From Qatar controversy to Moroccan momentum: Sports diplomacy at the 2022 World Cup

The Independent
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell charged in police probe into SNP finances
Former chief executive of party accused over claims of embezzlement of party funds
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CBC
Hydro-Québec and Kahnawà:ke strike historic deal to co-own New York transmission line
In a deal described by each party as historic, Hydro-Québec and Kahnawà:ke are now co-owners of a transmission line that will carry power from Montreal's South Shore to New York City.The agreement was formally signed by Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs (Grand Chief) of the Kanien'kehá:ka community south of Montreal, Hydro-Québec president and CEO Michael Sabia and Ian Lafrenière, the minister responsible for relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, on Thursday.
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Reuters
US aid to Ukraine moves closer to possible passage
The U.S. Congress moved closer on Thursday to ending a months-long stalemate and voting on legislation to provide billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter debate over the measure ahead of a weekend vote. Members of the Republican-led House of Representatives Rules Committee spent hours debating the package of four bills: three providing the security aid and a fourth with measures including sanctions, a threat to ban the social media app TikTok and the potential transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine. More than two months after the Democratic-led Senate approved a $95 billion package of security assistance for Ukraine, Israel and U.S. partners in the Indo-Pacific, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday unveiled House bills providing the assistance.
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Associated Press
Man charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say
Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the deaths of four University of Idaho students in late 2022, was out for a drive the night they were killed, his attorneys said in a new court filing that lays out more details of the alibi defense he intends to use at his trial. Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were stabbed to death at a rental home near the university campus in Moscow, Idaho, early on Nov. 13, 2022. Kohberger, who was then a criminal justice student at Washington State University in nearby Pullman, Washington, has been charged with four counts of murder.
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GOBankingRates
Social Security 2024: 6 Changes That Impact Your Benefits
Social Security is a very fluid program, with some kind of change implemented just about every year. That's the case in 2024, as well. The biggest change affecting benefits this year is a...
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The Canadian Press
Alberta government announces plan to protect consumers from power price swings
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings. Premier Danielle Smith says the default power rate — currently called the Regulated Rate Option — is misleadingly named because it can vary monthly according to weather and global events. She says her United Conservative Party government aims to introduce legislation this spring renaming it the Rate of Last Resort so consumers can better understand what
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The Canadian Press
Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship on Thursday before the first round because of a back injury. The LPGA announced her withdrawal, saying the back injury she's been dealing with “flared up” during warmups. The back issue forced her to withdraw from a previous event this season. The 26-year-old American was asked about her health leading up to the tournament on Tuesday. “It’s been a rough couple months battling with my in
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Associated Press
Iraqi leader to meet with Michigan's large Middle Eastern community to discuss escalating tensions
The leader of Iraq will travel to Michigan on Thursday following a sit-down with President Joe Biden to meet with the state's large Iraqi community and update them on escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's trip to both Washington and Michigan to discuss U.S.-Iraq relations had been planned well before Saturday's drone and missile launches from Iran-backed groups. The visit has been thrust into the spotlight as tensions in the region escalate following the strike, which included drone and missile launches that overflew Iraqi airspace and others that were launched from Iraq by Iran-backed groups.
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Yahoo TV
Who says soap operas are dead? 'The Gates' gives hope for genre's revival.
For the first time in 25 years, a new soap opera will launch on daytime TV. An expert is hopeful it will reboot the long-overlooked genre.
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Yahoo Sports
Rangers' Jack Leiter strikes out first batter he faces, gets roughed up by Tigers in historic MLB debut
Leiter lasted only 3 2/3 innings in his MLB debut for the Rangers.
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The Canadian Press
The Latest | A second seated juror is dismissed from Trump's hush money trial by judge
NEW YORK (AP) — Jury selection in Donald Trump ’s hush money case encountered setbacks Thursday as two previously sworn-in jurors were excused — one after backtracking on whether she could be impartial and fair and the other over concerns that he may not have been truthful about whether he had ever been accused or convicted of a crime. Seven jurors were sworn in on Tuesday, but with the excusal of two of them, lawyers now need to pick 13 others — including six alternates — to serve on the panel
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The Independent
Billionaire Tetra Pak heir Hans Rausing suffers new tragedy as second wife dies of cancer
Julia Rausing, who together with her husband was a leading philanthropist, bore her illness with great courage, friends say
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The Guardian
Police to contact Tory MP Mark Menzies over campaign fund misuse allegations
Development follows Labour calling for investigation into Tory MP alleged to have misused funds to pay off ‘bad people’
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Yahoo Sports
76ers opened as favorites over Knicks, and No. 7 seeds being favored is rare
The Knicks get a tough matchup as the No. 2 seed in the East.
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Yahoo TV UK
Bruno Tonioli teases Britain's Got Talent contestant's 'Adele moment'
The former Strictly star is back judging BGT from this weekend - and told The One Show that the level of talent this year is 'insane'.
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The Canadian Press
Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal
TORONTO — The Speaker of Ontario's legislature is standing by a ruling that bans people in the building from wearing keffiyehs, which he says are being worn to make a political statement, even after the premier and all opposition parties asked him to reverse it. The legislature has a long-standing rule that members can't use props, signage or accessories intended to express a political statement, and Speaker Ted Arnott said after "extensive research" he has concluded that keffiyehs meet that def
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Miami Herald
Kim Kardashian’s latest thirst trap on vacation has people concerned: ‘You OK?’
Reality star often visits Turks and Caicos
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Associated Press
The Iowa Hawkeyes are installing a new offense. The players say their new OC is 'intense,' too
Iowa has been known for stability on its football coaching staff, which makes this spring a little different for the Hawkeyes. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, the son of coach Kirk Ferentz, was fired during the team’s off week last October, though he did complete the season. New OC Tim Lester was hired in early February.
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The Independent
Atalanta vs Liverpool LIVE: Europa League latest score and updates as Trent Alexander-Arnold starts for Reds
Liverpool are in need of a second-leg comeback in Italy if they are to keep their faint treple hopes alive
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Kansas City Star
After Raymore deal, Missouri Senate passes bill to block controversial KC landfill
“It’s a way to put this to rest I hope,” said Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican.
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