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India’s Modi announces credit worth $565 million to the Maldives and launches free trade talks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a $565-million…
Hulk Hogan’s sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy
Famous for his fearless bravado as a pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan won one of his…
France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants
PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s…
Guard Justin Pugh announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the Giants and Cardinals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Longtime NFL guard Justin Pugh announced Friday he is retiring…
American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants to be sure the newly rebranded American…
Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance
The Copa América Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the…
Pernetti on Memphis’ attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what’s best for the school
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’…
How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s almost time for summer’s meteor shower duet. The Southern Delta Aquariid…
Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘extremist’
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament’s upper house on Friday quickly approved a bill that…
Now at UCLA, Iamaleava tries to move beyond the drama and focus on football
LAS VEGAS (AP) — College football’s future wore a baby blue suit, a gold pin…
Rescuers expand search in northern Pakistan for 12 missing tourists swept away by floods
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Rescue teams in northern Pakistan expanded their search Friday for at…
In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Montreal group takes campaign to restore U.S. foreign aid to Times Square
OTTAWA — A Montreal-based organization promoting democracy and digital rights is using a billboard in…
Prosecutor who handled high-profile Capitol riot cases sues government over his firing
Michael Gordon prosecuted some of the most notorious members of the mob that attacked the…
Psychiatrists testify in fitness hearing of man accused in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Two forensic psychiatrists have concluded their testimony at a hearing to determine if…
Bill Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina headlines the NFL’s sideline influence in the ACC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The group of roughly 60 reporters had crowded around the table…
Hulk Hogan’s death marks the end of an era that defined larger-than-life personalities of the 1980s
Hulk Hogan was billed as “The Immortal One” and the former WWE champion seemed to…
Bills RB James Cook is confident he’ll get his big payday next year, in Buffalo or elsewhere
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — James Cook had no second thoughts about reporting for training camp…
Tennessee sets US House special election as candidates of both major parties line up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A December special election in Tennessee will take place to fill…
Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The…
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump’s announced tariff
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that his…
Here’s how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault
Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile…
2-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announces retirement on social media
Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement Thursday on social media. “I got…
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that…