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Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11
October 17, 2026 - 6:49 PM

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said.
As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized
October 17, 2026 - 6:35 PM

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday. But friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning.
Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast
October 17, 2026 - 6:23 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico ’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast on Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
October 17, 2026 - 5:17 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
October 17, 2026 - 5:07 PM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in favor of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order putting the sweeping restrictions on hold.
As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized
October 17, 2026 - 4:39 PM

BEND, Oregon (AP) — A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday. But friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning.
Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
October 17, 2026 - 4:04 PM

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews in Southern California worked Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks
October 17, 2026 - 3:53 PM

Multiple survivors were treated for suspected shark bites after a boat, departing from Mexico, capsized off the coast of Baja California, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 16 Mexican nationals had already been rescued on Friday, and authorities continue the search for 11 people believed to be missing.
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
October 17, 2026 - 2:55 PM

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House Saturday while rallying in Kentucky to bolster Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms, saying, "I can do stuff that is unbelievable.”
Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
October 17, 2026 - 2:35 PM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are “no clinical reasons” to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month.
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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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Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11

As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump

As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized

Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000

Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. Survivors attacked by sharks

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections

Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour

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