Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Saturday, Aug. 09. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To
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By The Associated Press Kansas City Royals (57-59, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (55-60, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Noah Cameron (5-5, 2.68 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (4-6, 5.38 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 78 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -139, Royals
Continue Reading By THEO LLOYD-HUGHES Associated Press Sophie Schmidt scored in the last seconds to give the Houston Dash a 2-1 comeback victory over the North Carolina Courage on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. In the only other match in the NWSL on Friday, the first-place Kansas City Current beat the last-place Utah Royals
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ADHD Advisor used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across the U.S. and in Missouri
Continue Reading By The Associated Press MLB Sunday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Kansas City -116 at MINNESOTA -102 at N.Y YANKEES -196 Houston +164 at BALTIMORE -134 Athletics +114 at DETROIT -200 LA Angels +168 Cleveland -136 at CHICAGO WHITE SOX +116 at SEATTLE -142 Tampa Bay +120 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Cincinnati
Continue Reading NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_W.Smith, Los Angeles, .313; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .306; Edwards, Miami, .302; Machado, San Diego, .300; Frelick, Milwaukee, .295; Arraez, San Diego, .292; Hoerner, Chicago, .292; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Stowers, Miami, .289; K.Marte, Arizona, .286; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .286. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 108; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 80; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 80; J.Soto, New York, 79;
Continue Reading AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .339; Peña, Houston, .320; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .316; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Kirk, Toronto, .301; Bichette, Toronto, .300; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .299; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .297; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, .296; Springer, Toronto, .291. RUNS_Judge, New York, 92; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 79; Raleigh, Seattle, 76; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, 74; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle, 74; Rooker, Athletics, 72; Witt,
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By ASHRAF KHALIL and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of city police cruisers lingered around the edges of the crowds.
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By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional maps sought by President Donald Trump and put in motion a broadening fight across the U.S. over redistricting. There is still no swift end in sight to the standoff that has scattered dozens
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By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered, Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Friday night. Rookie Luke Keaschall continued his hot hitting with two singles and two RBIs. He has six hits and eight RBIs
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By MAYUKO ONO and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by
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Grist reports Plympton, MA cut waste by implementing a pay-per-bag system, reducing trash volume by nearly half and saving $65,000 annually.
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports on initiatives like Eco-Soap Bank and Soap Aid, recycling hotel soap to reduce waste and improve hygiene access.
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Healthbeat reports that AI can enhance infectious disease surveillance, improving speed, accuracy, and data management in public health systems.
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Freight Right Global Logistics reports transpacific shipping rates remain steady amid tariff uncertainties, maintaining 2024 levels as importers hesitate.
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Chalkbeat reports that Trump’s legislation cuts SNAP-Ed funding, risking increased child hunger and reduced access to fresh produce for families.
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Knowable Magazine reports that studying dogs’ cancers offers insights into human cancer, due to similar pathways and faster tumor progression, aiding quicker clinical trials.
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The Trace examines the potential effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health services.
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 New England 0 0 0 .000 0 0 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 0 0 0 .000 0
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Buffalo 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Miami 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 N.Y. Jets 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 New
Continue Reading NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .307; Edwards, Miami, .303; Machado, San Diego, .300; Frelick, Milwaukee, .298; Stowers, Miami, .293; Hoerner, Chicago, .292; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Arraez, San Diego, .291; K.Marte, Arizona, .284; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .284. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 106; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 80; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 79; Tatis, San Diego, 79; J.Soto, New York, 78;
Continue Reading AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .339; Peña, Houston, .324; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .316; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Kirk, Toronto, .305; Bichette, Toronto, .301; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .298; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .296; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, .296; Springer, Toronto, .291. RUNS_Judge, New York, 90; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 79; Raleigh, Seattle, 75; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle, 74; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, 73; Rooker, Athletics, 72; Witt,
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By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote. The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — There is no better way to start your day with a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast, but what happens when you’re hungry and so is your wallet?
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CNN By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’ll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include “some swapping of
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By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal agencies, has died, his family announced Friday. He was 101. Webster led the FBI from 1978 to 1987 and the CIA from 1987 to 1991,
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By Dalia Faheid, Josh Campbell, Michelle Watson, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — Michael Paul Brown, who is accused of fatally shooting four people at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, on August 1, has been taken into custody following a weeklong multiagency manhunt, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday. Brown had been on the run since the
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — William H. Webster, the former FBI and CIA director who helped restore public confidence in those agencies, dies at 101.
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By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — William Webster, the only person to lead both the FBI and CIA, has died. He was 101. “The proud and loving family of the Honorable William H. Webster sadly announces the death of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and patriot,” his family said in a statement Friday.
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By JOCELYN GECKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations. UCLA is the first public university to be targeted
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