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8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
June 15, 2026 - 6:26 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said.
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
June 15, 2026 - 6:23 PM

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iranian American demonstrators amassed Monday outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran. Protesters snatched an official Iran flag from one fan, video shows, stomping on and ripping it.
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger for its youth
June 15, 2026 - 6:11 PM

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were shot and killed by the police.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
June 15, 2026 - 6:05 PM

Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
June 15, 2026 - 5:52 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details.
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
June 15, 2026 - 5:27 PM

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A top Alaska elections official on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
June 15, 2026 - 5:02 PM

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused the Justice Department of launching a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife, saying the Trump administration was targeting him as he weighs a presidential bid.
Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
June 15, 2026 - 4:41 PM

Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers, including a leader at one of the sport's biggest organizations.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
June 15, 2026 - 4:26 PM

MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship surrendered Monday after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged as an adult.
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
June 15, 2026 - 4:18 PM

GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn't breach the sport's disciplinary code.
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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
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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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8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger for its youth

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill

Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach

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