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Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has affixed partisan plaques to the portraits of all…
Brazil’s Botafogo fires Carlo Ancelotti’s son from coaching position after frustrating season
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian club Botafogo fired the son of Brazil’s national team…
Thiago Silva and Fluminense terminate contract, defender eyes move to Europe
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on…
Dustin May and St. Louis Cardinals agree to $12.5 million, 1-year contract
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Wednesday to…
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long…
Trump’s expanded travel ban hits Africa the hardest but reactions are muted
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Africa has been the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s decision…
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest…
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final passage Wednesday to an annual military policy bill…
Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir sells 1M copies worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — A posthumous memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s best known accusers,…
Canadian snowboarder, world champion Liam Brearley out of Olympic Games with injury
TORONTO — World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley will not compete in the Olympic Games…
Dandjinou headlines Canada’s short track speedskating team for Milan Cortina Olympics
MONTREAL — William Dandjinou didn’t flinch when short track coach Marc Gagnon set high expectations…
Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder
SYDNEY (AP) — An accused gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59…
Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out…
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
MIAMI (AP) — Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald…
Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Matvei Safonov made four straight penalty saves in a shootout to…
Carey’s hometown century and Khawaja’s 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Alex Carey posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja scored 82…
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research in…
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart…
World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea’s payday at Club World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million…
B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of ban, citing costs after four-year fight
VANCOUVER — Mink farmers in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada are dropping their legal…
Detroit Tigers, closer Kenley Jansen finalize $11 million, 1-year contract with 2026 club option
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have added one of baseball’s most accomplished closers. Kenley…
Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with…
What to know about MIT professor Nuno Loureiro and the investigation into his shooting
Authorities are searching for a suspect in the killing of Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a prominent…
De Fougerollles, Chisholm named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
Luc De Fougerolles and Olivia Chisholm have been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Young Players of…