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No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona
December 29, 2025 - 9:05 AM

HOLBROOK, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators declined to reveal the suspected motive in the shooting death of a prominent California farmer’s estranged wife in eastern Arizona, but they said the couple's prolonged divorce case arose in nearly all interviews with family and friends.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST
December 29, 2025 - 9:05 AM

During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
Suriname knife attacker found dead in his cell, after killing 9 people including his own children
December 29, 2025 - 8:47 AM

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — The man who reportedly stabbed nine people to death in Suriname on Sunday, including four of his children, died by suicide while in custody, police said on Monday.
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
December 29, 2025 - 8:44 AM

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
December 29, 2025 - 8:29 AM

Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all natural” granola that comes packed with extra protein. Same goes for low-fat yogurts “made with real fruit,” organic plant-based milks and bottled “superfood” smoothies.
During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program
December 29, 2025 - 8:23 AM

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that the U.S. could carry out further military strikes if the country attempts to reconstitute its nuclear program as he held wide-ranging talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his home in Florida.
Oklahoma man firing gun in yard fatally shoots neighbor sitting blocks away, authorities say
December 29, 2025 - 8:21 AM

COMANCHE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man firing a gun he bought as a Christmas present has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say a stray bullet left his yard during target practice and fatally struck a neighbor who was sitting on a porch blocks away.
Peruvian shamans predict Maduro's fall, continued global conflicts in 2026
December 29, 2025 - 8:10 AM

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A group of shamans gathered Monday by the sea in the Miraflores district of Peru’s capital, Lima, to carry out an annual ritual in which they make predictions for the upcoming year.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
December 29, 2025 - 8:03 AM

A strengthening bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. on Monday, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest as it took aim at the East Coast.
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after US, Japan tensions
December 29, 2025 - 7:51 AM

HONG KONG (AP) — China's military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan, which Beijing called a “stern warning” against separatist and “external interference” forces. Taiwan said it was placing forces on alert and called the Chinese government “the biggest destroyer of peace.”
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
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No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST

Suriname knife attacker found dead in his cell, after killing 9 people including his own children

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria

Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program

Oklahoma man firing gun in yard fatally shoots neighbor sitting blocks away, authorities say

Peruvian shamans predict Maduro's fall, continued global conflicts in 2026

A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east

China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after US, Japan tensions

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