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Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changes
March 23, 2026 - 9:56 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of cultural and historic preservation groups is suing to block further physical changes to the Kennedy Center ahead of a two-year closure that President Donald Trump insists is necessary to renovate the prominent performing arts venue.
Zimbabwe releases on bail top opponent of changes extending the president's rule
March 23, 2026 - 9:53 AM

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe released on bail the leading opponent of planned constitutional amendments that would extend the rule of the country’s 83-year-old president and have the post elected by Parliament, not the people.
The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots
March 23, 2026 - 9:52 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Monday to decide whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots — an election issue targeted by President Donald Trump.
Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
March 23, 2026 - 9:50 AM

MIAMI (AP) — The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government during the first Trump administration began Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend.
Military plane crashes in southwestern Colombia, defense minister says
March 23, 2026 - 9:40 AM

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, the country's defense minister said.
Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says
March 23, 2026 - 9:37 AM

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a house fire in Minnesota, the league announced Sunday.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target
March 23, 2026 - 9:34 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court 's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia Meloni
March 23, 2026 - 9:28 AM

ROME (AP) — Italian voters on Monday rejected a judicial reform backed by conservative Premier Giorgia Meloni, delivering a stinging setback to the right-wing government one year ahead of national elections.
Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants
March 23, 2026 - 9:28 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five days.
Notorious apartheid police commander 'Prime Evil' testifies at South African hearing on killings
March 23, 2026 - 9:23 AM

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — One of South Africa's most notorious apartheid police commanders testified on Monday at an inquiry into the killing of

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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Trump sued by historic preservation groups to block Kennedy Center changes

Zimbabwe releases on bail top opponent of changes extending the president's rule

The Latest: Supreme Court will decide whether states can keep counting late mail ballots

Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Military plane crashes in southwestern Colombia, defense minister says

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of late-arriving ballots, a Trump target

Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for Premier Giorgia Meloni

Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants

Notorious apartheid police commander 'Prime Evil' testifies at South African hearing on killings

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