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Canada’s Diallo advances, Auger-Aliassime and Galarneau fall at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — The National Bank Open took some body blows before the event due to…
Senate rejects bid to halt sale of bombs and rifles to Israel, but Democratic opposition grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday from Sen. Bernie Sanders to block…
Meet the multimillionaire who wants to be Bolivia’s first right-wing president elected in 20 years
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — It’s no surprise that Samuel Doria Medina is running for…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
Mets rebuild bullpen with trades for Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley
NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets remade the back end of their…
Twins shortstop Correa says talk of return to Houston isn’t ‘serious’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston…
Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and India paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite…
The Latest: Trump administration to launch new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to…
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United…
Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will recognize the state of…
Darvish sharp for 7 innings, Sheets homers and the Padres beat the Mets 5-0 for 3-game sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of…
Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn’t followed
A federal judge on Wednesday essentially accused the Trump administration of ignoring his orders to…
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash…
Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program
OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan,…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor…
B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit
SURREY — The head of the British Columbia RCMP major crime section says human trafficking…
Coach Deion Sanders’ return to Colorado lifts team spirits after his battle with bladder cancer
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — To Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire, Deion Sanders is more than…
New role for Sophie de Goede as Canada hosts the U.S. in final home World Cup tune-up
Star forward Sophie de Goede returns to the starting lineup Friday as the second-ranked Canadian…
Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension…
Tigers beat Diamondbacks 7-2, winning 4th straight after a 1-12 slump
DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Chris…
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s special representative on combating Islamophobia says she’s alarmed by a recent revival…
Some facts about the strongest earthquakes ever recorded
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami…
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders tests political waters by headlining GOP event in early-voting South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to headline the latest…