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What to know as Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings
November 02, 2025 - 11:50 AM

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The U.S. cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the West African country, a Nigerian presidential spokesman told The Associated Press Sunday.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
November 02, 2025 - 12:04 PM

UK police release 1 of 2 men arrested over train stabbings and laud 'heroic' rail worker
Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations
November 02, 2025 - 11:34 AM

URUAPAN, MEXICO (AP) — A mayor in Mexico ’s western state of Michoacan was shot dead in a plaza in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said.
From Mexico to Germany, photos capture the Day of the Dead celebrations
November 02, 2025 - 11:34 AM

People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s Day on Nov. 1 and All Soul’s Day on Nov. 2.
Ruling conservatives in North Macedonia cement victory in local elections, main opposition trounced
November 02, 2025 - 11:01 AM

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia ’s ruling conservatives cemented victory in a local election runoff on Sunday, winning just over two-thirds of the mayoral contests in two rounds of voting, leaving opposition Social Democrats far behind and dashing their hopes of an early general election
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
November 02, 2025 - 10:55 AM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says 'loved ones are safe' following Oklahoma home break-in
November 02, 2025 - 10:52 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday he and his family are safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a home game.
Israel says it received the remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds
November 02, 2025 - 10:49 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Sunday announced that the remains of three hostages had been handed over from Gaza and would be examined by forensic experts, as a fragile month-old ceasefire held.
Obiri sets women's NYC Marathon course record, Kipruto wins men's race by a fraction of a second
November 02, 2025 - 10:21 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon made history on Sunday with a course record set in the women's competition and the closest race ever on the men's side, which was decided by a fraction of a second.
Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution
November 02, 2025 - 10:14 AM

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country.
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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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What to know as Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations

From Mexico to Germany, photos capture the Day of the Dead celebrations

Ruling conservatives in North Macedonia cement victory in local elections, main opposition trounced

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says 'loved ones are safe' following Oklahoma home break-in

Israel says it received the remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

Obiri sets women's NYC Marathon course record, Kipruto wins men's race by a fraction of a second

Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution

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