Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumour, his family announced Tuesday. Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing career. Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low survival rate. He was 47. “Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was…
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BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence. “We’re the two superpowers,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House on Tuesday. “We’re the strongest nation on Earth in terms of military. China’s considered second.” While Trump likes to project a sense of strength, the visit occurs at a delicate moment for his presidency as his popularity at home has been weighed down by the U.S. and Israel’s war…
The Walter Cup will be awarded to a Canadian team for the first time in PWHL history, as the Montreal Victoire will advance to face the Ottawa Charge in the final. Read MoreGame 1 of the Walter Cup final between the Ottawa Charge and the Montreal Victoire will be on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Place Bell in Laval, Que. PWHL, Hockey, Sports, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun The Walter Cup will be awarded to a Canadian team for the first time in PWHL history, as the Montreal Victoire will advance to face the Ottawa Charge in the final. Read More
Toronto police officers say a 30-year-old man is facing sexual assault and indecent exposure charges after two separate incidents in the city over the weekend. According to an update issued by the Toronto Police Service late Tuesday, investigators said the first incident happened near Dundas Street East and De Grassi Street, east of Broadview Avenue, at around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday. The statement said a group of women were walking on a sidewalk when a male suspect grabbed a woman’s arm and made “verbal sexual advances.” It said the suspect then sexually assaulted the woman before taking off, adding the…
Toronto police officers say they’re trying to locate an off-leash dog that killed a smaller dog and injured its owner after an incident in the city’s west end Tuesday afternoon. According to a public safety alert issued by the Toronto Police Service, 12 Division officers were called to the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West area at around 4:10 p.m. for an assault call involving a larger dog described as an abandoned, brown pit bull mix. “The small dog was killed as a result of the attack, and the owner sustained non-life-threatening injuries,” the statement said. “This attack was unprovoked.…
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the managing director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund, Bonnie Glaser, about what’s at stake during President Trump’s trip to China. ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the managing director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund, Bonnie Glaser, about what’s at stake during President Trump’s trip to China. US ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the managing director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund, Bonnie Glaser, about what’s at stake during President Trump’s trip to China.
Video captured the harrowing moment an 18-wheeler plowed into vehicles waiting at a traffic light in Goldsboro, North Carolina. At least nine people were injured, including two who were airlifted. Video captured the harrowing moment an 18-wheeler plowed into vehicles waiting at a traffic light in Goldsboro, North Carolina. At least nine people were injured, including two who were airlifted. WNT Video captured the harrowing moment an 18-wheeler plowed into vehicles waiting at a traffic light in Goldsboro, North Carolina. At least nine people were injured, including two who were airlifted.
Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News. Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News. GMA Sophie Flay shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
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A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Trump’s global 10% tariffs are unlawful. A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Trump’s global 10% tariffs are unlawful. US A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Trump’s global 10% tariffs are unlawful.
While the conflict in Iran will loom over Trump’s China summit, what might be the most consequential issue discussed behind closed doors is much closer to Beijing. While the conflict in Iran will loom over Trump’s China summit, what might be the most consequential issue discussed behind closed doors is much closer to Beijing. Politics While the conflict in Iran will loom over Trump’s China summit, what might be the most consequential issue discussed behind closed doors is much closer to Beijing.
President Donald Trump said Americans’ financial situation was “not even a little bit” of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran. President Donald Trump said Americans’ financial situation was “not even a little bit” of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran. Politics President Donald Trump said Americans’ financial situation was “not even a little bit” of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran.
Experts say the updated name aims to improve diagnosis, reduce stigma and better reflect the condition’s full impact on the body. Experts say the updated name aims to improve diagnosis, reduce stigma and better reflect the condition’s full impact on the body. GMA Experts say the updated name aims to improve diagnosis, reduce stigma and better reflect the condition’s full impact on the body.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, discusses a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, discusses a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran. US Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, discusses a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran.
As epidemiologists race to find more answers to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, they have addressed some theories about its origins. As epidemiologists race to find more answers to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, they have addressed some theories about its origins. Health As epidemiologists race to find more answers to the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, they have addressed some theories about its origins.
The team confirmed his death. The team confirmed his death. US The team confirmed his death.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign today, according to two sources familiar with the matter. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign today, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Health FDA Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign today, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
The actress discusses joining the “Star Wars” universe in the upcoming film. The actress discusses joining the “Star Wars” universe in the upcoming film. GMA The actress discusses joining the “Star Wars” universe in the upcoming film.
A judge overseeing Tiger Woods’ driving under the influence case is permitting prosecutors to get access to the golfer’s medication records. A judge overseeing Tiger Woods’ driving under the influence case is permitting prosecutors to get access to the golfer’s medication records. US A judge overseeing Tiger Woods’ driving under the influence case is permitting prosecutors to get access to the golfer’s medication records.
A judicial investigation was opened on Monday into a 27-year-old Tunisian man, the Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office said. A judicial investigation was opened on Monday into a 27-year-old Tunisian man, the Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office said. International A judicial investigation was opened on Monday into a 27-year-old Tunisian man, the Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office said.