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A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools
September 17, 2025 - 4:07 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time she saw her husband, the father of her three children, was when he left their Washington apartment a month ago to buy milk and diapers. Before long he called to say he had been pulled over — but not to worry, because it was just local police. The next time she heard from him, he was at a detention center in Virginia.
Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine
September 17, 2025 - 4:06 AM

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Sikh community leaders urged New Delhi to lift a ban recently imposed on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to visit the shrine of Guru Nanak, the founder of their faith. They said the move violates international norms and moral values.
Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race
September 17, 2025 - 4:04 AM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” joined Wisconsin's open race for governor on Wednesday, saying she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.
Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
September 17, 2025 - 4:03 AM

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump’s call to help overturn the state’s 2020 election results, said Wednesday that he’s running for governor in 2026.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
September 17, 2025 - 4:00 AM

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized “from the bottom of my heart” for making disparaging comments about Chinese food.
Alexei Navalny's widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
September 17, 2025 - 3:59 AM

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.
The Latest: Trump visits the UK for a state visit
September 17, 2025 - 3:48 AM

WINDSOR, England (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a two-day state visit that aims to show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong, despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.
Southern California judge who killed his wife is scheduled to be sentenced
September 17, 2025 - 3:39 AM

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday.
King Charles III prepares to welcome Trump for historic second state visit at Windsor Castle
September 17, 2025 - 3:19 AM

WINDSOR, England (AP) — It’s the sort of experience you just can’t buy.
Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes
September 17, 2025 - 3:19 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is escalating threats to crack down on what he describes as the “radical left” following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, stirring fears that his administration is trying to harness outrage over the killing to suppress political opposition.
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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
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools

Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race

Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food

Alexei Navalny's widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

The Latest: Trump visits the UK for a state visit

Southern California judge who killed his wife is scheduled to be sentenced

King Charles III prepares to welcome Trump for historic second state visit at Windsor Castle

Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes

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