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Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) - The Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday against Iran 's interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran's theocrat...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site. The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targ...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026
South Africa declares Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, orders him to leave country
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - South Africa declared Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata on Friday and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours. The South African Foreign Ministry sai...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Israel will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, after nearly 2 years of closure
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel said Friday that it will reopen Gaza's border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend, allowing Palestinians to enter and leave the territory after nearly two y...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

History-chasing Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in Australian Open final after epic wins
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic finally beat one of the two men who've been blocking his path to an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title when he edged Jannik Sinner in five sets to r...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mex...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursd...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has agreed not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigi...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats and the White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restricti...
The Canadian Press Jan 29, 2026

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With B.C. moving to end the time change, do you prefer permanent Daylight Savings Time, permanent Standard Time, or the status quo?
Mar 02, 2026