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Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader
INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss…
Three dead after ‘neighbourhood dispute’ in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife…
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial
LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for…
Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to…
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris
Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern…
Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will once again withdraw…
Renée Fleming makes directing debut with wrestling-themed ‘Così fan tutte’ at Aspen Music Festival
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Renée Fleming’s “Così fan tutte” was ready to rumble. Long a…
‘MAGA superstar:’ Permits revoked for two of Christian singer’s East Coast concerts
HALIFAX — Public officials in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. have cancelled concerts by a U.S.-based…
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Thursday…
Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for ‘Feels So Good,’ dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione, who achieved international success in…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis…
Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial
The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual…
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his…
More competitions, longer seasons and other demands put focus on workload in elite women’s soccer
England’s Millie Bright bowed out of the European Championship because of mental and physical exhaustion.…
Trump signs order to clarify college athletes’ employment status amid NIL chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal…
Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…
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…
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…
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…
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US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’ WASHINGTON (AP)…
Flash flooding prompts rescues in New Mexico mountain village
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Another afternoon of heavy rainfall Thursday prompted flash flooding in the…
Philippine Supreme Court rules impeachment bid against vice president is unconstitutional
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Friday that an impeachment case filed…
Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of doctors in England’s state-funded health system walked off the job…