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NYC mayor says 2 people have died after a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge
May 17, 2025 - 9:56 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams says two people have died after a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday.
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
May 17, 2025 - 9:35 PM

Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries to dissolve the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Indian space agency's satellite mission fails due to technical issue in launch vehicle
May 17, 2025 - 9:14 PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during the third stage of flight, officials said Sunday.
Romanians cast ballots in a tense presidential runoff that pits nationalist against pro-EU centrist
May 17, 2025 - 9:05 PM

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are casting ballots Sunday in a tense presidential runoff between a hard-right nationalist and a pro-Western centrist in a high-stakes election rerun that could determine the geopolitical direction of the European Union and NATO member country.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
May 17, 2025 - 9:05 PM

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
May 17, 2025 - 8:50 PM

The person believed responsible for an attack targeting a Southern California fertility clinic Saturday posted rambling online writings before an explosion that investigators are treating as an act of terrorism, according to a law enforcement official.
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump's threats
May 17, 2025 - 8:45 PM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said his country will continue talks with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not withdraw from its rights because of U.S. threats.
At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere
May 17, 2025 - 8:26 PM

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Storms that swept across part of the Midwest and South killed least 27 people including 18 in Kentucky, where another 10 were hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass
May 17, 2025 - 8:07 PM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is officially opening his pontificate in a ceremony Sunday that blends ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity, all in front of the presidents, princes and tens of thousands of people expected to pack St. Peter’s Square to celebrate history’s first American pope.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
May 17, 2025 - 8:05 PM

1 killed in blast outside California fertility clinic. Police say act was ‘intentional’
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi

Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

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NYC mayor says 2 people have died after a Mexican navy tall ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge

Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency

Indian space agency's satellite mission fails due to technical issue in launch vehicle

Romanians cast ballots in a tense presidential runoff that pits nationalist against pro-EU centrist

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the US, shrugging off Trump's threats

At least 18 killed as severe weather lashes Kentucky, and 9 more die elsewhere

Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

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