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Vancouver Whitecaps sign former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller
Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller in joining the Vancouver Whitecaps in arguably the biggest…
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum seen without boot or brace at Patriots training camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jayson Tatum was spotted at practice on Wednesday —- just not…
Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel and another for planning IS group sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran executed two men on Wednesday, one who was…
Panthers CB Jaycee Horn not seriously injured in car accident, is day to day with thumb injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn escaped serious injury on Wednesday morning…
Trump administration sanctions a Mexican rapper over allegations of cartel ties
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday it was sanctioning Mexican musician Ricardo…
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones…
Pakistani musicians use folk songs and rap to raise climate change awareness
UMERKOT, Pakistan (AP) — Villagers hush when Pakistani folk musician Sham Bhai starts singing about…
ESPN announces partnership with WWE that includes streaming WrestleMania
ESPN announced a partnership with WWE, including the streaming rights to WrestleMania, on the heels…
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch set for November at Tottenham
LONDON (AP) — The rematch of British boxers Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn has…
Man dies after large chain necklace pulls him into MRI machine
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man who was pulled into an MRI machine in New…
Tomorrowland says Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium
A spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says a Canadian woman has died after attending…
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32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group’s food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say…
UK police arrest 6 after protesters descend on a hotel housing asylum seekers
LONDON (AP) — A town on the outskirts of London was rocked by protesters who…
Zurich councilor indicted for shooting at Madonna and child poster
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss prosecutors have filed an indictment against a Zurich city councilor who…
What to know about the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a Dhaka school
At least 19 people have been killed after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into…
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League…
Buenos Aires to host MotoGP races again after nearly 30 years and hopes to bring F1 back as well
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After nearly three decades, MotoGP will return to Argentina’s capital…
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing…
Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night
JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee…
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill a child and wound 24 before planned direct peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces struck three Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, killing a…
27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday 27 inmates were still at large after an…
Disney version of ‘Washington Black’ roots tale in Nova Scotia, expands world of side characters
TORONTO — Esi Edugyan says Disney Plus’s take on her acclaimed historical novel “Washington Black”…
The Weeknd and Shakira will headline Global Citizen Festival supporting energy access and the Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd and Shakira — two of the world’s biggest touring…
The Latest: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House,…