By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press Israel called an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to demand the release of its emaciated hostages, including one seen digging his own grave. Their plight drew widespread sympathy — but the 2 million Palestinians starving in Gaza got even more. Not only the Palestinians but
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DETROIT (AP) — Council President Mary Sheffield advances to November election for Detroit mayor, opponent not yet decided.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 6 (six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press A push by Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House has kicked off a no-holds-barred battle between blue and red states, each threatening to redraw their own House seats. The process of changing congressional maps in a bid to ensure one
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By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press A push by Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House has kicked off a no-holds-barred battle between blue and red states, each threatening to redraw their own House seats. The process of changing congressional maps in a bid to ensure one
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CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the music mogul’s team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon following his conviction on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution last
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By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the adversary. China, the friend? These days, maybe a bit of both. From easing export controls to reportedly blocking the Taiwanese president’s plans to travel through the United States, President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S.
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon on the Japanese city of Hiroshima near the end of World War II, the planet is closer to seeing them used again than it has been in decades, experts and survivors are warning. At
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By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Dozens of people gathered Tuesday evening at a funeral service for famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71. The private service was held at the same church where Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was baptized in 2023. He died after suffering
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By Arit John, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — As Texas Republicans move ahead with redistricting to protect or even expand the GOP’s slim majority in the US House, Democratic-run states, led by California, are pushing forward with their own efforts to draw new maps and add Democratic seats. No Democratic states can shift the balance
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ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The energy Jalen Royals brings to training camp every day has been noticeable by coaches, fans and his colleagues on the field.
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the music mogul’s team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon following his conviction on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution last month.
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk of reporting low mental health in adulthood compared with those
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By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s trusted foreign envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, after the Kremlin requested that Witkoff visit in a last-ditch effort to avoid the punishing new sanctions Trump has threatened to impose this week, people familiar with the matter said.
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By Sol Amaya, CNN (CNN) — When Paola Clouatre arrived home, her young son Noah glanced at her sideways. He covered his face, turned around, looked back again. “It was as if he couldn’t believe that the person there was me, his mom,” Clouatre says, as she recalls the moment she was reunited with her
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Route AC bridge over U.S. Route 36 is scheduled to close on Monday, Aug. 18. The closure comes as the Missouri Department of Transportation will be repairing the bridge deck. The bridge will be closed until Thursday, Aug. 21, and motorists will need to seek an
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Numerous victims of Jeffrey Epstein took aim at the “public legitimization” of his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell as they urged a federal judge considering unsealing grand jury transcripts to take their privacy into account when making his decision. Lawyers Brad Edwards and Paul Cassell, who represent numerous victims, including a
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to establish a White House task force to coordinate the federal government’s preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, using the occasion to rail against transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. The task force is a
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By Kevin Liptak, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” the heir apparent to the Make America Great Again movement, the furthest he’s gone in backing Vance as a future presidential candidate. Trump also proposed that Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio join
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By The Associated Press A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps escalated as dozens of Democratic lawmakers fled the state to block a vote on a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein ‘s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, wants to keep grand jury records secret in the sex trafficking case that sent her to prison, her lawyers said Tuesday as prosecutors continued urging a court to release some of those records in the criminal case-turned-political fireball. Maxwell
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By JACK BROOK and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns in Boston granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding
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By Meagan Halbardier Moore Click here for updates on this story STEAMBOAT, Ariz. (KOAT) — Just days after celebrating his birthday, Joey Apachee was found dead in his hometown of Steamboat, Arizona. Known for his warm bear hugs, and kind nature, Apachee was a beloved father, son, brother, and community member. His sudden death left
Continue Reading WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. (SPR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $631 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Wichita, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of $5.36. Losses, adjusted for pretax expenses, came to $3.34 per share. The aircraft parts maker posted
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By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering ordering the full reoccupation of the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media, a move that would draw fierce opposition internationally and within Israel. It would mark a stunning escalation of the nearly 22-month war in the territory that has already been largely destroyed
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By Sam Harasimowicz Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCEBURG, Indiana (WCPO) — Behind the doors of the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center, there are two pods — one for a group of men and another for a group of women. This section of the jail is the home of Dearborn County’s Jail Chemical
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By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the state’s highest court to remove the Democratic House leader from office, escalating efforts to end the holdout that is blocking redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump. Bypassing lower courts, Abbott filed a rare emergency
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August heat and humidity are making a come-back as the work week progresses, along with plenty of sunshine and a few isolated t-storm chances.
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the toll tariffs are taking on the auto industry and the potential effects of his tax and spending bill on Medicaid. It’s the latest in a string of meetings between
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ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW)– One local restaurant is providing assistance for a family who experienced devastation last month.
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