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Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
November 06, 2025 - 1:18 AM

Human-caused climate change boosted the destructive winds and rain unleashed by Hurricane Melissa and increased the temperatures and humidity that fueled the storm, according to an analysis released Thursday.
Sudan's paramilitary group said it agrees on truce proposed by U.S.-led mediator group
November 06, 2025 - 1:18 AM

CAIRO (AP) — The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce that was proposed by U.S.-led mediator group, also known as the Quad.
Israeli jets strike southern Lebanon towns, escalating near-daily attacks
November 06, 2025 - 1:15 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli jets struck several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday after urging residents to leave, marking an escalation in their near-daily strikes on the country.
Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side
November 06, 2025 - 1:15 AM

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to send her home, again, without answers.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24, team says
November 06, 2025 - 1:12 AM

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, a former Western Michigan standout in his second NFL season, has died. He was 24.
Cameroon's 92-year-old president Paul Biya sworn in again as opposition cries foul
November 06, 2025 - 1:10 AM

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s long-time leader Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term following his victory in last month's presidential election, which his opposition rival has described as "a constitutional coup."
PHOTO ESSAY: One woman’s journey with lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces
November 06, 2025 - 1:10 AM

Ruth Wilson doesn’t look sick yet “everywhere hurts all the time” – because her immune system is attacking her own body.
Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24
November 06, 2025 - 12:58 AM

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24.
Pope Leo meets Palestinian President Abbas, discuss urgent need for Gaza aid, two-state solution
November 06, 2025 - 12:55 AM

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time on Thursday, and the two men discussed the urgent need to provide assistance to civilians in Gaza and to pursue a two-state solution to end the conflict in the region.
Police detain man who allegedly painted swastikas with his own blood on cars, buildings in Germany
November 06, 2025 - 12:55 AM

HANAU, Germany (AP) — Police in Germany said Thursday they detained a 31-year-old man suspected of painting swastikas with his own blood on dozens of cars, some mailboxes and building facades in the central town of Hanau.
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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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Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds

Sudan's paramilitary group said it agrees on truce proposed by U.S.-led mediator group

Israeli jets strike southern Lebanon towns, escalating near-daily attacks

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24, team says

Cameroon's 92-year-old president Paul Biya sworn in again as opposition cries foul

PHOTO ESSAY: One woman’s journey with lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces

Dallas Cowboys say defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at 24

Pope Leo meets Palestinian President Abbas, discuss urgent need for Gaza aid, two-state solution

Police detain man who allegedly painted swastikas with his own blood on cars, buildings in Germany

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