Lunch and Learn event helps caregivers with burnout
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An upcoming free lunch and learn event at Benedictine Living Community in St. Joseph will help caregivers prevent burnout.
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Faced with hardships at home, Ethiopians risk dangerous seas for a better life elsewhere
By AMANUEL GEBREMEDHIN BIRHANE and SAMUEL GITACHEW Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The deadly shipwreck in waters off Yemen’s coast over the weekend is weighing heavily on the hearts of many in Ethiopia. Twelve migrants on the boat that carried 154 Ethiopians survived the tragedy — at least 68 died and 74 remain
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Dog missing after masked group fires shots at Maine home, leading to chase
By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story GLENBURN, Maine (WMTW) — Two people are facing charges, and police are looking for another suspect and a missing dog, after what police describe as a series of violent or dangerous incidents in Penobscot County on Sunday. Just after 3 p.m., a woman called 911
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August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. Here’s a look
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Roof collapses on bank drive-thru
By David Jones, LeeAnn Huntoon, Paola Tristan Arruda Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Orange County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a roof collapse on S. Orange Blossom Trail and Water Bridge Blvd on Sunday. Upon arrival, OCFR found the drive-thru roof of the Truist Bank at 11200
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Hello, Wisconsin! Iconic ‘That ’70s Show’ car on display at Packers Family Night
By WGBA Staff Click here for updates on this story GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Hello, Wisconsin! Fans in Green Bay are getting an up-close look at a piece of television history this week as the iconic Vista Cruiser from “That ’70s Show” makes a stop in Titletown. The famous station wagon was parked near
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4 generations celebrate family matriarch at Packers Family Night
By Avi Carr-Gloth Click here for updates on this story GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Families from all over came to Lambeau Field on Saturday night, but one family in particular really put the ‘family’ in Family Night. “Whenever we’re together, we’ve all got Packer shirts on if it’s a Packer day.” Meet 85-year-old Lois
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Great Plains News Digest
To 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–Democrats-Governors Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington SUMMARY: Democrats are out of power in Washington
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To 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–Democrats-Governors Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington SUMMARY: Democrats are out of power in Washington
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To 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–Democrats-Governors Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington SUMMARY: Democrats are out of power in Washington
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Trump threatens to ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on Indian goods as it continues to buy Russian oil
By Elisabeth Buchwald, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will “substantially” raise tariffs on India because it’s still buying Russian oil. “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big
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Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur — when he turned his attention to the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch
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Sparks and steel: Man goes TikTok viral for offering free welding classes
By Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — One Tucson man went viral on TikTok for using sparks and steel to teach others. His welding and fabrication classes are empowering people of all ages and walks of life to learn the trade at no cost. Learning how to weld
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How a Missouri driver helped design the ‘Fastest Short Track on the Planet’
Tucked in America’s heartland is a 7/8 mile oval in the middle of a cornfield, dubbed the “Fastest Short Track on the Planet.” Despite being located in the hills of Newton, Iowa, its origins have ties to the Show-Me State.
Continue Reading Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans are trying to punish them
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A walkout by Texas House Democrats is stalling redrawn political maps that President Donald Trump wants before the 2026 elections to bolster Republican chances of keeping its U.S. House majority. Since leaving the state on Aug. 3 to block a vote in the Texas Capitol, dozens
Continue Reading From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — His is a Cinderella story. Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, working at the local meat processing plant and laying gas pipeline. Then, in 2020, he decided to upload videos
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Hank Hill returns to a changed world in new ‘King of the Hill’ episodes
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Hill is back and he’s the same ol’ Hank Hill, but a lot of things around him have changed. The lovable animated hero of “King of the Hill” has returned from a 15-year lull and he isn’t sure what boba tea is, how ridesharing
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Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The word “gerrymander” was coined in America more than 200 years ago as an unflattering means of describing political
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By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–THE OLD GUYS DESCRIPTION: EAGAN, Minn. — Harrison Smith has entered his 14th season with the Minnesota
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By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–THE OLD GUYS DESCRIPTION: EAGAN, Minn. — Harrison Smith has entered his 14th season with the Minnesota
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By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–THE OLD GUYS DESCRIPTION: EAGAN, Minn. — Harrison Smith has entered his 14th season with the Minnesota
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By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–THE OLD GUYS DESCRIPTION: EAGAN, Minn. — Harrison Smith has entered his 14th season with the Minnesota
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Tenor Piotr Beczała sings different productions of Wagner’s ‘Lohengrin’ 41 hours apart
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — Less than 41 hours after his final bows for singing the title role of “Lohengrin” at Munich’s Bavarian State Opera, Piotr Beczała was 150 miles (241 kilometers) away at the Bayreuth Festpielhaus for a different production of the same Wagner opera. Wagner’s roles are among the
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City Council OKs new pickleball complex by Corby Pond, animal shelter donation and tech upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of a new $796,000 pickleball complex by Corby Pond and funds for ongoing work on a new animal shelter received the green light from City Councilmembers.
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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across the country. Other Republican-dominated states are considering following Texas’ lead as Democratic governors weigh their options to retaliate with their own mid-decade redistricting efforts. The Texas legislature, meanwhile, is at a standstill after
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Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. The 57-year-old Dooley is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and has been teasing a bid since June. He joins a GOP
Continue Reading Storm Floris batters Scotland with 90 mph winds, disrupts travel and festivals
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Scotland canceled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain. The U.K.’s Meteorological Office on Monday issued an “amber” wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is potential
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BOLD RUSH: New York Post expanding to Los Angeles with California Post
By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — The New York Post is heading west. The tabloid’s ownership announced that it will launch a sister publication, The California Post, in early 2026. Based out of Los Angeles, the new tabloid will operate separately under the New York Post Media Group, a Murdoch-owned News Corp subsidiary that houses
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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s loved ones aren’t spilling on their relationship, but they are supportive
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Naked Gun” costars Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are coy when asked if they are romantically involved, but we do know how some of their friends and family feel about their closeness. Bravo executive and talk show host Andy Cohen – who was a good friend of Neeson’s
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Former SAG-AFTRA executive director David White is interim executive director of the NFLPA
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Former SAG-AFTRA executive director David White was elected interim executive director of the NFL Players Association on Sunday night. White replaces Lloyd Howell, who stepped down last month amid a series of revelations that created a distraction for the players’ union. “We have full faith in David to
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