NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Robert Lang scored three of Montreal's four third-period goals Wednesday, lifting the Canadiens to a 6-3 decision over the New York Rangers.
BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Two wildfires whipped by winds approaching 75 mph Wednesday forced the evacuation of more than 11,000 homes near Boulder, Colo., authorities said.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A proposed gravel mine in Alaska would disrupt a caribou migration route and local subsistence hunting, critics say.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders have little choice but to accept the pick by Illinois' embattled governor for President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat, an expert says.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Vince Carter led the way with 25 points and 12 assists Wednesday, carrying New Jersey to a 100-89 victory over Memphis.
BOSTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Von Wafer's three-point shot with 47 seconds remaining put Houston in front Wednesday and the Rockets went on to surprise slumping Boston 89-85.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Overwhelming majorities of adults in the United States and five European countries believe the United Nations does more good than harm, a poll indicates.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Andrea Bargnani hit four of Toronto's eight free throws in the final 30 seconds Wednesday, allowing Toronto to hold on for a 99-93 win over Washington.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say their study revealed there's a very tiny window between 39 and 40 weeks where baby outcomes are optimal.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Jeremy Lin scored 27 points Wednesday and Harvard pulled off a shocking 82-70 victory over No. 24 Boston College.
DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler both scored 22 points Wednesday and No. 2 Duke fought off a Davidson comeback to down the Wildcats 79-67.
MELBOURNE, Tenn., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Miami guard Shaun Livingston, whose once promising career was derailed by a severe knee injury two years ago, found himself out of a job Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army says it has formally apologized for sending thousands of "Dear John Doe" letters to relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.