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A man formerly suspected in infamous case of NYC missing child Etan Patz has died
March 19, 2026 - 1:41 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who was suspected for decades — before another man was charged — in the 1979 disappearance of New York first grader Etan Patz has died, authorities said this week.
The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say
March 19, 2026 - 1:34 PM

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The body of James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20-year-old college student from Illinois, was found Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach, police in Spain said.
Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled
March 19, 2026 - 1:23 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, a first step toward shedding management of all student loans as Trump administration officials dismantle the federal education agency.
Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
March 19, 2026 - 1:23 PM

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit an island whose power grid is crumbling.
Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban
March 19, 2026 - 1:22 PM

A few years ago, Nebraskans looking to legally bet on March Madness had two choices: Go to the casino or cross state lines.
Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building
March 19, 2026 - 1:22 PM

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan synagogue on Thursday posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when an attacker drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
March 19, 2026 - 1:18 PM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Second top Republican retires in battleground Wisconsin, fueling Democratic hopes
March 19, 2026 - 1:16 PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second Republican leader in the Wisconsin Legislature announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall, another sign of the seismic shift in politics in the key battleground state as Democratic get increasingly optimistic about gaining a majority.
Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse
March 19, 2026 - 1:08 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein's longtime personal attorney testified to a House committee Thursday that he was unaware of the late financier's sexual abuse of underage girls at the time it was happening, becoming the latest person connected to Epstein to take that stance.
2 ex-FBI agents say in a lawsuit they were fired for their roles in Trump election investigation
March 19, 2026 - 1:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two agents fired from the FBI last year said in a federal lawsuit Thursday that they were terminated “solely” because of their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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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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A man formerly suspected in infamous case of NYC missing child Etan Patz has died

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Michigan synagogue posts photos of fire damage a week after armed man plowed truck into building

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Second top Republican retires in battleground Wisconsin, fueling Democratic hopes

Epstein's former attorney tells House panel he didn't know about the abuse

2 ex-FBI agents say in a lawsuit they were fired for their roles in Trump election investigation

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