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Well-known chef facing charges in San Francisco after 3 bank robberies
September 16, 2025 - 5:12 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A well-known chef who robbed a northern California bank in 2018 is facing charges again after three bank robberies in central San Francisco last week, according to police.
LA police fired over a thousand projectiles at protesters in a single day
September 16, 2025 - 5:04 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police officers fired over 1,000 projectiles at protesters on a single day in June as demonstrators pushed back against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and decision to deploy the National Guard to the nation’s second largest city.
Florida convenience store employee charged with fatally shooting off-duty police officer
September 16, 2025 - 5:04 PM

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida convenience store employee has been arrested and charged with fatally shooting an off-duty police officer, authorities said.
University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration
September 16, 2025 - 5:01 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union representing UC workers.
Photo highlights from Day 4 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo
September 16, 2025 - 5:00 PM

TOKYO (AP) — This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features early track and field highlights from Day 4 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.
Justice Department says it's suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
September 16, 2025 - 4:54 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Justice Department said Tuesday that it has sued Oregon and Maine for failing to turn over their voter registration lists, marking the first lawsuits the department has brought against states in its wide-ranging effort to get detailed voter data.
Brothers plead guilty in North Carolina deputy's shooting death
September 16, 2025 - 4:36 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two brothers pleaded guilty on Tuesday to murder-related counts for the shooting death of a North Carolina sheriff's deputy three years ago when authorities said the officer approached a pickup truck late at night in a rural area.
Thousands rally across Slovakia against austerity measures and pro-Russian policies
September 16, 2025 - 4:30 PM

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands rallied across Slovakia on Tuesday in a nationwide mass protest against the economic and pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico.
A female president leads Mexican Independence celebrations for the first time
September 16, 2025 - 4:27 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female leader to preside over Mexico's independence celebrations in 215 years, with a message that she won’t accept foreign intervention, a significant statement as she negotiates pressure from the United States.
National Guard plan stirs up mixed feelings from Memphis residents
September 16, 2025 - 4:16 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump's plan to send the National Guard into Memphis for a crime-fighting push has some residents worried that it won't help people who are struggling and could scare off visitors.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

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Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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Well-known chef facing charges in San Francisco after 3 bank robberies

LA police fired over a thousand projectiles at protesters in a single day

Florida convenience store employee charged with fatally shooting off-duty police officer

University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration

Photo highlights from Day 4 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo

Justice Department says it's suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

Brothers plead guilty in North Carolina deputy's shooting death

Thousands rally across Slovakia against austerity measures and pro-Russian policies

A female president leads Mexican Independence celebrations for the first time

National Guard plan stirs up mixed feelings from Memphis residents

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