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Lebanese military moves to new phase of disarming non-state groups like Hezbollah
January 07, 2026 - 9:39 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military said Thursday it had concluded the first phase of their plan to fully deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups, notably Hezbollah. Israel said it is encouraging but “far from sufficient.”
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
January 07, 2026 - 9:30 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.
Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout
January 07, 2026 - 9:06 PM

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka describes the tennis schedule as “insane” and said she'll risk fines in order to skip tournaments to avoid injuries or burnout.
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January 07, 2026 - 9:05 PM

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer
Child at home in Gaza killed by Israeli fire as post-ceasefire deaths mount
January 07, 2026 - 9:00 PM

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A relative said Israeli gunfire on Thursday killed an 11-year-old girl whose family had returned to a designated safe zone, adding to more than 400 deaths reported since a ceasefire was reached to halt fighting in Gaza nearly three months ago.
2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City
January 07, 2026 - 8:51 PM

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said.
Iran ready to fight back if US or Israel attacks again, says foreign minister
January 07, 2026 - 8:39 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again, the country’s foreign minister said Thursday.
Syrian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Aleppo neighborhoods as clashes with Kurds continue
January 07, 2026 - 8:24 PM

ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Syrian authorities warned civilians to leave a contested area in the northern city of Aleppo on Thursday and opened a corridor for them to evacuate for a second day as clashes continued between government and Kurdish forces.
What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program
January 07, 2026 - 8:24 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nationwide protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy.
Teen triplets pursue dream of representing Jamaica in ski racing at Winter Olympics
January 07, 2026 - 8:17 PM

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — On a snowy afternoon, following a day of watching top-level ski racing, the teenage triplets took a moment to relax on a couch next to a roaring fire near the slopes at Beaver Creek.
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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
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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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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Lebanese military moves to new phase of disarming non-state groups like Hezbollah

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer

Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

Child at home in Gaza killed by Israeli fire as post-ceasefire deaths mount

2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City

Iran ready to fight back if US or Israel attacks again, says foreign minister

Syrian authorities urge civilians to evacuate Aleppo neighborhoods as clashes with Kurds continue

What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program

Teen triplets pursue dream of representing Jamaica in ski racing at Winter Olympics

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