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Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling
September 16, 2026 - 7:23 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, appeared before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doctor.
Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt the Iran war
September 16, 2026 - 7:14 AM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts, including one who recently campaigned alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, changed their position on

The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
September 16, 2026 - 6:56 AM

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call was similar to earlier efforts this summer.
Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites
September 16, 2026 - 6:51 AM

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa.
A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years
September 16, 2026 - 6:50 AM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country’s war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
September 16, 2026 - 6:32 AM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, but they say the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigation into Martin's disappearance has stalled since the agent assigned to the case left the role in early 2025.
Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds
September 16, 2026 - 6:17 AM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Betsy Ross is a dynamo with a T-shirt cannon.
The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
September 16, 2026 - 6:12 AM

ROSTOCK, Germany (AP) — Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party, and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with reforms to Europe's biggest economy.
Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for the US lifting some sanctions, envoy says
September 16, 2026 - 6:12 AM

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The U.S. special envoy for Belarus said Wednesday that the country's authorities have agreed to release 25 prisoners in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions against two Belarusian companies.
In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament
September 16, 2026 - 6:12 AM

They lead party tickets, star in campaign videos and appear in televised debates. They are Russians who have fought in Ukraine, and they feature prominently in this week’s parliamentary 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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Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate grilling

Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt the Iran war

The Latest: House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on

Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions over alleged discrimination against whites

A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds

The future of Germany's leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections

Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for the US lifting some sanctions, envoy says

In wartime Russia, veterans who fought in Ukraine are running for parliament

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