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Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North…
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American…
Canada, NATO allies warn of ‘growing number’ of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA — Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning…
Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States
MONTREAL — Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses and…
Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions
OTTAWA — Airdrops of Canadian aid into Gaza are underway as nations react to Ottawa’s…
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to…
Abbotsford, B.C., denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht’s show, citing protests
ABBOTSFORD — The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley says it will not…
First human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year confirmed
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says this year’s first human case of…
Tropical Storm Gil strengthens in the eastern Pacific but isn’t expected to threaten land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Gil was strengthening in the eastern Pacific Ocean on…
What in-flight turbulence is and when it becomes dangerous for passengers and crews
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam that was hit by…
Supreme Court won’t hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Indigenous man
The nearly decade-long case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal…
Ohio State coach Ryan Day clear on what he needs from QBs vying to replace Will Howard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day hasn’t named a starter at quarterback…
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation…
Kirby Smart opens preseason camp for 10th season at Georgia with young team after 2024 SEC title
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kirby Smart opened his 10th season as Georgia coach with Thursday’s…
Troy Ryan confirmed to return to Canadian women’s hockey team’s Olympic bench
CALGARY — Troy Ryan has been tasked with coaching the Canadian women’s hockey team to…
Fact Check: ‘I’m very much alive,’ says byelection candidate alleged to have died
An online conspiracy theory recently claimed that a candidate on the ballot in the federal…
Myanmar ends state of emergency and its military leader switches roles to prepare for the vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government announced on Thursday that it was ending the state…
Former Toronto FC star forward Jozy Altidore now making his mark in the boardroom
TORONTO — At 35, Jozy Altidore looks like he could still be a handful on…
A 4th man accused in a fatal dogpile outside a Milwaukee hotel pleads guilty to felony murder
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The last of four Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a…
US and NATO allies warn of increasing Iranian threats in Europe, North America
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran…
All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore
WASHINGTON (AP) — Imagine getting the day off work for Donald Trump’s birthday. Receiving a…
Kyle Schwarber will defer his Indiana University Hall of Fame selection because of attendance rule
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber is deferring his selection to Indiana…
Bail decision delayed in case of 3 charged in alleged plot to seize land in Quebec
QUÉBEC — A judge has put off a decision until Wednesday on whether to grant…
Bayern aims for Jamal Musiala’s return by the end of 2025 after breaking leg at Club World Cup
MUNICH (AP) — Jamal Musiala is still using crutches after breaking his leg at the…