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Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
September 22, 2025 - 12:23 PM

With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” and a Catholic cardinal calling him “a modern-day St. Paul,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize throngs of people — notably young conservatives — to become more engaged in evangelical and Catholic churches.
Federal judge lifts Trump administration's halt of offshore wind farm project that's nearly complete
September 22, 2025 - 12:21 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the industry.
The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
September 22, 2025 - 12:21 PM

President Donald Trump says billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
September 22, 2025 - 12:02 PM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders began convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations' 80-year history, and the challenges they face are as dire as ever if not more so: unyielding wars in Gaza and Ukraine, escalating changes in the U.S. approach to the world, hungry people everywhere and technologies that are advancing faster than the understanding of how to manage them.
Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president's wife
September 22, 2025 - 11:57 AM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church was arrested in South Korea early Tuesday as investigators probe allegations that the church bribed the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol and a conservative lawmaker.
NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants
September 22, 2025 - 11:56 AM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA introduced its newest astronauts Monday, 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots chosen from more than 8,000 applicants to help explore the moon and possibly Mars.
Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online
September 22, 2025 - 11:56 AM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican manufacturer running for governor in Wisconsin as a conservative supporter of “family values” and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Man charged with shining laser pointer at Marine One with Trump aboard
September 22, 2025 - 11:51 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of shining a laser pointer at Marine One with President Donald Trump aboard the helicopter has been arrested on a federal criminal charge, according to a court filing on Monday.
Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires
September 22, 2025 - 11:20 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.
The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UN
September 22, 2025 - 11:14 AM

Israeli forces showed no signs of relenting on their new ground offensive in Gaza City on Monday as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and more countries prepared to join the surge of nations recognizing a Palestinian state.
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Foreign temporary worker claw backs hampers record Okanagan cherry season
As politicians lob criticisms toward the temporary foreign worker program that fills open Canadian jobs, Okanagan orchardists would like more workers. When orchards across the region surpassed already-high expectations for this years crop,

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
Whether you’re on board with more highrise towers bringing that big city feeling to the Okanagan or not, you’re probably going to be seeing more of them in the years to come. In case you’re wondering which tower is the condo kin

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Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival

Federal judge lifts Trump administration's halt of offshore wind farm project that's nearly complete

The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings

As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out

Unification Church leader arrested in bribery case involving former South Korean president's wife

NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants

Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online

Man charged with shining laser pointer at Marine One with Trump aboard

Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires

The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UN

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