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What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
September 17, 2025 - 4:30 AM

First came Texas, then California, then Missouri. President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats that continues to unfold across the country.
The Latest: Trump visits the UK for a state visit
September 17, 2025 - 4:27 AM

WINDSOR, England (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a two-day state visit that aims to show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong, despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
September 17, 2025 - 4:25 AM

SEHNDE, Germany (AP) — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor, kicking off the president's second state visit to the UK
September 17, 2025 - 4:24 AM

WINDSOR, England (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, kicking off a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III
Driver rams car into FBI building gate in Pittsburgh and leaves behind an American flag
September 17, 2025 - 4:19 AM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A driver rammed a car into a security gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early Wednesday, then removed an American flag from the back seat and threw it over the gate before leaving, authorities said.
A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools
September 17, 2025 - 4:07 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time she saw her husband, the father of her three children, was when he left their Washington apartment a month ago to buy milk and diapers. Before long he called to say he had been pulled over — but not to worry, because it was just local police. The next time she heard from him, he was at a detention center in Virginia.
Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine
September 17, 2025 - 4:06 AM

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Sikh community leaders urged New Delhi to lift a ban recently imposed on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to visit the shrine of Guru Nanak, the founder of their faith. They said the move violates international norms and moral values.
Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race
September 17, 2025 - 4:04 AM

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” joined Wisconsin's open race for governor on Wednesday, saying she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.
Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election
September 17, 2025 - 4:03 AM

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump’s call to help overturn the state’s 2020 election results, said Wednesday that he’s running for governor in 2026.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
September 17, 2025 - 4:00 AM

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized “from the bottom of my heart” for making disparaging comments about Chinese food.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump

The Latest: Trump visits the UK for a state visit

German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor, kicking off the president's second state visit to the UK

Driver rams car into FBI building gate in Pittsburgh and leaves behind an American flag

A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools

Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race

Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election

American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food

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