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Victor Conte, who sold undetectable steroids to elite athletes in baseball and track, has died at 75
November 03, 2025 - 2:02 PM

Victor Conte, the architect of a scheme to provide undetectable performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes including baseball stars Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Olympic track champion Marion Jones decades ago, has died. He was 75.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
November 03, 2025 - 2:05 PM

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
November 03, 2025 - 1:38 PM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
North Korea's longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died
November 03, 2025 - 1:29 PM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best known for his trademark propaganda-filled speeches with a deep, booming voice in support of the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media reported Tuesday.
Hegseth visits inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials
November 03, 2025 - 1:26 PM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas on Monday as he began a two-day visit to ally South Korea for security talks.
A camel fair in India's desert town of Pushkar draws traders and tourists, in photos
November 03, 2025 - 1:21 PM

PUSHKAR, India (AP) — India's desert town of Pushkar, nestled in the arid plains of Rajasthan, has transformed into a vibrant festival ground as hundreds of camels, draped in tassels, colorful beads and flower garlands, are paraded and sold to the highest bidder.
Justice Department defends Trump's post as it urges judge to reject Comey's effort to dismiss case
November 03, 2025 - 1:13 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department urged a federal judge Monday to reject James Comey’s claim that

Typhoon Kalmaegi moves across central Philippines, leaving at least 1 dead and setting off floods
November 03, 2025 - 12:36 PM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fast-moving typhoon barreled across the central Philippines Monday after slamming ashore overnight from the Pacific, leaving at least one person dead, causing flooding and power outages and displacing tens of thousands of people, officials said.
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime minister
November 03, 2025 - 12:08 PM

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Monday announced the country was severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion.
G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
November 03, 2025 - 12:01 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — In diplomacy, even short words matter. And with a brief Truth Social post, President Donald Trump may have revealed his approach to the U.S.-China relationship — to the delight of reputation-conscious Beijing but to the worries of U.S. allies concerned with China's ascending global power.
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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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Victor Conte, who sold undetectable steroids to elite athletes in baseball and track, has died at 75

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

North Korea's longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died

Hegseth visits inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials

A camel fair in India's desert town of Pushkar draws traders and tourists, in photos

Justice Department defends Trump's post as it urges judge to reject Comey's effort to dismiss case

Typhoon Kalmaegi moves across central Philippines, leaving at least 1 dead and setting off floods

Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime minister

G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage

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