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Crosby on rumours about his future in Pittsburgh: ‘That’s the hard part about losing’
LAS VEGAS — Sidney Crosby doesn’t blame anyone for the chatter. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar…
France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil
PARIS (AP) — Another prime minister gone. Another crisis unfolding. In France, what once shocked…
CBS News’ new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job’s traditional definition
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News has a new ombudsman assigned to look into public…
Sidney Crosby understands why trade talk surrounds him as the Penguins keep losing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sidney Crosby is well aware of the trade talk swirling around…
Oprah Winfrey selects Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir for her book club
NEW YORK (AP) — Elizabeth Gilbert’s “All the Way to the River,” a memoir that…
J.J. McCarthy rallies the Vikings in the fourth quarter of his debut for a 27-24 win over the Bears
CHICAGO (AP) — J.J. McCarthy’s long-awaited debut for the Minnesota Vikings was looking more like…
LeBron James writes op-ed for Chinese state media as NBA aims to rebuild in China
HONG KONG (AP) — NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state…
LeBron James writes op-ed for Chinese state media as NBA aims to rebuild in China
HONG KONG (AP) — NBA great LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state…
Tale of two cups: Ryder Cup has Seve and Europe, and Walker Cup has only American dominance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The late British golf writer Peter Dobereiner never liked the…
Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government responded to escalating violent protests over a ban on…
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…
Hong Kong judge rules in favor of lesbian couple’s parental recognition in landmark case
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong judge ruled Tuesday in favor of a lesbian…
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…
World Athletics says 95% of female athletes have completed sex testing ahead of world championships
TOKYO (AP) — Nearly all female athletes have completed sex testing ahead of the athletics…
UK’s National Gallery will use $500 million in donations for a new wing and expanded collection
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s National Gallery announced Tuesday that it will use a whopping 375…
Chaos reigns as Gattuso’s Italy scrambles to avoid missing a 3rd straight World Cup
ROME (AP) — Own goals. Uncharacteristic defensive lapses. General disorder. But lots of attacking flair.…
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…
World War II bomb discovery in Slovakia’s capital prompts evacuations in downtown Bratislava
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — The discovery of a World War II bomb in Slovakia’s capital…
All those young fill-ins are winning games and keeping Rangers in playoff contention
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All of those rookie fill-ins are keeping the injury-plagued Texas Rangers…
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…
India enters Asia Cup cricket campaign with an eye on home Twenty20 World Cup
Suryakumar Yadav’s India lineup will have one eye on an Asia Cup title defense and…
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…
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Trump note to Epstein that he denies writing is released by Congress WASHINGTON (AP) —…