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Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix
February 06, 2023 - 8:57 AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Former NFL player Jim Bob Morris is heading to the Super Bowl in Phoenix from Bloomington, Illinois, in a newly refurbished set of wheels. His ride has new paint, new seating and even a new bathroom.
'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
February 19, 2024 - 6:56 AM

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn't surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades.
Travellers crave getaways but now weigh risks of lost baggage, poor weather, illness
January 08, 2023 - 3:00 AM

A winter getaway to Mexico ended in frustration and exhaustion for Shannon Dryer after weather-related disruptions delayed her family's return to British Columbia, sent their luggage astray and highlighted the many ways a vacation can go awry.
Nuclear memories: Russia, war and childhood fears rekindled
October 30, 2022 - 9:06 PM

Those of us of a certain age remember the threat.
17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world
August 24, 2022 - 8:15 AM

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A 17-year-old pilot became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed on Wednesday in Bulgaria, where his journey kicked off five months ago.
Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack
December 07, 2021 - 6:20 PM

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor and other veterans gathered Tuesday at the site of the bombing 80 years ago to remember those killed in the attack by Japan that launched the U.S. into World War II.
The Latest: Top Republican says Taliban holding Americans
September 05, 2021 - 1:22 PM

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says some Americans who have been trying to get out of Afghanistan since the U.S. military left are sitting in airplanes at an airport ready to leave but the Taliban are not letting them take off.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
September 03, 2021 - 9:35 AM

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
The Latest: Biden says US focusing on other security threats
August 31, 2021 - 2:07 PM

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he chose to end the war in Afghanistan in order to focus the nation’s defenses on other security problems, including China and Russia.
The Latest: US strikes at IS in retaliation for bombing
August 27, 2021 - 6:44 PM

WASHINGTON — The United States military struck back at the Islamic State on Saturday, bombing an IS member in Afghanistan less than 48 hours after a devastating suicide bombing claimed by the group killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
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Lifestyle News

Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix

'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality

Travellers crave getaways but now weigh risks of lost baggage, poor weather, illness

Nuclear memories: Russia, war and childhood fears rekindled

17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world

Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack

The Latest: Top Republican says Taliban holding Americans

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

The Latest: Biden says US focusing on other security threats

The Latest: US strikes at IS in retaliation for bombing

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