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Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The United States and Congo signed a $1.2 billion health partnership…
Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86
Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the…
The Latest: Hillary Clinton demands public deposition after photo leak forces testimony to pause
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday that she had…
Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer confirms he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Max Scherzer confirmed Thursday that he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.…
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference still raising the bar as it celebrates 20th anniversary
BOSTON (AP) — Long before Jessica Gelman was rubbing elbows with everyone from professional sports…
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on…
‘Scotty’ Morrison, former top executive of Hockey Hall of Fame, dead at 95
TORONTO — Ian (Scotty) Morrison, a former NHL referee and top executive with the Hockey…
What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear…
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they’re hoping to join it
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording…
Crowds of Chicago mourners pay respects to Jesse Jackson at start of cross-country memorial services
CHICAGO (AP) — A line of mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay…
Jays pitcher Gausman strikes out three in spring debut, but Jays fall 8-7 to Marlins
DUNEDIN — Kevin Gausman had three strikeouts in his first inning of work at spring…
Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security…
A Pakistani man is on trial over a plot to kill a US politician, possibly Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A Pakistani man went on trial this week on charges of…
Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
OTTAWA — Chief Justice Richard Wagner called on Canadian lawyers and judges to step up…
A capsule look at the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship field
A capsule look at the field for the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship, Feb. 27…
Decorated curler Brad Gushue braces for big Brier feelings in his hometown
Curling drama didn’t end with the Olympic Games. The Montana’s Brier, starting Friday in his…
Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory…
India crushes Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup hopes. Unbeaten South Africa advances to semifinals
CHENNAI, India (AP) — India posted the second-highest total in the history of the men’s…
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago…
Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next season
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is launching a Netflix-style direct-to-customer streaming platform from next…