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Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won title.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. The Matildas have co-hosted this tournament with New...
Aug 11, 2023
Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - After the Japanese were eliminated early from the Olympics two years ago on home soil, they rebuilt, hiring a new coach and focusing on youth. The result? Japan scored in ...
Aug 11, 2023
Sweden stakes a claim at Women's World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 a...
Aug 11, 2023
In the news today: Feds to give update on Canada's wildfire season
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Federal government to provide wildfire outlook Federal officials are set to pro...
Aug 11, 2023
Federal officials to provide wildfire update amid devastating season
OTTAWA - Federal officials are set to provide an update today on the outlook for the rest of this year's devastating wildfire season. Officials have already said Canada is experiencing its worst fire ...
Aug 11, 2023
Broadcasters to lobby Supreme Court chief justice to allow cameras at Trump's trials
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump likes being on television. But the most dramatic moment of his political career - standing trial in the U.S. capital on charges of trying to subvert democracy - is set to tra...
Aug 11, 2023
Gunmen ambush carrying Syrian soldiers killing 20 in country's east
BEIRUT (AP) - Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers early Friday in the country's east, killing at least 20 and wounding others, opposition activists said. The attack was believed to be carri...
Aug 10, 2023
Maui residents had little warning before flames overtook town. At least 53 people died.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - Maui residents who made desperate escapes from flames, some on foot, asked why Hawaii's famous emergency warning system didn't alert them as fires raced toward their homes, in i...
Aug 10, 2023
Elks lose in Edmonton again as Blue Bombers rally to 38-29 victory
EDMONTON - Dru Brown threw four touchdowns and 307 yards in a relief appearance as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers erased a 22-0 deficit to defeat the hapless Edmonton Elks 38-29 on Thursday. The Bombers im...
Aug 10, 2023
Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands Friday and send the sixth-ranked nation into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup ...
Aug 10, 2023