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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father. The 53-year-old was d...
Feb 05, 2025
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around ...
Feb 05, 2025
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around ...
Feb 05, 2025
FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' in Jan. 6 probes won't be fired, a Justice official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI agents "who simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner" while investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not at risk of being fired, a to...
Feb 05, 2025
Canada's Fernandez through to Abu Dhabi quarterfinals with convincing win over Sun
ABU DHABI - Canada's Leylah Fernandez cruised into the quarterfinals of the Abu Dhabi Open tennis tournament with a convincing 6-0, 6-3 win over New Zealand's Lulu Sun on Wednesday. Fernandez, seeded ...
Feb 05, 2025
Trump’s birthright citizenship order gets put on hold by 2nd federal judge
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a second temporary pause on President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to som...
Feb 05, 2025
Canadian women's under-20 rugby team to play two games against Ireland in May
Canada's under-20 women's rugby team will face its Irish counterpart in Dublin in May, The May 10 and 17 games at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) High Performance Centre will mark the first time...
Feb 05, 2025
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump
BUENOS AIRES (AP) - President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wedn...
Feb 05, 2025
4 Nations players, coaches face quick turnaround ahead of tournament
Sidney Crosby knows the formula. The Canadian hockey icon has suited up for his country at all levels throughout his decorated career. He usually ends up with a gold medal hanging from his neck, arms-...
Feb 05, 2025
CFL boosts salary cap to over $6.06 million in 2025
TORONTO - CFL teams will have more money to spend on bolstering their rosters in 2025. The league announced Wednesday that its salary cap this season has been set at just over $6.06 million. That's up...
Feb 05, 2025