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US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela
October 26, 2025 - 2:30 PM

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AP) — A U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago 's capital Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighboring Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro.
Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
October 26, 2025 - 2:24 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A strengthening Melissa grew in a Category 4 hurricane and could reach Category 5 status Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93
October 26, 2025 - 1:57 PM

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, died on Friday. She was 93.
The Latest: BYU cracks the top 10 of the AP Top 25, LSU drops out
October 26, 2025 - 1:34 PM

The top six college football teams in the AP Top 25 remained unchanged this week, but not all was quiet in the rankings: The Big 12 has five teams in the poll for the first time this season, Vanderbilt earned its highest ranking in 88 years and LSU dropped out.
Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean
October 26, 2025 - 1:31 PM

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Saturday. It unleashed torrential rain and threatened to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Photos show residents dealing with the storm.
Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal
October 26, 2025 - 1:12 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former state lawmaker whose testimony under a plea deal about a taxpayer-funded mail business scheme helped prosecutors land the conviction of a former Tennessee House speaker has been sentenced to eight months in prison.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
October 26, 2025 - 12:47 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he will consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year.
Suspect in viral French train attack video denies attempted rape but admits altercation
October 26, 2025 - 11:58 AM

PARIS (AP) — A suspect arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman on a train near Paris after a video of the incident went viral on social media has admitted an altercation with the victim but denied any sexual assault, prosecutors said on Sunday.
American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of change
October 26, 2025 - 11:27 AM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A top American cardinal celebrated a traditional Latin Mass on Saturday in St. Peter's Basilica with the explicit permission of Pope Leo XIV, thrilling traditionalist Catholics who had felt abandoned after Pope Francis greatly restricted the ancient liturgy.
Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza
October 26, 2025 - 11:24 AM

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group said Sunday, a day after Egypt deployed a team of experts and heavy equipment to help retrieve them.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela

Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

The Latest: BYU cracks the top 10 of the AP Top 25, LSU drops out

Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean

Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms

Suspect in viral French train attack video denies attempted rape but admits altercation

American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of change

Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza

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