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Almost one in three Canadians say U.S. might try to invade Canada: poll

OTTAWA — Following the recent U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, a new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt "direct action" to take control of Canada. It...

January 14, 2026 2:00 am MST MST

The death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,500, activists said, as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities...

January 13, 2026 3:30 pm MST MST

'Staged' youth hockey brawl during AHL intermission prompts multiple investigations

The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) says a wild youth hockey brawl Saturday night during the intermission of an AHL game in Pennsylvania was "staged" and is now under investigation. "We are...

January 13, 2026 9:57 am MST MST

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation as Republicans threaten contempt charges

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The...

January 13, 2026 9:06 am MST MST

Hundreds more Venezuelans come forward to register relatives as 'political prisoners'

GUANARE, Venezuela (AP) — Freedom came too late for Edilson Torres. The former police officer was set to be buried Tuesday in his humble, rural hometown following his death in a Venezuelan...

January 13, 2026 8:50 am MST MST

Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he’s cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” ...

January 13, 2026 8:06 am MST MST

Iraq's prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over government

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose bloc won the largest share of seats in November’s parliamentary elections, has stepped aside to clear the field for a...

January 13, 2026 6:38 am MST MST

Greenland official calls it 'unfathomable' that the US is considering taking over the island

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — A senior Greenland government official said Tuesday it’s “unfathomable” that the United States is discussing taking over a NATO ally and urged the Trump administration to...

January 13, 2026 6:14 am MST MST

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking

Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as she trains for next month's Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Evidence of climate change is all around...

January 13, 2026 5:29 am MST MST

Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Days of demonstrations against immigration agents left Minnesota tense on Tuesday, a day after federal authorities used tear gas to break up crowds of whistle-blowing activists and...

January 12, 2026 11:06 pm MST MST