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She was adopted into an abusive home in the US. Decades later, ICE deported her back to Brazil
It sounded like freedom, like a world of possibility beyond the orphanage walls. Maria Pires…
St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean placed in NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has entered the NHL and NHL Players’…
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Asia says plan was a ‘crazy, emotional dream’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death so he could…
India routs UAE for 57 to notch 9-wicket win in Asia Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube helped…
Mining experts see little industry shakeup after Teck-Anglo American merger
Top executives at Vancouver miner Teck Resources Ltd. and London-based global heavyweight Anglo American PLC…
How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?
Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped…
Hezbollah warns Gulf countries are next if Israel defeats militants
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Wednesday that Israel’s strike…
Artist Norval Morrisseau’s estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit…
Trump’s signature, a symbol of presidential power, is under new scrutiny thanks to the Epstein case
The signature of an American president is one of the planet’s most powerful symbols. It…
Dan Brown on his new book, ‘The Secret of Secrets,’ and how he manages the writing process
NEW YORK (AP) — The plots of Dan Brown’s novels have so many turns that…
What to know about the downed Russian drones that entered NATO airspace
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The downing of Russian drones over Poland, the first direct encounter…
Thousands sign parliamentary petition to make fibbing politicians pay political price
OTTAWA — A Toronto man wants to make honesty the best political policy by passing…
Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA — Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month.…
Trump loves the spotlight that comes with sports. He especially loves when it’s on him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stand to cede the spotlight in 2020 as…
Unhappy at post-game celebrations, Wales coach wants another shot at Canada
It appears Canada’s 1-0 win over Wales on Tuesday has left Craig Bellamy with a…
She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil
It sounded like freedom, like a world of possibility beyond the orphanage walls. Maria Pires…
Canadian men complete 2025 schedule with November friendly against Venezuela
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has filled the last empty slot on his team’s schedule this…
Man City striker Omar Marmoush out of Manchester derby with knee injury
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City says striker Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday’s Premier League…
European World Cup qualifying: Spain reigns, Tuchel’s England emerges and Mbappé keeps France steady
GENEVA (AP) — Spain still looks the best team in Europe, England finally put on…
Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in quiet Qatar shocks Gulf allies and tests US ties
The tiny, gas-rich Gulf Arab state of Qatar hosts the biggest U.S. military base in…
Whatever rugby icon Ilona Maher does next it will be Maher-vellous
LONDON (AP) — Ilona Maher wants to be known, first and foremost, as a rugby…
Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as ‘safe haven’ to help combat suicide
WIGAN, England (AP) — Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven…
At 17, sprinter Gout Gout is drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt before the track worlds
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Gout Gout will try to catch up again with world champion…
UN nuclear chief says agreement provides for access to all of Iran’s nuclear facilities
VIENNA (AP) — An agreement between Tehran and the United Nations’ atomic watchdog will provide…