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The Latest: Trump says ‘affordability’ is GOP’s goal, ducking blame for party’s election losses
November 05, 2025 - 4:33 AM

Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Prince William to spotlight environmental solutions in Rio de Janeiro with Earthshot Prize awards
November 05, 2025 - 4:30 AM

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Prince William is preparing to announce the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday evening, the centerpiece of a three-day environment-focused trip in the Brazilian megalopolis before he heads to the United Nations Climate Summit

Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor
November 05, 2025 - 4:22 AM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey defeated democratic socialist Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers Wednesday during the final round of counting in the city's ranked-choice voting election.
UK police hunt for 2 more wrongly released prisoners, just days after new measures brought in
November 05, 2025 - 4:22 AM

LONDON (AP) — British police were undertaking two more searches Wednesday, following the news that two prisoners had been mistakenly released from prison over the past week, just days after the government had brought in more stringent checks.
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visit
November 05, 2025 - 4:19 AM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit to the White House.
Excessive force allegations against immigration agents are the focus of a Chicago court hearing
November 05, 2025 - 4:12 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Witnesses in a Chicago courtroom described Wednesday being hit with tear gas and claims by others that they were struck with rubber bullets and other objects as part of excessive force by authorities on protesters during demonstrations over the detainment of immigrants and federal immigration policies.
Senior US official praises Mali's military junta in fight against armed groups as pressure mounts
November 05, 2025 - 4:09 AM

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Days after American diplomats and nationals were told to leave Mali, a senior U.S. official praised the military junta and hinted at cooperation between the two governments after years of a strained diplomatic relationship.
Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims
November 05, 2025 - 4:09 AM

Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked excitement and hope among American Muslims.
Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe
November 05, 2025 - 4:07 AM

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey to produce to defense lawyers a trove of materials from the investigation, saying he was concerned the Justice Department’s position had been to “indict first" and investigate second.
Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks
November 05, 2025 - 3:55 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald Trump’s statements last week that appeared to suggest the U.S. will restart its own atomic tests.
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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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The Latest: Trump says ‘affordability’ is GOP’s goal, ducking blame for party’s election losses

Prince William to spotlight environmental solutions in Rio de Janeiro with Earthshot Prize awards

Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist's challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor

UK police hunt for 2 more wrongly released prisoners, just days after new measures brought in

US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visit

Excessive force allegations against immigration agents are the focus of a Chicago court hearing

Senior US official praises Mali's military junta in fight against armed groups as pressure mounts

Mamdani's historic win as New York City's mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims

Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors as he orders them to produce records from probe

Putin tells officials to submit plans for possibly resuming nuclear tests after Trump's remarks

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