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Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
December 12, 2025 - 5:37 PM

BURLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — When Eddie Wicks and his wife went to bed in their house next to the Snoqualmie River on a Washington state farm known for its sunflower mazes and Christmas trees, they weren’t too worried about the flooding heading their way.
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
December 12, 2025 - 5:36 PM

SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Fighting continued to rage Saturday morning along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, even after U.S. President Donald Trump, acting as a mediator, declared that he had won agreement from both countries for a ceasefire.
Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia
December 12, 2025 - 5:33 PM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eritrea on Friday withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the East African regional bloc of nations of acting against the country's interests.
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
December 12, 2025 - 4:47 PM

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in Alabama, kicked off his campaign for governor Friday, saying voters deserve a choice and a leader who will put aside divisions to address the state's pressing needs.
Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs
December 12, 2025 - 3:16 PM

NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip (AP) — Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza is on hold, she says, as she waits to go abroad for further treatment.
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody
December 12, 2025 - 3:06 PM

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, was released from immigration detention on Thursday, and a judge has

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December 12, 2025 - 3:04 PM

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base
December 12, 2025 - 2:58 PM

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military on Saturday acknowledged there was an airstrike on a hospital in the western state of Rakhine, which a local rescuer and media reports said killed over 30 people, including patients, medical workers and children.
Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues
December 12, 2025 - 2:40 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Thai and Cambodian leaders had agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes, even as Thai and Cambodian officials suggested there is still work to do to get the ceasefire that the U.S. administration had helped broker earlier this year back on track.
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December 12, 2025 - 2:04 PM

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
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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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Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia

Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor

Gaza amputees struggle to rebuild lives as the enclave faces shortages of prosthetic limbs

What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody

Myanmar military claims armed opposition groups used hospital hit by airstrike as base

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues

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