‘Skate for a Cause’ fundraiser to support Noyes Home for Children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Bode Ice Arena is helping the Noyes Home for Children raise funds for its after-school and field trip programs.
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St. Joseph to launch new tax incentive program to boost rehab of historic and blighted homes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local property owners will soon have a new tool to assist with restoring blighted and historic homes, the latest move to address critical needs in St. Joseph’s housing market.
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With public ban on band Bob Vylan, Trump appears to ease visa privacy rules to make a point
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When the United States revokes someone’s visa, it is typically confidential, with few exceptions. But with British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and others, the Trump administration appears to have eased privacy restrictions to make a public point when it deems a case particularly egregious. The State
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Man pleads guilty after FBI finds 150+ ‘finished explosive devices’ at his Isle of Wight home
By Maddie Miller Click here for updates on this story ISLE OF WIGHT, Virginia (WTKR) — An Isle of Wight man is pleading guilty after a raid at his home back in December resulted in what investigators called possibly the largest supply of “finished explosive devices” ever seized in the history of the FBI. Court
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President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free
By PAUL WISEMAN and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy. On his Truth Social platform, Trump declared the pact “a Great
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Mid-Missouri crews mourn loss of firefighters in Idaho ambush
The ambush killing of two firefighters in Idaho on Sunday has left firefighters nationwide shaken.
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Court records: Father who killed daughter, then himself, had history of violence
By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story BETHANY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Court records show a father who shot and killed his 6-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself had a history of violence. On Sunday, Billy Feaster, 29, and his 6-year-old daughter, Elizibeth, were found dead in the backyard of a
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Deputy dies after being ambushed inside home, authorities say
By Holly Tuggle Click here for updates on this story DARLINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A deputy has died following an ambush during a call early Tuesday morning in Darlington County, South Carolina, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1:30 a.m., Darlington County deputies responded to a home on Old Timers Court
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Grandmother charged after 12-year-old stranded in hazardous jet ski rescue
By Zach Rainey Click here for updates on this story MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina (WYFF) — A grandmother has been charged after a 12-year-old was endangered during a jet ski incident in South Carolina. At 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, along with the BCSO Dive Team, the South Carolina Department
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Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings
CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their off-campus home, answering “yes” to each name called out in the courtroom Wednesday. At a change-of-plea hearing before state district Judge Steven Hippler in Boise, Idaho, the courtroom was packed with
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Police: Couple arrested after videos show multiple instances of dog abuse
By Yazmin Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story MONESSEN, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Two people from Monessen are facing serious charges after dozens of videos of alleged animal abuse surfaced this week. The two are accused of beating, torturing, and even killing dogs at their home. Three of those dogs were found alive, but
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US teen influencer detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
By Christopher Ulloa and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A teenage pilot, who is attempting to fly all seven continents solo, hit a patch of rough air this weekend when Chilean authorities detained him for changing his flight plan without their permission and landing in Antarctica. Chilean prosecutors say American influencer Ethan Guo, 19, broke
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DHS and FBI warn about potential lone wolf attacks ahead of July 4 celebrations
By John Miller, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies issued a joint bulletin in
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Judge weighs push to require ASL interpreters at White House briefings
By Molly Reinmann, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge grappled for over an hour on Wednesday with an effort to force the Trump administration to provide American Sign Language interpreters at White House press briefings. The case, brought by the National Association of the Deaf, alleges that, in failing to provide sufficient ASL interpretation, the
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St. Joseph taps Nathan Pare as new planning and community development director
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials announced Tuesday that they have hired their next director of planning and community development.
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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–Fly Factory-Texas The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work SUMMARY: The U.S.
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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–Fly Factory-Texas The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work SUMMARY: The U.S.
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50 Cent, Aubrey O’Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life, drawing divided reactions by his fellow celebrities. The jury found the music mogul guilty of two prostitution-related counts under the
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Grill marks are meaningless: Here’s what matters when cooking out
CNN By Jeremy Harlan, CNN (CNN) — Summer temperatures have cranked up to ‘HI,’ and many Americans will be turning up the heat another notch as they light the fire on family cookouts. Unfortunately for some, more grilling means more over-cooked hamburgers, burnt bratwurst and scorched steaks. But chef Tyler Florence, whose latest cookbook is
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LOCALIZE IT: Hot dog eating champs will chomp it out July 4. Contestants hail from 17 states
EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is Friday. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the competitors as they chow down. The contestants are
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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 – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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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 – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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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 – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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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 – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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Adaptive Sailing program makes boating accessible for everyone
By Mikenzie Hammel Click here for updates on this story SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — On a beautiful day marked by a light breeze and plenty of sunshine, boating enthusiasts took to the waters, including Tim Vraa, who made the four-hour road trip to Sheboygan for a special experience. Tim, who broke his back at 17
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Tensions are rising between Russia and Azerbaijan. Why is this happening now?
By The Associated Press Deaths of ethnic Azerbaijanis rounded up by police for decades-old murders in a Russian city. The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet that Baku blamed on Moscow. Growing ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey, along with waning Russian influence in the troubled South Caucasus region. These are among the factors that
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Cyclist survives hit-and-run; suspect driver remains at large
By Mike Beiermeister Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) — A Milwaukee cyclist is searching for answers after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a Walker’s Point intersection and fled with his bicycle still attached to the vehicle’s grill. Zane Staubach was riding to work on June 16 at 11:11 a.m. when
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Good Samaritans rescue man from burning car after interstate crash
By Gideon Verdin Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) — A fiery crash on the interstate could have turned deadly if not for the quick actions of strangers who pulled a man from a burning vehicle just moments before it was fully engulfed in flames. Marcus Grant was one of the first
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Video shows South Carolina state troopers chasing pig on busy interstate
By Graham Cawthon Click here for updates on this story CHAPIN, South Carolina (WJCL) — Newly released footage shows two members of the South Carolina Highway Patrol chasing a pig on a busy interstate. The video was released by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. In it, you can see the two troopers running
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