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Palestinian president’s office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian president’s office on Saturday urged the U.S. government…
African media grills FIFA’s Infantino about fans being safe, welcome in the US at 2026 World Cup
African media quizzed FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Saturday if people from the continent will…
Canada crushes Wales with 6 tries and nears Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Canada overwhelmed Wales 42-0 with an impressive six-try display to move…
Cunha injured playing for Man United and could miss Brazil matches
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brazil striker Matheus Cunha hobbled off with a hamstring injury while…
Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for nearly $10,000 at auction
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The bat tossed in the air by a New Jersey Little Leaguer…
Red Sox replace World Series star Buehler with prospect Payton Tolle and get a gem in his MLB debut
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle gave his head a shake and let…
Paul Skenes helps Pirates beat Red Sox 4-2. Boston lefty Payton Tolle strong in major league debut
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched six strong innings, and Tommy Pham and Andrew McCutchen…
Israelis and Palestinians protest for peace as journalist Mariam Dagga’s family mourns her death
NAZARETH, Israel (AP) — In the streets of Nazareth, Israeli and Palestinian activists wore stickers…
Japan scores 40 second-half points to defeat Canadian in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
SENDAI — Japan scored six tries in a 40-point second half to down Canada 57-15…
AC Milan signs speedy Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan signed dribbling expert Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on Saturday for…
2 civilians indicted for their role in a Pearl Harbor fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people in 2021
HONOLULU (AP) — A grand jury has indicted two civilian workers on charges they caused…
Peralta earns 16th win as Brewers defeat Blue Jays 7-2
TORONTO (AP) — Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 16th win, Andruw…
In Boko Haram’s birthplace, USAID’s collapse threatens a school for victims of extremism
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Israel Peter was 6 years old when Boko Haram Islamic extremists…
New Oceania soccer competition hopes to raise level of the sport in the Pacific region
Soccer officials in Oceania hope a new western Pacific-based competition might enable the region to…
Sabalenka eliminates Fernandez from singles in straight sets at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Leylah Fernandez’s singles run at the U.S. Open is done. The Laval,…
Taylor Townsend is in the spotlight at the US Open after her confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Townsend is in the spotlight at the U.S. Open as…
Carlos Rodón stars for the New York Yankees in return to Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — It was just like old times for Carlos Rodón. Only in a…
Trump’s envoys are ticking off other countries. The White House isn’t doing much about it
LONDON (AP) — Do not antagonize one’s opponents unnecessarily, a basic principle of diplomacy says.…
Cristian Javier’s six no-hit innings lead Astros to 2-0 win over Angels
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristian Javier didn’t give up a hit in six innings and three…
Shane Bieber loves Rogers Centre atmosphere in Toronto debut despite taking loss
TORONTO — This is exactly what Shane Bieber hoped for when he was traded to…
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Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone as death toll surpasses 63,000 GAZA CITY,…
The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
In a letter sent Thursday to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump said…
Miranda Wang waits a long time for short birdie, leads rain-delayed LPGA by 2 shots
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Miranda Wang waited a long time to make a short birdie…
Stoney still learning as head coach of Canada’s women’s soccer squad
VANCOUVER — The first seven months of Casey Stoney’s tenure at the helm of Canada’s…