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Drone strike in Sudan near the border with Chad kills 4, injures many more
March 12, 2026 - 1:21 PM

CAIRO (AP) — Massive explosions caused by a drone strike at a market in the Darfur region near

Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction
March 12, 2026 - 1:15 PM

The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Photos of displaced civilians in Lebanon, where schools and stadiums turn into shelters during war
March 12, 2026 - 1:12 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — Families in southern Lebanon flee Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and have taken shelter in Beirut stadiums and schools, as the effects of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran are felt across the region.
Missouri judge rejects a challenge to new US House districts backed by Trump
March 12, 2026 - 1:12 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri court has rejected a legal challenge to new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump that are aimed at helping Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
March 12, 2026 - 1:07 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem.
Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5
March 12, 2026 - 1:07 PM

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant accused of shooting and wounding five co-workers at a southeast Georgia base last summer is seeking to plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a military court, Army prosecutors said Thursday.
US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court
March 12, 2026 - 1:01 PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel brought at the United Nations’ highest court by South Africa, arguing that the accusations are false and warning that a ruling against Israel could undermine international law.
Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State
March 12, 2026 - 12:55 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 Tournament, leaving the all-conference player to watch from the bench as No. 7 Iowa State beat the No. 16 Red Raiders 75-53 on Thursday.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
March 12, 2026 - 12:54 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.
Illinois' open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid
March 12, 2026 - 12:53 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
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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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Drone strike in Sudan near the border with Chad kills 4, injures many more

Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction

Photos of displaced civilians in Lebanon, where schools and stadiums turn into shelters during war

Missouri judge rejects a challenge to new US House districts backed by Trump

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5

US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Illinois' open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid

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