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Louisiana governor picked as Trump’s envoy headed to Washington to discuss Greenland
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — While President Donald Trump says he will take action on…
Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian officials signaled Wednesday that fast trials and executions…
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — FIFA said Wednesday it has received more than 500 million…
Real Madrid ousted from Copa by 2nd-division club Albacete in debut of coach Arbeloa
MADRID (AP) — Álvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach…
Veteran star 3B Nolan Arenado hopes move to the Diamondbacks leads to elusive postseason success
Nolan Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and many in the…
Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
The Canadian men’s soccer team is returning to Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium, although this time it’s…
LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Detry of Belgium is joining LIV Golf for…
Wyndham Clark frustrated that Koepka could take Saudi money and return to PGA Tour
Former U.S Open champion Wyndham Clark said he was frustrated Brooks Koepka could take Saudi…
Skating pair took title at U.S. nationals but can’t compete in Olympics after passport delay
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but…
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about ‘terrifying’ threats to her homeland
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she…
Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — Renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost U.S.…
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant…
The Latest: Danish official says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after US talks
Denmark’s foreign minister said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald…
Chicago Cubs finalize $175 million contract with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Alex Bregman on Wednesday, finalizing a $175 million,…
Tottenham signs Conor Gallagher from Atletico for $46M as Paratici announces departure
LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher returned to English soccer by signing for Tottenham from Atletico…
What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone…
Ex-lawmaker who advocated protecting kids gets 17 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker in South Carolina was sentenced Wednesday to…
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s only two weeks into the new year, and President Donald…
Shaun Wane stands down as coach of England’s rugby league team
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Shaun Wane stepped down as the coach of England’s rugby league…
Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year…
The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500
Iran’s top judge hinted at fast trials and executions for those who were detained in…
Canada’s Alexis Guimond wins para ski gold at World Cup stop in Austria
SAALBACH — Canadian para skier Alexis Guimond won gold in the men’s standing downhill race…
Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — United States midfielder Sam Coffey joined Manchester City from the Portland…
Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as emergency crews rush to restore power
BORYSPIL, Ukraine (AP) — Emergency repair crews are working flat out to restore power in…