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- Sky News
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military force over Panama Canal and Greenland - as he warns NATO to spend more
US president-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out military or economic action to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland - as he said he believes NATO spending should be increased to 5% per member state. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, Mr Trump made a series of sweeping claims on what his policies could look like when he takes office on 20 January.
- Associated Press
Wild come back to beat Blues 6-4 on big saves by Fleury and key goals from Boldy and Middleton
Matt Boldy's tiebreaking goal early in the third period for the Minnesota Wild completed their comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 on Tuesday for their fourth straight victory. Boldy snapped in a shot off a pass from Mats Zuccarello on a 2-on-1 rush after Blues defenseman Jake Broberg's stick broke in the neutral zone. Joel Eriksson Ek scored for Minnesota midway through the second period, and Jake Middleton tied the game 1:16 into the third.
- Yahoo Sports
Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died at age 37, team announces
Matusz, a former first-round pick, played for the Orioles from 2009 until 2016.
- The Canadian Press
Anthony Edwards scores 32 and the Timberwolves top the Pelicans 104-97 in Zion Williamson's return
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Edwards highlighted a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Tuesday night to take some luster off of Zion Williamson's return from a 27-game absence.
- The Canadian Press
Chase Ross scores career-high 27 as No. 7 Marquette rallies past Georgetown 74-66
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chase Ross scored a career-high 27 points as No. 7 Marquette rallied from a 14-point first-half deficit to beat Georgetown 74-66 on Tuesday night.
- Reuters
India names rocket scientist Narayanan as new space agency chief
Narayanan takes over from S. Somanath, who became chairman in 2022 and has been credited with making the 54-year-old space agency more approachable and opening it up to engage with the next generation. Narayanan, who has worked on the key rocket launches such as ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and led the centre that designs and develops liquid propulsion systems for the agency, will take over on Jan. 14 for a two-year term.
- The Canadian Press
Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returned to Washington on Tuesday for state funeral rites that featured the kind of bipartisan praise and ceremonial pomp the Georgia Democrat rarely enjoyed at his political peak.
- The Canadian Press
California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways were clogged and scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.
- The Canadian Press
Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world
Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the planet.
- The Canadian Press
What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress hosts a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás Maduro, despite serious doubts about the validity of last year’s official election results.
- The Canadian Press
No. 3 Iowa State rolls past Utah 82-59 to extend its win streak to 10 games
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Curtis Jones had 23 points off the bench to lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 82-59 victory over Utah on Tuesday night, extending the Cyclones' win streak to 10 games.
- NBA.com
Top Plays from New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Top Plays from New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves,01/07/2025
- CBC
Dozens attend vigil for victims of Flight PS752 shot down 5 years ago over Tehran
Dozens of people gathered in Richmond Hill on Tuesday to remember the 176 people who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by two Iranian missiles five years ago after takeoff from Tehran.The candlelight vigil, organized by the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, was held at Unity Park, near Yonge Street and Major MacKenize Drive. It was held after relatives visited three cemeteries earlier in the day. At the vigil, 176 photos connected to strings with li
- Sky News
California firefighters battling wildfire sweeping exclusive Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity homes
A state of emergency has been declared by the governor of California as wildfires, fuelled by high winds, sweep through the suburbs of Los Angeles. Firefighters are battling the fast-moving blaze which is sweeping an exclusive LA hillside dotted with celebrity homes. "Southern California residents: stay vigilant, take all necessary precautions, and follow local emergency guidance."
- NBA.com
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finishes through contact
Nickeil Alexander-Walker finishes through contact, 01/07/2025