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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally
May 17, 2026 - 3:09 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a “rededication of our country as One Nation under God.”
10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says
May 17, 2026 - 3:32 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two people were in custody and a third suspect was being sought following at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, city officials said Sunday.
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May 17, 2026 - 3:05 PM

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
May 17, 2026 - 2:54 PM

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said.
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
May 17, 2026 - 2:36 PM

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff with Fujimori and Sánchez
May 17, 2026 - 1:57 PM

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian electoral authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the runoff on June 7.
Gunmen kill 10 people in a town in Mexico's Puebla state, authorities say
May 17, 2026 - 12:55 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least 10 people had been killed in an attack by gunmen in the town of Tehuitzingo in the east-central state of Puebla.
Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
May 17, 2026 - 12:01 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S.
3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into pedestrians in Oakland, California
May 17, 2026 - 11:34 AM

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed and several others were injured after a driver crashed into a parked car and pedestrians late Saturday night in Oakland, California, authorities said.
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
May 17, 2026 - 11:27 AM

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer.
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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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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff with Fujimori and Sánchez

Gunmen kill 10 people in a town in Mexico's Puebla state, authorities say

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway

3 people killed, several others injured after driver crashes into pedestrians in Oakland, California

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

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