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Ten people die in NYC’s frigid cold, raising questions about the city’s preparedness
NEW YORK (AP) — One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a…
Ford, Holt agree with Carney — almost nothing is ‘normal’ with U.S. right now
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said Wednesday they…
Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
NEW YORK (AP) — No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash…
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring…
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
LONDON (AP) — Sarah Mullally walked into St. Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning as the…
Russia and Ukraine’s combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides…
Man sentenced to 15 years for assassination plot against Iranian American journalist
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge gave a man would-be assassin the maximum 15…
Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list…
Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs agreed to minor league contracts Wednesday with outfielder Chas…
Belichick would join other prominent coaches not elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame on 1st try
Bill Belichick, winner of six Super Bowls as a head coach and second all time…
Actor Rose Byrne named Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Rose Byrne, fresh off her Golden Globe Award win and Oscar…
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on ‘The Pitt’
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred…
Inuit call for a larger role in Canada’s Arctic defence surge
OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must…
Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on his career as he embarks on his last, and 41st, season
SEATTLE (AP) — As Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton spoke fondly of Rick Rizzs on…
Patrick Reed is leaving LIV Golf. He can return to the PGA Tour in September
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Patrick Reed is the second major champion to leave Saudi-funded LIV…
Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears about Greenland and NATO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a full-throated defense Wednesday of President…
Rourke eager to continue improving and building on momentum Lions have created
SURREY — Wanting to build on the strides he has made as a quarterback and…
Kristoffersen beats McGrath to lead Norwegian 1-2 in last World Cup slalom before Olympics
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Henrik Kristoffersen ended his wait of nearly 11 months for another…
‘I just want to win a gold medal’: Connor McDavid eager for Olympic opportunity
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid has one goal as he prepares to don the Maple Leaf…
Brazil midfielder Paqueta set for Flamengo move ahead of World Cup after asking to leave West Ham
LONDON (AP) — West Ham has given Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta permission to undergo a…
What to know about Gaza’s Rafah crossing, which could open within days
JERUSALEM (AP) — For Palestinians in Gaza, the Rafah border crossing to Egypt is their…
Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after a disappointing stint
LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday, bringing a premature…
Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
WASHINGTON (AP) — Technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic…
New Canada Post stamps honour Black Canadian hip-hop icons
TORONTO — Maestro Fresh Wes was among the stars witnessing the unveiling of Canada Post…