By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a rare threat of nuclear escalation on Friday, saying he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia in response to what he said were aggressive remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, the the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy cleared the concussion protocol and was back at practice on Friday, a good sign for a wide receiver group that has had its share of bumps and bruises throughout training camp. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Worthy
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By Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — In more than 32 hours of testimony across three days the National Transportation Safety Board probed virtually every detail of what led up to the January 29 midair collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet, operated by PSA
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By Liam Reilly, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday that it will wind down its operations due to the successful Republican effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations across the country. The announcement came just over a week after President Donald Trump enacted a rescissions bill clawing
Continue Reading CNN By Liam Reilly, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday that it will wind down its operations due to the successful Republican effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations across the country. The announcement came just over a week after President Donald Trump enacted a rescissions bill
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson seem to have eyes just for each other, both on screen and off. While doing press for their new comedy “The Naked Gun,” the pair have been exhibiting some serious couple goals energy, with prime examples including a giggly joint appearance in a
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump seeks firing of government official overseeing jobs data after weak employment report.
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — We couldn’t help but wonder: did Carrie Bradshaw break up with us or did we break up with her? The “Sex and the City” franchise is ending after more than 25 years, with the conclusion of the third and now final season of its spinoff “And Just Like
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By BERENICE BAUTISTA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise where they can relax and feel good about the music of his album “Babylon Club.” The album is a way to expand the world of Babylon beyond just the name or his fan club and
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By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when he walks on stage Saturday and sees his bronze bust that will be displayed permanently in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver will be enshrined
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By Kevin Lewis Click here for updates on this story TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — Gone are the days of using a simple air pump to adjust the size and fit of a football helmet. NFL teams are using advanced computer technology to ensure each player is as safe as possible when they take the field.
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has said that tariffs won’t lead to higher prices. But the United States economy seems to disagree: Inflation, which has remained fairly tame, is slowly creeping up because of tariffs. Trump’s latest round of higher taxes on imports, which goes into effect next week, will immediately
Continue Reading To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Aircraft-Down-Investigation Worries over military chopper routes, FAA staffing levels emerge as factors in midair crash inquiry SUMMARY: Long-standing concerns about military helicopters flying in
Continue Reading To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Aircraft-Down-Investigation Worries over military chopper routes, FAA staffing levels emerge as factors in midair crash inquiry SUMMARY: Long-standing concerns about military helicopters flying in
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By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes. Deen ran The Lady & Sons restaurant with her two sons, Jamie and
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers It’s been almost 100 years since the U.S. had tariffs at the level they could reach next Friday. Once President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs take effect, Americans will see an average tax of 18.3% for imported products, the highest rate since 1934, according to the Budget
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Life Insurance Co. (KCLI) on Friday reported a loss of $28.1 million in its second quarter. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had a loss of $2.90 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 77 cents per share. The insurance company
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Life Insurance Co. (KCLI) on Friday reported a loss of $28.1 million in its second quarter. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had a loss of $2.90 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 77 cents per share. The insurance company
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the first day of school inches closer, Missourians are partaking in the state’s annual tax-free weekend.
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By NADIA LATHAN and JOHN HANNA Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats argued Friday that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP is not only a power grab by President Donald Trump but also an attack on Black and Hispanic voters that violates
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As summer winds down, the St. Joseph community has a chance to make a lasting impact by supporting local students through the 17th Annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of Missouri’s top farming groups will now be allowed to sell health plans that supporters hope will boost the number of farmers with affordable health coverage.
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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-TIGERS DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Minnesota opens a three-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers at Comerica
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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-TIGERS DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Minnesota opens a three-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers at Comerica
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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-TIGERS DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Minnesota opens a three-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers at Comerica
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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-TIGERS DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Minnesota opens a three-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers at Comerica
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By ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas to another term as commissioner of the country’s workplace civil rights agency, demonstrating firm Republican support for her efforts to root out diversity programs, roll back protections for transgender workers and prioritize religious rights in the workplace. Democratic lawmakers and
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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As pop star Justin Timberlake concluded his world tour earlier this week, the “SexyBack” singer shared on Thursday in a social media post that he has been grappling with health issues and a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Timberlake did not disclose which stage of Lyme disease he is experiencing
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By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss plans for continued cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years. Dmitry Bakanov, the director of the state
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By Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who had been serving a 20-year prison sentence in Florida, has been moved to a lower-security federal prison camp in Texas. “We can confirm, Ghislaine Maxwell is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at the Federal Prison Camp (FPC)
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