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The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenneth Harris spent most of his days in Atlanta yearning for…
Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
After a spate of vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and…
Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies
MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings across southern Quebec due to smoke…
Cameroon’s election board bars main opposition candidate from presidential race
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon ’s electoral commission on Saturday rejected the candidacy of Maurice…
David Nabarro, British physician who led UN response to Ebola and COVID-19, dies
GENEVA (AP) — Dr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to…
Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Tens of thousands of people sought refuge as border fighting between…
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In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked WASHINGTON…
Why did the Orioles and Rockies keep playing after fans evacuated seats?
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through rain for about two…
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative…
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright…
Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent
A state judge has stayed an upcoming execution in Alabama to evaluate whether the man…
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention…
Trump administration investigates Oregon’s transgender athlete policies
The Trump administration said Friday it’s investigating the Oregon Department of Education after receiving a…
Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of man who argued he was unfit for trial
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the murder conviction of a man…
Nurses group hopes premiers’ new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility
OTTAWA — The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new “united Team Canada” approach…
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis
MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and…
Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen announced Friday that his 7-year-old…
FACT FOCUS: Trump claims cashless bail increases crime, but data is inconclusive
As his administration faces mounting pressure to release Justice Department files related the Jeffrey Epstein…
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor’s race, calls Trump a ‘maniac’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state’s open…
Why are data nerds racing to save US government statistics?
The data nerds are fighting back. After watching data sets be altered or disappear from…
Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on…
A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors’ wishes
NEW YORK (AP) — A microscopic discovery in a California lake sparked buzz and controversy…
Israel says hundreds of truckloads of aid are waiting to enter Gaza. Why can’t the UN bring them in?
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza…
Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a…