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100th running of the Hambletonian marks a century of the biggest event in harness racing
Growing up in a family of horsemen in Ontario, John Campbell knew how prestigious the…
Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down after investigations and protests
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations…
‘Riding the hype’: Fans paying a premium to see first-place Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Heather Gardiner couldn’t give her seats away. The Blue Jays owned a record…
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five…
From ‘Crossfire’ to ‘CeaseFire’: C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground
For several years when he was at CNN, Sam Feist was in charge of “Crossfire,”…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government…
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United…
ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says
Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with…
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by…
Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn’t followed
A federal judge on Wednesday essentially accused the Trump administration of ignoring his orders to…
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash…
Russian soprano’s case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward…
Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump’s goals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S. House…
Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate hits a month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says billions of dollars in aid…
More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a…
Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of…
Biden aide denounces GOP probe into former president’s health as baseless and denies any cover-up
WASHINGTON (AP) — A longtime close aide to President Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced Republican…
‘Downton Abbey’ star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner’s tumultuous life to the stage
NEW YORK (AP) — For all of Elizabeth McGovern’s acting career, someone else wrote her…
Reigning champion Clemson is again the ACC preseason football favorite, ahead of Miami and SMU
Clemson is the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference ahead of Miami and…
Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire after China-brokered meeting in Shanghai
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia reaffirmed their shaky ceasefire on Wednesday after China…
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map
A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting…