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Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here’s what to know about it
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump’s comments Thursday suggesting the United States…
Canada helms G7 talks on critical mineral alliance after U.S.-China détente
TORONTO — Canada is heading up talks to establish a G7 critical mineral production alliance…
Senator tries again to put limits on prisons’ use of solitary confinement
OTTAWA — Sen. Kim Pate has been fighting against prisons’ use of solitary confinement since…
Most of former Colts owner Jim Irsay’s prized memorabilia scheduled to be auctioned off in March
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Most of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay’s prized memorabilia is scheduled…
Navy commander says he’s ‘not looking’ to have new sub fleet built in Canada
GEOJE — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is pouring cold water on the…
Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton, who managed…
Budweiser brewer AB InBev set to replace Heineken as Champions League beer sponsor
GENEVA (AP) — Budweiser brewer AB InBev is set to end Heineken’s three-decade-long run as…
‘I believe in Alberta’: Jann Arden stands by anti-separatist rant on ‘The Assembly’
TORONTO — Jann Arden says she stands by a fiery social media video she made…
Russian figure skater Valieva loses last appeal in Beijing Olympics doping case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva lost her last appeal on Thursday…
From special jerseys to underwear, why are baseball fans so superstitious?
TORONTO — Standing in a crowd of blue and white-clad baseball fans in downtown Toronto…
From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani
TOKYO (AP) — “Ohtani. Home run. Awesome. Ohtani. Home run.” Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot…
This Spanish tenor’s already a star in Europe. Now he’s made a big splash at the Met
NEW YORK (AP) — When tenor Xabier Anduaga first auditioned for Riccardo Frizza, the conductor…
US-based Scottish golfer Gemma Dryburgh is a stroke out of the lead at LPGA Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Gemma Dryburgh’s first and only LPGA Tour victory came three…
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, you’ll get a shot at an extra hour’s sleep. But…
The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening
CAIRO (AP) — After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum…
From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani
TOKYO (AP) — “Ohtani. Home run. Awesome. Ohtani. Home run.” Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot…
Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup’ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A fragment of a mask that was preserved for hundreds of…
IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host…
Erika Kirk’s words spotlight forgiveness in a divided nation
“That man, that young man — I forgive him.” Erika Kirk softly spoke those words…
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt puts in the work to return to her sport
World champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt has unearthed a few silver linings in her rehabilitation…
Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing” meeting Thursday with…
Grubb and Simpson forging a special bond as No. 4 Alabama keeps winning with creativity
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb reached deep into his playbook to…
Blue Jays return home just one win away from first World Series title in 32 years
The Toronto Blue Jays return home just one win away from a World Series title.…
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