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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
September 12, 2026 - 6:09 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
September 12, 2026 - 6:04 PM

People fleeing Iran-backed rebels' advance in Yemen describe a 'hysterical panic'
Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who wrongly checked 'US citizen' box
September 12, 2026 - 5:49 PM

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who wrongly checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen.
Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
September 12, 2026 - 5:46 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a plan by the Trump administration to slash staffing at the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters by 50% was unlawful.
Championship weekend at the US Open, in photos
September 12, 2026 - 4:49 PM

The US Open comes to a close at Flushing Meadows with singles and doubles finals, as players compete for titles at the year’s final Grand Slam tournament.
Championship weekend at the US Open, in photos
September 12, 2026 - 4:39 PM

The US Open comes to a close at Flushing Meadows with singles and doubles finals, as players compete for titles at the year’s final Grand Slam tournament.
Photos show President Trump's visit to Ireland that combines work and pleasure
September 12, 2026 - 4:19 PM

President Donald Trump began his weekend visit to Ireland with talks with the country’s president and prime minister, before traveling to watch the Irish Open golf tournament held on a course he owns on the country’s Atlantic coast.
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa
September 12, 2026 - 4:13 PM

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
September 12, 2026 - 3:39 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets.
Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft
September 12, 2026 - 3:31 PM

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former CIA official found with $40 million of gold bars in his home has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for fraudulently inflating his salary, according to court records.
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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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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who wrongly checked 'US citizen' box

Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful

Championship weekend at the US Open, in photos

Championship weekend at the US Open, in photos

Photos show President Trump's visit to Ireland that combines work and pleasure

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa

Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets

Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

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