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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther…
Australia crashes out of T20 World Cup but Zimbabwe and New Zealand advance to Super 8s
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mitch Marsh’s injury-depleted Australia squad crashed out of cricket’s Twenty20…
African Nova Scotian community, church leaders mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson
HALIFAX — Rev. Jesse Jackson left a lasting impact on Nova Scotia, say leaders of…
Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US
GENEVA (AP) — Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday…
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in…
Carney rolls out ‘aggressive’ plan to build up domestic defence sector
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear signal through his overtures to the…
Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led…
Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on three…
Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton feels his Yankees career is lacking. “It’s definitely incomplete,”…
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
BEIJING (AP) — Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 14 The Washington…
Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many Palestinians
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to welcome the Muslim…
5 things you should know about Canada’s new defence industrial strategy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada’s first-ever defence industrial strategy Tuesday in Montreal.…
Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins suffered a major setback during their first…
Mexico to play Ghana, Australia and Serbia in warm-up matches ahead of World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican national team will finish its preparations for the World…
The Latest: The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s death prompts vows to ‘keep hope alive’
Many people who knew and worked with the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. are vowing…
Food inflation spiked 7.3% in January. Here’s what’s driving the increase
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported an easing in the headline inflation rate Tuesday but a…
Florida man indicted for supplying banned drugs in case involving US sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams
Federal authorities charged a Florida man Tuesday with providing banned substances to an athlete in…
Anthony Kim’s mystique was built on memories. Now his best highlight is a win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Kim shared this much with Tiger Woods: The longer they…
Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men’s speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Italian men’s speedskating team is back on top in…
Ludvig Aberg takes advantage of a rule change on replacing damaged drivers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ludvig Aberg and caddie Joe Skovron are part of a small…
What climate change means for Greenland’s traditional Inuit lifestyle and the world
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Growing up in a village in northern Greenland, Jørgen Kristensen’s closest…
Photos show the life of civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson died Tuesday. A protege of the Rev.…
Photos show the life of civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson died Tuesday. A protege of the Rev.…