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BC's James Hagens scores twice, US beats Slovakia 6-5 in world junior hockey

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Boston College forward James Hagens scored in a 1:03 span late in the second period and early in the third and the United States overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Slovakia 6-5 on Monday night in the world junior hockey championship.

Hagens, from Hauppauge, New York, tied it at 4 with 45 seconds left in the second, then gave the Americans the lead 18 seconds into the third.

The United States matched Sweden at 3-0 in Group A play ahead of their New Year’s Eve showdown. In the early game, Sweden had four power-play goals in an 8-1 romp over... Read More

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at halftime in Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Denver star Nikola Jokic limped off the court at halftime of the Nuggets' game in Miami on Monday night, after appearing to hurt his left knee with about three seconds left before the intermission.

Jokic was alone under the basket, and stepped forward to help Denver's Spencer Jones defend a drive by Miami's Jaime Jaquez Jr. While backtracking, Jones stepped on Jokic's left foot and it seemed the center's knee buckled.

Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, collapsed to the court, grabbing at the knee and writhing in pain. He was helped to his feet and seemed to be... Read More

Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a weekend fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home where they lived, officials said Monday.

Firefighters arrived Sunday night at a two-story home near Stanley that was mostly engulfed in fire, with flames showing through the attic, the Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services said in a news release.

Dennis Hamlin, 75, and Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, were found outside the home, suffering from catastrophic injuries, officials said. Dennis... Read More

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

HONG KONG (AP) — For a second day, China's military on Tuesday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Taiwan said it was placing forces on alert and called the Chinese government “the biggest destroyer of peace.”

Taiwan’s aviation authority said more than 100,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions.

The two days of drills — dubbed “Justice Mission... Read More

Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list

LONDON (AP) — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.

Elba, who starred as a drug dealer in “The Wire” and the president of the United States in “A House of Dynamite,” was knighted for his services to young people after he and his wife, Sabrina, founded the Elba Hope Foundation to target issues such as knife crime, education and poverty.

The actor... Read More

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BC's James Hagens scores twice, US beats Slovakia 6-5 in world junior hockey

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hurts left knee, limps off court at halftime in Miami

Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list

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