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Month: April 2025

Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Dow Jones tumbles 1,000 points

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump repeated his attacks Monday against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy. Trump called Powell “a major loser” and said that energy and grocery prices are “substantially lower” and “there

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BC-KX-STOX- noon

New York(AP)-noon stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 26.42 — .73 Altria 57.60 — .57 AmerenCp 96.60 —2.05 AmExpress 241.93 —9.38 ArchDanM 47.56 — .26 AutoZone 3541.19—62.28 BPPLC 27.76 — .56 Boeing 157.57 —4.33 BristMySq 48.71 — .52 Brunswick 42.59 —1.21 Chevron 133.10 —4.78 Citigroup 62.31 — .95 CocaCola 72.37 — .63 ConAgraBr 25.29 — .05 ConocoPhil 86.91

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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan attend the premiere of "Sinners" in London on April. 14.

Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are the moviemaking duo we didn’t know we needed

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — After more than a decade directing films, Ryan Coogler’s projects have one thing in common – actor Michael B. Jordan. From his writing/directorial debut “Fruitvale Station” in 2013 to the recently released “Sinners,” Coogler has had Jordan starring in all his films. It’s a professional partnership reminiscent of

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Upgrades on deck for Phil Welch following stadium analysis

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A structural analysis of St. Joseph’s historic ballpark has helped identify key improvements that officials plan to tackle after the upcoming Mustangs season. City councilmembers authorized a $613,000 contract on Monday with Lawhon Construction for the Phil Welch Stadium Structural Improvements Project using Parks Sales Tax funds. “The original

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Iowa considers whether to change constitution to address how traumatized witnesses testify in court

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution to solve what one lawmaker called an “interesting conundrum,” weighing a person’s constitutional right to confront their accuser in the courtroom against the desire to protect traumatized children and vulnerable people. But some worry

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UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities, according to a U.N. report issued on Monday. For several years, scam compounds have proliferated in Southeast Asia, especially in border areas

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US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks to CNN from outside the White House in Washington

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant

By Josh Campbell and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, two sources familiar with the incident, including a law enforcement source, told CNN. The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security

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NBA Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 1, Detroit 1 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27: New York at Detroit, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29: Detroit at New

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NBA Daily Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98, Indiana leads series 1 – 0 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95, Minnesota leads series 1 – 0 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80, Oklahoma City leads series

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