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Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor
October 25, 2025 - 6:22 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Polling places opened Saturday for the start of in-person voting for two of the year's most closely watched elections: The New York City mayor's race and the contest to pick New Jersey's next governor.
Shooting at a party in North Carolina kills 2 and critically injures several others
October 25, 2025 - 6:17 AM

MAXTON, N.C. (AP) — A shooting at a large weekend party in southeastern North Carolina killed two people and critically wounded several others, a sheriff said Saturday.
Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power
October 25, 2025 - 6:15 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown, already the second-longest in history, with no end in sight, is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government.
Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England
October 25, 2025 - 5:39 AM

BOSTON (AP) — When David Arsenault takes down a worn, leather-bound 19th-century book from the winding shelves of the Boston Athenaeum, he feels a sense of awe — like he’s handling an artifact in a museum.
British police search London for asylum-seeker mistakenly released from prison
October 25, 2025 - 5:22 AM

LONDON (AP) — British police said Saturday they were scouring hours of closed-circuit TV recordings to find an asylum-seeker sentenced for sexual assault who was mistakenly released from prison.
Ivory Coast votes as Ouattara seeks a fourth term with key rivals sidelined
October 25, 2025 - 5:19 AM

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Voters in Ivory Coast cast ballots Saturday to elect a new leader as longtime President Alassane Ouattara seeks a fourth term, while his key contenders were barred from the race.
Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over election results
October 25, 2025 - 5:04 AM

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Two Cameroon opposition leaders have been arrested, their parties said, as protests rattled the country over the presidential election results that were expected on Monday.
Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense
October 25, 2025 - 4:33 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said, and prompted fresh pleas from Ukraine's president for Western air defense systems.
Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete
October 25, 2025 - 4:22 AM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian foreign minister warned his counterparts from Southeast Asia that the space for neutrality is shrinking in a region increasingly shaped by big power rivalry, as they mark U.S. President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia since returning to the White House.
Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election
October 25, 2025 - 3:39 AM

LONDON (AP) — Counting was underway Saturday for votes in Ireland's presidential election, with early tallies suggesting a significant lead for left-wing independent Catherine Connolly.
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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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Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor

Shooting at a party in North Carolina kills 2 and critically injures several others

Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power

Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England

British police search London for asylum-seeker mistakenly released from prison

Ivory Coast votes as Ouattara seeks a fourth term with key rivals sidelined

Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over election results

Russian missile and drone attacks kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pleads for air defense

Malaysia warns ASEAN neutrality eroding as global powers compete

Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election

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