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Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a…
Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup start search for some 65,000 tournament volunteers
Organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With 48…
Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on…
Finland charges top officers of Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish authorities said Monday they have charged the captain and two senior…
South Korea’s president to pardon jailed ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president will pardon jailed former justice minister and…
In the news today: Air Canada flight attendants picketing at airports
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Dirty soda trend bubbles up to Canada with ‘Mormon Wives’ as inspiration
Jeremy Guenette was sitting in an Idaho parking lot waiting for his kids to finish…
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a…
Migrants returning to Venezuela face debt and harsh living conditions
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — The hands of Yosbelin Pérez have made tens of thousands of…
Olympian Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong for victory at the US gymnastics championships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hezly Rivera was the fresh face a year ago. The newcomer.…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced…
Phillies sweep Rangers with 4-2 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out seven and allowed three hits, Edmundo Sosa…
Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months
VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron…
Phillies sweep Rangers with Wheeler’s strong outing and Sosa’s homer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out seven and allowed three hits, Edmundo Sosa…
Hundreds honor security guard killed in New York office tower shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds turned out to honor the life of Aland Etienne, the…
A Congolese refugee’s 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the US
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Congolese woman’s search for safety sent her on a terrifying…
Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
CHICAGO (AP) — One called abortion a “barbaric practice.” Another referred to himself as a…
The controversy over Canada’s rules on military exports to Israel, explained
OTTAWA — A Canadian senator is calling on Ottawa to be more transparent on its…
Contreras caps four-run rally as Brewers spoil Alonso’s record-tying night
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras homered to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee…
Ward solid in NFL preseason debut, leading one scoring drive in Titans’ 29-7 loss to Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward’s pro debut was solid, if unspectacular. The first overall…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations KYIV,…
Royals beat Twins 2-0 as Cameron and relievers combine on eight-hitter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Noah Cameron and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter, Mikel Garcia had…
Man out on release for violent offence arrested after stabbing in Abbotsford, B.C.
VICTORIA — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a business owner sustained “life-threatening injuries” while at…
Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants’ 34-25 preseason win at Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Promising but far from perfect was rookie first-round draft pick…