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“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (The Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 6:6).
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Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Following a request from the US Department of Justice, Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar apps that allow people to alert others nearby about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. President Donald Trump and his administration have railed against the apps for months,
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Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, has some ideas
By MELINA WALLING Associated Press Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Growing up, Baird stopped eating meat in part because she felt connected to animals. Her commitment grew as she learned about the environmental
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Hard choices loom for the school board
Are public schools in their current shape because of declining enrollment, or is enrollment falling because of the condition of the schools?
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Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late Thursday night during what police characterized as a fight. Nick Sortor, 27, of Washington, DC, was arrested on suspicion
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Trump-Epstein statue returns to National Mall after removal by NPS
By Nicky Robertson, Emily Condon, CNN (CNN) — A statue of President Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has returned to the National Mall after it was removed by the National Park Service last week. Called “Best Friends Forever,” the statue shows Trump and Epstein each with a foot kicked back and
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American climber Balin Miller dies aged 23 while climbing El Capitan
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — American climber Balin Miller has died at the age of 23 while climbing at Yosemite National Park, his mother confirmed on Thursday. Miller was attempting to summit El Capitan, Yosemite’s iconic wall soaring 3,000 feet from the valley floor, via the “Sea of Dreams” route when the accident occurred,
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NBA Preseason Glance
All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 1 0 1.000 — Philadelphia 0 1 .000 1 Boston 0 0 .000 ½ Brooklyn 0 0 .000 ½ Toronto 0 0 .000 ½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 0 0 .000 — Charlotte 0 0 .000 — Miami 0
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This sea route has been dismissed as too treacherous. China’s taking the risk
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — In the early hours of a late September morning, a container ship called the Istanbul Bridge set sail from China, destined for Europe and laden with cargo — everything from batteries to clothing. So far, so standard, but there’s a twist. Instead of navigating south on a journey toward
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First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load
By Kathleen Toner, CNN San Rafael, California (CNN) — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress. These situations take a serious physical and emotional toll, yet many first responders
Continue Reading First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load
CNN By Kathleen Toner, CNN San Rafael, California (CNN) — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress. These situations take a serious physical and emotional toll, yet many first
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Cracker Barrel dumps the design firm behind its disastrous logo change
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Cracker Barrel has cut ties with the design firm that created its controversial new logo and redesigned restaurants. The restaurant chain started implementing the changes but quickly reversed course following online backlash – including from President Donald Trump. The company confirmed the split late Thursday in a
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s special congressional election
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a dozen candidates will compete for their parties’ nominations Tuesday to fill a vacant Tennessee congressional seat in the closely divided U.S. House. The winners will face off in a Dec. 2 special election to replace Republican former U.S. Rep. Mark Green, who resigned in
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Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he’s unlikely to win this year
By MARK LEWIS Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be. Longtime Nobel watchers say Trump’s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations and some notable foreign policy
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It’s déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani’s success
By TIFFANY STANLEY, LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MARIAM FAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Zohran Mamdani ’s swift rise in New York City’s mayoral race has made him into a national symbol — both as a point of pride among many Muslim Americans and a political foil for the right. His campaign has been met
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Police admit they shot dead Manchester synagogue victim, as attack puts spotlight on antisemitism in UK
By Peter Wilkinson and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — One of the victims who died in the Manchester synagogue attack and another who was injured were likely shot by armed officers aiming for the killer, police said on Friday. The police said they believed the two victims were huddled behind a door in the synagogue
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Woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic first for the Church of England
By Christopher Lamb, Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Sarah Mullally was on Friday appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide and the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history. Mullally, 63, was made Bishop of London in 2018 – the Church of
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Swifties flock to movie theaters for ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’
CNN By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — In an unprecedented win for a theatrical release announced just two weeks ago, the album debut event from American pop superstar Taylor Swift topped the domestic box office with about $33 million domestically. “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” released in theaters for a three-day
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How Milwaukee’s silly sausages became one of the most beloved spectacles in baseball
By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The Milwaukee Brewers are deadly serious about their baseball this season. Finishing with the best record in MLB, they’re hoping that this will be the year they can finally win a World Series as their playoff campaign begins on Saturday. But this is a franchise that doesn’t always take
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One of 2 victims in Manchester synagogue attack apparently shot accidentally by police
By DANICA KIRKA, KWIYEON HA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of the two Jewish men killed in a car and knife attack on a synagogue in the English city of Manchester appears to have been accidentally shot by a police officer, according to detectives who said Friday that the attacker
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Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England
By DANICA KIRKA and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Bishop of London Sarah Mullally shattered a stained-glass ceiling Friday when she was announced as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been chosen as the Church of England’s spiritual leader. Mullally, 63, a former cancer nurse who became England’s
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A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ career and legal problems
By The Associated Press For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show. Then he was
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Israel intercepts the last boat from the Gaza flotilla as Israeli minister mocks the activists
By IBRAHIM HAZBOUN and RENATA BRITO Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Friday intercepted the last boat from an international flotilla trying to break Israel’s sea blockade of war-ravaged Gaza as cities around the world erupted into more protests against Israeli actions in Gaza and the arrests of some 450 activists who were
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Luxembourg celebrates Grand Duke Guillaume after his father abdicates
By SAM McNEIL Associated Press LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state. Church bells rang out just before hundreds crowded outside the Grand Palace began chanting “Guillaume, Guillaume!” as the new grand
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Tracking a hot weekend before seasonable temperatures return
Tracking a hot weekend before seasonable temperatures return
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Dutch high court orders government to reevaluate license to export F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The highest court in the Netherlands on Friday ordered the Dutch government to reevaluate its currently suspended license for exporting parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, in response to concerns they could be used in breaches of international law. The Supreme Court said an
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TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Final New Orleans 107 Melbourne 97 Final Phoenix 103 L.A. Lakers 81 ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON Final OT Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 4 Final Minnesota 3 Chicago 2 Final SO Winnipeg 5 Calgary 4 Final OT Vancouver 3 Edmonton 2 Final San Jose 4 Vegas 1 ___
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Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Friday, Oct. 03. 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 Iowa Daybook for Friday, Oct. 03. 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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Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Oct. 03. 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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