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Bureau plans to use mail carriers in census test already facing criticism
March 23, 2026 - 12:12 PM

Even though some doubts have been raised about its effectiveness, the U.S. Census Bureau is trying out whether to use U.S. postal carriers as census takers this spring during a test of the 2030 head count in two southern cities — a practice run already facing criticism over last-minute changes by the Trump administration.
Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
March 23, 2026 - 12:07 PM

More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands.
Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued
March 23, 2026 - 11:57 AM

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A military transport plane with 125 people on board crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, officials in the South American country said. At least 48 people were rescued alive.
Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood
March 23, 2026 - 11:55 AM

Pope Leo XIV put the Rev. Edward Joseph Flanagan a step closer to possible sainthood Monday as he proclaimed the “heroic virtues” of the founder of Boys Town, a Nebraska home for at-risk youths that gained national renown and inspired an Oscar-winning biopic performance.
Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood
March 23, 2026 - 11:50 AM

Pope Leo XIV put the Rev. Edward Joseph Flanagan a step closer to possible sainthood Monday as he proclaimed the “heroic virtues” of the founder of Boys Town, a Nebraska home for at-risk youths that gained national renown and inspired an Oscar-winning biopic performance.
The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots
March 23, 2026 - 11:49 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Monday to decide whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots — an election issue targeted by President Donald Trump.
Trump heads to Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a detour during Iran war and airport turmoil
March 23, 2026 - 11:22 AM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump, who for years has played Elvis Presley's music at his campaign rallies across the country and who has often compared himself to Presley, said on Monday he's heading to the King of Rock and Roll's Memphis home while in town for an official event.
Photos show the scene of a collision on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York
March 23, 2026 - 11:15 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — An Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, officials said.
Photos show ICE agents at US airports where the partial government shutdown triggered delays
March 23, 2026 - 11:02 AM

Federal immigration officers have arrived at U.S. airports, fulfilling President Donald Trump's pledge to deploy them to help the Transportation Security Administration during a partial government shutdown. The shutdown has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants
March 23, 2026 - 10:56 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the

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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Bureau plans to use mail carriers in census test already facing criticism

Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power

Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued

Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots

Trump heads to Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a detour during Iran war and airport turmoil

Photos show the scene of a collision on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York

Photos show ICE agents at US airports where the partial government shutdown triggered delays

Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants

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