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Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to Redskins

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to Redskins

CLEVELAND (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive to Native Americans .
PHOTO ESSAY: A Texas town's residents stay inside -- even when they need medical care

PHOTO ESSAY: A Texas town's residents stay inside -- even when they need medical care

WESLACO, Texas (AP) — As President Donald Trump intensifies deportation activity around the country, some immigrants — including many who have lived in Texas’s southern tip for decades — are unwilling to leave their homes, even for necessary medical
Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That may be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That may be a problem

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Donald Trump , can’t stop talking about him.
Health advocates urge Carney not to delay pledge for UN Global Fund fighting AIDS, TB

Health advocates urge Carney not to delay pledge for UN Global Fund fighting AIDS, TB

OTTAWA — AIDS activists are urging the federal government to quickly renew Canada's support for fighting infectious diseases abroad, warning delays will further hinder global efforts to combat key illnesses.
Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid

Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded.
Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

Smoke hampers firefighting in Manitoba, but rain in forecast for early this week

THOMPSON — Precipitation that's in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that's blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft
Trade top of mind as Canada's premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario

Trade top of mind as Canada's premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario

TORONTO — Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country's premiers arrive in Ontario's cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations.
'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

'Losing an old friend': Retired fighter pilot selling replica of P-40 Warhawk

INDUS — Wayne Foster spent much of his life chasing the horizon as a fighter pilot, but he could be facing his toughest battle yet: parting with the warbird he built by hand.
Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season

Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — With summer in full swing in the United States, retail executives are sweating a different season.
The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority in next year's midterm elections, with recruitment failures, open primaries, infighting and a president who has been