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A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America’s conservatives
MIAMI (AP) — When Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno visits Colombia this week as part of…
FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will take over policing…
Trial begins in Utah for a man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A man accused of faking his death and fleeing to…
Arkansas authorities say additional employees disciplined at prison where ex-police chief escaped
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Additional employees at an Arkansas prison have been disciplined for…
Business spat between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been resolved in arbitration, attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 8 The New…
Video appears to show the moment a Palestinian activist is killed as an Israeli settler opens fire
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — New video footage appears to show the moment a Palestinian…
Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s taking over Washington’s police department and…
Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump’s annexation threats with 51-date tour
TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn’t looking to stir the political pot, but he…
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major…
Spanish league moves closer to holding regular-season game in US, between Villarreal and Barcelona
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league is closer to playing its first-ever regular-season game in…
College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings put Texas on top with Penn State right behind
The AP Top 25 college football poll preseason rankings are now. Texas took the No.…
Hot Docs sells its cinema for $6.25 million, but will continue leasing it
TORONTO — Hot Docs has sold its flagship cinema to a local family who will…
‘Long walks around the farm’: Ontario miniature donkey’s dating profile goes viral
Love is apparently in the air for Hank, a miniature donkey from Erin, Ont., whose…
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…
Pete Carroll, Aaron Rodgers head a list of familiar faces in new places this NFL season
Aaron Rodgers joined Pittsburgh. Davante Adams went to Hollywood. Cooper Kupp is in Seattle. Russell…
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…
Montreal public health asking ER doctors to report all heat-related deaths
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public health department is asking emergency room doctors to report all deaths…
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…