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Country by country, here’s how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond
JERUSALEM (AP) — The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with…
Ronaldo’s injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said…
Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest’s curling career. Success has another…
Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña unsure if he will be ready for opening day because of broken finger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña may miss opening…
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump’s White House mark a change?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed…
Good dad intentions are at the heart of Steve Carell’s new series ‘Rooster’
Recently, Steve Carell had a misunderstanding with his adult daughter over whether or not to…
Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains: experts
OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs…
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across…
Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few…
Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The calls to 911 poured in from staff at Camp…
Memories of twin inspire Paralympian Patrick Halgren to spread good vibes – one sticker at a time
Upon his arrival in Italy, Paralympic ski racer Patrick Halgren plastered a blue-and-yellow sticker in…
Mi Hyang Lee has a bogey-free 66 to lead LPGA in China
HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Mi Hyang Lee played bogey-free in windy conditions on Friday…
Is ‘Tristan’ the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met
NEW YORK (AP) — In his book on reinventing opera, director Yuval Sharon describes “Tristan…
For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to…
Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the western state of Jalisco on…
Iceland seeks vote in August on whether to restart EU membership talks
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland’s government wants to hold a referendum in August on whether…
Like Leicester and Bodø/Glimt, Swiss soccer club Thun set to be historic league champion
GENEVA (AP) — Like Leicester’s Premier League title in 2016 and Bodø/Glimt’s stunning rise in…
Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka transferred more than 200 sailors from an Iranian…
Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
TOKYO (AP) — This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Ohtani put on a giant show…
Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant…
Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
VAL DI FASSA, Italy (AP) — With neither injured Lindsey Vonn nor Mikaela Shiffrin starting…
Gymnast Yul Moldauer’s 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport
Yul Moldauer offers no excuses for the 16-month whereabouts suspension he received from the U.S.…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi bestowed President Donald Trump with a bejeweled pink soccer ball…
Hegseth’s comments are a reminder that government isn’t always eager to show the human cost to war
Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties in the…