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Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter…
Blue Jays’ Game 4 win over Dodgers draws 14.81 million US viewers, most-watched of this World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Foot note in the outfield: Toronto’s Davis Schneider skips shoes a day before playing for title
TORONTO (AP) — A day before playing for a World Series title, Davis Schneider went…
Sports court upholds sprinter’s 4-year doping ban, rejects ‘recovery gummies’ defense
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The sprinter who claimed his positive test for a performance-enhancer came…
George Springer likely to return to Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6 of World Series
TORONTO — George Springer will likely be back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup…
Kevin Gausman has believed in Blue Jays since signing with team four years ago
Kevin Gausman has believed in the Toronto Blue Jays since 2021 when he first signed…
‘America First’ Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip
TOKYO (AP) — For an “America First” president, Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind…
Halloween party planners hustle to add World Series Game 6 to the agenda
TORONTO — When Toronto Blue Jays fans pile into The Cat’s Cradle Sports and Spirits…
Seven things to watch for as PM Mark Carney meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Injured George Springer on track to play in Game 6 for Blue Jays, manager says
TORONTO (AP) — Injured Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer is on track to play…
Ottawa announces $7 million for Hurricane Melissa relief in Caribbean countries
OTTAWA — Ottawa has announced $7 million in humanitarian relief for Caribbean states hit by…
A French trial examines Holocaust Memorial graffiti believed linked to Russia
PARIS (AP) — Three Bulgarian men are on trial in Paris this week for alleged…
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men covered the entrance to Jerusalem in…
Five things you may not know about the 1995 Quebec referendum
MONTREAL — The 1995 referendum on independence took place 30 years ago on Thursday, when…
After Oct. 7, Jews seek healing from kabbalah-informed psychedelic retreats
(RNS) — For nearly two decades, Larry Hertz, a 64-year-old professional, had found healing and…
Fans buzzing as Blue Jays look for one more win to claim World Series in Toronto
TORONTO — An hour before the Toronto Blue Jays’ merchandise store at Rogers Centre was…
Fate of thousands feared in Darfur after reported rampage by Sudanese paramilitary force
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese fleeing a paramilitary force that seized a city in the country’s…
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the U.S. will resume…
Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, according…
Guy Kopelowicz, former Paris photo chief for AP, dies at 85
Guy Kopelowicz, whose distinguished career editing and leading photo coverage for The Associated Press in…
WADA launches ‘Operation Puncture’ to investigate leak about Chinese swimmers’ doping tests
LONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed on Thursday it is looking into a…
Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Gilles, Poirier open what could be their final season at Skate Canada International
This could be Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s final year on the ice, but they’re…
World Athletics blames employees for $1.7M taken in ‘systematic theft’
World Athletics says its own employees stole about $1.75 million as part of a “systematic…