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Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military on Saturday acknowledged there was an airstrike on a hospital…
Why a misunderstood wolf from a French supermarket ad is moving viewers worldwide
PARIS (AP) — A French supermarket’s humble Christmas advert is doing something most global brands…
Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earns World Cup silver
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earned World Cup silver in the women’s parallel…
Ottawa’s Isabelle Weidemann earns speedskating World Cup silver in 3000m
HAMAR — Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann raced to World Cup silver on Saturday in the…
Fan-favourite lion put down at Toronto Zoo after months of veterinary care
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says it has euthanized one of its lions after the…
Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky…
Loic Meillard leads Swiss podium sweep at World Cup giant slalom in Val d’Isere
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) — Swiss skiers Loic Meillard, Luca Aerni and Marco Odermatt swept…
Lindsey Vonn places 2nd in a World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn nearly did it again. The 41-year-old American finished…
Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eritrea on Friday withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing…
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from immigration custody
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald…
Trump says he’s sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Thai and Cambodian leaders had agreed…
Britcher, Fischnaller 1-2 for USA Luge at midway point of World Cup race in Park City
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — U.S. teammates Summer Britcher and Emily Fischnaller are in first…
Meet the Indigenous women behind Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s ‘most stylish’ looks
SAN ISIDRO BUEN SUCESO, Mexico (AP) — In the Mexican mountain town of San Isidro…
Jedd Fisch brushes off Michigan talk, focuses on Washington’s showdown with Boise State in LA Bowl
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jedd Fisch says he was fully focused on finishing the Washington…
Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites…
Cue the trumpets! Edwin Díaz lands in LA to start his new chapter with the champion Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Díaz pulled on a different blue cap and a white…
Atletico Ottawa coach Diego Mejia to stay on with CPL champion next season
OTTAWA — Not surprisingly, Atletico Ottawa has confirmed head coach Diego Mejia will be back…
Canadian concerns growing over whether women’s hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US
The first hint of concern regarding the readiness of Canada’s women’s hockey team was raised…
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow…
Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook is going from undrafted rookie to NFL starting…
Canadian women’s hockey team regroups ahead of Rivalry Series finale
EDMONTON — The Canadian women’s hockey team regrouped ahead of its last Rivalry Series game…
After Toronto Blue Jays reach World Series, team president Mark Shapiro gets new 5-year contract
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a…
Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation
A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last month in the nation’s capital…
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier try to put disappointment behind them ahead of Olympics
TORONTO (AP) — Piper Gilles shook her head as the scores popped up on the…