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DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
September 15, 2025 - 10:45 AM

OREM, Utah (AP) — DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday.
Vance hosts Kirk's radio show and says he'll honor his friend by being a better husband and father
September 15, 2025 - 10:42 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday hosted the radio program of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist who was assassinated last week, telling listeners that the best way he knows how to honor his friend is to be a better husband and father.
Spanish prime minister wants Israel banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race
September 15, 2025 - 10:39 AM

MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the end of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid.
Ex-British soldier goes on trial for 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland
September 15, 2025 - 10:38 AM

LONDON (AP) — The only British soldier to be prosecuted in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland went on trial Monday in Belfast on murder charges in a case that has come to symbolize the three decades of sectarian violence known as “The Troubles.”
Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago
September 15, 2025 - 10:35 AM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
Summit leads to little action after Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha
September 15, 2025 - 10:33 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar hosted a summit of Arab and Islamic nations Monday in the hopes of presenting a united response to Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders last week in Doha. But leaders offered different views about what to do, and the group agreed to take only minimal action.
Bulgaria arrests Russian owner of ship at center of Beirut port blast in 2020
September 15, 2025 - 10:24 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — The Russian owner of a cargo ship linked to a cargo of ammonium nitrate at the center of the massive Beirut port explosion in 2020 has been arrested in Bulgaria, Lebanese judicial officials said Monday.
Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at Vatican
September 15, 2025 - 10:20 AM

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday praised the willingness to forgive after the mother of slain American journalist James Foley told a Vatican vigil about her process of healing following meetings with an Islamic State group fighter convicted in his beheading.
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
September 15, 2025 - 10:18 AM

The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. The visit announced Monday comes as the region is still reeling from Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha. The U.S. has sought to ease tensions between Israel and Qatar, two close American allies.
Paraguay believes fugitive ex-Mexican state security chief wanted to start a criminal cell
September 15, 2025 - 10:15 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Paraguay said Monday they believe a former state security chief from Mexico arrested there over the weekend was planning to establish a criminal network in the South American nation.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
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Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says

Vance hosts Kirk's radio show and says he'll honor his friend by being a better husband and father

Spanish prime minister wants Israel banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race

Ex-British soldier goes on trial for 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland

Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago

Summit leads to little action after Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha

Bulgaria arrests Russian owner of ship at center of Beirut port blast in 2020

Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at Vatican

The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel

Paraguay believes fugitive ex-Mexican state security chief wanted to start a criminal cell

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