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Pernetti on Memphis’ attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what’s best for the school
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’…
How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s almost time for summer’s meteor shower duet. The Southern Delta Aquariid…
Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist’
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament’s upper house on Friday quickly approved a bill that…
Now at UCLA, Iamaleava tries to move beyond the drama and focus on football
LAS VEGAS (AP) — College football’s future wore a baby blue suit, a gold pin…
Rescuers expand search in northern Pakistan for 12 missing tourists swept away by floods
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Rescue teams in northern Pakistan expanded their search Friday for at…
In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square
OTTAWA — A Montreal-based organization promoting democracy and digital rights is using a billboard in…
Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing
Michael Gordon prosecuted some of the most notorious members of the mob that attacked the…
Psychiatrists testify in fitness hearing of man accused in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Two forensic psychiatrists have concluded their testimony at a hearing to determine if…
Bill Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina headlines the NFL’s sideline influence in the ACC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The group of roughly 60 reporters had crowded around the table…
Hulk Hogan’s death marks the end of an era that defined larger-than-life personalities of the 1980s
Hulk Hogan was billed as “The Immortal One” and the former WWE champion seemed to…
Bills RB James Cook is confident he’ll get his big payday next year, in Buffalo or elsewhere
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook had no second thoughts about reporting for training camp…
Tennessee sets US House special election as candidates of both major parties line up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A December special election in Tennessee will take place to fill…
Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The…
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump’s announced tariff
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that his…
Here’s how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault
Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile…
2-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announces retirement on social media
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement Thursday on social media. “I got…
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that…
Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a…
Chicharito expresses regret after backlash in Mexico for ‘very sexist’ comments on gender roles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion…
20 years ago, ‘Hogan Knows Best’ premiered. Read our 2005 interview with Hulk Hogan
They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the…
Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
REGINA — After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody…
Hulk Hogan’s storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches
TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman…
Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo revives Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ with period instruments
NEW YORK (AP) — Verdi can be played on original instruments, too. While historically informed…