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Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled the nation
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior…
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible
The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile…
Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, Pogačar moves closer to title
LA PLAGNE, France (AP) — Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on…
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she…
Trump’s USDA to scatter half its Washington staff to field offices. Critics see a ploy to cut jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will move thousands of employees out…
Supreme Court blocks North Dakota redistricting ruling that would gut key part of Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower-court ruling in a redistricting…
Migrant sent to El Salvador prison by the Trump administration says he was beaten by guards
WASHINGTON (AP) — A migrant from Venezuela deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador…
Judge orders Wisconsin school shooter’s father to stand trial on charges he allowed access to guns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The father of a Wisconsin school shooter must stand trial on…
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to…
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out of the 2026 Republican race…
Texas A&M’s collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Reveille X, Texas A&M’s rough collie mascot, had her right…
Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for return following further medical evaluation this week
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White took a deep breath when she heard…
Justice Dept. official meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s No. 2 official met Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the…
NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty to fencing luxury items stolen from homes across US
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan pawn shop owner pleaded guilty Friday to serving as…
Ohio officer dies after shooter lying in wait ambushed police who parked to eat lunch
LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — An officer in Ohio has died after a shooter lying in…
A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn’t want your affection. He wants to steal your underwear
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Most cat owners dread their pets bringing home mice or…
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump’s backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate…
Outdoor work in southern Europe’s sweltering tourist hot spots is becoming hellish
Cruel heat is baking southern Europe as the continent slips deeper into summer. In homes…
Turkey mourns 10 people killed battling a wildfire
ISTANBUL (AP) — The funerals of 10 rescue volunteers and forestry workers killed while battling…
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing its…
Trump administration sues New York City over ‘sanctuary city’ policies
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday sued New York City over its…
Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits South Pacific near Samoa. No damage reported
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck in the South Pacific near the island…
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as…
The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming Hamas
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday the U.S. is cutting short Gaza…