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BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
February 05, 2026 - 8:34 AM

A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent's venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology.
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
February 05, 2026 - 8:32 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday.
California county and foster care agency reach $13.5M settlement with six abused siblings
February 05, 2026 - 8:05 AM

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California county and a foster care agency have agreed to a $13.5 million settlement with six children who were placed in an abusive home after being rescued from squalid and abusive conditions in their parents' home.
3 dead, several hurt after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store, authorities say
February 05, 2026 - 8:04 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three people were killed and at least six others were hurt when a car slammed into a grocery store Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles, authorities said.
What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie
February 05, 2026 - 7:54 AM

There has been no response to an emotional plea from “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie to her mother's apparent kidnapper, authorities said Thursday, and investigators have no evidence Nancy Guthrie is still alive after being taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend.
Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers
February 05, 2026 - 7:54 AM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday on charges of cyberstalking and threatening to kill or assault Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers involved in the crackdown in Minnesota.
Finland women's Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
February 05, 2026 - 7:47 AM

MILAN (AP) — Finland’s national women’s hockey team is getting support and sympathy from its opponents at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Venezuela advances amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
February 05, 2026 - 7:46 AM

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s legislature on Thursday advanced an amnesty bill proposed by

US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'
February 05, 2026 - 7:44 AM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba's president accusing the U.S. of an “energy blockade."
Nearly 70 people rescued from New York ski mountain gondolas after malfunction
February 05, 2026 - 7:44 AM

NORTH CREEK, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 70 people were rescued from gondola cabins at an upstate New York ski area after a mechanical problem forced a shutdown of the lift system, leaving skiers stranded for hours up to 70 feet (21 meters) in the air, authorities said.
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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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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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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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BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes

California county and foster care agency reach $13.5M settlement with six abused siblings

3 dead, several hurt after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store, authorities say

What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show's Savannah Guthrie

Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers

Finland women's Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Venezuela advances amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners

US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'

Nearly 70 people rescued from New York ski mountain gondolas after malfunction

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