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Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — By the time Saki Kumagai scored to make it 3-0 on Wednesday,…
Sam Kerr lifts Australia past China 2-1 and into the Women’s Asian Cup final
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr dispensed with the backflip that was a trademark celebration…
Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Two players from the Iranian women’s soccer team have joined a…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran DUBAI, United Arab…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ March 16 The Washington…
Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Malaysia on Monday night…
Six Nations review: Trophy burned, 111 tries, last-second finish, France on top
LONDON (AP) — The most unpredictable and captivating Six Nations wasn’t won until the last…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait…
Murray State women beat Evansville 91-70 to win MVC Tournament, claim spot in NCAA Tournament
CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Halli Poock scored 33 points, Shamecce Currie-Jelks added a double-double and…
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass…
Japan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis and clinch a World Cup spot
SYDNEY (AP) — Toko Koga headed in two goals as Japan routed Philippines 7-0 on…
Another 3 members of Iran’s women’s soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Another three members of the Iran’s women’s soccer team who accepted…
N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
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HALIFAX — An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the…
Jake Adicoff, first out gay American man to win gold in Winter Paralympics, adds to his medal tally
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There was no bow this time at the Milan Cortina…
China beats Taiwan 2-0 to reach semifinals of Women’s Asian Cup, South Korea also advances
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Defending champion China beat Taiwan 2-0 at the Women’s Asian Cup…
Capsule look at 13 countries competing in 2026 women’s world curling championship
CALGARY — A capsule look at the 13 teams competing March 14-22 in the 2026…
Australia beats North Korea 2-1 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and clinch World Cup berth
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr scored one goal and created another as Australia advanced…
Australian jury convicts Sydney business consultant over deals with suspected Chinese spies
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A Sydney business consultant was convicted Friday of breaking Australia’s foreign…
Arizona State not renewing coach Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11…
Canadian cross-country skiers Arendz and Hudak win bronze medals at Paralympics
LAGO — It was a battle for Mark Arendz, but he managed to squeeze another…
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad…
Oksana Masters wins 3rd gold at Milan Cortina Games to push Paralympics medal total to 22
The medal count is now at 22 for Oksana Masters, the most decorated American Winter…
Canada’s Wilkie wins third medal at Paralympics with cross-country sprint bronze
MILAN — Canada’s Natalie Wilkie now has a medal of every colour at the Milan…
Grand Slam of Curling drops U.S stop, will run five Canadian events over two months
TORONTO — The Grand Slam of Curling will not return to the United States next…