Trump sues BBC for defamation over editing of pre-riot speech, seeking up to $10B US

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Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' with executive order

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government's authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands ...

Mission Milano Cortina: is hockey at risk for the Olympics?

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CBC Sports host Perdita Felicien speaks with hockey analyst Karissa Donkin about the Olympic rink concerns and what they mean for the Games, plus digital host Mackenzie Barwell recaps Canadian winter athletes' last weekend and a conversa...

U.S. offers security guarantees to Kyiv, says Russia not opposed to Ukraine joining EU

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The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend, U.S. officials said Monday following the latest discussions w...

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko named WTA top newcomer in 2025

Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko in action against Cristina Bucsa of Spain during the women’s final at the Hong Kong Open on November 2, 2025 in China.
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko has been named the WTA's newcomer of the year.

Anti-Kremlin punk band Pussy Riot designated an extremist group by Russian court

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The Russian anti-Kremlin feminist punk band and art collective known as Pussy Riot was designated an extremist organization by a Moscow court on Monday, banning its activities inside Russia as part of a wider crackdown on dissenting voices.

U.S. Army identifies 2 Iowa Guard members killed in weekend attack in Syria

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The two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack that the U.S. military blamed on the Islamic State group in Syria were identified Monday.

Scottie Scheffler named PGA Tour player of year for 4th straight time, joining Tiger Woods

Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his tee shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on December 7, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas.
Scottie Scheffler earned another comparison with Tiger Woods on Monday, joining him as the only players to win PGA Tour player of the year at least four times in a row.

Oilers captain McDavid, other NHL players unfazed by smaller Olympic rinks

Edmonton Oilers teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are pictured standing beside each other during a stoppage in play against the hometown Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on November 19, 2025 in DC.
Canadian standout Connor McDavid and several his NHL peers are not concerned the ice rinks for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February will be smaller than what they are used to playing on.

4 charged with plotting 'multiple' New Year's Eve bombing attacks in Southern California

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Federal authorities said Monday that they foiled a plot to bomb multiple U.S. companies on New Year's Eve in Southern California, announcing the arrests of members of an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group.

Mariah Carey to perform at opening ceremony for Milano-Cortina Olympics

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Mariah Carey is the first international star named to perform in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6 at Milan’s San Siro stadium, according to the local organizing committee.

Goalkeeper Léa Palacio-Tellier named Canada Soccer's 2025 Futsal Player of the Year

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Goalkeeper Léa Palacio-Tellier has been named Canada Soccer's 2025 Futsal Player of the Year after leading Canada to the inaugural FIFA Women's Futsal World Cup.