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Biden completes a round of radiation therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatment
October 20, 2025 - 4:55 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden on Monday completed a round of radiation therapy treatment for the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said.
The Latest: Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australian prime minister
October 20, 2025 - 4:54 PM

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical minerals deal Monday at the White House, making good on U.S. interest in Australia’s rich rare-earth resources as a potential counterpoint to China’s new minerals export restrictions.
North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump
October 20, 2025 - 4:45 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's legislature formally began redrawing the state's congressional district map Monday, plainly stating their intent to help Republicans gain another U.S. House seat under President Donald Trump's push to retain his party's grip on Congress next year.
US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now
October 20, 2025 - 4:45 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that kept President Donald Trump from taking command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops. However, Trump is still barred from

What to know about the recovery efforts in Alaska following ex-Typhoon Halong
October 20, 2025 - 4:43 PM

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The mass evacuation by military aircraft of hundreds of residents from Alaska villages ravaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong is complete, and officials and local leaders are turning attention to trying to stabilize damaged infrastructure and housing where they can before the winter freeze sets in.
Bolivia's first conservative president in 20 years promises warmer US ties
October 20, 2025 - 4:37 PM

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia's first conservative president-elect in 20 years, Rodrigo Paz, injected a sharp note of realism into his plans to tackle Bolivia's economic crisis on Monday, a

What to know about Rodrigo Paz, the centrist who shot from obscurity to Bolivia's presidency
October 20, 2025 - 4:24 PM

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Three months ago, Rodrigo Paz was a little-known Bolivian opposition senator with a famous father. Now he’s the first conservative to win a presidential election in the country in 20 years.
Judge grants temporary order allowing high school athletes in Ohio to profit from NIL deals
October 20, 2025 - 4:21 PM

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio common pleas judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday, which would allow high school athletes in the state to enter into deals that profit off their talent.
Body of slain Nepali hostage held in Gaza repatriated after release by Hamas
October 20, 2025 - 4:19 PM

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The body of a Nepali student who was among the hostages being held in Gaza arrived in Kathmandu on Monday after being repatriated, authorities said.
US man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape gets at least 5 years in prison
October 20, 2025 - 4:13 PM

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Monday sentenced a man who appeared to fake his death and flee the United States to avoid arrest on rape charges to anywhere from five years to life in prison.
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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

Biden completes a round of radiation therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatment