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Bangladesh protesters want Nobel Peace Prize laureate Yunus to lead country after Hasina's departure
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A key organizer of Bangladesh's student protests said Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was their choice as head of an interim government a day after the longtime Prim...
Aug 05, 2024
Democratic primary in Arizona's 3rd District is too close to call, AP determines
PHOENIX (AP) - The race for the Democratic nomination in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District narrowed further Monday, making it too close to call and ensuring an automatic recount. The district lies ...
Aug 05, 2024
Venezuelan prosecutor calls for arrest of opposition leaders González, Machado over call to army
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's top prosecutor on Monday announced a criminal investigation against the opposition's presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez and leader Maria Corina Machado over ...
Aug 05, 2024
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
PHOENIX (AP) - Former president Donald Trump's campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked closely with Rudy Giuliani, will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being dropped again...
Aug 05, 2024
Watchdog to probe fatal police shooting of axe-wielding man in Trois-Rivières, Que.
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Quebec's police watchdog will probe the fatal police shooting of a man in Trois-Rivires, Que., who was allegedly wielding an axe Sunday night. According to the watchdog, a 911 ca...
Aug 05, 2024
UN fires additional staffers after probe finds potential involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) - The U.N. said Monday it fired additional staff members from its agency for Palestinian refugees, bringing the total to nine employees terminated, after an internal investigation found...
Aug 05, 2024
Canada's Fung knocked out of NBO qualifying by American Volynets
TORONTO - Canada's Stacey Fung won't reach the National Bank Open main draw. Fung was knocked out in the second round of women's singles qualifying with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to top qualifier Katie Volynets...
Aug 05, 2024
Canadians down Puerto Rico to win opening game at CONCACAF Girls' U-15 Tournament
ALAJUELA - Isabella Lanzillotta's 43rd-minute goal lifted Canada to a 1-0 victory over Puerto Rico in its opening match Monday at the CONCACAF Girls' U-15 Championship. The goal by the midfielder from...
Aug 05, 2024
Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Two special prosecutors said Monday that they plan to file a criminal obstruction of justice charge against a former central Kansas police chief over his conduct following a raid l...
Aug 05, 2024
Canada drops close match to Germany, will face U.S. for Olympic 3x3 bronze
PARIS - Canada will play for bronze in women's 3x3 basketball after losing 16-15 to Germany in a spirited semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Paige Crozon, Kacie Bosch and Katherine Plouffe eac...
Aug 05, 2024