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Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to Ultimate Fighting Championship events…
The Latest: Mayor Bowser holds press conference after Trump announces plan to make DC safer
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is holding a press conference following President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Maine can’t enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine can’t enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a…
Carney, Zelenskyy talk as world leaders prepare for Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine war
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as…
Ukrainian village in Alberta to remain closed for restoration after devastating fire
EDMONTON — A heritage museum honouring Ukrainian culture in Alberta will remain closed as it…
South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species
TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and…
Yacht-sized passenger boat runs aground in high surf off Hawaii beach
HONOLULU (AP) — A yacht-sized passenger boat ran aground in the high surf off a…
Europe and Ukraine leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine and its European backers on Monday sought talks with U.S. President…
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli…
Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs
Labeling statistics as “kind of an American thing,” Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his…
A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees…
On the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace feels far away
DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — In a plastic-lined dugout where nearby blasts send dirt raining…
Stolen Amelia Earhart statue from N.L. town has been found — cut up in pieces
HARBOUR GRACE — Newfoundland police say a life-size statue of famous aviator Amelia Earhart has…
Vancouver featherweight Radley Da Silva looks to impress UFC boss in Vegas showcase
When Battlefield Fight League (BFL) featherweight champion Radley (Snake Eyes) Da Silva knocked American Drake…
Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the…
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…
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive…
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…
A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon…
Wildfire-related tactical evacuations near Kelowna cancelled
VICTORIA — Residents affected by a tactical evacuation issued for the Okanagan’s Joe Rich area…
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…