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Trump says he's joining tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

Trump says he's joining tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials , a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure t
Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage re
Toronto FC hopes to get some injured players back for visit to Salt Lake

Toronto FC hopes to get some injured players back for visit to Salt Lake

TORONTO — Toronto FC could get some reinforcements this weekend with several injured players close to a return.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes surgery to close small hole in his heart

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang undergoes surgery to close small hole in his heart

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang's season is over. The 19-year veteran will miss Pittsburgh's finale against Washington on Thursday night after undergoing a procedure to close a small hole in his heart.
Team president Masai Ujiri says Toronto Raptors still working to get better

Team president Masai Ujiri says Toronto Raptors still working to get better

TORONTO — Masai Ujiri believes there are three ways to build a successful NBA team: the draft, via trade or in free agency.
10 guards charged over the fatal beating of a New York inmate, including 2 with murder

10 guards charged over the fatal beating of a New York inmate, including 2 with murder

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Ten New York prison guards were charged Wednesday in connection with the fatal beating of a 22-year-old inmate last month — including two charged with murder.
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS' Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Canadiens host Hurricanes with chance to clinch playoff spot: 'It's why you play'

Canadiens host Hurricanes with chance to clinch playoff spot: 'It's why you play'

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have played plenty of important games over the last two months. The pressure to perform will hit a new level Wednesday night.
A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says

A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said on Wednesday.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is going to impact the Canadian economy. The central bank held its policy rate steady at 2.