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Clemson returns most experienced team in football in search of 3rd national title in 10 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to…
Man who allegedly murdered serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appears in court
The man accused of murdering serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appeared briefly by video…
Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury,…
Missouri extends Eli Drinkwitz’s contract through 2029, adds money to assistant salary pool
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz received a second contract extension in less than two years…
Arizona’s Burke, Arizona State’s Miller enter rivalry with mutual respect
As new coaches at opposite ends of a rivalry, Arizona State’s Molly Miller and Arizona’s…
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned…
Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal…
Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program…
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for the first time in 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Oaks is shifting to primetime for the 152nd edition…
Most US adults still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, an AP-NORC poll finds
Three years after the Supreme Court opened the door to state abortion bans, most U.S.…
Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…
In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players’ sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules
OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government’s plans to cut its procurement…
McIntosh goes for 5 individual golds at world championships with Los Angeles Olympics in sight
Summer McIntosh won three individual gold medals a year ago at the Olympics, the star…
Uruguay confronts a powerful new threat to its palm trees: A tiny red bug
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Palm trees in Uruguay are more than just plants, they are…
Texas AG claimed three homes as primary residence. Democrats are being probed for similar issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners…
MLS commissioner discusses season shift, Messi absence before All-Star game
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league continues to look at shifting to…
Ghislaine Maxwell may testify before Congress. A look at other convicted criminals who’ve done so
The U.S. Congress is poised to subpoena controversial testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving…
Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers’ 2 homers power Giants past Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without…
Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the…
Penn State blocking out noise of big-game losses, has focus on another run to playoff
LAS VEGAS (AP) — New year, new slate, no outside noise. That’s the mantra in…
No one killed in the Lake Tahoe boat capsizing wore a life vest, investigators say
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — None of the eight people killed when a boat…
Florida State is coming off a brutal year. Coach Mike Norvell is moving forward with exuberance
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Florida State coach Mike Norvell was so exuberant at Wednesday’s Atlantic…
From Uber Eats to Wimbledon, Canada’s Carson Branstine climbing tennis ranks
MONTREAL — Carson Branstine remembers collecting cans and bottles with her mother and two sisters…