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Three charged with helping fugitive murderer Rabih Alkhalil escape B.C. jail
SURREY — Federal police investigating the escape of gangland killer Rabih Alkhalil from a British…
Imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah on list for presidential pardon and release
CAIRO (AP) — Prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah may be released through a presidential…
Canadian women to face 24th-ranked Switzerland in October soccer friendly
TORONTO — Ninth-ranked Canada will play No. 24 Switzerland in an international women’s friendly during…
Top EU official von der Leyen to outline plans for dealing with Europe’s challenges in major speech
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a major state of…
In the news today: Teck Resources to merge with Anglo American
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Director Mathieu Denis asks what you’re willing to pay in TIFF’s ‘The Cost of Heaven’
TORONTO — “The Cost of Heaven” is an invitation for audiences to think about what…
Pirates look to stop skid in game against the Orioles
Pittsburgh Pirates (64-80, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (66-77, fifth in the…
Reds aim to stop road losing streak, take on the Padres
Cincinnati Reds (72-72, third in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (79-65, second in…
Ottawa drafting public registry of AI projects as tech spreads through government
OTTAWA — The federal government says it plans to launch a public registry to keep…
New Zealand police investigate how a man hid his 3 children in a forest for years without discovery
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Deep in dense New Zealand forest, a makeshift campsite was…
Nola shines as Phillies edge Mets 1-0, extend NL East lead
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola returned to form with three-hit ball over six innings and…
Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the…
Christoph von Dohnányi, who led Cleveland Orchestra until 2002, dies at 95
CLEVELAND (AP) — Christoph von Dohnányi, a conductor acclaimed for performances as music director of…
Crochet, Story, Narváez power Red Sox to a 7-0 win over the Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in seven innings, Trevor Story…
Suriname edges El Salvador 2-1, leads Group A in Central American World Cup qualifying
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Suriname scored late to edge El Salvador 2-1 on Monday and…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress WASHINGTON (AP) —…
New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention
CHICAGO (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security trumpeted the start of a new immigration…
For Fraser-Pryce, the ‘Mommy Rocket,’ world championships are one last chance to say goodbye
TOKYO (AP) — It certainly wasn’t Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s greatest race. But in getting to the…
US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and European officials met at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday…
Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 10 people
ATLACOMULCO, Mexico (AP) — A freight train sheared a double-decker bus in half at a…
Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says ‘future home’ in Arlington Heights
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears all but slammed the door on building an enclosed…
The Latest: New Chicago ICE campaign prompts confusion over Trump’s plans for federal intervention
The Department of Homeland Security announced the start of a new immigration operation Monday in…
Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen.…
Saints’ Week 1 loss wasn’t without encouraging signs for rookie coach Kellen Moore
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Not much was expected of the New Orleans Saints this season.…