MoWest to reveal library renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to reveal $2.5 million in renovations to the main floor of Missouri Western State University’s library.
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SJPD shares safety protocols when responding to dangerous calls
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Earlier this year, an officer-involved shooting took place in St. Joseph, which resulted in one suspect dead in the dangerous encounter.
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Asheville woman faces eviction despite lease, claims FEMA ended housing assistance
By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville woman could be just a few days away from being homeless after she says FEMA’s telling her to get out of her apartment, despite having a lease. The Helene survivor was expecting housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management
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Trump is cutting 500-plus jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency that oversees Voice of America and other government-funded international broadcasters is eliminating jobs for more than 500 employees, a Trump administration official said. The move could ratchet up a monthslong legal challenge over the news outlets’ fate. Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency
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Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the most senior Houthi official killed in the Israeli-U.S. campaign against the Iranian-backed rebels. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike in Sanaa along with a number
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Sports on TV for Sunday, Aug. 31
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Aug. 31 AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands ESPNU — Formula 1: The Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands (F1 Kids) 11:30 a.m. FS1 — Indy NXT Series:
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WNBA Glance
All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 25 14 .641 — New York 24 15 .615 1 Indiana 21 18 .538 4 Washington 16 23 .410 9 Connecticut 10 28 .263 14½ Chicago 9 29 .237 15½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 30 8 .789 — x-Las Vegas 26 14
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All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 16 7 5 53 52 33 Minnesota United 14 6 8 50 47 31 Vancouver 14 6 7 49 47 31 Seattle 12 7 8 44 48 38 Los Angeles FC 11 6 8 41 44 31 Portland 10 9 8
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 78 58 .574 — New York 76 60 .559 2 Boston 75 62 .547 3½ Tampa Bay 66 69 .489 11½ Baltimore 61 75 .449 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 79 58 .577 — Kansas City 70 66 .515 8½ Cleveland 68
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 79 57 .581 — New York 73 63 .537 6 Miami 64 72 .471 15 Atlanta 61 75 .449 18 Washington 53 82 .393 25½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 85 52 .620 — Chicago 78 58 .574 6½ Cincinnati 68 68 .500
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 78 58 .574 — New York 76 60 .559 2 Boston 75 62 .547 3½ Tampa Bay 66 69 .489 11½ Baltimore 61 75 .449 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 79 58 .577 — Kansas City 70 66 .515 8½ Cleveland 68
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All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 78 58 .574 — — 5-5 L-2 44-24 34-34 667 615 52 New York 76 60 .559 2 +4 7-3 W-7 41-28 35-32 717 582 135 Boston 75 62 .547 3½ +2½ 7-3 L-2 41-27
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Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, officials said Saturday, two days after a rare airstrike on central Kyiv killed 23 and damaged European Union diplomatic offices as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war staggered. Among other locations hit, the assault overnight into Saturday struck a five-story residential
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Big money and names power the campaign to influence California voters over a new congressional map
By TRÂN NGUYỄN and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s either a plan to save democracy from President Donald Trump’s attempts to rig elections or a power grab by Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Democrats. The race to define Newsom’s push to redraw California’s congressional map before the 2026 midterms is
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Big money and names power the campaign to influence California voters over a new congressional map
By TRÂN NGUYỄN and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s either a plan to save democracy from President Donald Trump’s attempts to rig elections or a power grab by Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Democrats. The race to define Newsom’s push to redraw California’s congressional map before the 2026 midterms is
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What to know about Abrego Garcia’s asylum claim. Experts say it’s a smart but risky legal move
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press Kilmar Abrego Garcia ’s request for asylum in the United States is a prudent legal strategy, experts say, because it gives his lawyers better options for fighting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him. But it’s also a gamble. Depending on how the courts rule, Abrego Garcia could end up
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Palestinian president’s office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings
By IMAD ISSEID Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian president’s office on Saturday urged the U.S. government to reverse its unusual decision to revoke his visa, weeks before he was meant to appear at the U.N.’s main annual meeting and an international conference about creating a Palestinian state. The 27-nation European Union
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Minneapolis shooting reignites debate over gun control and prayer
By PETER SMITH and TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press Thoughts and prayers. The invocation appears like a litany after every mass shooting — and the backlash is just as inevitable. As if the slaughter of children amid screams and shattered stained glass wasn’t cause enough for grief, American opinion makers were convulsed once again this week
Continue Reading Israel soon will halt or slow aid to northern Gaza as military offensive grows
By JULIA FRANKEL and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel will soon halt or slow humanitarian aid into parts of northern Gaza as it expands its military offensive against Hamas, an official said Saturday, a day after Gaza City was declared a combat zone. The decision was likely to bring more condemnation of
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TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Milwaukee 4 Toronto 1 Final Tampa Bay 4 Washington 1 Final Pittsburgh 10 Boston 3 Final Baltimore 11 San Francisco 1 Final San Diego 12 Minnesota 3 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Cleveland 4 Seattle 3 Final Kansas City 3 Detroit 1 Final L.A. Angels 4 Houston 1 Final N.Y.
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Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Saturday, Aug. 30. 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 Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
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Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Saturday, Aug. 30. 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 Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see
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Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Saturday, Aug. 30. 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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Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Saturday, Aug. 30. 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 Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To
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At least 3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building
By NINIEK KARMINI and ANDI JATMIKO Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized, officials said. The blaze in Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province, began late Friday. Television reports
Continue Reading Tigers play the Royals leading series 1-0
By The Associated Press Detroit Tigers (79-57, first in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (69-66, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (7-13, 4.87 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 165 strikeouts); Royals: Stephen Kolek (4-5, 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 56 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals
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NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .300; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .300; Frelick, Milwaukee, .295; Hoerner, Chicago, .292; W.Smith, Los Angeles, .292; K.Marte, Arizona, .289; Perdomo, Arizona, .288; Stowers, Miami, .288; Burleson, St. Louis, .286; Machado, San Diego, .285; Turang, Milwaukee, .285. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 123; J.Soto, New York, 102; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 96; Lindor, New York, 94; E.De
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AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .322; Bichette, Toronto, .308; Peña, Houston, .308; Springer, Toronto, .298; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .297; Witt, Kansas City, .297; Kirk, Toronto, .296; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .288; J.RamÃrez, Cleveland, .285; Y.DÃaz, Tampa Bay, .284. RUNS_Judge, New York, 106; Raleigh, Seattle, 88; Ju.RodrÃguez, Seattle, 87; Witt, Kansas City, 87; Rooker, Athletics, 85; V.Guerrero, Toronto,
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EAST Marist 31, New Haven 14 Monmouth (NJ) 42, Colgate 39 Rhode Island 31, Campbell 20 Tarleton St. 30, Army 27 SOUTH Appalachian St. 34, Charlotte 11 FIU 42, Bethune-Cookman 9 Wake Forest 10, Kennesaw St. 9 West Florida 48, Lenoir-Rhyne 21 MIDWEST Illinois 52, W. Illinois 3 Kansas 46, Wagner 7 Michigan St. 23,
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By The Associated Press NFL Thursday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at PHILADELPHIA 6½ 7½ (47½) Dallas Friday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Kansas City 2½ 3 (45½) at LA CHARGERS Sunday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Tampa Bay 1½ 1½ (46½) at ATLANTA Pittsburgh 3 3 (37½) at NY JETS at INDIANAPOLIS 1½ 1½
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