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Nats make their pitch to Biden, invite him to throw 1st ball
WASHINGTON – The Washington Nationals are making their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden. The Nats…
Fabled host of quiz show “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek dies at age 80 after cancer battle
To millions of television viewers, Alex Trebek was almost like a family member. To his…
Argument over dog leads to shooting in Nashville; 8 wounded
NASHVILLE – An argument that started over a dog led to a shooting that left…
Canadian-based athletes weigh in on U.S. presidential race coming to a close
Several Canadian-based athletes took to social media over the weekend to weigh in on Joe…
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards
The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for…
Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory
HOUSTON – Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a…
Christian churches mirror country’s political division
NEW YORK – The messages in Christian houses of worship on the first weekend since…
Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host
LOS ANGELES – Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!”…
UK’s Johnson, praised by Trump, seeks new UK bond with Biden
LONDON – Boris Johnson’s famous charm worked wonders on Donald Trump, but he faces a…
Bison plan for California’s Catalina Island stirs debate
AVALON, Calif. – The non-profit organization that owns a majority of California’s Santa Catalina Island…
Earthquake felt across southern New England
BOSTON – The strongest earthquake to hit southern New England in decades rattled homes and…
Astronauts arrive at launch site for 2nd SpaceX crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday for SpaceX’s…
Oil spill cleanup continues along Delaware, Maryland coast
LEWES, Del. – Crews are continuing a cleanup operation from an oil spill that affected…
Quick Quotes: Public figures react to death of longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek
Condolences are pouring in after “Jeopardy!” announced that the game show’s longtime host, Canadian-born Alex…
Azerbaijani leader: Forces seize key Nagorno-Karabakh city
MOSCOW – Azerbaijani forces have taken control of the strategically key city of Shushi in…
Egyptians wrap up 2nd stage of parliamentary vote
CAIRO – Egyptians on Sunday wrapped up voting in the second and final stage of…
Brazil blackout extends a sixth day for tens of thousands
BRASILIA, Brazil – Tens of thousands of people remained without power for a sixth day…
Dutch Protestant Church admits failing Jews in World War II
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The Dutch Protestant Church made a far-reaching recognition of guilt Sunday…
Forest Service gives hunter safety tips
RUTLAND, Vt. – Forest Service officials are reminding hunters of some safety tips as Vermont’s…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime teams with Poland’s Hurkacz to win doubles crown in Paris
PARIS – Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime won his first career ATP Tour doubles title Sunday at…
Stacey Abrams credited for boosting Democrats in Georgia
ATLANTA – Stacey Abrams spent years working to convince political power players that Georgia is…
Biden’s ancestral home in Ireland celebrates his victory
BALLINA, Ireland – Joe Biden is somewhat removed from the Irish town his great-great-great-grandfather left…
Ethiopia reshuffles top officials as Tigray conflict grows
NAIROBI, Kenya – Ethiopia’s prime minister announced major changes to his government’s military and intelligence…
Pent-up global wish list of hopes, demands awaits Biden
LONDON – Spare a thought for the people who’ll be managing Joe Biden’s presidential appointment…