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LA Olympics to sell naming rights to some venues in game-changing deal for 2028
Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics will sell naming rights for a handful of its…
Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library
Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw…
Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
GORMAN, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters with air support scrambled to control a wind-driven wildfire that…
More people urged to prepare to evacuate N.L. fire that has destroyed about 100 homes
ST. JOHN’S — Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador extended an evacuation alert Thursday evening, asking…
100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence
Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.,…
US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile…
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a…
Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says
Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to…
Israel announces a settlement project that critics say will effectively cut the West Bank in two
MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister said Thursday that a contentious…
Greek protesters rally against an Israeli cruise ship as EU unions express anger over Gaza
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Riot police at Greece’s largest port cordoned off an area around…
Aid groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponization’ of aid in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s…
Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska
LONDON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…