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Jury acquits Memphis man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury found a man not guilty Thursday of organizing the…
Can empathy lead to sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can
WASHINGTON (AP) — Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency…
Whitecaps beef up backline by adding Belgium’s Pupe, Germany’s Schonlau
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Schonlau didn’t expect to become Thomas Muller’s teammate when he signed with…
In the US Open’s qualifying tournament, the smaller sportswear brands can shine
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis apparel sponsorship is a big business. It is also one…
B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run
British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen…
Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don’t have criminal records
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda has agreed to a deal with the United States to…
Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji
The second-ranked Canadian women open their Rugby World Cup campaign Saturday in England with a…
Former captain Tyler Ardron looks to help get Canada back to Rugby World Cup
Some four years after his last outing for Canada, Tyler Ardron is happy to be…
Chicago Blackhawks agree with Frank Nazar on a 7-year extension worth $46.13 million
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Frank Nazar on…
Rapids sign US national team midfielder Paxten Aaronson from Eintracht Frankfurt on 5-year deal
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids have brought in U.S. Men’s National Team…
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and key leader on the Christian right, dies at 89
James Dobson, who founded the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family and was a…
In softball and baseball, girls are getting more visibility at the Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Little League runs World Series tournaments for baseball and softball,…
Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would…
MMA still full of lessons for Canadian fighter Jasmine Jasudavicius
VANCOUVER — A decade into her career as a mixed martial arts fighter, Jasmine Jasudavicius…
Playing politics gets dangerous for Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones in ‘Hostage’
LONDON (AP) — Only a few people know what it’s like to stand outside 10…
Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Modern humans and Neanderthals were interacting 100,000 years earlier than…
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey apologizes for handling of doc about Oct. 7 rescue mission
TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off an event that’s…
Manchester City talent Echeverri heads to Leverkusen on loan to fill hole left by Wirtz
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Manchester City’s young attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri is heading to Bayer…
How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have announced plans to create a huge…
UEFA fines Polish club Rakow after fans displayed political banner at game against Maccabi Haifa
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA fined Polish club Rakow Czestochowa 10,000 euros ($11,600) on Thursday…
Liverpool defender Frimpong out for a few weeks with hamstring injury
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool right back Jeremie Frimpong will be out with a hamstring…
Iga Swiatek enters the US Open back at No. 2 in the rankings and back on top of her game
On the day last month that Iga Swiatek resoundingly announced to the world that she…
Women are flocking to DC for a historic pro baseball tryout. Here are some players to know
Hundreds of women will flock to Washington on Friday to take their first swings at…
Pope Leo’s first international trip could be to Lebanon, cardinal says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is planning to visit Lebanon this year on his…