ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance’s annual Children’s Fair is taking place on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena to help kids develop a love for reading. The event included entertainment, interactive stations, book-themed activities and more. The morning session started at 9 a.m. with an evening session beginning at 5:30
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By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — A 26-year-old man whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare’s Twin Cities campus Monday morning is in custody, authorities said. The man allegedly showed up at a parking area of the company’s headquarters in Minnetonka and called the Federal Bureau
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department document obtained by CNN. The document also recommends reducing the footprint at the US diplomatic missions in Somalia and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families are invited to a special event next month at the St. Joseph Arts Academy. The free St. Joseph Kids Make Music Day will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at 2027 North 36th St. It will include live performances by students and faculty along with an instrument
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By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — A 36-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate in the face on Friday in the Twin Cities is now charged with second-degree murder. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office says the suspect, from Hudson, Wisconsin, allegedly killed 72-year-old Michael Schille on Friday
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By James Frater and Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — The European Union has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs on American toilet paper, soybeans, eye makeup and hundreds of other products if trade negotiations with the United States aren’t successful. The bloc of 27 countries published Monday a long list of US products, most
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By Anahita Jafary Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KCRA) — The owner of a Stockton barbershop, Bobby Wilkerson, speaks out after six people were shot outside of his business last week. Now, he is trying to pick up the pieces. Last Friday started as a normal day for workers at Frontline
Continue ReadingBy Erin Lowrey Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Tulane University students were evacuated from a dorm Sunday night after a water pipe burst, flooding a portion of the building. According to an email sent to students, around 11 p.m., Tulane University reported that a pipe burst on the ninth
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By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand
Continue Reading By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand
Continue Reading By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rancher Brett Kenzy hopes President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburgers and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give Kenzy and others the incentive they need to expand
Continue ReadingPor Nectar Gan y John Liu, CNN Menos de un año después del inicio de la primera guerra comercial de Donald Trump con Beijing, el líder chino Xi Jinping realizó una visita de alto perfil a una modesta fábrica en Ganzhou, una ciudad industrial ubicada entre colinas onduladas en el sureste del país. En 2019,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers will see some ramp closures on Wednesday just north of St. Joseph as a resurfacing project continues on Interstate 29. Four ramps will be closed at various times between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 16 in Andrew County as crews from Herzog Contracting Corp., working with
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — National Tax Day has arrived, leaving procrastinators just a few hours to file 2024 returns. Taxes must be mailed by midnight on April 15 to be considered on time. Any taxpayer who requires additional time to file can request an extension from the Internal Revenue Service. The deadline is able
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KAKE, TERRY WILLIAMSON, CNN By Lily O’Brien Click here for updates on this story PRATT, Kansas (KAKE) — Love is, quite literally, in the air over Pratt, Kansas. “I wanted to do something different, something unique, something that not a lot of people have done,” said Terry Williamson. He did just that through his proposal
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KJRH, REBECCA FINCHER, CNN By Douglas Braff Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2023 reported more than 19,000 non-suicide-related gun deaths. That’s an average of 53 people dying every day. But this story isn’t about numbers — it’s about the individual stories
Continue ReadingBy Jamy Pombo Sesselman, Matt Reed Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — The city of Boston on Tuesday is honoring the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing on One Boston Day. Every year, Boston marks the day by encouraging acts of charity and kindness across the city. The tradition
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By Ted Wayman & Imani Clement Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Boston immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni says she was born at Newton Wellesley Hospital, grew up in Sharon, Massachusetts, and was educated at Wellesley College. So, anyone can imagine her surprise when she says she received an emailed letter from
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By STEVE PEOPLES and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet” to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans as the 82-year-old Democrat briefly returned to the national stage. Biden, who has largely avoided speaking
Continue ReadingPor CNN Radio Argentina Juan Belikow, politólogo y doctor en Relaciones Internacionales, analizó las medidas del gobierno de Donald Trump, especialmente los aranceles, la guerra comercial y las deportaciones. En CNN Primera Mañana, sobre los beneficios que podría traer a Estados Unidos las medidas de Donald Trump, afirmó que “son muy pocos. Es una apuesta
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By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Shares of Boeing fell Tuesday following a report that China has halted the delivery of all its jets to airlines in the country as part of the escalating trade war. Boeing (BA), a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell 2% in early trading after dropping more sharply
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks is updating its uniform policy, emphasizing the appearance of its recognizable “green aprons” as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s broader plans to revive the slumping brand. Beginning May 12, baristas at stores in North America will have to wear solid black tops under their aprons, a
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By Jackson Kurtz & Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — The Lexington, Missouri, community came together to remember 5-year-old Alistair, who died in last week’s explosion. Dozens gathered for a memorial honoring Alistair, offering prayers and support for the Cunningham family and others mourning the tragedy. “It’s
Continue ReadingBy Emma Hamilton Click here for updates on this story SUN CITY HILTON HEAD, South Carolina (WJCL) — WJCL 22 News has obtained the 911 call made by a Sun City woman after an alligator attacked her husband. That 84-year-old man is recovering. His wife said to the operator, “My husband’s just been attacked by
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By Eugenia Yosef, Oren Liebermann and Tim Lister, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli ministers have redoubled their attacks on the embattled head of the country’s security agency, claiming he is undermining the government with a politically motivated investigation into a Shin Bet agent. The agent, who has not been named, was arrested last Wednesday on
Continue ReadingPor Abeer Salman y Irene Nasser, CNN Hamas está “estudiando” una propuesta israelí para un alto el fuego en Gaza que supondría la liberación de 10 rehenes a cambio de cientos de prisioneros y detenidos palestinos, según declaró CNN un responsable del grupo militante. La propuesta, que Hamas recibió el lunes, esboza un marco inicial
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By Dave Elias Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — Florida’s mockingbird is fighting to save its title as state bird, which it has held for nearly 100 years, as lawmakers consider replacing it with two other Florida natives. Now lawmakers want the flamingo to represent Florida alongside the Florida
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, April 16 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. (Thursday) FS2 — AFL: Collingwood at Brisbane COLLEGE GOLF 7 p.m. GOLF — The Western Intercollegiate: Final Round, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, Calif. COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S) 6 p.m. BTN — Maryland at
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By Jenyne Donaldson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — The Baltimore Orioles are celebrating Autism Acceptance Night on Thursday. The game will kick off with a special rendition of the national anthem by a 17-year-old violinist with autism. Maddox Salay is preparing to play the violin on the biggest stage yet.
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — A spectator who threw a bottle at cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during a race surrendered to Flemish police on Monday, the West Flanders deputy public prosecutor confirmed to CNN Sports. The 2023 world road champion cyclist had a plastic bottle launched at his face roughly 20.5 miles (33
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