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Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed…
The Latest: Trump will host Armenia and Azerbaijan for a White House peace summit
President Donald Trump will convene a peace summit at the White House on Friday with…
Judge weighs Trump administration’s request to end protections for immigrant children
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Friday was considering a Trump administration request to…
‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again – to meet the parents
In Starz’s “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe’s Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think…
‘Outstanding’ Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour
TORONTO — After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis…
Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them
This week, the BC Wildfire Service posted on Facebook two aerial view images of wildfires…
Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
NEW YORK (AP) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims…
3 Sept. 11 victims’ remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
NEW YORK (AP) — Three 9/11 victims’ remains have newly been identified, officials said this…
Canadian teen Victoria Mboko soars to No. 24 after Montreal breakthrough
Taking a break to rest a sore right wrist will give Canadian tennis star Victoria…
Trackhouse Racing signs Shane van Gisbergen to multiyear extension
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — After making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as a rookie, Shane…
RFK Jr.’s war on mRNA vaccines breeds distrust, threatens Canada’s access to development: experts
TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s defunding of mRNA vaccine…
Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, August 8, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. Stamatina, 86, tries to extinguish…
Man United unveils state-of-the-art training base it hopes will return it to soccer’s elite
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United opened its new “world class” training complex Friday that…
Whitecaps ready for home stretch of MLS season after a welcome week off
VANCOUVER — It was the calm before the storm. The Vancouver Whitecaps used a weeklong…
Centuries from Ravindra, Nicholls, Conway earn New Zealand monumental lead of 476 against Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Three big centuries by top-order New Zealand batters led the Black…
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups
Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women’s World Cup…
Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in Memphis. Scheffler is 5 back
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour…
Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women’s rugby team fundraising campaign
The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women’s rugby team…
Lens signs former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese
LENS, France (AP) — Lens signed former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese…
Bayern Munich shifts away from ‘Visit Rwanda’ sponsorship after criticism
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich signaled Friday it will cut down on “Visit Rwanda” branding…
Grandchildren of 2 men who experienced both A-bomb attacks in Japan work for peace 80 years later
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — When the United States dropped the atomic bombs on the Japanese…
What to know about Israel’s plan to retake Gaza City
Israel announced early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City, the largest urban…
The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.
With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city, the…