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Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation, authorities say
March 27, 2026 - 1:22 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of planning to firebomb the home of a prominent Palestinian activist has been arrested following a weekslong undercover operation led by the New York City Police Department, officials said Friday.
Federal judge dismisses charges against ex-Louisville officers who crafted Breonna Taylor warrant
March 27, 2026 - 1:16 PM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed charges against two former Louisville police officers who were accused of falsifying the warrant used to enter Breonna Taylor’s apartment the night police shot her to death.
Missouri court says new Trump-backed US House districts are in effect ahead of midterm elections
March 27, 2026 - 1:16 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — New U.S. House districts in Missouri backed by President Donald Trump can be used ahead of the midterm elections, despite the potential for a voter referendum on the new map, a judge ruled Friday.
Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports
March 27, 2026 - 1:16 PM

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office told media outlets.
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
March 27, 2026 - 1:14 PM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century arrived at their launch site Friday, joining the towering rocket that stands poised to blast off next week and send them around the moon.
A New Online Portal Will Allow a Deeper Dive Into Rural Tennessee
March 27, 2026 - 1:11 PM

A new online dashboard will allow policymakers in Tennessee to move beyond superficial data and take a deep dive into why certain rural counties struggle, experts at East Tennessee State University said.
UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last year
March 27, 2026 - 12:54 PM

BEIRUT (AP) — A United Nations inquiry Friday urged the Syrian government to investigate senior security officials involved in violations committed during sectarian clashes last summer in which at least 1,700 people died, the vast majority from the Druze religious minority.
Tiger Woods involved in rollover vehicle crash in Florida, sheriff tells media outlets
March 27, 2026 - 12:51 PM

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods involved in rollover vehicle crash in Florida, sheriff tells media outlets.
3 killed in tour company helicopter crash off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai
March 27, 2026 - 12:44 PM

HONOLULU (AP) — A sightseeing company's helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said. It was the latest in a series of fatal crashes that has plagued the industry for decades.
Colombia holds ceremony for 69 killed in military plane crash
March 27, 2026 - 12:44 PM

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The 69 members of the security forces who died in a military plane crash in Colombia were honored Friday through their photographs, arranged before the altar of a church during a solemn ceremony held in the capital, Bogota.
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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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Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home disrupted by NYPD undercover operation, authorities say

Federal judge dismisses charges against ex-Louisville officers who crafted Breonna Taylor warrant

Missouri court says new Trump-backed US House districts are in effect ahead of midterm elections

Tiger Woods involved in rollover car crash in Florida, according to reports

Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years

A New Online Portal Will Allow a Deeper Dive Into Rural Tennessee

UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during deadly clashes with Druze last year

Tiger Woods involved in rollover vehicle crash in Florida, sheriff tells media outlets

3 killed in tour company helicopter crash off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Colombia holds ceremony for 69 killed in military plane crash

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