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Ivory Coast beats Nigeria 2-1 to win Africa Cup of Nations
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) – Sébastien Haller scored late for Ivory Coast to come from behind and win the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over rival Nigeria in the final on Sunday. Haller fired in from close range in the 81st minute to complete the turnaround after Franck Kessié drew the host ... Read More »
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, but ‘retaining the functions’ of office
WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Sunday following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue,” the Pentagon said. In a statement, the Pentagon said Austin was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center around 2:20 p.m. He “is retaining the functions and duties of his office,” according ... Read More »
Defense Sec. Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, but ‘retaining the functions’ of office
WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Sunday following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue,” the Pentagon says. In a statement, the Pentagon said Austin was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center around 2:20 p.m. He “is retaining the functions and duties of his office,” said ... Read More »
Police report possible shooting at Texas megachurch run by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen
HOUSTON (AP) – Police in Texas said Sunday that they were responding to a possible shooting at the Houston megachurch run by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen. In a tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter, Lakewood Church said there was “an active situation involving shots fired” at the church. “That is all the information we ... Read More »
Canada clobbers U.S. 6-1 to complete comeback, win Rivalry Series
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – For the second year in a row, Canada has comeback from a 3-0 deficit to win the Rivalry Series against the United States. Natalie Spooner and Emma Maltais each scored two goals in leading Canada to a 6-1 drubbing of the U.S. and a fourth straight victory to win the series ... Read More »
Former PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto
HELSINKI (AP) – Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won Finland’s election runoff Sunday against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a close race for the presidency and the task of steering the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member of NATO, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With all votes counted, center-right ... Read More »
Vancouver celebrates Year of the Dragon at 50th Chinatown Spring Festival
VANCOUVER – Dragons danced to the beat of drums through the streets of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown neighbourhood this morning. The spectacle was part of the 50th Anniversary of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade. The procession began at 11 a.m. at the newly refurbished Millennium Gate and thousands lined the 1.3 kilometre route to watch. Chinese-Canadian ... Read More »
St. Louis Blues score a touchdown in convincing 7-2 win over Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL – Jordan Kyrou scored twice and Torey Krug produced four assists as the St. Louis Blues handed the Montreal Canadiens a convincing 7-2 loss on Super Bowl Sunday at Bell Centre. Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, Jake Neighbours pitched in a goal and one assist, while Colton Parayko, Alexey Toropchenko and ... Read More »
Canada wins second gold medal at world under-23 cross-country ski championship
PLANICA, Slovenia – Canada claimed a second gold medal at the world under-23 cross-country ski championship with Sunday’s victory in the mixed relay. Whitehorse’s Derek Deuling, Jasmine Drolet of Rossland, B.C., Mac Hollman of Thunder Bay, Ont., and Lilian Gagnon of Quebec City prevailed in heavy rain over runner-up France and bronze medallist Sweden. Sonjaa ... Read More »
Kaylee Hunter scores three goals as Canada finishes third at CONCACAF U-17 tournament
TOLUCA, Mexico – Calgary’s Kaylee Hunter scored three goals, including a highlight-reel strike from distance, as Canada downed Haiti 4-1 Sunday to finish third at the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship. After conceding an early goal, Canada tied it up in first-half stoppage time and then reeled off three goals in the first eight minutes of ... Read More »
Major Nigerian bank CEO killed in California helicopter crash, WTO says
BAKER, Calif. – The CEO of one of Nigeria ‘s largest banks was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Interstate 15 in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. Herbert Wigwe, chief executive of Access Bank, was among the six people on board when the aircraft went ... Read More »
