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Senate Republicans move cash from purple North Carolina to red Kansas as battle for majority shifts
October 02, 2026 - 9:24 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans’ top campaign spending organization is pulling back in North Carolina and pouring money into Kansas, a striking shift that shows how the party’s plan to keep its majority has turned into an increasingly defensive fight ahead of November's midterms.
Jury acquits fired Florida sheriff's deputy in killing of Black U.S. Airforce Airman Roger Fortson
October 02, 2026 - 9:21 AM

A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the killing of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot at his apartment during a domestic disturbance call.
Trump heads to Alabama: 'I go there because they want to see me there'
October 02, 2026 - 9:20 AM

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump will continue his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd.
There are two horses named in memory of Johnny Gaudreau and they're running in the same race
October 02, 2026 - 9:14 AM

Because he grew up playing hockey with and against Johnny Gaudreau in their teenage years, Vincent Conanan talks about the late NHL star plenty. He gets chills when old text messages from Gaudreau show up when he's searching his phone.
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her
October 02, 2026 - 9:09 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and the county prosecutor, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.
Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
October 02, 2026 - 9:06 AM

It’s October and time for flu shots.
Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic
October 02, 2026 - 8:28 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure Friday of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt life in the city.
Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments
October 02, 2026 - 8:00 AM

The Indian airline captain who helped thwart an apparent attempt to crash a FlyDubai flight said in a live video call that he knew he had to get back on his feet to save passengers after being

Man City lodges 'comprehensive' appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal
October 02, 2026 - 7:48 AM

Manchester City has lodged a “comprehensive” appeal, the club confirmed Friday, following the publication of a report by an independent commission detailing large-scale financial rule-breaking by the Premier League giant in one of English soccer's biggest scandals.
Spain's government dealt a blow after parliament rejects housing measures amid protests
October 02, 2026 - 7:36 AM

MADRID (AP) — Spain's progressive government was dealt a costly legislative defeat on Friday when lawmakers rejected a package of emergency measures aimed at tackling the nation’s housing affordability crisis, while protesters marched on the Parliament demanding help for renters.
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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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Senate Republicans move cash from purple North Carolina to red Kansas as battle for majority shifts

Jury acquits fired Florida sheriff's deputy in killing of Black U.S. Airforce Airman Roger Fortson

Trump heads to Alabama: 'I go there because they want to see me there'

There are two horses named in memory of Johnny Gaudreau and they're running in the same race

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her

Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic

Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments

Man City lodges 'comprehensive' appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal

Spain's government dealt a blow after parliament rejects housing measures amid protests

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