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Attorney for man shot by ICE in California says his client did not try to run officers over
April 08, 2026 - 1:23 PM

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — An attorney for a man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an arrest in central California said Wednesday that his client did not try to run over officers with his car and disputed claims that he has a warrant out for his arrest in El Salvador.
The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
April 08, 2026 - 1:23 PM

Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization.
Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop box ahead of 2024 elections won't be charged
April 08, 2026 - 1:22 PM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin mayor who carted away a drop box intended for absentee ballots before any votes were cast in the 2024 election won't face any charges, a special prosecutor announced Wednesday.
More than 100 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there
April 08, 2026 - 1:19 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon said at least 112 people were killed and hundreds were wounded in what was one of the deadliest days in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
April 08, 2026 - 1:13 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, over the course of a single day, went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republic's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a 14-day ceasefire that he hopes will pave the way to end the nearly six-week war.
Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97
April 08, 2026 - 1:09 PM

SEATTLE (AP) — Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. He was 97.
RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick
April 08, 2026 - 1:05 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast that he says will begin “a new era of radical transparency in government,” according to a teaser video first obtained by The Associated Press.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
April 08, 2026 - 1:04 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.
What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to
April 08, 2026 - 12:46 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A tenuous ceasefire deal in the Iran war allowing negotiations for a longer-term peace between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy after Tehran accused the Trump administration of major violations.
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100
April 08, 2026 - 12:45 PM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be the time: Route 66 turns 100 this year.
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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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Attorney for man shot by ICE in California says his client did not try to run officers over

The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Wisconsin mayor who removed ballot drop box ahead of 2024 elections won't be charged

More than 100 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97

RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

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