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Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter
March 02, 2026 - 4:39 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese civilians fled the country's south and Beirut’s southern suburbs Monday, seeking refuge in Lebanon's capital following a new and deadly escalation between Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that left more than 50 people dead.
Melania Trump will preside at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
March 02, 2026 - 4:36 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, at a turbulent time as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.
New York City’s tab for police misconduct settlements: Nearly $800 million since 2019
March 02, 2026 - 4:36 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City paid more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct lawsuits in cases ranging from the violent arrests of protesters in 2020 to bad police work that led to wrongful convictions in the 1980s, according to a newly published analysis of city data. Nearly $800 million in payouts were made over the last seven years.
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
March 02, 2026 - 4:33 AM

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Monday that his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle.
A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties
March 02, 2026 - 4:31 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports as long as it is not the same duties he performed with his old NASCAR team.
War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks
March 02, 2026 - 4:30 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the United States pounded Iran in a campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks.
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
March 02, 2026 - 4:28 AM

L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries, in a new strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s independence.
Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony
March 02, 2026 - 4:20 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously.
Party run by Colombia's former FARC rebels fights for survival in Sunday's election
March 02, 2026 - 4:20 AM

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former rebels that once controlled large swaths of rural Colombia are now fighting for their survival as a political party, as the country holds a high-stakes congressional election on Sunday.
WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
March 02, 2026 - 4:12 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players' union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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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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Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Melania Trump will preside at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

New York City’s tab for police misconduct settlements: Nearly $800 million since 2019

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties

War in the Mideast widens as Trump says strikes on Iran could last several weeks

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony

Party run by Colombia's former FARC rebels fights for survival in Sunday's election

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

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