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North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found…
AFC Toronto’s Esther Okoronkwo leads Nigeria women to Africa Cup of Nations title
TORONTO — The fledgling Northern Super League has scored a win on the international stage…
Wrexham signs former England defender Conor Coady from Leicester
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham signed defender Conor Coady from Leicester as it reshapes its…
Turkish, Italian, Libyan leaders meet to address migration and Libya’s stability
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and…
Brazil’s Supreme Court stands firm on Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressure
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Friday that the…
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it’s temporary
NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to…
US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members
(RNS) — In 1775, a year before there was a United States and six weeks…
NFL kicks off preseason with moment of silence after shooting that killed 4 people in New York
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The NFL season kicked off at the annual Hall of Fame…
Top EU court rules that soccer governing body FIFA’s decisions can be challenged outside Switzerland
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court ruled Friday that some decisions by international…
Budapest mayor questioned by police for organizing banned LGBTQ+ Pride event
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The liberal mayor of Hungary’s capital was questioned by police Friday…
In the news today: Canada hit with 35 per cent tariffs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Some LGBTQ+ summer camps struggle to meet demand amid corporate funding drop
On the shores of Lake Huron, Harry Stewart and his husband Chris Southin sway back…
Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions focussed only on a historic series victory in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — When talk of a 3-nil series sweep started in the week leading…
El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved…
Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Former Nike CEO John Donahoe has been hired as athletic director…
Canada’s Summer McIntosh strikes gold again, closes in on history at swimming worlds
SINGAPORE — Make that three world championship gold medals for Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh. The…
Star Power: Canada’s Gabriel Diallo a popular draw at the National Bank Open
TORONTO — A glance at the corners of the Court 1 grandstand at the National…
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advances in Toronto in the National Bank Open
TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany beat Matteo Arnaldi of Italy 6-7 (5),…
Yankees overhaul bullpen at busy trade deadline with deals for Bednar, Doval and Bird
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fortifying their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired…
Trump pushed tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent, but a CUSMA carveout creates a shield
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canada to a staggering 35…
Coco Gauff overcomes 14 more double-faults to advance in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Coco Gauff overcame 14 more double-faults to beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia…
Canada’s Victoria Mboko rallies to advance to fourth round of National Bank Open
MONTREAL — Victoria Mboko’s magical run at the National Bank Open will continue into the…
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to…
Reigning Olympic, world champ Camryn Rogers wins fifth national hammer throw title
OTTAWA — Camryn Rogers has secured her fifth national title. The Richmond, B.C., native had…