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Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
December 24, 2025 - 5:55 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rain and gusty winds leading to evacuation warnings for mudslides in the south, bringing near white-out snow conditions in the mountains and hazardous travel for millions of holiday drivers.
Delaware trooper killed at DMV in 'act of pure evil' is remembered as dependable, devoted to family
December 24, 2025 - 5:59 AM

A Delaware state trooper who was shot to death at a DMV office was described Thursday as dependable and professional on the job and steady and kind at home.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
December 24, 2025 - 5:43 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a “few more weeks" to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents, further delaying compliance with last Friday’s congressionally mandated deadline.
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
December 24, 2025 - 5:22 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
December 24, 2025 - 5:19 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Eritrean man accused of people-smuggling is extradited to the Netherlands
December 24, 2025 - 5:15 AM

AMSTERDAM (AP) — An Eritrean man alleged to be a people-smuggling kingpin was extradited Wednesday to the Netherlands by the United Arab Emirates, paving the way for trial in a Dutch court.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
December 24, 2025 - 4:40 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. It was the latest incident to threaten the tenuous truce that has held since Oct. 10 as each side accuses the other of violations.
Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week
December 24, 2025 - 4:04 AM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people over the past week in what experts describe as human–wildlife conflict driven by scarcity of vegetation.
Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
December 24, 2025 - 4:01 AM

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was taken into custody in Istanbul on Wednesday as part of a widening drug investigation that has ensnared prominent entertainment and media figures, state media reported.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
December 24, 2025 - 3:50 AM

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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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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Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides

Delaware trooper killed at DMV in 'act of pure evil' is remembered as dependable, devoted to family

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

Eritrean man accused of people-smuggling is extradited to the Netherlands

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

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