‘Puttin’ For Mutts’ Golf Tournament to benefit FOTAS
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Animal Shelter will have residents “Puttin’ for Mutts”.
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What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
By The Associated Press Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated
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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 —————————— SPORTS —————————— ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— BBO–Tigers-Twins Brooks Lee’s 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1 SUMMARY: Brooks Lee’s first career grand
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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 —————————— SPORTS —————————— ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— BBO–Tigers-Twins Brooks Lee’s 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1 SUMMARY: Brooks Lee’s first career grand
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Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, according to documents filed Monday. The settlement comes after Fox News Channel paid $787.5 million to settle
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How redistricting is done and why it could give parties an edge in 2026 elections
By The Associated Press As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action after President Donald Trump directed Republican-controlled states to change where the district lines are drawn based on where the population is likely
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3 more GOP governors authorize deployment of National Guard troops as part of Trump show of force
By MATT BROWN and MIKE PESOLI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Three more Republican governors authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington on Monday, part of President Donald Trump’s escalating show of force that he says is designed to crack down on crime and boost immigration enforcement in the nation’s capital. The announcements
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MSHP says recent summer deer vehicle crashes are not ‘out of the ordinary’
Despite deer season starting up in next month in Missouri, deer have been making their presence known during the month of August. First responders have reported at least four serious vehicle crashes involving deer since the start of the month.
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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–PROVE-IT PLAYERS DESCRIPTION: Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their
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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–PROVE-IT PLAYERS DESCRIPTION: Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their
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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–PROVE-IT PLAYERS DESCRIPTION: Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their
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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–PROVE-IT PLAYERS DESCRIPTION: Several big-name NFL players are under pressure this season, with their futures and their
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Man reunited with dog after someone stole his car — with his pet and wife’s ashes inside
By Alex Null Click here for updates on this story UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCPO) — James Lamb said he was checking into the Red Roof Inn off Mount Carmel-Tobasco Road Monday night when he realized he needed a little more cash. So, Lamb drove to a nearby Speedway. He turned his car off, but the
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What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it moves away from the US East Coast
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press/Report For America Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast. Erin lost some strength Tuesday and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved
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Celebrating National Fishing Month in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — While August often marks the return to school routines, it’s also a time to celebrate something that draws people outdoors and onto the water, National Fishing Month.
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Gathering of Nations Powwow to end in 2026 after 42 years
By Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Gathering of Nations Powwow, one of Albuquerque’s largest events, announced its final year in 2026. In a news release, officials said after 43 years, the event will come to an end, saying, “The only comment from The Gathering of
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Residents still recovering a week after historic flooding
By Duke Carter Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — Debris continues to pile up near 19th and Fairmount in Milwaukee, as residents work to clean and recover one week after historic flooding devastated the area. “We just trying to get it together, man, that’s the only thing we can do
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Soho House agrees to go private again in a deal led by hotel giant MCR
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After a shaky four years on Wall Street, Soho House is ready to go private again. The luxury members club operator has struck a deal with an investor group led by hotel giant MCR, which will buy its outstanding shares for $9 each in cash.
Continue ReadingConservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67 million in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims
DENVER (AP) — Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67 million in defamation case over bogus 2020 election claims.
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Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowns in a Utah reservoir
By The Associated Press Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowned Saturday in a Utah reservoir, police said. Herriman police said Mayar died at Blackridge Reservoir after going underwater about 35 yards from shore. Mayar, 22, was a graduate student who joined the Mavericks after playing two seasons for Summit League rival North Dakota. Mayar, from
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The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny red plastic hats and jumpsuits? The New Wave musicians behind the silly “Whip It” video? They had that odd, spiky ’80s vibe? Well, it turns out you may not know as much as you
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Miss Palestine to compete in Miss Universe pageant for first time
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Beauty queen Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent the Palestinian people at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) said in a statement sent to CNN on Sunday that it was “pleased to confirm” that Ayoub would compete in the Miss Universe 2025 competition,
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Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle Dominion lawsuit over network’s 2020 election lies
By Brian Stelter, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Egregious lies about the 2020 presidential election are going to cost Newsmax $67 million. To avert a high-stakes trial, the right-wing cable channel has agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $27 million this month and another $40 million in the next two years. The settlement deal was
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Donbas: The object of Putin’s desire and the crux of the war in Ukraine
By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — As negotiations over a potential deal to end the war in Ukraine intensify, much of the discussion has centered around a part of the country’s east that has long been at the heart of Russia’s goals. The Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk – collectively known as the Donbas
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims US is only country that uses mail-in voting
By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump made a series of false claims about elections in a Monday social media post in which he pledged to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS” and voting machines – including an inaccurate assertion that states have to run elections in the manner the
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Sports on TV for Tuesday, Aug. 19
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Aug. 19 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, International Bracket, Williamsport, Pa. 3 p.m. ESPN — Little League World Series:
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Atlanta 22 12 .647 — New York 21 13 .618 1 Indiana 19 16 .543 3½ Washington 16 18 .471 6 Chicago 8 25 .242 13½ Connecticut 6 27 .182 15½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-Minnesota 28 5 .848 — Phoenix 20 13 .606
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All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Cincinnati 16 7 4 52 42 34 Philadelphia 15 6 6 51 44 26 Nashville 14 8 5 47 44 31 Orlando City 13 6 8 47 53 35 Inter Miami CF 13 5 6 45 53 39 Columbus 12 5 9 45 42
Continue ReadingOver 150 people are still missing after devastating flooding in northwest Pakistan
By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Anguished Pakistanis searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll reached 277 on Monday, while one official replied to the lack of evacuation warnings by saying people should have built homes elsewhere. A changing climate has made residents of
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 73 53 .579 — Boston 68 58 .540 5 New York 67 57 .540 5 Tampa Bay 61 64 .488 11½ Baltimore 58 67 .464 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 74 53 .583 — Cleveland 64 60 .516 8½ Kansas City 64
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