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Court papers show luxury real estate brothers hope to prove witnesses lie at sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Defense lawyers for two luxury real estate brokers and their brother…
Unions condemn federal government’s plans to change collective bargaining rules
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining…
Pauline Collins, British actress who won cult following for Shirley Valentine, dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for…
Ballet star Roberto Bolle will headline 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Internationally acclaimed ballet star Roberto Bolle will headline the 2026 Milan-Cortina…
Looking for more talent, Canada coach Jesse Marsch brings in three new faces to camp
While Jesse Marsch prepares the Canadian men for next year’s World Cup, the search continues…
Mattingly leaves coaching staff of Blue Jays, who exercise manager John Schneider’s contract option
TORONTO (AP) — Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Toronto…
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House,…
World Series and rest of Blue Jays’ post-season boosted Toronto hotels, businesses
TORONTO — The World Series may have ended in heartbreak for Toronto Blue Jays and…
Cubs allow Justin Turner to become free agent, agree to new deal with Colin Rea
CHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Justin Turner became a free agent Thursday after the Chicago Cubs…
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first game in Spain
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL’s first game in Spain will feature a Latin music…
Aryna Sabalenka eliminates Coco Gauff to reach last four at WTA finals
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka earned a third straight group-stage win at…
Sudan’s paramilitary group agrees on truce proposed by US-led mediator group
CAIRO (AP) — The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war…
The Latest: Trump unveils deal to lower costs on obesity drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to…
Analysis: Former Argos O’Shea, Steinauer should top club’s head-coaching list
TORONTO — With the Toronto Argonauts looking for a head coach, two very familiar names…
Pochettino views Reyna as `special player,’ recalls him to US team despite limited club playing time
Saying five times that Gio Reyna is “special,” U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino called in the…
Blue Jays extend qualifying offer to star infielder Bo Bichette
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have extended a qualifying offer to star infielder Bo…
Women’s boxing champ Claressa Shields signs $8 million promotional deal, plans ring return in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Claressa Shields signed a multi-fight deal Thursday that will pay her…
FIFA co-workers break Guinness World Record for most multinational soccer game
SALE, Morocco (AP) — FIFA staff have set a new Guinness World Record by bringing…
Peacock’s ‘All Her Fault’ is a thriller about a missing kid that explores pressures on modern moms
NEW YORK (AP) — After a long day at work, you rush to pick up…
PSA opens Canadian grading centre to help ease tariffs for card collectors
The trade war between Canada and the United States has made collecting sports memorabilia, like…
Gainbridge extends sponsorship of the Indianapolis 500 in multi-year deal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Penske Entertainment Corp. and Gainbridge on Thursday announced a contract extension in…
Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
Human-caused climate change boosted the destructive winds and rain unleashed by Hurricane Melissa and increased…
Atletico Ottawa ‘keeper knows his way around the football pitch and the wine cellar
Should Atletico Ottawa defeat Calvary FC in Sunday’s CPL championship game, the Ottawa players could…
N’Golo Kanté returns to France squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers
PARIS (AP) — World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté has been recalled by France for qualifiers…