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Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe’s origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the…
Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future…
Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty retires from NHL after 17 seasons
ANN ARBOR — Veteran forward Max Pacioretty, who spent three seasons as captain of the…
Rebuilding NHL teams prioritize developing top prospects amid NHL’s rising salary cap
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager…
Saliba eyes trophies with Arsenal after signing contract extension
LONDON (AP) — William Saliba became the latest Arsenal player to sign a long-term contract…
Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an…
Starmer argues for inclusive patriotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage…
Analysis: Redblacks’ trade of Mauldin IV while still in playoff contention perplexing
The Ottawa Redblacks’ decision to deal veteran defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV is indeed perplexing.…
PM Carney welcomes Trump’s peace plan proposal for Israel and Gaza
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s “historic new…
‘Tried to maintain hope’: NHL stars poised for Olympic return in 2026 after long wait
Sidney Crosby always held out hope. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also tried to keep…
Allison Russell toasts Joni Mitchell at SOCAN Awards, Drake leads with six wins
TORONTO — Allison Russell paid a gentle tribute to her friend and mentor Joni Mitchell…
Howie Mandel says Canadian ‘Price is Right’ spinoff will be ‘tariff-free’ and timely
Howie Mandel is coming home to host a Canadian spinoff of “The Price is Right,”…
Lawsuit accuses firearms group of using gun owners’ personal data to tailor political ads
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A firearms industry trade and lobbying organization secretly built a database…
Ox Nche returns for South Africa’s Rugby Championship decider against Argentina
LONDON (AP) — Loosehead prop Ox Nche was back for title-chasing South Africa against Argentina…
Millions of dollars for Algoma Steel loan is a matter of sovereignty: Hajdu
OTTAWA — Algoma Steel Group Inc. is set to receive half a billion dollars in…
Ottawa lists the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity, as India ties deepen
OTTAWA — The India-based Bishnoi gang, accused last year by the RCMP of orchestrating a…
Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER — History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.…
2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools on Monday…
In the news today: Truth and Reconciliation Day marked by events
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Yankees and Red Sox square off to begin the AL Wild Card Series
Boston Red Sox (89-73, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. New…
Quebec premier launches last-ditch effort to avoid political annihilation
MONTREAL — A defiant François Legault took a fighting stance as he entered a party…
A glimpse of Trudeau’s congratulatory call that might have been to Kamala Harris
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau had clear guidance on what to say early last November in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war. Hamas…
Overseas Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore
BEIJING (AP) — An activist wanted by the Hong Kong government said he was denied…