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Croatia holds military parade as it marks 30 years since a key war victory
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Thousands watched a military parade in Croatia’s capital on Thursday marking…
Trump signs executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada…
Rangers add veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly in a trade with the Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks on…
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit giving up pro football and returning to the pitch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is giving up American football. Rees-Zammit…
MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline brought plenty of chaos Thursday, with dozens of deals capping…
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark should be disbarred over 2020 election effort, DC panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Clark, the former Justice Department official who aided President Donald Trump’s…
Syria’s new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating…
Teacher admits to fatally stabbing couple on a hike with their kids in a random attack in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A teacher admitted he fatally stabbed a couple he didn’t…
Florida carries out record 9th execution of year on man convicted of killing wife and 2 children
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of the 1994 killings of his wife and…
Texas man indicted for fatally shooting Afghan refugee who had helped US troops defuse bombs
HOUSTON (AP) — The brother of an Afghan refugee who helped U.S. forces defuse bombs…
White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump’s latest makeover of ‘The People’s House’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new…
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North…
Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American…
US and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The United States and Ecuador on Thursday signed a bilateral agreement…
Canada, NATO allies warn of ‘growing number’ of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA — Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning…
2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After months of uncertainty, the race to become California’s next governor…
Canadian aid pallets part of Gaza airdrop after Israel loosens restrictions
OTTAWA — Airdrops of Canadian aid into Gaza are underway as nations react to Ottawa’s…
Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
Penske Entertainment, the Roger Penske-owned entity that holds Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar among its…
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to…
Dog bite to blame for former Barcelona player missing a game in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Former Barcelona forward Carles Perez missed a game with Greek club…
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope’s hometown to call for more reforms
CHICAGO (AP) — A Peruvian survivor of clergy sex abuse brought her public campaign for…
Hamilton County OKs $470M Paycor Stadium renovation, but Bengals say they haven’t seen final lease
CINCINNATI (AP) — A new stadium lease for the Cincinnati Bengals has not reached the…
Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill that includes pay raise for public defenders amid legal crisis
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers on Thursday passed a funding bill that includes a pay…
ICE says it has made tentative job offers to more than 1,000 as hiring ramps up
WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency responsible for carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda…