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Photo highlights of January
January 31, 2026 - 2:56 PM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in January.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST
January 31, 2026 - 3:04 PM

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Costa Ricans vote on outgoing president's conservative populist program
January 31, 2026 - 2:54 PM

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican voters choose Sunday between continuing the policies of outgoing conservative populist Rodrigo Chaves by electing his selected successor or giving a new chance to parties seeking to shed a self-serving, establishment image.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
January 31, 2026 - 2:49 PM

Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority, telling President Donald Trump that the Democratic district “topples corrupt presidencies.”
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
January 31, 2026 - 2:46 PM

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help amid

New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
January 31, 2026 - 2:43 PM

CARACAS (AP) — U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties.
Shooting at Louisiana parade leaves 5 people wounded, including 6-year-old , sheriff says
January 31, 2026 - 2:18 PM

CLINTON, La. (AP) — A 6-year-old and four other people were wounded when gunfire erupted during a small-town parade Saturday in Louisiana, sending people in the crowd fleeing for cover, authorities said.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
January 31, 2026 - 2:05 PM

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
January 31, 2026 - 1:51 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Newly disclosed U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein's links to powerful individuals around the world.
Understated triumph: Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open with calm precision
January 31, 2026 - 1:50 PM

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The extreme nervous tension. The adrenalin. Elena Rybakina felt it all as she stood at the baseline on match point, relying on one of the best tools at her disposal to clinch the Australian Open title.
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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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Photo highlights of January

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Costa Ricans vote on outgoing president's conservative populist program

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority

Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years

Shooting at Louisiana parade leaves 5 people wounded, including 6-year-old , sheriff says

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

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate

Understated triumph: Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open with calm precision

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