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NHL pre-season roundup: Canadiens’ power play helps to sink Senators 5-0
QUÉBEC — Patrik Laine and Alexandre Carrier scored second-period goals two minutes and 41 seconds…
The Latest: Democrats vote down federal funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown
The U.S. government is on the brink of the first federal government shutdown in almost…
Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills,…
Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Planned Parenthood on Tuesday shuttered its two clinics in Louisiana…
Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Chunk, a towering brown bear with a broken jaw, swept the…
All three beached sperm whales in P.E.I. dead: conservation group
All three sperm whales stranded off the northern coast of Prince Edward Island have died,…
Carney marks ‘devastating legacy’ of residential schools in Ottawa event
OTTAWA — The federal government will “match remembrance with responsibility,” Prime Minister Mark Carney promised…
Trump calls for using US cities as a ‘training ground’ for military in unusual speech to generals
QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed using American cities as training…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
Canada Post strike prompts Elections Yukon to make changes ahead of vote
Elections Yukon is making changes to how some people can vote in the upcoming territorial…
The Vikings take a 10-day, 2-game trip to Dublin and London, an NFL first. How did they pull it off?
The collection of passports for each member of the Minnesota Vikings’ nearly 200-person traveling party…
Judge finds the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests
BOSTON (AP) — The Trump administration violated the Constitution when it targeted non-U.S. citizens for…
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19…
Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context
NEW YORK (AP) — Armed with a 10-point plan and pacing a stage in Quantico,…
Bears seek $855 million in public funding for infrastructure to build suburban stadium
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are seeking $855 million in public funding for infrastructure…
Trump administration blames Democrats for shutdown in official government warnings as deadline nears
HOUSTON (AP) — With the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years looming, the…
Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead…
Cornerback Lorenzo Burns brings winning pedigree to Montreal Alouettes secondary
There’s plenty for cornerback Lorenzo Burns and the Montreal Alouettes to be happy about these…
Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians’ Wild Card Series roster
Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’…
Mourinho the center of attention on losing return to Stamford Bridge
Jose Mourinho blew a kiss to Chelsea fans chanting his name. He pleaded with Benfica…
Trump says his administration is close to reaching a deal with Harvard University
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is close to reaching…
Syracuse basketball great Lawrence Moten dies at age 53
Lawrence Moten, a basketball star at Syracuse in the early 1990s who still holds the…
Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that the state of Minnesota and…
As public service cuts loom, local Ottawa agency eyes growing defence industry
OTTAWA — With the prospect of public service cuts looming over the capital, an Ottawa…