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House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown
January 08, 2026 - 7:10 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills on Thursday that would fund parts of the federal government through September, demonstrating the eagerness of lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown near the end of the month.
The shooting outside a Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers, police say
January 08, 2026 - 7:07 AM

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A complicated crime scene and uncooperative witnesses hindered Salt Lake City police efforts to investigate a shooting outside funeral services at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints house of worship.
Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions
January 08, 2026 - 7:05 AM

Russia on Thursday strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker, heralding a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington that could spread to other areas and affect President Donald Trump's efforts to persuade Russia to end its nearly four-year war in Ukraine.
House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president
January 08, 2026 - 7:05 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House refused Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of two low-profile bills as Republicans stuck with the president despite their prior support for the measures.
Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
January 08, 2026 - 7:05 AM

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized food aid earmarked for impoverished civilians.
Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' for state refusal to free convicted elections clerk
January 08, 2026 - 7:05 AM

Colorado's attorney general accused the Trump administration on Thursday of waging a “revenge campaign” by choking off funds and ending federal programs over the state's refusal to accede to the Republican president's demands to free an imprisoned elections clerk.
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January 08, 2026 - 7:04 AM

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Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good's killing by ICE, governor says
January 08, 2026 - 7:01 AM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'
January 08, 2026 - 6:55 AM

Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island.
Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist
January 08, 2026 - 6:50 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer struck by a car last month while helping a stranded motorist has died from his injuries, the department announced Thursday.
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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
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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House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

The shooting outside a Utah church grew out of a dispute between funeral goers, police say

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president

Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse

Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' for state refusal to free convicted elections clerk

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Minnesota must play a role in the investigation into Renee Good's killing by ICE, governor says

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist

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