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  National Hockey League

  December 15, 2018 12:15 IST

  NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.Buffalo 3, Arizona 1Columbus 4, Los Angeles 1Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 1Montreal 6, Carolina 4Nashville 4, Vancouver 3, OTWinnipeg 5, Edmonton 4, OTMinnesota 5, Florida 1San Jose 3, Dallas 2New Jersey 5, Vegas 4, OTPittsburgh 5, Boston 3Arizona 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OTOttawa 4, Detroit 2Washington 6, Carolina 5, SOSt. Louis 4, Colorado 3, OTWinnipeg 4, Chicago

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  AU force in Somalia says not involved in ex-al-Shabab arrest

  December 15, 2018 11:45 IST

  AU force in Somalia says not involved in arrest of former al-Shabab leader-turned-candidate

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  Indian forces kill 3 rebels, 2 civilians in Kashmir fighting

  December 15, 2018 11:45 IST

  Police say two men have been killed and nearly two dozens injured when government forces fired at anti-India protesters in Kashmir following a gunbattle that left three rebels dead

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  Westbrook, Murray tussle as Nuggets beat Thunder 109-98

  December 15, 2018 11:45 IST

  Nikola Jokic scored 24 points, Jamal Murray had 19 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-98 after Murray and Russell Westbrook had a heated exchange

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  Warren seeks to solidify backing of African Americans

  December 15, 2018 11:30 IST

  Elizabeth Warren sought to solidify her connection with African-American voters Friday as she prepares to launch a potential presidential campaign

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  Afghanistan hosts Pakistan, China for wide-ranging talks

  December 15, 2018 11:30 IST

  Afghanistan, Pakistan and China are meeting in the Afghan capital to discuss trade, development and ending the region's relentless conflicts

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  Curry, Thompson help Warriors beat Kings 130-125

  December 15, 2018 11:30 IST

  Klay Thompson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left, Stephen Curry added four free throws down the stretch and the Golden State Warriors ended the game on a big run after a sluggish start to the fourth quarter, beating the Sacramento Kings 130-

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  Cranky Congress still has work to do before wrapup

  December 15, 2018 11:15 IST

  Everyone in Congress wants to go home, yet both chambers are scheduled to be in session next week over hefty matters, including the budget and criminal sentencing reform

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  Scheifele sends Jets past Blackhawks 4-3 in OT

  December 15, 2018 11:00 IST

  Mark Scheifele scored twice, including 50 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their fourth consecutive victory

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  Sign-up deadline is Saturday for ACA health law coverage

  December 15, 2018 11:00 IST

  Saturday is the deadline for ACA health law coverage in most of the country

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  Ovechkin nets 2nd straight hat trick, Caps top Canes in SO

  December 15, 2018 11:00 IST

  NHL Capsules

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  Australia 326 all out; India 6-1 as Starc strikes early

  December 15, 2018 10:30 IST

  Australia was dismissed for 326 before lunch Saturday on the second day of the second cricket test against India at the Perth Stadium.

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  DeSmith shines with 48 saves as Penguins slip by Bruins 5-3

  December 15, 2018 10:15 IST

  Jake Guentzel redirected Kris Letang's shot by Jaroslav Halak midway through the third period and Pittsburgh goaltender Casey DeSmith made it stand up as the Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 5-3

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  O'Reilly scores short-handed in OT, Blues beat Avs 4-3

  December 15, 2018 10:00 IST

  Ryan O'Reilly scored a short-handed goal 2:05 into overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Colorado Avalanche 4-3

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  AP source: White Sox acquire 1B Alonso in trade with Indians

  December 15, 2018 9:45 IST

  AP source: Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Yonder Alonso in trade with Cleveland Indians

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  Richardson, Olynyk lead late rally as Heat beat Grizzlies

  December 15, 2018 9:45 IST

  Josh Richardson and Kelly Olynyk scored 18 points each as the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

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  Celtics rout Hawks 129-108 for 8th straight victory

  December 15, 2018 9:30 IST

  NBA Capsules

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  Pacers spoil Embiid's 40-point night, beat Sixers 113-101

  December 15, 2018 9:15 IST

  Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, and the Indiana Pacers overcame Joel Embiid's 40-point night to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-101 in a matchup of Eastern Conference contenders

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  Devils rally from 3 goals down, beat Golden Knights in OT

  December 15, 2018 9:00 IST

  Nico Hischier scored 41 seconds into overtime to cap New Jersey's comeback from three goals down as the Devils beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4

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  Antetokounmpo matches career high with 44, Bucks beat Cavs

  December 15, 2018 9:00 IST

  Giannis Antetokounmpo matched his career high with 44 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102 despite missing two starters

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  Dinwiddie adds to big week with 27, Nets' win streak at 4

  December 15, 2018 8:45 IST

  Spencer Dinwiddie scored 27 points in his first game since signing a three-year contract extension, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 125-118 for their season-best fourth straight victory

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  Sri Lanka 167-4 at tea on day 1, 1st test vs New Zealand

  December 15, 2018 8:45 IST

  Sri Lanka recovers from 9-3 to 167-4 at tea on day 1, 1st test vs New Zealand

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  Texas judge rules health care overhaul unconstitutional

  December 15, 2018 8:30 IST

  A federal judge in Texas has ruled President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act unconstitutional

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  National Hockey League

  December 15, 2018 8:30 IST

  NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.Buffalo 3, Arizona 1Columbus 4, Los Angeles 1Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 1Montreal 6, Carolina 4Nashville 4, Vancouver 3, OTWinnipeg 5, Edmonton 4, OTMinnesota 5, Florida 1San Jose 3, Dallas 2New Jersey 5, Vegas 4, OTPittsburgh 5, Boston 3Arizona 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OTOttawa at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.Washington at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.Colorado at St. Louis, 8

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  Mudiay scores 34, short-handed Knicks beat Hornets in OT

  December 15, 2018 8:30 IST

  Emmanuel Mudiay had 34 points and eight assists, and the short-handed New York Knicks erased a 21-point deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 126-124 in overtime

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  Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital

  December 15, 2018 8:15 IST

  Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government has decided to formally recognize west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but won't move its embassy until there's a peace settlement

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  Federal judge in Texas rules Obama's health care overhaul unconstitutional

  December 15, 2018 8:15 IST

  Federal judge in Texas rules Obama's health care overhaul unconstitutional

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  Kyrie Irving scores 24 points, Celtics beat Hawks 129-108

  December 15, 2018 8:15 IST

  Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in three quarters and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-108 on Friday night for their eighth straight victory