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Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza
October 18, 2025 - 3:45 PM

CAIRO (AP) — Israel said Hamas handed over “two coffins of deceased hostages ” from Gaza late Saturday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu increased pressure on the militant group to share the rest more quickly under their ceasefire.
'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
October 18, 2025 - 3:40 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities big and small across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations that the president's Republican Party disparaged as

Photos show ‘No Kings’ rallies against Trump across the US and in Europe
October 18, 2025 - 3:39 PM

Protesting the country's direction under President Donald Trump, thousands of people brought a street party vibe to the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations, which the president’s Republican Party is calling

Morocco's Gen Z protesters demand accountability and education reform
October 18, 2025 - 3:37 PM

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Refusing to let the coming wave of fanfare around December’s Africa Cup of Nations overshadow their demands, protesters in Morocco urged a boycott of soccer matches at the country’s new stadiums.
US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says
October 18, 2025 - 3:34 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries, President Donald Trump said Saturday.
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
October 18, 2025 - 3:22 PM

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago cautioned Americans on Saturday to stay away from American government facilities on the twin-island nation.
US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
October 18, 2025 - 3:21 PM

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
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October 18, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza
Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor
October 18, 2025 - 2:43 PM

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended Saturday by Vice President JD Vance drew strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who said safety concerns forced him to close a portion of the busy interstate.
Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
October 18, 2025 - 2:09 PM

Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele.
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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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Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza

'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

Photos show ‘No Kings’ rallies against Trump across the US and in Europe

Morocco's Gen Z protesters demand accountability and education reform

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says

US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate

US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

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