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Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control
June 12, 2025 - 7:15 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump must return to California Gov. Gavin Newsom control over National Guard troops the president deployed to Los Angeles to assist in immigration enforcement and controlling unrest, a federal judge said in a temporary restraining order Thursday.
Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews
June 12, 2025 - 7:15 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country as officials in cities from coast to coast get ready for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend.
The Latest: Israel attacks Iran
June 12, 2025 - 7:13 PM

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, in strikes that targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-war war between two bitter Middle East adversaries.
Nevada GOP governor vetoes voter ID bill that he pushed for in a deal with Democrats
June 12, 2025 - 7:10 PM

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo unexpectedly vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have required voters in the swing state to show a photo ID at the polls — a conservative priority across the country and something that has long been on the

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
June 12, 2025 - 7:10 PM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Black smoke rose Friday over Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz though it wasn’t clear how bad the damage was.
China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch 1st publicly known joint operation
June 12, 2025 - 7:08 PM

HONG KONG (AP) — China's national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city's police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Iran announces a new nuclear enrichment site after UN watchdog censure
June 12, 2025 - 7:08 PM

VIENNA (AP) — Iran said it has built and will activate a third nuclear enrichment facility, ratcheting up tensions with the U.N. on Thursday immediately after its atomic watchdog agency censured Iran for failing to comply with nonproliferation obligations meant to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
DHS' Noem vows to continue Trump's immigration crackdown, as judge says Guard deployment was illegal
June 12, 2025 - 7:06 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged Thursday to carry on with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown despite waves of unrest across the U.S. Hours later a judge issued a

Legion of Christ priest arrested in Mexico City airport on rape charge for alleged abuse of a minor
June 12, 2025 - 6:56 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities arrested a Roman Catholic priest at the capital’s international airport on charges of raping of a minor over a period of years, officials said Thursday.
What to know about the protests over Trump's immigration crackdown in LA and other cities
June 12, 2025 - 6:55 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to California after Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the judge to order an emergency stop to Trump’s troop deployment.
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You can BYOB to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer
Kamloops has followed other BC cities and will allow alcohol consumption at its central park. People can bring their own liquor to Riverside Park this summer as a section of the park will be set aside much like an event beer garden. T

North Carolina governor forms council to recommend cannabis regulations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he's tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations — including potential legalization of adult use of marijuana — should aim to provide a structure in a s

Court rules West Kelowna acted 'unfairly' doubling developer's costs
A BC court has found the City of West Kelowna acted unfairly when it more than doubled the costs a developer had to pay after its housing project had been completed. In a June 11 decision, BC Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Gomery said the

Legion of Christ priest arrested in Mexico City airport on rape charge for alleged abuse of a minor