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US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The United States on Thursday announced a pause on all routine…
Ontario First Nation asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development
TORONTO — An Ontario First Nation that has worked toward road access to the mineral-rich…
Bethel-Thompson under pressure as Alouettes host Elks in Fajardo’s return
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes acquired McLeod Bethel-Thompson from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for…
Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters
LONDON (AP) — And now for something completely different: Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps…
Toronto film festival’s TV lineup adds Jude Law, Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette shows
TORONTO — Big-screen heavyweights are all over the small-screen lineup at the Toronto International Film…
Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change the way…
A top Republican in the Georgia governor’s race is suing his rival over campaign financing
ATLANTA (AP) — One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued…
Climate change major driver of surging algae levels in Canada’s lakes: study
TORONTO — A study of dozens of Canadian lakes suggests global warming is the major…
Trump’s push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Fish camps still dot the banks of the broad Kuskokwim River…
Takeaways from AP’s report on Alaska Natives’ response to oil and mining proposals
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration and its allies have pushed aggressively for…
Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new streaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its…
Officials plan to seek the death penalty for a Tennessee man charged with killing 4
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against a Tennessee man…
Texas Democrats plead for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan
After leaving Texas for Illinois to prevent a legislative vote on a Republican redistricting plan,…
Aaron Glenn will play Justin Fields and the Jets’ starters in the preseason opener against Packers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Justin Fields and the rest of the New York Jets’…
Scherzer vs. Kershaw: A rare showdown between 3,000-strikeout pitchers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer vs. Clayton Kershaw sounds like an enticing postseason matchup…
Scherzer vs. Kershaw: A rare showdown between 3,000-strikeout pitchers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer vs. Clayton Kershaw sounds like an enticing postseason matchup…
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spent his political career as a Democrat, leading…
Prosecutors in Thailand issue indictments for dozens in deadly building collapse
BANGKOK (AP) — State prosecutors in Thailand have formally indicted 23 individuals and companies on…
South Korean investigators seek arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean investigators on Thursday requested a warrant to arrest…
Japan deploys its first F-35B fighter jets to bolster defenses in the south
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s first three F-35B stealth fighter jets arrived Thursday at an air…
From the Stones to Cardi B, this college haunt has attracted big acts for 50 years
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Nestled on a narrow, one-way street among Yale University buildings,…
In the news today: Carney, Metis and major projects talks; Trump’s tariffs in effect
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Sony raises its profit forecast after saying it expects less damage from Trump’s tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese entertainment and electronics company Sony said Thursday that its profit surged…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials…