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Don Henley wraps up testimony in Eagles lyric sheets case, saying they were his property
NEW YORK (AP) – The lyrics to “Hotel California” and other classic Eagles songs should never have ended up at auction, Don Henley told a court Wednesday. “I always knew those lyrics were my property. I never gifted them or gave them to anybody to keep or sell,” the Eagles co-founder said on the last ... Read More »
Calgary Flames trade defenceman Chris Tanev to Dallas for prospect, draft picks
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have traded defenceman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars for prospect Artem Grushnikov, a 2024 second-round NHL draft pick and a conditional 2026 third-round pick in a three-way deal involving the New Jersey Devils. Calgary will retain 50 per cent of Tanev’s remaining salary. To obtain the Stars’ fourth-round pick ... Read More »
Fired scientists played down links to China, failed to protect information: documents
OTTAWA – Two scientists at a high-security laboratory lost their jobs after reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information and played down their collaborations with Chinese government agencies, newly released records show. The scientists, Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, were stripped of their security clearances over questions about their loyalty ... Read More »
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for one match over alleged offensive gesture in Saudi league game
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match for making an alleged offensive gesture during a Saudi Arabia league game while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. The suspension was announced late Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the match took place. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ... Read More »
Texas man who long claimed innocence is executed for the slayings of 2, including cousin
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – A Texas inmate who had long claimed his conviction more than 20 years ago was based on false testimony and questionable evidence was executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting two people, including his cousin. Ivan Cantu received a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6:47 p.m. at the state penitentiary ... Read More »
Canada defeats Costa Rica 3-0 to remain perfect at CONCACAF W Gold Cup
HOUSTON – Defender Shelina Zadorsky scored twice from set pieces to help Canada blank Costa Rica 3-0 on Wednesday and remain perfect at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup with three wins and the top seeding heading into the weekend quarterfinals. Jordyn Huitema also scored for Canada, which led 2-0 after having 73 per cent possession ... Read More »
Norway’s King Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch, in hospital in Malaysia after falling ill on vacation
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) – King Harald V of Norway remained hospitalized with an infection on Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi on Wednesday as officials said that his condition was improving. Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch at age 87, became ill while he was on vacation. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, said in Norway that his ... Read More »
Rory McIlroy not bothered by Masters ‘asterisk’ comments from LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Here’s how things seem to work regarding LIV Golf and Rory McIlroy: Someone says something, the other side responds, and the cycle just keeps repeating from one topic to the next. The latest chapters of the saga came Wednesday, when McIlroy said he wanted to give LIV player Talor ... Read More »
Canada working to airdrop aid in Gaza Strip as soon as possible: Hussen’s office
OTTAWA – International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen’s office says Canada is working to airdrop humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as soon as possible. The confirmation that an active effort is underway comes after Hussen said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid. He said the provision of airdrops in partnership with like-minded countries ... Read More »
Canada to reinstate visas for Mexican nationals after spike in asylum claims: report
OTTAWA – A Radio-Canada report says the federal government will reimpose a visa requirement on visitng Mexican nationals in response to a massive spike in asylum claims. Officials have not confirmed the report, but that hasn’t stopped former Conservative immigration minister Jason Kenny from applauding the idea. But the Tourism Industry Association of Canada said ... Read More »
Surge in Wendy’s complaints exposes limits to consumer tolerance of unstable prices
NEW YORK (AP) – Consumers will pay more for a flight to Florida or for a hotel room during peak vacation times. They fork out more for a rush hour Uber ride, perhaps while grinding their teeth, and rely on apps like ParkWhiz or ParkMobile to book spots for their cars at premium prices. But ... Read More »
