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Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids
The removal of 21 children from the custody of a Los Angeles-area couple has put…
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling”…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport’s awareness and Paralympic inclusion
LONDON (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court.…
Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing…
This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better
Kristina Smithe was running the California International Marathon in 2019, grabbing cups of water to…
French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren’t just for snoring
PARIS (AP) — If more tennis players find themselves breathing easier, it might just be…
Canada international Achini Perera takes to the street for Cricket to Conquer Cancer
TORONTO — Achini Perera gets to tick a few boxes Saturday, playing cricket and helping…
More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit
The number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims…
England star Millie Bright pulls out of selection for Women’s Euros for health reasons
England defender Millie Bright withdrew herself from selection for the European Championship on Wednesday because…
Canada coach irate after Vancouver Whitecaps players stricken by illness in Mexico
TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday that the Vancouver Whitecaps had been…
Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with “a serious form of cancer”
Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with “a serious form…
Montreal’s Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend’s Canadian Grand…
Lance Stroll fights through wrist injury to race at home Grand Prix in Montreal
MONTREAL — Lance Stroll is gaining a reputation for fighting through pain. The lone Canadian…
Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a…
Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father’s legacy through her mental health advocacy
Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved…
B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke ‘questionable’ for rematch with Bombers due to injury
SURREY — The B.C. Lions may be without their No. 1 quarterback when they face…
Exercising or playing sports in extreme heat can be extremely dangerous
Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need…
Team physicians in college sports wary of greater liability risk with athletes now making big money
The professionalization of college sports has prompted concern among team physicians that they will be…
NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and Tyrese Haliburton entered their respective NBA Finals elimination games…
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in ESPN interview, says league taking serious look at Achilles tears
The NBA had already convened a panel of experts to study Achilles tendon injuries even…
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of…