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In the news today: Carney in Japan, Ottawa office space, Stronach trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
China, North Korea advance to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after 2nd straight wins
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the…
The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify
Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an…
Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe’s boho blouse-focused Paris fashion show
PARIS (AP) — Oprah Winfrey settled into the front row beside her longtime friend Gayle…
A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — On a recent Friday night, thousands of mostly young people trooped…
Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — As crowds filtered into Melbourne’s Albert Park on Friday for Formula…
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing…
Formula 1’s Aston Martin principal says team was left blindsided by lack of experienced support
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Formula 1’s Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey said Friday his…
Venus Williams’ comeback hits another snag as she falls in 1st round to Diane Parry in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams lost again in her return to the BNP…
The Latest: House joins Senate in rejecting war powers resolution to halt US attacks on Iran
House lawmakers rejected a war powers resolution to halt Trump’s attack on Iran in a…
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…
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership WASHINGTON (AP) —…
US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and…
Canadian remake of ’80s classic ‘Youngblood’ aims to rewrite hockey’s dated playbook
TORONTO — During the 2020 world junior hockey championship, as teen phenoms tore up the…
Gushue rides wave of hometown support to undefeated record in Brier pool play
ST. JOHN’S — Spurred by a raucous hometown crowd, Brad Gushue’s curling team closed out…
Coroner says B.C. teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia
BRISBANE — A young woman from British Columbia drowned when she was attacked by a…
House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump’s strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House narrowly rejected a resolution Thursday to curb President Donald Trump’s…
What to know about the Kurds and their potential involvement in the Iran war
BRUSSELS (AP) — Thousands of battle-hardened Kurds in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential…
Blanchet leads Puerto Rico as John Daly’s son makes PGA Tour debut with a 70
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — John Daly II had an easier time, and a…
Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money…
Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi appointed successor
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before…
Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña’s broken finger will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will miss the…