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WASHINGTON - A federal judge is blocking Medicaid work requirements in two states, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to push the poor toward self-sufficiency. U.S. District Judge Ja...

MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers. "He does not present a risk of...

MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers. "He does not present a risk of...

SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. The company previously allowed such material even though i...

MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin appeals court has sided with Republicans and reinstated laws passed during a lame-duck legislative session that weaken powers of the Democratic governor and attorney genera...

MIAMI - The injury bug has derailed Bianca Andreescu's impressive run. The rising Canadian tennis star's win streak was snapped at 10 matches after a 6-1, 2-0 loss to No. 21 seed Anett Konta...

TORONTO - The Blue Jays begin the regular season Thursday at home against the Detroit Tigers. While a couple of roster spots have yet to be announced, here's a position-by-position look at the te...

Calgary's Cavalry FC has signed Congo international Dominique Malonga. The French-born forward represented France as a youth international but switched allegiance to Congo. At club level, the 30-...

TORONTO - Alejandro Pozuelo hit all the right notes Monday in his formal introduction as a Toronto FC player. The 27-year-old Spaniard, sticking to English wherever possible, said he wants to be here,...

BARRON, Wis. - A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents, in a move that spares the girl held captive in a remote cabin for three months fr...