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All-Star pitcher Alex Wood retires after 12 MLB seasons and World Series title
Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood posted a long message on social media Friday announcing his retirement…
Brooklyn’s Black church choirs persist amid attendance decline, gentrification
NEW YORK (RNS) — On Sunday mornings in Brooklyn, nicknamed the borough of churches, the…
B.C. mountain biker is stalked by cougar near Garibaldi Provincial Park
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service says it’s investigating a cougar attack on a…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday…
U.S. in final decision to hike Canadian softwood duties, tells officers to collect
The U.S. Department of Commerce says it has made a final decision to more than…
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a…
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella
TORONTO — Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. The Canadian Food…
Attorney says heart device did not shock Tennessee man in execution who said he was ‘hurting so bad’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who said he was “hurting so bad” during…
Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City stirs fears for civilians and hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Friday it will intensify its 22-month war with Hamas by…
Canada’s 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes
TORONTO — Canada’s 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record. The latest figures…
Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year…
The Latest: Israel plans to take control of Gaza City, drawing international condemnation
Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City, drawing rejection from…
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed…
The Latest: Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit
President Donald Trump will convene a peace summit at the White House on Friday with…
Judge weighs Trump administration’s request to end protections for immigrant children
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Friday was considering a Trump administration request to…
Raiders’ tackling woes evident in preseason tie with Seahawks
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders tackled — or, at least, attempted to tackle —…
Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years
A man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a…
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security
The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week…
‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again – to meet the parents
In Starz’s “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe’s Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think…
A look at colleges with federal money targeted by the Trump administration
Several elite U.S. colleges have made deals with President Donald Trump’s administration, offering concessions to…
Deion Sanders feels like ‘my old self’ after treatment for bladder cancer, concentrating on football
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders appreciates the “how are you doing?” questions. The small…
Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them
This week, the BC Wildfire Service posted on Facebook two aerial view images of wildfires…
How to watch the NFL in 2025: Streaming services, exclusive dates
There’s little doubt that technology has made many things in our lives easier. Watching the…