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Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says
September 17, 2026 - 2:30 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The driver who slammed her SUV into a Los Angeles bus, killing two people, will face murder charges, a prosecutor said Thursday.
The Dodgers are NL West champions again, and now they're eyeing a three-peat despite injury concerns
September 17, 2026 - 2:28 PM

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive NL West title and 13th in the past 14 seasons with an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease
September 17, 2026 - 2:23 PM

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, pointing to a suspected disease outbreak in the area.
Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election
September 17, 2026 - 2:18 PM

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree on Thursday increasing benefits under his flagship welfare program by 15%, weeks before the first round of the presidential elections.
Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
September 17, 2026 - 2:03 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer charged with shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January and

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
September 17, 2026 - 2:03 PM

Sept. 11 - 17, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war
September 17, 2026 - 2:00 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has approved visas for top Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister, to attend next week’s U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting in New York even as the two countries are locked in a stalemated war.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
September 17, 2026 - 1:59 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.
Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison
September 17, 2026 - 1:56 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block
September 17, 2026 - 1:50 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Thursday was considering an attempt to resurrect new Missouri congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court blocked those districts from being used in the November 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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Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says

The Dodgers are NL West champions again, and now they're eyeing a three-peat despite injury concerns

At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody, and officials suspect disease

Brazil’s Lula announces 15% increase in flagship welfare payments ahead of key election

Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block

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