CNN By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Springfield, Missouri (CNN) — Courtney Leader has been closely following the contentious tax-and-spending debate in Washington – not that she cares much for politics, but because she believes the proposed Medicaid cuts are a matter of life or death for her daughter. “This is not a luxury. I do not
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By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — She’s set to marry Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. But who is the pilot and Emmy Award-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez – and how did she go from local news to the edge of space? Born in New Mexico in 1969, Sánchez studied at El Camino College and later the University
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court will hand down its final decisions of the term on Friday, including an expected high-profile ruling on whether President Donald Trump may enforce his divisive executive order curtailing birthright citizenship. As is tradition, Chief Justice John Roberts announced the final day from the bench. The schedule
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The Oscar-winning producer of “Moonlight” really wanted to get in touch with Eva Victor. Adele Romanski and her producing partner Mark Ceryak were “kind of obsessed” with the short, comedic videos Victor was putting out on various social media platforms. Titles of some that still exist online include “when
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By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The idea that Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and ultimately shelved entire albums of music may seem odd to the casual listener. Why put yourself through all that work for nothing? Yet “lost albums” are embedded in music industry lore. Some were literally lost. Some remained
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 11 3 .786 — Atlanta 10 5 .667 1½ Washington 8 8 .500 4 Indiana 7 8 .467 4½ Chicago 4 10 .286 7 Connecticut 2 13 .133 9½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 12 2 .857 — Phoenix 11 4 .733
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 46 34 .575 — Tampa Bay 46 35 .568 ½ Toronto 43 37 .538 3 Boston 40 42 .488 7 Baltimore 34 46 .425 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 51 31 .622 — Cleveland 40 39 .506 9½ Minnesota 39 42
Continue Reading All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 11 5 3 36 38 23 Vancouver 10 3 5 35 34 19 Minnesota United 9 4 6 33 31 21 Portland 8 4 6 30 28 24 San Jose 7 7 5 26 39 31 Los Angeles FC 7 4
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 46 34 .575 — Tampa Bay 46 35 .568 ½ Toronto 43 37 .538 3 Boston 40 42 .488 7 Baltimore 34 46 .425 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 51 31 .622 — Cleveland 40 39 .506 9½ Minnesota 39 42
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 48 34 .585 — Philadelphia 47 34 .580 ½ Atlanta 37 43 .463 10 Miami 34 45 .430 12½ Washington 33 48 .407 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 48 33 .593 — Milwaukee 45 36 .556 3 St. Louis 44 38
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF New York 46 34 .575 — — 4-6 W-1 24-16 22-18 407 297 110 Tampa Bay 46 35 .568 ½ +4½ 7-3 W-3 27-23 19-12 383 302 81 Toronto 43 37 .538 3 +2 5-5 W-1
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By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is in the final days of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump’s efforts to remake the federal government. But the justices also have six
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By The Associated Press In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig’s dramatic exit, may test that — but things are speeding up. On Wednesday, Amazon MGM Studio announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the 26th Bond
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met at the St. Joseph Country Club ballroom on Thursday to attend to a wide variety of subjects affecting the state of Missouri as a whole.
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By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Planned Parenthood from suing South Carolina over the state’s decision to pull the organization’s Medicaid funding because it provides abortions, a decision that could prompt other red states target the organization and make it harder for other Medicaid beneficiaries to
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By Lisa Eadicicco and Hadas Gold, CNN New York (CNN) — Trump Mobile, the wireless service provider and phone company launched by the Trump Organization, no longer promises on its website that its upcoming smartphone will be made in America. The company adjusted language on its website on or around June 22 to drop the
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By David Wright and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he would run for a third term in 2026, amid speculation over his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race, with the release of a campaign launch video featuring sharp criticism of President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump’s made clear he’ll
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By Josh Haskell Click here for updates on this story CUDAHY, California (KABC) — The vice mayor of Cudahy is under fire after posting on social media, allegedly calling on gang members to stand up against immigration raids. A shocking message about the immigration raids was posted on Instagram by the elected official Cynthia Gonzalez,
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican Museums on Thursday unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms, the spectacularly frescoed reception rooms of the Apostolic Palace that in some ways rival the Sistine Chapel as the peak of high Renaissance artistry. A decade-long project to clean and
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican Museums on Thursday unveiled the last and most important of the restored Raphael Rooms, the spectacularly frescoed reception rooms of the Apostolic Palace that in some ways rival the Sistine Chapel as the peak of high Renaissance artistry. A decadelong project to clean and
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By James Taylor, CBS13 Photojournalist Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL, KCBS) — The results are in, and Elk Grove is saying its electric bike lending program is a big success. The e-bike effort is giving a jolt to people looking for an alternative way to get around town without having to
Continue Reading KCAL, KCBS By James Taylor, CBS13 Photojournalist Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL, KCBS) — The results are in, and Elk Grove is saying its electric bike lending program is a big success. The e-bike effort is giving a jolt to people looking for an alternative way to get around town without
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By Kayla Moeller Click here for updates on this story YUBA CITY, California (KOVR) — A nearly century-old fire engine is back where it first went into service: Yuba City. After being taken out of service by the Yuba City Fire Department in the 1970s, the 1931 engine continued to live many lives, even being
Continue Reading KMAX, KOVR, YUBA CITY, CNN By Kayla Moeller Click here for updates on this story YUBA CITY, California (KOVR) — A nearly century-old fire engine is back where it first went into service: Yuba City. After being taken out of service by the Yuba City Fire Department in the 1970s, the 1931 engine continued to
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — At the start of an unprecedented meeting of vaccine committee of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency scientists who normally generate and interpret data to inform this group’s votes were in an unusual position: answering questions and countering statements that cast doubt on the safety
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Want to know how much Republicans are eager to turn Zohran Mamdani into the face of the Democratic Party? Look no further than two of the biggest names eyeing bids for New York governor next year. “He will be the single most effective foil for Republicans nationally,” Rep. Elise
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST – Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider. The case centers on funding for other health care services Planned Parenthood provides in South Carolina, but the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There was a death of a beloved character on the Season 36 finale of “The Simpsons” last month that people are still grieving. But in the colorfully animated world of Springfield, it’s probably safe to save our tears for now. In an episode titled “Estranger Things,” the fate
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, June 27 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Western at Sydney 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL: Melbourne at Gold Coast 2 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: North Melbourne at Hawthorn AUTO RACING 7:25 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1:
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Culture Writer PARIS (AP) — As Paris wilted under a ruthless June sun, Issey Miyake sent out a battalion of intergalactic fashion soldiers who shimmered at the Cartier Foundation Thursday between art and menswear apparel in a spectacle where even the light was a player. The late-morning sun bounced sharply off
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