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Trump campaigns to ‘make America safe again’

By Associated Press HOWELL, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to “Make America Safe Again” while campaigning in Michigan as the Democrats who gathered in Chicago to nominate Kamala Harris branded him a career criminal. As part of a battleground campaign swing designed to counter the Democratic National Convention, Trump stood alongside sheriff’s

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By The Associated Press King Charles III meets with survivors of stabbing rampage LONDON | King Charles III met Tuesday with survivors of the stabbing rampage that killed three young girls in northern England, viewing flowers and teddy bears laid in remembrance of the victims and signing a book of condolence as Britain recovers from

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By Associated Press Sen. Rick Scott wins Florida GOP primary WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | U.S. Sen. Rick Scott has handily won Florida’s Republican primary against two other opponents, moving on to face Democratic former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November. Mucarsel-Powell also won her election comfortably against three other candidates. This November, Scott has

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By The Associated Press Thirteen protesters arrested during first day of DNC CHICAGO | Police say they arrested 13 people Monday and have added additional security fences at a Chicago park where protesters clashed with police during the first day of the Democratic National Convention. More protests are planned for Tuesday, including one outside the

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Jalon Daniels to start for Kansas in season opener

By Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. — Jalon Daniels will be under center when No. 22 Kansas opens the season against Lindenwood next week. Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold confirmed Tuesday the electrifying but injury-prone quarterback had remained healthy through fall camp and would be ready for the game on Aug. 29. Daniels hurt his shoulder and

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Wall Street slips, breaks winning streak

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks ticked lower Tuesday and snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, but it’s still just 1.2% below its all-time high set last month. It has roared back from its scary summer drop, where the index briefly dropped nearly 10%

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By The Associated Press Alaska Air clears big hurdle in proposed merger Alaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1.9 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers. Alaska Air announced in December that

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Guilty Pleasures

By Associated Press Rapper NBA Youngboy to plead guilty to Louisiana gun charge BATON ROUGE, La. | Rapper NBA YoungBoy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal weapons charge once the case is transferred from Louisiana to Utah, where he faces unrelated charges accusing him of running a prescription drug fraud ring. In court

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Today in history

By Associated Press Aug. 23 In 1305, Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace was executed by the English for treason. In 1775, Britain’s King George III proclaimed the American colonies to be in a state of “open and avowed rebellion.” In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War I. In 1927, amid worldwide

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Rely on homecooking for delicious, memorable meals

By Metro Creative Homemade foods have a way of connecting with people that restaurant fare does not. That’s even more true when the meal being cooked is based on a family recipe people recall from childhood. Renowned cookbook author Elisa Costantini pays homage to such recipes in her new cookbook “Italian Moms: Something Old, Something

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Postmenopausal breast cancer

By Metro Creative The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 30% of postmenopausal breast cancer cases can be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors. That finding, cited in the organization’s “Breast Cancer: Facts & Figures, 2022-2024” report, means as many as three in 10 breast cancer diagnoses in postmenopausal women may have been attributable to

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DeJong leads Royals to beat Angels

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo once again looked like the pitcher whose brilliant first half made him an All-Star, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to five games. Lugo (14-7), who had

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Missouri now requires proof of surgery or court order for gender changes on IDs

By Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri residents now must provide proof of gender-affirmation surgery or a court order to update their gender on driver’s licenses following a Revenue Department policy change. Previously, Missouri required doctor approval, but not surgery, to change the gender listed on state-issued identification. Missouri’s Revenue Department on Monday did not

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