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Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington
ATLANTA (AP) — Anderson Clayton wanted a headline name to speak at North Carolina Democrats’…
Blaze Alexander homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 6-4
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Blaze Alexander homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the…
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies was forecast Sunday to fill many of the skies from…
Americans finish strong with a relay world record in the swim worlds to top medal tables
SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on…
‘God understands us’: Inside a Nigerian church where deaf people find faith and community
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — It is like any other church in Nigeria ‘s megacity of…
Daryl Dike hurts thigh, latest setback for American forward on West Brom
Daryl Dike will miss the start of West Bromwich Albion’s season because of a thigh…
Yamashita struggles as Women’s British Open lead shrinks to 1 shot over Kim
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires brings unhealthy air to large swaths of the Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air…
Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country…
Israeli fire again kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites…
Canada has its 1st case of West Nile this year. Here’s what to know about the virus
TORONTO — Confirmation of the first human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada…
Yamashita struggles and sees her Women’s British Open lead shrink to 1 shot over Kim
PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita was crooked off the tee and struggled on the…
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away,…
Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar military courts have sentenced a dozen individuals — including five Chinese…
Prosecutors say kids at a camp were sickened by sedatives in candy. A 76-year-old has been charged
LONDON (AP) — A 76-year-old man appeared in a court in central England on Saturday…
Vaval boosts Blue Bombers in 40-31 win over Argonauts
WINNIPEG — Trey Vaval told himself to relax before playing his seventh CFL game on…
Thailand returns 2 wounded soldiers to Cambodia but continues to hold 18 of their comrades
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia on Friday welcomed the return of two wounded soldiers…
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration’s plans…
Bieber excited to join Jays, return to mound after surgery
TORONTO — Shane Bieber hopes to be a popular pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays…
Judge allows the National Science Foundation to withhold hundreds of millions of research dollars
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Science Foundation can continue to withhold hundreds of millions…
Veteran federal judge T.S. Ellis III, who presided over trial of Trump aide Paul Manafort, has died
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal judge T.S. Ellis III, whose legal scholarship and commanding courtroom…
Glencore accused of discharging copper concentrate dust at Horne smelter in Quebec
ROUYN-NORANDA — Glencore’s Horne smelter in western Quebec is facing a charge under the province’s…
Carney’s pledge that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state gets mixed reactions
MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment that Canada would recognize a Palestinian state is…
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy on Friday visited…