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Trump taking steps toward installing a Columbus statue near the White House
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White…
Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as US presses China and others to break from Tehran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Here’s what international law says about striking energy facilities in war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in…
Alberta hockey team to play benefit game after 3 members die in crash
STAVELY — An Alberta junior hockey team is set to take the ice this weekend…
Asylum claims won’t stop extortion suspects facing justice: Immigration Department
VICTORIA — Canada’s Immigration Department says claiming asylum “cannot, and will not” prevent criminals being…
CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool
WASHINGTON (AP) — Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced…
Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler ready to embrace the chaos at the wild Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brooks Koepka felt comfortable in his return to the PGA Tour…
The Washington Post’s sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post sports section died Wednesday. Whether you blame natural causes…
Man City beats Newcastle 3-1 to advance to English League Cup final
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final.…
Trey Mancini gets minor league deal with Angels in latest comeback attempt
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Former Baltimore slugger and cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another…
Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a…
Former Diamondbacks Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner David Peralta retires after 11-year career
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons…
Israel strikes across Gaza, killing 24, and says militants attacked its soldiers
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes pounded Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least…
Liberal MP wants longer answers, fewer sound bites from question period
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP says he wants to see question period in the House…
Former Rep. Lee Hamilton of Indiana, congressional overseer of US foreign affairs, has died
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, a crewcut-wearing Indiana Democrat from southern Indiana…
Feds to fold envoys on Islamophobia, antisemitism into new national unity council
OTTAWA — Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller says there will no longer be…
Pakistani PM says boycott of T20 World Cup game against India is to show solidarity with Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s decision to boycott its match against India at cricket’s T20 World…
Argentina requests extradition of Maduro from the US on crimes against humanity charges
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge on Wednesday requested the extradition from the…
Anand visits D.C. as Trump administration makes case for critical minerals trade zone
WASHINGTON — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand was in Washington on Wednesday as the Trump…
Football Canada, Nike partner ahead of flag football making Olympic debut in 2028
Football Canada announced Wednesday it has partnered with Nike leading up to flag football’s Olympic…
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international…
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs…
Detroit Tigers say Mickey Lolich, the hero of the 1968 World Series, dies at 85
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers say Mickey Lolich, the hero of the 1968 World Series,…
WHO announces restart of preventive cholera vaccinations after nearly 4-year halt
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Preventive cholera vaccination programs will restart globally after they…