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Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles…
Fifty years after the Games, Quebecers still spending on Montreal’s Olympic Stadium
MONTREAL — Montreal’s Olympic Stadium started 2026 the same way it began the 1976 Games:…
Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors gain Guinean citizenship
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after…
Iran’s exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homeland
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — He has been in exile for nearly 50 years.…
Eurasia Group says no country more at risk than Canada in relations with the U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada stands to face the biggest fallout of political turmoil in the United…
Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its…
Amber Glenn wins third straight US Figure Skating title, topping Alysa Liu with brilliant free skate
ST. LOUIS (AP) — On the ice, Amber Glenn was putting together another brilliant free…
Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins singles moguls for 100th World Cup win of his career
SAINT-CÔME–LINIÈRE — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury earned the 100th World Cup victory of his…
New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer’s perspective, brings fresh scrutiny
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Friday called on the public to share with…
Stephen Gogolev leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championships
GATINEAU — Stephen Gogolev rarely shows his emotions. He couldn’t help but pump his fists…
Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and grit to Milan Olympics
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience, while adding some grit, in choosing its 23-player women’s…
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Trump promises oil executives ‘total safety’ if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster WASHINGTON…
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will move performances away…
Mexican star Hirving `Chucky’ Lozano isn’t returning to San Diego FC after a rocky debut MLS season
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano will not return to San Diego FC for a second season. San…
Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — If the American Film Institute Awards stands for anything, it’s…
US and Venezuela take first steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
GUATIRE, Venezuela (AP) — The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the…
Former Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan agrees to become Miami Dolphins GM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jon-Eric Sullivan has agreed to join the Dolphins as their…
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also…
Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on…
Details of Andrew Vaughn’s $7.65 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
Details of Andrew Vaughn’s $7.65 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 salary: $7.65…
Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 salary: $4.15…
Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada’s Alberta ban, hope for future return
GATINEAU — Canadian figure skaters supported the national governing body’s decision to ice events in…
Team Canada unveils experienced women’s hockey Olympic roster, led by ‘Captain Clutch’ Poulin
Led by Marie-Philip Poulin, a.k.a. “Captain Clutch,” defending Olympic gold medal-winning Canada is leaning heavily…
Details of Tony Santillan’s $1.8 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds
Details of Tony Santillan’s $1.8 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds: 2026 salary: $1.8…