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Mexican national married to a Marine Corps veteran seeks release from immigration custody
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A woman detained at a citizenship appointment in May will…
Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a…
Chicharito expresses regret after backlash in Mexico for ‘very sexist’ comments on gender roles
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soccer star Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has expressed regret for “any confusion…
20 years ago, ‘Hogan Knows Best’ premiered. Read our 2005 interview with Hulk Hogan
They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the…
Clemson returns most experienced team in football in search of 3rd national title in 10 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to…
Man who allegedly murdered serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appears in court
The man accused of murdering serial killer Robert Pickton in prison appeared briefly by video…
Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury,…
Missouri extends Eli Drinkwitz’s contract through 2029, adds money to assistant salary pool
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz received a second contract extension in less than two years…
Arizona’s Burke, Arizona State’s Miller enter rivalry with mutual respect
As new coaches at opposite ends of a rivalry, Arizona State’s Molly Miller and Arizona’s…
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned…
Supreme Court won’t hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal…
Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with the US but only if Washington rebuilds trust
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is ready to engage in talks on its nuclear program…
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for the first time in 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Oaks is shifting to primetime for the 152nd edition…
Most US adults still support legal abortion 3 years after Roe was overturned, an AP-NORC poll finds
Three years after the Supreme Court opened the door to state abortion bans, most U.S.…
Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…
In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players’ sex assault trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules
OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government’s plans to cut its procurement…
McIntosh goes for 5 individual golds at world championships with Los Angeles Olympics in sight
Summer McIntosh won three individual gold medals a year ago at the Olympics, the star…
Uruguay confronts a powerful new threat to its palm trees: A tiny red bug
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Palm trees in Uruguay are more than just plants, they are…
Texas AG claimed three homes as primary residence. Democrats are being probed for similar issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, are longtime owners…
MLS commissioner discusses season shift, Messi absence before All-Star game
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league continues to look at shifting to…
Ghislaine Maxwell may testify before Congress. A look at other convicted criminals who’ve done so
The U.S. Congress is poised to subpoena controversial testimony from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving…
Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers’ 2 homers power Giants past Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without…
Ohtani homers in 5th straight game, Freeman drives in 2 runs in the 9th as Dodgers beat Twins 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani matched a franchise record with a homer in the…