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The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port
Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port…
While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men…
Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is now getting some recognition from the…
Nice fans’ fury boils over: Players attacked after sixth straight loss
PARIS (AP) — A shocked French sporting world has unanimously condemned “unacceptable” acts of fan…
US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it’s likely just a return to more typical levels
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead…
Indonesia to repatriate 2 convicted Dutch drug traffickers, including one on death row
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and the Netherlands on Tuesday agreed to repatriate two Dutch…
Russian skiers and snowboarders allowed by CAS to try to qualify for Winter Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Russian skiers and snowboarders won a court ruling on Tuesday to apply…
Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip
BEIRUT (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Tuesday at the site of a deadly 2020…
Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
NEW YORK (AP) — It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno…
Cal Foote, one of the players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, signs in the AHL
CHICAGO (AP) — Cal Foote has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago…
Measles vaccinations begin in rebel-held Congo almost a year after deadly outbreak
KACHEHEMBE, Congo (AP) — Measles vaccines have arrived in a rebel-held area of eastern Congo…
Cameroon fires coach 3 weeks before Africa Cup and new hire omits Onana, Aboubakar
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Between being eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying and opening the…
Santa Clara’s Thierry Darlan paves new path after going from NBA G League to college basketball
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Alone in Santa Clara’s practice gym, Thierry Darlan reaches up…
Newcastle striker Wissa left out of Congo squad for Africa Cup of Nations
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Africa Cup of Nations…
‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature…
Canadian men to learn what awaits them at 2027 Rugby World Cup at Wednesday’s draw
Flanker Lucas Rumball clearly remembers Canada’s last Rugby World Cup draw, which included marquee matchups…
Kane Williamson returns to test action with a half century for New Zealand against West Indies
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — For Kane Williamson it was business as usual. After 12…
Bell-Haynes leads Canada past Bahamas in FIBA World Cup qualifying
TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes had a standout performance in front of friends and family on…
Endangered species convention proposes new rules for growing exotic pet trade
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles,…
Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee congressional seat that President Donald Trump and Republicans have…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Nov. 19 The Washington…
Live updates: Admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug-carrying boat to brief lawmakers
U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Frank Bradley will provide a classified briefing to key lawmakers overseeing…
MarJon Beauchamp’s 26 points lead US to a 123-93 win over Nicaragua in World Cup qualifying
COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (AP) — MarJon Beauchamp scored 26 points, Kyle Guy added 17 and…
Golfers Smith and Scott say Australian Open regains status after returning to stand-alone format
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Golfers Cameron Smith and Adam Scott believe the Australian Open has…