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Canada’s Kevin Drury injured in ski cross crash, still takes silver in final race
KOPAONIK — Kevin Drury’s ski cross career ended in a pileup — and on the…
Georgia’s child welfare system remains shaken after projected $85.7 million budget shortfall
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s child welfare system spiraled into crisis as the Georgia Division of…
In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S.…
Neymar scores milestone 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading…
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans’ sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians,…
France’s nukes and Europe’s worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to top-secret sub base
PARIS (AP) — They lurk in the oceans, a last resort to pulverize attackers with…
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she…
Carney looks to strengthen economic ties with India on trip to Mumbai, New Delhi
MUMBAI — Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in India on Friday to start a four-day…
Mona Awad’s ‘All’s Well’ has been adapted for the stage, will premiere in November
TORONTO — CanLit phenom Mona Awad’s twisted tale of an ill-fated college production of “All’s…
Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics
VARESE — Canada’s para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic schedule Friday with a 4-0…
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’
The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage…
Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Eight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World…
Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run as the most unlikely Champions League challenger in…
Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sofia Tepichin was about 30 minutes into her club soccer team…
Swiss skier Suter wins 1st race since Olympics as chase starts for Vonn’s World Cup downhill lead
SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Former Olympic and world downhill champion Corinne Suter won the first…
In the news today: Carney in India, Alberta budget, GDP
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans’ sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians,…
From energy to AI: Five big themes behind Carney’s mission to India
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to India meant to reset bilateral relations after…
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pugapia and her daughters Aiga and Babawru lived for years as…
US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” drone flying…
Sudan’s war puts charity kitchen workers feeding displaced families at risk
CAIRO (AP) — Enas Arbab fled Sudan’s western region of Darfur after her hometown fell…
FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he spoke with Mexican President…
Four Canadian divers advance to finals at World Cup in Montreal
MONTREAL — Four Canadian divers earned berths in the finals of their events on Thursday…
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Pakistan’s defense minister says that there is now ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes…