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Wardley seeks a ‘crowning moment’ vs Dubois after Usyk vacated WBO belt
LONDON (AP) — WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley wants his “crowning moment” against Daniel Dubois…
Israel’s parliament moves toward ban on mixed-gender prayer at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill that would put…
IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says it allowing Egypt to draw on about…
A look at the long, fraught timeline of Iran nuclear tensions as talks with US loom
Iran and the United States were holding indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday over Tehran’s…
In the news: P.M. leaving for overseas trip, Telefilm Canada looking for a spark
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New Zealand’s two-time Olympic rugby gold medalist Woodman-Wickliffe retires, again
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand women’s rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is retiring for…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire at its soldiers, starting fight that killed 4…
What to know about the LA superintendent whose home was searched by FBI
Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who has developed a reputation for improving academics and…
Canada signs a defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have signed a new defence agreement, roughly a month…
Hoping to reprise the World Cup vibes, Australia opens Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Women’s Asian Cup kicks off Sunday with Sam Kerr’s Australia…
Police video shows Vince McMahon’s 100 mph car crash in Connecticut
Newly released police video shows former WWE executive Vince McMahon ram his luxury sportscar into…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 23 The Boston…
Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat as PM prepares to visit India
OTTAWA — Some Canadian Sikhs are calling on the government to take a firmer stand…
New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 on Sept. 26
NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by…
Texas Tech’s defensive line reaps benefits at NFL scouting combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Texas Tech had the best college defensive line money could buy last…
B.C. RCMP tout 10-year prison sentence for ‘primary target’ in drug lab investigation
RICHMOND — A 10-year prison sentence has been handed to a man police say led…
FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI served search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified…
Prince Harry and Meghan visit hospitalized children from Gaza, refugee camp during Jordan trip
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan visited a refugee camp and hospital in…
Iran accuses Trump of ‘big lies’ ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing, gives up 3 runs over 1 1/3 innings
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was hit hard and had…
Reid Carruthers announces retirement from competitive curling
WINNIPEG — Curler Reid Carruthers is retiring after a career that saw him capture Brier…
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s…
The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks…
Paul Skenes loses 4 strikes to ABS challenges in Cy Young winner’s spring debut before WBC
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes lost four…