By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Security guarantees have become a central focus in discussions about a peace deal for Ukraine, with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky saying at the White House Monday that they are the “key issue, a starting point for ending the war.” Zelensky knows that in the long run, Russia’s superior
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By Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — Food stamp fraud is on the rise causing even more hardship for some who need help the most. One victim reached out to WPTV Anchor Hollani Davis after he says someone stole his EBT benefits, also known as SNAP
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By Izzy Romero Click here for updates on this story California (KSBY) — Fire crews have been fighting the Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties using all of their resources and tools— one key standout being the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drones. “This aircraft can do aerial ignitions,” said Milton Truong,
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By Maggy Wolanske Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KOAA) — A local coffee company is brewing a second chance for women incarcerated at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. Redemption Roasters opened in 2022 as an employment opportunity for inmates, giving them the chance to learn new skills. Scripps News Denver learned about
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine’s hopes of joining
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By KABC News Staff Click here for updates on this story REDONDO BEACH, California (KABC) — A new mural in Redondo Beach just screams Los Angeles! Gustavo Zermeño Jr., a muralist who was born and raised in L.A., painted a giant Dodger-themed mural of Kobe Bryant on the side of the Eat Fantastic restaurant on
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) — With Attorney General Andrew Bailey set to head to Washington, D.C., this September to work for the FBI after being tapped by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed a new attorney general.
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By Tim Caputo Click here for updates on this story LA VERNE, California (KABC) — A family is speaking out after their La Verne home got an unexpected visit from a mountain lion. The front door was wide open, so the big cat made itself right at home. Now, La Verne neighbors are being told
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By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — More than three years after sexual abuse claims were first reported to authorities by his students, the FBI has arrested a former girls’ coach at an elite U.S. gymnastics academy in Iowa on a child pornography charge. The abuse investigation into Sean Gardner, formerly
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By KARENA PHAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” Her answer: Move to the U.S., sign a record deal and win
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, Aug. 20 HORSE RACING 9:30 a.m. FS2 — The Juddmonte International: From York Racecourse, York, England 1 p.m. FS2 — NYRA: Saratoga Live 5 p.m. FS1 — NYRA: Saratoga Live 9 p.m. FS2 — NYRA: Saratoga Live LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1
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By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN New York (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed on Tuesday that the US government is considering an extraordinary investment in struggling chipmaker Intel. But they gave different answers about what the Trump administration sought to do with that stake. Such a deal, if it were
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Pope Leo XIV has chosen Father Ralph O’Donnell as the Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Jefferson City, according to a press release.
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his movies he thinks is the best – and it’s probably not the one you’d expect. The American director has two Academy Awards to his name: one for the screenplay of “Pulp Fiction” in 1994 and another for the screenplay of
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By Andy Sheehan Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The owner of a champion show dog claims her dog died after eating a new shipment of dog food. The Scottish poet Sir Walter Scott described the Scottish Deerhound as “the most perfect creature of Heaven,” and when they retired from
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By Julie Parr Click here for updates on this story HOPE, Arkansas (KTBS) — The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office has fired a deputy following concerns over his conduct on a traffic stop. KTBS received a copy of the body camera footage through a records request. The video captures Deputy Jason Johnson stop Olen Lane, 81,
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By TY ONEIL and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish
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By Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class yet. One of the incoming students, a North Philadelphia native and Gates Scholar, hopes to change lives without leaving his neighborhood. “It’s common to see people say they want to fight for change,
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By SAM METZ, JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal from Arab countries, but Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive in
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Continue Reading By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time. With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Aubrey Plaza is opening up about her life after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena. The “White Lotus” star is a guest on the latest episode of her friend and former “Parks and Recreation” costar Amy Poehler’s podcast, “Good Hang.” Baena, a writer and director, died by
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Belinda coming into some serious money in Season 3 of “The White Lotus” has everyone thinking about what they’d do with a similar windfall. For Emmy-nominee Natasha Rothwell – who famously portrayed resort wellness employee Belinda in both the first and third seasons of the acclaimed Mike White-created satirical
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By Chelsea Jones Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida teen has compiled a proud history of community service. Jesse Profeta has cleaned up neighborhoods and mangroves and spent time in nursing homes talking to elderly residents. Now he is making life easier for families living in domestic
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