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ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt
March 12, 2026 - 8:09 PM

A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him, authorities said.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
March 12, 2026 - 8:04 PM

Iran's supreme leader resolves to keep fighting in his first public remarks
A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets
March 12, 2026 - 7:28 PM

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Friday, Turkey’s emergency response said. The tremor sent some residents rushing into the streets but no damage has been reported.
Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says
March 12, 2026 - 6:42 PM

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues Thursday has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials.
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
March 12, 2026 - 6:39 PM

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move.
US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway
March 12, 2026 - 5:34 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'
March 12, 2026 - 5:18 PM

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The governments of Venezuela and Colombia on Thursday announced the cancellation of a highly anticipated meeting between their presidents planned for the following day at their shared border.
Photos show response after attack at suburban Detroit synagogue
March 12, 2026 - 5:14 PM

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield Township, and the car burst into flames before the attacker was fatally shot by security. Police and investigators

An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
March 12, 2026 - 5:10 PM

The state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin.
Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
March 12, 2026 - 5:04 PM

ROME (AP) — One of the hottest tickets in the Vatican's backyard these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel.
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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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ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

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

A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets

Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Photos show response after attack at suburban Detroit synagogue

An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

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