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Pope announces World Youth Day to return to Asia in 2027, urges young people 'not to be afraid'
LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Pope Francis told young people on Sunday the Catholic Church needs them and urged them to follow their dreams as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal with a massive open-a...
Aug 06, 2023
Staff working behind the scenes of Canada's fire fight essential to battle
VANCOUVER - The days of fighting wildfires are long and exhausting, so when crews return to camp, the last thing they want to do is search out a place to sleep or find something to eat. Behind the fir...
Aug 06, 2023
Canada suspending direct aid to Niger's government after military coup
Ottawa has announced it will stop providing financial assistance to Niger's government in the wake of a military coup in the West African country. Leaders of the military junta are facing a Sunday dea...
Aug 05, 2023
Simone Biles dazzles in her return to easily claim U.S. Classic
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) - Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go. It's the only time she seemed ...
Aug 05, 2023
Anderson, RamÃrez exchange punches, 6 tossed in White Sox-Guardians brawl
CLEVELAND (AP) - Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox and Jos Ramrez of the Cleveland Guardians exchanged punches at second base Saturday night, triggering a bench-clearing melee in the sixth inning ...
Aug 05, 2023
Simone Biles dazzles in her return to easily claim U.S. Classic
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) - Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go. It's the only time she seemed ...
Aug 05, 2023
Alouettes outscore Ticats 24-3 in second half to secure 27-14 road victory
HAMILTON - Caleb Evans and Regis Cibasu scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally the Montreal Alouettes past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 27-14 on Saturday night. Montreal (4-3) moved into second in the E...
Aug 05, 2023
Jerreth Sterns to make CFL debut against Redblacks
Jerreth Sterns was just looking for an opportunity."Growing up, I always wanted to play pro football. I knew that's what I wanted to do so I'm grateful for the opportunity to be here," Sterns said.The...
Aug 05, 2023
Belt hits solo homer, go-ahead single in Jays' 5-4 win over Boston
BOSTON (AP) - Brandon Belt hit a solo homer over the Green Monster and had a go-ahead single, George Springer went 4-for-4 and the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday for the...
Aug 05, 2023
Horschel, Glover tied for Wyndham Championship lead, Svensson falls eight shots back
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel started the Wyndham Championship as long shots to advance to the PGA Tour post-season. Now they have reason to think about winning. Glover had g...
Aug 05, 2023