By SAMY MAGDY and LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Bombardment stopped and Israeli troops pulled back in Gaza on Friday under a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But will the agreement lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”? It took pressure on Israel and Hamas from
Continue ReadingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A retired Army officer who worked as a civilian for the Air Force has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for conspiring to transmit classified information about Russia’s war with Ukraine on a foreign online dating platform. David Slater was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Lincoln to
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City Councilmembers will take the first step toward approval of a new $5.1 million WoodSpring Suites hotel and conference center near South Belt Highway in St. Joseph.
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band’s first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas. The band
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 3 0 1.000 — Toronto 2 1 .667 1 Boston 1 1 .500 1½ Brooklyn 1 1 .500 1½ Philadelphia 0 3 .000 3 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 2 0 1.000 — Miami 0 3 .000 2½ Atlanta 0
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban government on Friday blamed Pakistan for striking the Afghan capital and bombing a market in the country’s east, accusing its neighbor of violating national airspace. A blast struck before 10 p.m. local time on Thursday in the Abdul Haq Square area of Kabul, close to several ministries and the national
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, Aziz Ansari defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. He also said he planned on donating part of the fee he earned to “causes that support free press and human rights.” Human Rights Watch has
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to GOP Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say.
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Persistent worries about the higher cost of living and few job opportunities pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level on records going back to 1952. Consumer sentiment edged a hair lower early this month to a preliminary reading of 55, the University of Michigan said Friday —
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 11 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 4 a.m. FS2 — AFL: North Melbourne at Richmond AUTO RACING Noon NBC — IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: The Motul Petit le Mans, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, Ga. 4:30 p.m. TRUTV — NASCAR Cup
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Philadelphia 20 7 6 66 57 33 Cincinnati 19 9 5 62 49 40 Inter Miami CF 17 7 8 59 72 53 Charlotte FC 18 13 2 56 53 46 New York City FC 17 11 5 56 49 42 Nashville 16 11
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Boston 2 2 0 0 4 7 4 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Florida 2 2 0 0 4 5 3 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Pittsburgh 2 2 0 0 4 7 3 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 Carolina 1 1 0 0 2 6
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 2 2 0 0 4 5 3 Boston 2 2 0 0 4 7 4 Toronto 1 1 0 0 2 5 2 Ottawa 1 1 0 0 2 5 4 Montreal 2 1 1 0 2 7 6 Tampa
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Florida 2 2 0 0 4 5 3 2-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Boston 2 2 0 0 4 7 4 1-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 Toronto 1 1 0 0 2 5 2 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 Ottawa 1 1 0 0
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 4 1 0 .800 153 113 New England 3 2 0 .600 125 101 Miami 1 4 0 .200 107 145 N.Y. Jets 0 5 0 .000 112 157 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 4 1 0 .800 163
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Buffalo 4 1 0 .800 153 113 3-1-0 1-0-0 3-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 New England 3 2 0 .600 125 101 1-2-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 Miami 1 4 0 .200 107 145 1-1-0 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-1-0 1-2-0 N.Y.
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By The Associated Press Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza were starting to walk north to return to their homes Friday, after the Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time and that its soldiers were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines. Palestinians had reported heavy shelling
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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, on October 20, 2025. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries with large South
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82. In a statement Friday, his family said “with the deepest sadness” that Lodge died “suddenly and unexpectedly.” It added that Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones
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Continue ReadingST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold its October meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16, and will feature Missouri Western State University’s president as a special guest.
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Cocooned in Washington, political elites aren’t ready for the answer. In the middle of America, your average blue-collar worker, teacher or retiree doesn’t see a Republican shutdown or a Democratic shutdown.
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By Silvia Marchetti (CNN) — With its hills, olive groves, and vineyards, Radicondoli looks like the image of Tuscany found on postcards. But behind the stone walls and quiet streets, the small medieval village near Siena has been losing people for years. Once home to around 3,000 residents, Radicondoli now counts just 966. About 100
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By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — The long wait is over. After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union’s Entry/Exit system (EES) will go live on October 12. While nothing has changed when it comes to the rules of who can enter the EU, and how long they can stay, the new system
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By The Associated Press The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social platform X that the “RIFs have
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By Christian Edwards, Char Reck, CNN (CNN) — María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader driven into hiding since a disputed election last year, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for keeping “the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Machado received the accolade for tirelessly promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and
Continue ReadingBy CHAN HO-HIM AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has hit U.S.-owned vessels docking in the country with tit-for-tat port fees, in response to the American government’s planned port fees on Chinese ships, expanding a string of retaliatory measures before trade talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Vessels
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By CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A powerful nor’easter is about to bring nasty weather to millions along the East Coast, with fierce winds, drenching rain and dangerous seas expected this weekend into early next week. The storm will drive major coastal flooding and beach erosion alongside the heavy rain and potentially damaging
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By Allie Torgan, CNN (CNN) — It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal. What started with a plot of land that she purchased with her babysitting money has become a global model
Continue Reading CNN By Allie Torgan, CNN (CNN) — It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal. What started with a plot of land that she purchased with her babysitting money has become a global
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