By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Politics Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on the Israel-Hamas war this week. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — marking a sharp escalation in his efforts to exert greater control on one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. Trump took to social media Monday night to announce that he
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an Instagram post on Tuesday, famous pop singer Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce.
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By JOCELYN NOVECK and DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that
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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–NFC NORTH PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions will have a difficult time matching their 15-win season and
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–NFC NORTH PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions will have a difficult time matching their 15-win season and
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–NFC NORTH PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions will have a difficult time matching their 15-win season and
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–NFC NORTH PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions will have a difficult time matching their 15-win season and
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — For more than 230 years, The Old Farmers’ Almanac has been a trusted source for planning weather-dependent activities such as farming, gardening and even travel.
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By Kamilah Williams, WTKR News Staff Click here for updates on this story VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (WTKR) — More than 200 birds have been seized by Virginia Beach police connected to what they say is a suspected cockfighting ring, according to a release. After complaints were made about aggressive dogs loose on the property, VBPD
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ever-growing artificial intelligence industry has been gaining traction in schools.
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By Anvar Ruziev Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS BEACH, Florida (WFTX) — A Fort Myers man was arrested Sunday morning after deputies say he broke into a mobile cannabis van on Fort Myers Beach and stole more than $7,000 worth of edibles, mushrooms and vapes. Zachary Jolly was charged with burglary,
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ST. JOSPEH, Mo (News-Press Now) — According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Missouri.
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By Alex Orenczuk Click here for updates on this story PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WFTX) — Charlotte County school leaders say new vape sensors installed in middle and high school bathrooms are helping cut down on student vaping, showing a more than 26% drop in incidents over the past school year. According to the district, there
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Spade has no issue with fans, but professional autograph hunters may want to beware. During a recent episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast, Spade told his cohost, friend and former “SNL” costar Dana Carvey, about a scary moment in which he thought he was about
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Much like the move from appetizer to main course, one local Italian restaurant is catering to popular demand by expanding from limited reservations to a walk-in restaurant in the former Frederick Avenue fire station.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District rolled out a new rule in 2025 — no cell phones in the classroom.
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By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple is holding an event on September 9, the company said in an invitation to the press Tuesday, where it will likely announce the iPhone 17 and new Apple Watches, among other potential new devices. Apple rarely shares details about future products before announcing them, but the company has
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, announced on Tuesday he is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her on Monday evening. “President Trump has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. His attempt to fire her, based solely on a
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WBBM By Sara Tenenbaum, Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A brazen crew was caught running out of the Nordstrom right off the Magnificent Mile with designer goods. The crew is accused of stealing more than $100,000 in high-end purses from the Nordstrom store. Police said they were called
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By CHINEDU ASADU and JUSTIN KABUMBA Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump claims that the war in eastern Congo is among the ones he has stopped, after brokering a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda in June. But residents, conflict researchers and others say that’s not true. Trump on Monday repeated
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VIENNA (AP) — A German court on Tuesday convicted a 16-year-old boy accused of supporting a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria last year. The Syrian national, whom prosecutors have identified only as Mohammad A. in line with German privacy rules, was convicted of preparing a serious act of violence and supporting
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VIENNA (AP) — A German court on Tuesday convicted a 16-year-old boy accused of supporting a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Austria last year. The Syrian national, whom prosecutors have identified only as Mohammad A. in line with German privacy rules, was convicted of preparing a serious act of violence and supporting
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By Mostafa Salem and Charbel Mallo, CNN (CNN) — United States Special Envoy Tom Barrack sparked outrage after telling Lebanese journalists to act “civilized,” not “animalistic,” during a news conference in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday. Barrack, joined by deputy envoy Morgan Ortagus, was in the Lebanese capital as part of US efforts to
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By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by members of the Proud Boys who claim their convictions related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack were the result of “political prosecution.” In a court filing Monday, the Justice Department argued
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — As the Venice Film Festival kicks off this week, activists hope to redirect the spotlight from the Hollywood stars arriving on the Lido to Gaza, with an anti-war demonstration planned for one of the festival’s biggest nights. The group Venice4Palestine has called on the festival
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NEW YORK (AP) — Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from “Saturday Night Live,” as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season. Nwodim announced Friday that she is leaving, just days after Hollywood trade outlets reported the Season 51 cast — which
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By Carli Petrus Click here for updates on this story BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WXYZ) — A 56-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding her electric bike and then left in a ditch for hours in what police are calling a hit-and-run crash. Monique Rathbone was found on
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By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) – “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is a phrase enshrined in the US Declaration of Independence. But a couple of the Founding Fathers might have considered skinny dipping another inalienable right. Benjamin Franklin was known to have stripped down to his birthday suit to demonstrate what were apparently
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By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — It might not feel like fall. Beaches are still full this week ahead of Labor Day, and school hasn’t started in much of the country. Temperatures are still in the 80s in some places. But at Starbucks, fall arrives Tuesday, with the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte –
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