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Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming
March 20, 2026 - 11:23 PM

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend.
Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
March 20, 2026 - 10:36 PM

In one Russian city, officials blocked a rally due to a “tree inspection.” Elsewhere, they blamed snow removal problems or still-existing COVID-19 restrictions. And in one location, administrators argued that the reason for the protest didn’t exist.
Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike a pose for World Down Syndrome Day
March 20, 2026 - 10:27 PM

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
A look at celebrations for Eid al-Fitr around the world, in photos
March 20, 2026 - 10:25 PM

From prayers amid the rubble of Gaza to the great mosques of Istanbul, Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr as they bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Secretive deal leaves deportees from the US stuck in Equatorial Guinea with 'no more hope'
March 20, 2026 - 10:23 PM

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When a U.S. immigration judge told a 28-year old refugee from East Africa that he was free to leave detention in California after 13 months, he was overjoyed. Though an asylum request was denied, the judge ruled he could not be deported home because it would put him in danger.
A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men were hanged this week
March 20, 2026 - 10:13 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent.
230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
March 20, 2026 - 9:43 PM

HONOLULU (AP) — Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu on Friday as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group
March 20, 2026 - 9:09 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike on a health center in southern Lebanon instantly killed 12 medical workers, seriously wounded one and left four missing under the rubble for hours.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
March 20, 2026 - 9:06 PM

During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time.
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March 20, 2026 - 9:05 PM

Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
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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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Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists

Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike a pose for World Down Syndrome Day

A look at celebrations for Eid al-Fitr around the world, in photos

Secretive deal leaves deportees from the US stuck in Equatorial Guinea with 'no more hope'

A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men were hanged this week

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group

Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

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