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Vonn’s pre-Olympics crash was in a race that officials and coaches agreed was safe
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed out of a World Cup downhill on Friday…
World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center
ATLANTA (AP) — There were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to…
Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final…
Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’…
Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Beth de Araújo’s potent family drama “Josephine,” about an 8-year-old…
Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve…
The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex…
WWE 2K26: WrestleMania main eventer CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as cover star
CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26.…
Carney calls Trump’s U.S. Fed chair pick, Warsh, a ‘fantastic choice’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his seal of approval on U.S. President…
The Sundance Film Festival’s big moments and breakout movies
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to…
CBC, Bell and Corus will join forces to air Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — In a move reminiscent of “Heated Rivalry,” some of Canada’s biggest broadcast competitors…
The UN says Yemen’s Houthis removed its assets, equipment in latest restrictions
CAIRO (AP) — Houthi rebels in Yemen removed U.N. equipment and assets and took them…
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday against Iran ‘s interior minister, accusing…
History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic finally beat one of the two men who’ve been…
London’s Poems on the Underground celebrates 40 years of bringing verses to commuters
LONDON (AP) — Can a few lines of verse, make commuting less worse? That, in…
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López to extend contract through 2031
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and breakout midfielder Fermín López have agreed to extend his…
What to know about Gaza’s Rafah crossing, set to open Sunday
JERUSALEM (AP) — The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah…
A handful of attempts at a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine have proven futile
U.S. President Donald Trump says President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt the targeting…
The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has – and hasn’t – changed over time
NEW YORK (AP) — When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event…
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter…
Canada’s Thompson takes bronze in ski cross World Cup tune-up ahead of Olympics
CANAZEI — Canada’s Marielle Thompson won bronze in the women’s ski cross Friday at a…
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding…
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
MIAMI (AP) — Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice…
Cut off from most communication, Iranian protesters share rare stories of determination and dissent
BEIRUT (AP) — This time felt different. The 25-year-old Iranian fashion designer hoped that mass…