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Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina
September 17, 2026 - 9:06 PM

As President Donald Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he’s digging into the country’s political past to reference one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied heavily on racist tropes.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
September 17, 2026 - 9:05 PM

HENRICO, Va. (AP) — In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections begins Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
September 17, 2026 - 9:04 PM

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder
September 17, 2026 - 8:25 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged her with murder.
Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely
September 17, 2026 - 8:16 PM

DETROIT (AP) — An F-16 pilot safely ejected before the fighter jet crashed Thursday in rural Michigan, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering temporary evacuations for nearby residents after police said hazardous chemicals spilled from the wreckage.
Judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher-training money
September 17, 2026 - 8:16 PM

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday struck down a 2025 order from the Trump administration that cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
September 17, 2026 - 8:04 PM

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting
Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions
September 17, 2026 - 7:53 PM

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier on Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation's maritime security and disaster response capabilities.
Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward
September 17, 2026 - 7:50 PM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world is deeply divided and the U.N.’s most powerful body is paralyzed when it comes to ending conflicts. But there’s a way forward. So says the United Nations’ top official.
Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
September 17, 2026 - 7:17 PM

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on voter lookup tools to hunt for

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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Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

Judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher-training money

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Indonesia welcomes its first aircraft carrier, prompting debate over cost and military ambitions

Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward

Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report

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