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The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
April 04, 2026 - 2:55 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again.
Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana
April 04, 2026 - 2:55 PM

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana, authorities said.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war
April 04, 2026 - 2:31 PM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, carrying a tall, lit candle through a darkened and silent St. Peter’s Basilica, ushered in Christianity’s most joyous celebration with his first Easter vigil service as pontiff Saturday night, urging that Easter would bring harmony and peace to a world torn by wars.
Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13's record
April 04, 2026 - 1:50 PM

HOUSTON (AP) — Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.
Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain
April 04, 2026 - 12:28 PM

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews made progress Saturday battling a smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted mandatory evacuations.
US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government
April 04, 2026 - 9:32 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported.
In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum
April 04, 2026 - 9:26 AM

LOUISA, Va. (AP) — Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and winding country roads, has been electing Republicans for more than three decades.
US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
April 04, 2026 - 9:02 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran shooting down two American military jets marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years and shows the Islamic Republic’s continued ability to hit back despite President Donald Trump asserting it has been “completely decimated.”
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
April 04, 2026 - 8:22 AM

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalized.
Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran
April 04, 2026 - 7:54 AM

ITTEFAQ, Afghanistan (AP) — For several minutes after the earthquake struck, he could hear their screams. Then there was silence.
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13's record

Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire as some mandatory evacuations remain

US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum

US military jets hit in Iran war are the first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

Death toll from Afghan quake rises, including 8 members of refugee family returned from Iran

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