Stephens College student pronounced dead after downtown Columbia shooting
A Stephens College student who was critically wounded in a shooting early Saturday in downtown Columbia has died, the college said Sunday.
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Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump’s targeting of George Soros and his foundations
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of progressive nonprofits condemned President Donald Trump’s general attacks on his political opponents and a specific report of a potential investigation into billionaire George Soros’ philanthropy, Open Society Foundations. “Targeting those you disagree with is a threat to the democratic values our organizations work tirelessly
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New fleet of SJPD vehicles, streets equipment and chicken regulations approved by City Council
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents could see a new fleet of top-of-the-line police vehicles rolled out if approved at tonight’s City Council meeting, as well as $1 million for large equipment upgrades for the Street Maintenance Division.
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Silvia Fenturini Fendi gives up creative control of family’s fashion house after centennial show
MILAN (AP) — Silvia Venturini Fendi, who took full creative control of her family’s heritage fashion house after the departure of Kim Jones, is stepping down from that role and into a new one: honorary president. “What a wonderful journey it has been, not only creatively but also from a human perspective: first through my
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American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it
By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to slam on the brakes, Sunday, after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it. AeroLogic Flight 619, using the callsign German Cargo 619, landed at LAX at 10:33 p.m. from Shanghai,
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Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues
By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member was set to tour in support of his book, “Cat on the Road
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Xavier Worthy returns to spark Chiefs’ offense in crucial win over Ravens
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xavier Worthy admitted that he was winded after hauling in a 37-yard pass during the Kansas City Chiefs’ emphatic 37-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It wasn’t a total surprise, considering the fleet-footed wide receiver had been sidelined with a shoulder injury
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Xavier Worthy returns to spark Chiefs’ offense in crucial win over Ravens
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Xavier Worthy admitted that he was winded after hauling in a 37-yard pass during the Kansas City Chiefs’ emphatic 37-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It wasn’t a total surprise, considering the fleet-footed wide receiver had been sidelined with a shoulder injury
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A blue jay and a green jay mated, researchers say. Their offspring is a scientific marvel
By Amanda Schupak (CNN) — What do you get when you cross a blue jay with a green jay? That’s not the start of a joke, but the subject of a new study that aims to describe a hybrid bird never encountered before in the wild. The bigger question scientists are puzzling over, though, is
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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Trump’s Big Bill States Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones SUMMARY: New Mexico lawmakers
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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Trump’s Big Bill States Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones SUMMARY: New Mexico lawmakers
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Continue Reading A western Kansas police officer was fatally shot responding to a domestic violence call
HAYS, Kan. (AP) — A western Kansas police officer was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call at the home of a suspect who appeared to have later killed himself, authorities said. Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann died of his injuries early Sunday after being transported by air to a hospital, the Kansas
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Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted on his
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Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates. Claiming that movie production “has been stolen’’ from Hollywood and the U.S., Trump posted on his
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At UN, Canada’s foreign minister walks fine line between pushing back at Trump and keeping peace
By ROB GILLIES and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s foreign minister walked a fine line at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, pushing back at President Donald Trump’s assertions of unfettered U.S. power while trying to avoid provoking her country’s biggest trade partner. Trump famously said at his inauguration that “during
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In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won’t give up nukes
By EDITH M. LEDERER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A senior North Korean diplomat reiterated at the U.N. Monday that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to do so, calling them crucial to keeping a “balance of power” with South Korea. “We will never walk
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Missile attack on cargo ship off Yemen wounds 2 and prompts crew to abandon vessel
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, officials said, wounding two mariners and forcing its crew to abandon the damaged vessel. It was the most serious attack in the Gulf of
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Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days after federal agents arrested him on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally. The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners said in a
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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— US–OLDER COACHES DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Raiders’ Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest coach, but coaches performing
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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— US–OLDER COACHES DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Raiders’ Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest coach, but coaches performing
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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— US–OLDER COACHES DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Raiders’ Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest coach, but coaches performing
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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— US–OLDER COACHES DESCRIPTION: The Las Vegas Raiders’ Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest coach, but coaches performing
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Drought alert declared for Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-29 declaring a drought alert for Missouri until Dec. 1, 2025.
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SJFD begins structural fire training at MoWest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Fire Department is conducting its structural fire training.
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Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. welcomes three new board members
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lee Ann Blazer, Crystal Bupp and Cole Soptic have joined the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. board of directors.
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The Wizard of Oz Coffee Crawl set for Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The 7th Annual Coffee Crawl is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, in Downtown St. Joseph.
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National Coffee Day 2025: Free drinks at Dunkin’, Smoothie King and more
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Large and small coffee chains nationwide are celebrating National Coffee Day on Monday with free cups of joe and other deals. This year is especially important as chains try to reel in consumers who have been cutting back on discretionary spending. Americans have grown more cost-conscious due to fears
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Eugene Field sixth graders bring history to life with wax museum project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Sixth graders at Eugene Field Elementary brought history to life with a creative “wax museum” project.
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