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Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains
TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — Thirteen years ago, Abdoulaye Cissé risked his life to smuggle tens…
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate…
UN approves the Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong…
Maryland more than doubles cost estimate on rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials have more than doubled the estimated cost to replace…
Erik Spoelstra’s sons are Jalen Brunson fans. So much for that Heat-Knicks rivalry
MIAMI (AP) — New York guard Jalen Brunson has at least two young fans in…
The Latest: UN approves US Gaza plan with possible future path to an independent Palestinian state
The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an…
Kyle Hendricks, who helped Chicago Cubs win 2016 World Series, is retiring
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks, the right-hander who helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016…
Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump’s 2nd presidency off course
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s veneer of political invulnerability has begun to crack…
Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday did not rule out military action against…
Pochettino faces off against mentor Bielsa when US meets Uruguay in friendly
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino gets to match up Tuesday night against Marcelo Bielsa,…
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to…
Hollywood star Richard Gere brings Tibet advocacy to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — Hollywood actor Richard Gere said Monday Canada shouldn’t pivot to a stronger relationship…
Germany and Netherlands reach the World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing…
Heavyweight champ Usyk vacates WBO title which will go to Wardley
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO…
On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jim Phillips stood near the ACC Network’s pregame set outside Acrisure Stadium,…
Jones set for Canada debut against Venezuela as Davies returns to Bayern training
FORT LAUDERDALE — There was good news Monday for Canada coach Jesse Marsch, at camp…
New Nationals manager Blake Butera got his first job in the majors the day his first child was born
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Butera will never forget the day he accepted the job as…
South Africa foreign minister says charter flights part of a plan to clear Palestinians out of Gaza
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s foreign minister on Monday criticized a plane…
YouTuber Jake Paul to fight two-time world heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua next month
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout…
Survivor disheartened that Canada may fail to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
TORONTO — Shannon Pethick thought cervical cancer would be in Canada’s rear-view by now. “It…
President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is announcing a new initiative for foreigners traveling to…
Germany qualifies for 2026 World Cup
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Germany qualifies for 2026 World Cup.
Chiefs’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after another last-minute loss, this time to AFC West rival Denver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid tried to shoulder the blame for the Kansas…
Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers…