February 4th, 2026
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Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina, where he is the state’s career high school scoring leader and played for the Tar Heels. The Hornets agreed to acquire White from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke ... Read More »

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Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR’s Clash after thrilling last chance heat

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR’s preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. The Clash was originally scheduled for Sunday and twice postponed because of a snowstorm that blanketed North Carolina and pushed the non-points event to Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Bonny and Diouf both score as Inter Milan beats Torino 2-1 to reach Italian Cup semifinals

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup semifinals after beating Torino 2-1 on Wednesday with French players Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf both scoring. A close-range header from Bonny put Inter in the 35th minute and Diouf doubled the Nerazzurri’s lead moments into the second half. Croatian striker Sandro Kulenovic pulled a ... Read More »

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McMorris crash overshadows Canada’s opening curling win at Winter Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada opened competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday with a win in mixed doubles curling, while concern grew after snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed during big air training in Livigno. McMorris was taken off the big air course on a stretcher Wednesday night following the crash. Officials from Canada’s snowboard ... Read More »

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Doctor didn’t think ‘friendly and calm’ B.C. man was suicidal before family died

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

A doctor testifying at an inquest into the death of a couple and their two children in Prince Rupert, B.C., in 2023 says the father told him he had no suicidal or homicidal intent, three days before their bodies were found. Dr. Gerald Belgardt, who was Christopher Duong’s longtime family physician as well as a ... Read More »

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Man City beats Newcastle 3-1 to advance to English League Cup final

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final. The current top two in the Premier League will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium next month after City beat Newcastle 3-1 on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 win on aggregate in the semifinals. Both City and Arsenal are still in ... Read More »

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Steelers hire Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hired former Minnesota Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio on Wednesday to serve as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator. Angelichio spent the past four seasons as the tight ends coach/passing game coordinator in Minnesota. The hiring is a reunion for McCarthy and Angelichio. Angelichio spent three seasons as the tight ends ... Read More »

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Ex-chief of staff denies Marwah Rizqy’s claims of improper use of legislature funds

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

QUÉBEC — Former Quebec Liberal staffer Geneviève Hinse is firing back against claims that she was fired for using legislature funds for partisan use last year. Hinse is suing Marwah Rizqy, the former Liberal parliamentary leader, for $500,000 for wrongful dismissal after she was fired on Nov. 17. Responding to a statement of defence filed ... Read More »

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Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Wednesday met with a freed American-Israeli hostage whose plight she featured in her new film, which includes footage from a meeting last year with the man’s wife. Keith and Aviva Siegel were among some 251 people taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack ... Read More »

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Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker is retiring after 38 years

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas. His retirement is effective April 30. Baker first joined the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association as director of marketing in 1988. He was ... Read More »

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Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host

By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026

With the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-host on Friday’s telecast of the opening ceremonies for the Winter Games. The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearanc e — investigators believe she was taken from her Arizona home against her ... Read More »

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