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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
June 20, 2026 - 7:23 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation's 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
June 20, 2026 - 8:05 PM

US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
June 20, 2026 - 7:59 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that were in danger of colliding Saturday morning at Boston Logan International Airport.
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
June 20, 2026 - 7:16 PM

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures that will hit the popular destination early next week after a recent increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon, including the deaths of three hikers.
Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
June 20, 2026 - 6:53 PM

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles' World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran's team. The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded, flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard, guns held close. No one enters without a hotel reservation or special permission.
Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos
June 20, 2026 - 4:49 PM

LONDON (AP) — Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.
LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
June 20, 2026 - 4:36 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air.
India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation
June 20, 2026 - 4:34 PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin
June 20, 2026 - 4:30 PM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who were detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concern for them in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Philippine officials said Saturday.
Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer
June 20, 2026 - 4:00 PM

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles' World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran's team. The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded, flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard, guns held close. No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass.
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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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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

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

FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer

Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation

Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

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