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Canadian women to host South Korea in Toronto in June soccer friendly
TORONTO – The Canadian women’s soccer team will host South Korea on June 26 at…
North Carolina legislature gavels in annual work session
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly returned on Wednesday to Raleigh for…
A year after disaster, thousands flock to Israeli holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of worshippers flocked to a Jewish holy site in northern Israel…
Top US and Pakistan diplomats say they want stronger ties
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister…
South Dakota report: Noem’s daughter got special treatment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously approved a report finding…
Egypt’s top mufti to weigh in on penalty for priest’s killer
CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court is asking the country’s top mufti, the highest religious…
Gay student says school stopping run for student leadership
BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — A 17-year-old gay student who was suspended for leading protests at…
Police: Former Kansas soccer goalie killed; husband charged
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A former University of Kansas soccer goalie has been killed and…
Loblaw to adopt Ukrainian spelling of chicken Kyiv for frozen dish
One of Canada’s largest supermarket chains is taking a small but meaningful step to signal…
DraftKings Inc. becomes 18th gaming company operating in Ontario marketplace
TORONTO – DraftKings Inc. became the 18th gaming operator to be up and going in…
Takeaways: Election denier wins, bad behavior dooms Cawthorn
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s influence was enough to elevate his Senate candidate…
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio exploring run for US House
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he’s considering…
Johnston, Hickox join Hockey Canada to lead safe sport, women’s initiatives
CALGARY – Sport executives Natasha Johnston and Marin Hickox have joined Hockey Canada to lead…
Wisconsin man gets 10 years in prison for racist acid attack
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge sentenced a white Wisconsin man to a decade in…
Congress bestows its highest honor on WWII merchant marines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has bestowed its highest honor on merchant mariners who fought in…
Wind knocks out power, weather warnings issued for southern B.C.
VANCOUVER – Strong winds from an unseasonable storm have knocked out power to thousands on…
Edmonton Elks sign Canadian receiver Simonise, American DB Sonnier
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks signed veteran Canadian receiver Rashaun Simonise on Wednesday. Simonise, of…
Worry, buyer’s remorse high as real estate market slowdown materializes
TORONTO – A wave of buyer’s remorse is taking shape in several heated real estate…
Edwards ousts North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn in GOP primary
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his Republican primary raceTuesday to…
Homes: Storage that goes well beyond the utilitarian
You might think of storage cabinets as utilitarian. But designers are forever fascinated with how…
Man sentenced to 8 years on federal charge after commutation
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — A man who was charged by federal prosecutors with producing child…
Ringling Bros. announces comeback tour without animal acts
MIAMI (AP) — “The Greatest Show on Earth” is making a comeback featuring extraordinary humans…
Joanna Chiu winner of the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for political writing
OTTAWA – Joanna Chiu has won the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. The…
Black club pro hopes to thrive, inspire at PGA Championship
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The numbers are not in his favor at Southern Hills, which…