February 14th, 2026
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Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. A statement says the declaration of intent allows the two countries to focus on expanding AI research ... Read More »

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Boozer, Evans lead No. 4 Duke past No. 20 Clemson 67-54 to stay in control of ACC race

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Star freshman Cameron Boozer had 18 points and No. 4 Duke held No. 20 Clemson to 35% shooting in a 67-54 win Saturday. Isaiah Evans added 17 points for the Blue Devils (23-2, 12-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who made 11 of 16 shots after halftime and pushed a 31-26 edge past ... Read More »

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Bell, Camden combine for 10 3-pointers, help Cal cruise past Boston College 86-75

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Chris Bell made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to help California cruise past Boston College 86-75 on Saturday. Cal (18-8, 6-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed against BC, and led by as many as 20 points in each half. The Golden Bears ended a two-game skid that included a 107-100, double-overtime ... Read More »

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Como’s Champions League bid hit after 2-1 loss to Fiorentina as rival Atalanta wins at Lazio

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

Como’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification were dealt a blow by Fiorentina in Serie A on Saturday. Nicolo Fagioli and Moise Kean scored in 2-1 win for Fiorentina at Como’s Guiseppe Sinigaglia stadium. Later Saturday, leader Inter Milan hosted fourth-placed Juventus. A win would move Inter eight points ahead of AC Milan, having played ... Read More »

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Thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TORONTO — Thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden lion — ... Read More »

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Scotland stuns England 31-20 at Murrayfield and snaps a 12-test winning streak

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — England’s 12-test winning streak was shattered by Scotland pulling out an astonishingly one-sided 31-20 victory at Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Saturday. England was favored to win at Murrayfield for the first time since 2020, having developed a mighty bench and become well-drilled and confident during its longest winning run ... Read More »

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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., students shouldn’t expect a return to site of killings: district

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — The superintendent of the Peace River South school district says the expectation is that students will not be returning to the high school where six people were killed and dozens more were hurt. A letter sent to families from Christy Fennell on Friday says further plans will be shared in the next ... Read More »

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LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell. Wasserman’s emails with Maxwell were revealed by his appearance in recently released government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Wasserman, whose agency ... Read More »

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Marseille’s chaotic week continues as it concedes a stoppage-time penalty against Strasbourg

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Marseille’s chaotic week continued with an equalizer conceded deep into stoppage time in 2-2 home draw with Strasbourg on Saturday. Marseille was coasting at 2-0 after Amine Gouiri created one goal and scored the other. But Marseille’s feeble defense fell apart and striker Joaquin Panichelli’s rescued a point with a 97th-minute penalty. ... Read More »

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American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Winter Olympics gold with thrilling win in the 500

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Jordan Stolz is 2 for 2. There’s a chance 4 for 4 might not be far behind. The American speedskating star added his second gold medal in two attempts at the Milan Cortina Olympics by sprinting to victory in the men’s 500 meters on Saturday. Stolz joined Eric Heiden as ... Read More »

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Marlins win arbitration hearing vs. pitcher Calvin Faucher, players finish 8-4 against teams

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Miami Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration case this year, leaving players with an 8-4 advantage in hearings. Faucher was awarded the club’s $1.8 million offer rather than his $2.05 million request. Robert Herman, Paul Radvany and Walt De Treaux issued their decision Saturday, a day after ... Read More »

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