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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…
At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He’s leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic
MIAMI (AP) — Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the…
Premier League ready? Wrexham takes on world champion Chelsea in the FA Cup
Next up for Wrexham is world champion Chelsea. While a place in the quarterfinals of…
US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and its allies in the Middle East are…
Conservative Anglican leaders restructure organization in break from traditions
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization, signaling a break from…
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto gets back-to-back Ks for his pitcher on ABS challenges
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has a pretty good eye behind…
Canucks acquire Thompson from Sharks, send Woo to San Jose in swap of defencemen
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Jack Thompson from the San Jose Sharks for…
Canadian pairs win gold, silver at world junior figure skating championships
TALLINN — Canadian pair Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov are world junior figure skating champions.…
Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’
MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special designation —…
Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil
MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan flag was stitched on the right side of Omar López’s…
Wilkie among headliners looking to lead Canada through successful Paralympic Games
To Natalie Wilkie, the constant chase in the life of an athlete is but an…
Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster
This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is…
What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
TORONTO — As protests ramp up around the world in response to the U.S.-Israel war…
Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four…
India edges England in high-scoring thriller to reach T20 World Cup final
MUMBAI, India (AP) — India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England…
Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine…
On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is ‘that simple.’ It depends who’s doing the talking
Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Its ballistic missiles. Its proxies. The ruling Islamic theocracy. Israel. All of…
Man tells of pride as newly emerged photo reveals Greek grandfather being led to Nazi execution
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thrasivoulos Marakis grew up hearing stories about the grandfather he was…
Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three years after Honduras parted ways with Taiwan and forged diplomatic ties…