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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has said…
Canadian men and women fall in FIFA futsal rankings at No. 71 and 76, respectively
Canada’s trip to the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup did not help its world…
Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back. At age 41, still faster…
Conservationists connect with chimps in a Ugandan rainforest as they seek a sense of communion
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK, Uganda (AP) — The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is…
What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of…
Syrian-American Jews register first Jewish NGO in Syria to restore heritage
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A group of Syrian-American Jews have registered a nongovernmental organization in…
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed after rivals dispute rules
PARIS (AP) — Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected unopposed Friday as president of auto racing…
Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 for stunning first victory since March 2018
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 for…
Fernando Mendoza looking to add a historic Heisman Trophy win for Indiana to his college ride
The first time Fernando Mendoza put his hands on a Heisman Trophy, he did it…
Mexican devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe blends into national identity
MEXICO CITY (AP) — There’s a saying in Mexico: “Not all Mexicans are Catholic, but…
Golden retrievers, Bad Bunny and more top photos from the week in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dec. 5 – 11, 2025 A world-record attempt by golden retrievers in Argentina, election suspense…
Angel Correa’s goal lifts UANL Tigres over Toluca in the Apertura final first leg
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Atletico de Madrid winger Angel Correa scored a second-half goal…
Stone scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift the Golden Knights over the Flyers 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mark Stone scored his second goal of the game 2:47 into overtime…
Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles completed their $155 million, five-year contract…
Wisconsin hires Eric Mateos as offensive line coach and doesn’t renew AJ Blazek’s contract
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is making a change at offensive line coach with Eric…
Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. —…
Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese bring a youth movement to USA Basketball camp
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — There’s a youth movement at USA Basketball camp this weekend with…
The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
The Senate on Thursday rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies,…
FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices
Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup…
2-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and Atlanta Braves agree to $45 million, 3-year contract
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday to…
‘Not what they’re saying’: Carney rejects suggestion U.S. may exit trade pact
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back Thursday against the suggestion the U.S. is…
The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
The Senate on Thursday rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies,…
Saskatchewan Premier Moe shuffles cabinet, brings in new faces, drops three ministers
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shook up his cabinet Thursday, introducing new faces, dropping…
Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo headed out of town
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo went first. Then it was Edwin Díaz and Pete…