »
Canada concerned as final rule for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels announced
Canada’s federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation’s beef producers warn a decision south of the border about “Product of USA” labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday a final rule on conditions for when voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made ... Read More »
Hellebuyck helps Jets soar past Capitals 3-0
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck collected his 30th win for the Winnipeg Jets this season with a 23-save performance in a 3-0 shutout of the Washington Capitals on Monday. Hellebuyck (30-14-3) became the fourth NHL goalie this season to reach the 30-win mark. It was the fifth time in his career. The victory was the veteran ... Read More »
Cousins chooses Atlanta, Barkley goes to Philly as NFL free agency begins
Kirk Cousins is heading to the Falcons. Saquon Barkley is joining the Eagles. Brian Burns is going to the Giants. The first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period was a free-for-all frenzy with teams making one big move after another, highlighted by Cousins’ decision to leave Minnesota for Atlanta. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback ... Read More »
Freeland says ‘housing, housing, housing’ on agenda with meetings with B.C. premier
VICTORIA – Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she stopped at a recently built downtown Victoria rental apartment building Monday before meeting with British Columbia Premier David Eby, where housing was slated to top the agenda. Freeland says her stop at the 23-storey Hudson House helped her highlight Canada’s need to build more homes expeditiously. ... Read More »
Coco Gauff reaches round of 16 at Indian Wells by beating Lucia Bronzetti
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) – Coco Gauff gave herself an early birthday present by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Gauff, who turns 20 on Wednesday, struggled early but found a way to hold her serve by saving 10 of 11 break points. She ... Read More »
Oscars get audience bump from ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ but ratings aren’t quite a blockbuster
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That’s the biggest number drawn by the telecast in four years. But that upward trend comes from an all-time low during the pandemic, and is up just ... Read More »
