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US government employee banned from leaving China
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government employee has been banned from leaving China after traveling…
Chiefs press on with stadium negotiations on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are making progress in stadium negotiations…
Speaker Johnson refuses to allow Epstein vote as House set to recess early
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation…
Federal government considers raising deposit insurance limit to $150,000
OTTAWA — The federal government is looking for feedback on changes to Canada’s deposit insurance…
Colbert jokes about ‘cancel culture’ and has a very pointed message for President Donald Trump
Stephen Colbert returned for his first full program after last week’s announcement that CBS was…
Cutting edge: Jets unveil a renovated locker room that includes 92 new lockers and a barbershop
The new-look New York Jets underwent an Extreme Makeover: Locker Room Edition during the offseason.…
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy’s Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO — The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league…
In temples and churches, sensory rooms remove barriers for neurodivergent worshipers
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes,…
Enbridge to invest US$900 million on solar project supporting Meta’s data centres
CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it will invest US$900 million on a 600-megawatt solar project…
As Spaniards summer at Barcelona’s beaches, some worry about the erosion of coastline
MONTGAT, Spain (AP) — Ana García rents a shack at a beach just north of…
Fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in $1 billion bank fraud detained in Greece
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in a $1 billion bank fraud…
There are many illegal marijuana farms, but federal agents targeted California’s biggest legal one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are thousands of illegal marijuana farms around the country. But…
Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on…
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Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition The Trump administration…
Trump thinks Canadians ‘nasty’ for avoiding U.S. travel, banning booze: ambassador
The United States ambassador to Canada says Canadians avoiding U.S. travel and banning American alcohol…
Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex The Great, has died after complications from cancer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A beloved therapy bunny named Alex The Great, who provided snuggles…
B.C. court records show second charge against alleged hijacker Shaheer Cassim
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane and triggering a security scare at…
Ontario, B.C., territories announce agreements to boost internal trade
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories have announced agreements…
Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what’s expected to be his 21st and final NBA season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what’s expected…
Jerry Jones says he’ll remain as Cowboys GM and ‘nothing new’ in Micah Parsons contract talks
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Given that the Dallas Cowboys have gone 29 seasons since appearing…
The UK says it will sanction those who enable migrant journeys across the English Channel
LONDON (AP) — Members of people-smuggling gangs who send migrants across the English Channel in…
Pentagon withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon ordered the U.S. Marines to leave Los Angeles on…
Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson and more react to death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at just 54 was mourned by fans and admirers of…
Hollywood meets NBA hardwood: A look inside the rise of the Summer League Film Festival
LAS VEGAS (AP) — While Bronny James and other young talent were lighting up the…