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Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
October 22, 2025 - 3:07 PM

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal lawsuit that temporarily had interrupted operations at an immigration detention in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” was paused Wednesday by an appellate court because of the government shutdown.
UN Security Council pressures Haiti's leaders to hold general election as deadline nears
October 22, 2025 - 3:07 PM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. Security Council members warned Haiti’s leaders on Wednesday that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears.
The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat
October 22, 2025 - 3:06 PM

North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a revised U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump that is intended to help Republicans win an additional seat in next year’s elections.
Takeaways from the AP investigation into ICE's use of a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP
October 22, 2025 - 3:06 PM

The full-body restraint device known as the WRAP has become a harrowing part of deportations for some immigrants.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT
October 22, 2025 - 3:04 PM

U.S. announces new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies
What to know about redistricting efforts across US at Trump's prodding
October 22, 2025 - 3:04 PM

President Donald Trump's desire to secure the Republican majority in Congress has prompted an unusual burst of mid-decade redistricting in multiple states.
LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok
October 22, 2025 - 2:54 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles man shot by federal officers while he tried to evade arrest Tuesday morning is a popular local TikTok streamer who documents police activity, immigration enforcement and daily neighborhood life.
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
October 22, 2025 - 2:52 PM

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol.
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
October 22, 2025 - 2:45 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
October 22, 2025 - 2:43 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Virginia has agreed to abide by White House guidance forbidding discrimination in admissions and hiring, becoming the latest in a growing list of campuses striking deals with the Trump administration as the college tries to pause months of scrutiny by the U.S. Justice Department.
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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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Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown

UN Security Council pressures Haiti's leaders to hold general election as deadline nears

The Latest: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat

Takeaways from the AP investigation into ICE's use of a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP

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

What to know about redistricting efforts across US at Trump's prodding

LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok

Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations

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