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Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards
June 29, 2026 - 2:07 PM

Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of a jail in eastern North Carolina early Monday, but the siege ended hours later when law enforcement officers entered the facility and seized control.
Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze
June 29, 2026 - 2:05 PM

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire that killed three firefighters along the Colorado-Utah border is one of the deadliest for firefighters since an Arizona wildfire 13 years ago.
The Latest: Supreme Court says Fed’s Lisa Cook can keep job for now in series of final week rulings
June 29, 2026 - 2:02 PM

President Donald Trump has won and lost some as the Supreme Court wraps its final week of a term focused on executive power.
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
June 29, 2026 - 1:56 PM

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
Photos show rescue efforts across earthquake-ravaged Venezuela
June 29, 2026 - 1:53 PM

Search and rescue efforts took place across Venezuela as humanitarian aid began to arrive following powerful twin earthquakes that killed hundreds, with many people still missing.
3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames
June 29, 2026 - 1:51 PM

BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authorities said.
The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings
June 29, 2026 - 1:47 PM

The NFL's Detroit Lions on Monday released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his arrest over allegations that he

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set
June 29, 2026 - 1:39 PM

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true crime sensation continues to captivate.
Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following the NFL player's arrest on kidnapping and robbery charges
June 29, 2026 - 1:26 PM

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following the NFL player's arrest on kidnapping and robbery charges.
An early heat wave hits Europe, in photos
June 29, 2026 - 1:17 PM
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards

Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze

The Latest: Supreme Court says Fed’s Lisa Cook can keep job for now in series of final week rulings

Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos

Photos show rescue efforts across earthquake-ravaged Venezuela

3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames

The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set

Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold following the NFL player's arrest on kidnapping and robbery charges

An early heat wave hits Europe, in photos

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