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Progressives get another Democratic primary win as Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate contest
August 11, 2026 - 9:00 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday in the

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
August 11, 2026 - 8:58 PM

In the key high-profile primary election contest Tuesday that showcased Democrats’ struggle between the ideological left and center, the outcome suggested that neither side could claim a decisive win. In other contests, experience was rewarded in two governors' races and voters went for generational change in voting out a House incumbent.
Former Mayor Luke Bronin wins Democratic primary in Connecticut, ousting U.S. Rep. John Larson
August 11, 2026 - 8:39 PM

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin defeated longtime U.S. Rep. John Larson in Connecticut’s Democratic primary Tuesday, as voters embraced generational change and a call for more urgency in the party’s fight with President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham
August 11, 2026 - 8:39 PM

Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states on Tuesday — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin.
In Taiwan, Chinese-born spouses face questions of loyalty and, some say, discrimination
August 11, 2026 - 8:24 PM

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The day after Li Chen-hsiu was sworn in as a member of Taiwan’s Legislature, she was questioned about whether she belonged — about her nationality, about her identity and ultimately about her loyalty to Taiwan.
A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary
August 11, 2026 - 8:17 PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A democratic socialist is in a tight race against the party establishment's chosen candidate, who revived his campaign after another leading contender

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
August 11, 2026 - 8:04 PM

Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
November matchup set for Alabama US House district Republicans redrew in effort to keep majority
August 11, 2026 - 7:52 PM

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures will face a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump in his fight for reelection to an Alabama congressional seat the GOP redrew as part of a larger effort to help the party keep control of the U.S. House.
Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
August 11, 2026 - 7:46 PM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, one month after his sudden death.
Wildfire at Indonesia's Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures
August 11, 2026 - 7:42 PM

MOUNT BROMO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire that has scorched a large area of a national park on the main island of Java, though crews are battling several remaining hot spots in the popular tourist destination, authorities said.
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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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Progressives get another Democratic primary win as Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate contest

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

Former Mayor Luke Bronin wins Democratic primary in Connecticut, ousting U.S. Rep. John Larson

The Latest: Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

In Taiwan, Chinese-born spouses face questions of loyalty and, some say, discrimination

A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary

November matchup set for Alabama US House district Republicans redrew in effort to keep majority

Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina

Wildfire at Indonesia's Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures

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