By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza. The State Department’s decision to impose
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By DEEPA BHARATH and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax
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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional district boundary lines was filed on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the state Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of other lawsuits that asked for redistricting before the 2026 election. The latest lawsuit brought by a
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By Ben Church, CNN London (CNN) — Organizers of this year’s Wimbledon have said the latest error with the electronic system, which has replaced the traditional line umpires at this year’s tournament, was due to a player getting ready to serve while a ball boy was still doing their duties on court. The incident occurred
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By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed. Stein topped off his veto total at 14 for this year’s legislative session. One of the vetoes
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Before Republican Sen. Thom Tillis bucked his own party and voted against President Donald Trump’s agenda last week, he warned the president how its toxic political ripple effect could soon wipe out Congress’ GOP majority. “As I told the president, if we don’t get this right, he’s probably going
Continue Reading CNN By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Before Republican Sen. Thom Tillis bucked his own party and voted against President Donald Trump’s agenda last week, he warned the president how its toxic political ripple effect could soon wipe out Congress’ GOP majority. “As I told the president, if we don’t get this right, he’s probably
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By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Every time the door swings open this week at the county courthouse in the tiny south Georgia town of Statenville, six election workers have a moment to hope that someone is coming to vote. “Anybody that comes in pretty much has to walk by our office,” said
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will honor new leaders in the St. Joseph business community at a New Leaders Welcome on Wednesday, Aug. 6
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By Gabe Cohen and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic
Continue Reading CNN By Gabe Cohen and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge on Wednesday sentenced former NBA player Ben McLemore to over eight years in prison, a week after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman at a 2021 party at the home of a then-teammate. The ex-Portland Trail Blazer was sentenced to 100 months in prison by
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By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.S. envoy said Wednesday that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the latest round of talks, a persistent obstacle as the new authorities in Damascus struggle to consolidate control after the country’s yearslong civil war.
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By Spencer Joseph Click here for updates on this story LOGAN, Utah (KSTU) — It’s the dream of every father to provide the best life possible for his children. A big part of that for one Logan family is the peace, quiet, and rejuvenation of the great outdoors. LJ Wilde is the founder and “Principal
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By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — As Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks. An Israeli official said an outstanding issue in the negotiations was Israel’s desire to
Continue ReadingBy LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Superman might do more than just save Metropolis — filmmaker James Gunn hopes the beloved superhero will bring hope to a cynical world. “Everybody’s gotten so cynical and ironic,” said Gunn. “Everybody’s ironic about everything all the time. And he (Superman) is a good-natured guy who
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden’s White House physician on Wednesday declined to answer questions during a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee, invoking his Fifth Amendment right as the Republican-led panel pushes forward in its probe of the former president’s mental fitness and decline. While Dr. Kevin O’Connor appeared on Capitol
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By Lisa Eadicicco and John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Nvidia on Wednesday briefly hit $4 trillion in market value, making it the first publicly traded company to hit that milestone. Nvidia stock rose 2.76% after the market opened on Wednesday to hit an intraday record high that pushed its market value above the
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By Ted Barrett, Alison Main and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill is gaining momentum in the Senate and could soon come to a vote as Republican lawmakers attempt to strike a careful balance with President Donald Trump. Key supporters of the bill have expressed optimism that the package has the
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ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Coffee lovers will notice a new aroma emanating from north St. Joseph, potentially just in time for pumpkin spice season this fall.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals signed former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal, the team announced Wednesday, hours before they played the finale of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 37-year-old Keuchel worked out for the Royals last week. He will head to their training facility in
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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A “confluence of errors” including unlawful actions by the former clerk in Wisconsin’s capital city led to nearly 200 absentee ballots not being counted in the November presidential election, an investigation by the state elections commission released Wednesday concluded. Maribeth Witzel-Behl resigned as Madison city clerk
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By Anahita Jafary Click here for updates on this story PATTERSON, California (KCRA) — A family-owned farm in Patterson is asking for help after a deal for their summer fruit went sour. Fantozzi Farms, a farm that has been passed down for generations, was left with thousands of unpurchased apricots. For the past 4 years,
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By William Morrison, Adam Roberts Click here for updates on this story SALLISAW, Oklahoma (KHBS, KHOG) — Bodycam video showed the rescue of a driver from a nearly submerged truck under a railroad bridge in Sallisaw. The driver, who had recently undergone knee surgery, was trapped in rising floodwaters under the railroad track bridge on
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By Evan Perez and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — The FBI is investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for possible false statements to Congress following a referral from the current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to a person briefed on the matter. The referral came after Ratcliffe last
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Roadwork will begin on a section of Interstate 229 on Monday, July 14, where the road will be narrowed to one lane.
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SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new Milk Depot has officially opened at the Andrew County Health Department in Savannah, Missouri, expanding access for approved breast milk donors in the region.
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By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services called off an upcoming meeting of expert advisers on preventive health care, raising questions about the future of the longtime, nonpolitical advisory group. An HHS spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the US Preventive Services Task Force —
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By KITV Web Staff, Carly Yoshida Click here for updates on this story KILAUEA, Hawai’i (KITV) — A new eruption started early this morning at Halemaʻumaʻu Crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Episode 28 of the ongoing volcanic activity began at 4:10 AM on July 9th, with lava fountains and flows coming from the north
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By KCCI News Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — For the last several weeks, Des Moines Water Works has been dealing with elevated nitrate levels in drinking water, forcing its Fleur Drive facility to operate at full capacity for over 66 days straight, a situation it was never
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