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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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By WRTV Staff Click here for updates on this story JOHNSON COUNTY, Indiana (WRTV) — The first day of school at Pleasant Crossing Elementary looked a little different from years past. A kindergartener battling brain cancer was given a police escort for her first day of school. On Wednesday morning, fire and police agencies from
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By Amber Grigley Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — After an IMPD officer was shot at least three times in the line of duty on the West side on Tuesday, July 29, he began to address his wounds. He applied a tourniquet from a trauma kit before he was helped and
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By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Friday that the country’s top court will not yield to sanctions or foreign pressure over the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, which is expected to take place later this year. De Moraes, who is overseeing the
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Training camp continued Friday, where fans were able to enjoy calmer temperatures.
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History last month temporarily removed a board that referenced President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit on the American presidency. In a statement to CNN on Thursday, the Smithsonian Institution said the decision, which was first reported by The Washington Post, was
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to President Donald Trump’s two impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive — and selective — view of American history. A spokesperson said the exhibit eventually
Continue Reading By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Switzerland, home to some the world’s most recognizable luxury brands, now faces an upcoming 39% tariff from the U.S. Industry groups on Friday warned
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By Krista Tatschl Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Aileen Quinn, the original “Annie” from the 1982 film, visited Kansas City this week to support an inclusive production of Annie at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The production is part of Variety KC’s mission to increase inclusion
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A major container and packaging manufacturer will bring new investment and around 20 new jobs to St. Joseph.
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By Brooke Butler Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — Earlier this month, a team of 31 medical specialists at Memorial Health in Savannah successfully performed a rare, high-stakes procedure to ensure the safe delivery of a baby girl, who otherwise may not have been able to breathe on her own
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The ancient game’s popularity boom has been well documented, owing in part to the rise of online formats during the Covid-19 pandemic and the reputational
Continue Reading By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press The last Teen Choice Awards aired in 2019. MTV canceled its MTV Movie & TV Awards show after 2023. It’s been a rough period for those deserving of recognition as choice hottie or best villain. Enter the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, now in its fourth year — and coming to
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks across the globe closed lower Friday after President Donald Trump unveiled his plan for levying tariffs on trading partners, threatening to upend decades of international cooperation. The Dow tumbled 542 points, or 1.23%. The broader S&P 500 fell 1.6% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 2.24%.
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