By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. for the last six years said Tuesday she’s resigning next year as the two major trading partners plan to review the free trade agreement. Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said in a letter it is the right time to put in place someone who
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Missouri Pick 3 Midday” game were: 1, 5, 6 (one, five, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday challenged a court order that complicated efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey by making a trove of evidence off-limits to prosecutors. An order issued over the weekend by a federal judge in Washington barred the Justice
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By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump’s former attorney who faces felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state. The judge also refused to cancel a Monday preliminary hearing for Trump’s former attorney, who
Continue ReadingSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder, authorities said Tuesday. Officers responded to a 911 call Monday night reporting an assault in progress at the residence in the coastal city west of Los
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By PAOLA FLORES Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s new right-wing government said Tuesday that it would restore diplomatic relations with Israel, the latest sign of the dramatic geopolitical realignment underway in the South American country that was once among the most vocal critics of Israeli policies toward Palestinians. The Bolivian foreign ministry
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By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told congressional leaders Tuesday that he was still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors, even as he faced intensifying demands from Congress for disclosure. Hegseth provided a
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EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Ahead of next year’s midterms, a number of members from both major parties have already announced they’re heading for the exits, either because they’re seeking higher office, simply aren’t running again, or are leaving the chamber early. Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president. With Republicans already hanging
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has permanently ordered Georgia’s prison system to keep providing some kinds of gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, although the state plans to appeal. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert last week ruled that a new state law denying hormone therapy to inmates violated their
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that her country intends to send more water to the United States, but not immediately, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to raise tariffs by 5% on Mexican imports if more water is not delivered as part of a water-sharing agreement. Sheinbaum said Mexico
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief called on Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Tuesday not to prosecute detained U.N. personnel and to work “in good faith” to immediately release all detained staff from the U.N. and foreign agencies and missions. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the referrals of the
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By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press After decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week. If the legislation passes, the Senate could vote on final passage as soon as
Continue ReadingANKENY, Iowa (AP) — ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — Casey’s General Stores Inc. (CASY) on Tuesday reported profit of $206.3 million in its fiscal second quarter. The Ankeny, Iowa-based company said it had net income of $5.53 per share. The convenience store chain posted revenue of $4.51 billion in the period. _____ This story was generated
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis designated a leading Muslim civil rights organization as a “foreign terrorist organization,” leaders of the group’s Florida chapter on Tuesday promised a lawsuit and said the state had no legal basis for such a declaration. The governor’s executive order against
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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV insisted Tuesday that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal and criticized what he said was the Trump administration’s effort to “break apart” the long-standing U.S.-European alliance. Leo spoke to reporters after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is on
Continue ReadingTuesday No. 1 UConn (9-0) did not play. Next: at No. 16 USC, Saturday. No. 2 Texas (10-0) did not play. Next: at UT Rio Grande Valley, Wednesday. No. 3 South Carolina (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Sunday. No. 4 UCLA (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. Cal Poly, Tuesday. No. 5
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next year’s elections.
Continue ReadingSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, years after being charged with portraying herself as an heiress to get millions of dollars from lenders. Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is believed to be in Dubai, United
Continue ReadingBy DAVID A. LIEB and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide vote on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his quest to hold on to a slim Republican majority in next
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JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is finally scheduled to appear on Dec. 17 to testify before a special state Senate committee examining her prosecution of President Donald Trump, but lawyers aren’t done arguing over lawmakers’ power to haul her in. Lawyers for Willis and the state Senate
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By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of people in Haiti’s capital have been killed following violent clashes within a powerful gang coalition, with 10 children among the victims, a local human rights group said Tuesday. Among those killed was Dèdè, one of the highest ranking gang members in the
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Tuesday, Dec. 9 EAST Adelphi 77, Mercy 55 Albertus Magnus 68, Sarah Lawrence 56 Bucknell 51, Rider 38 Buffalo 83, UMBC 79 Caldwell 81, Dominican (NY) 78 Castleton 67, SUNY-Cobleskill 66 Chestnut Hill 68, Holy Family 52 Emmanuel (MA) 71, Lesley University 59 Endicott College 99, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 84 Framingham State 68,
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-IOWA-IOWA ST DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa –No. 10 Iowa State hosts No. 11 Iowa in the annual CyHawk
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-IOWA-IOWA ST DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa –No. 10 Iowa State hosts No. 11 Iowa in the annual CyHawk
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-IOWA-IOWA ST DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa –No. 10 Iowa State hosts No. 11 Iowa in the annual CyHawk
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKW–T25-IOWA-IOWA ST DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa –No. 10 Iowa State hosts No. 11 Iowa in the annual CyHawk
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Boeing-Spirit AeroSystems Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems SUMMARY: Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems,
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