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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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 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
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There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is strong evidence that there is “no safe amount” of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say in response to a new study on the connection between diet and the risk of major diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The researchers also found elevated risks
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Trump urges Supreme Court to let him fire members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to permit the firing of three members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as the White House continues to attempt to assert more control over independent agencies. Trump dismissed the three Joe
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Man who helped save girl after shark attack arrested, may be deported
By Madison Zaleski Click here for updates on this story BOCA GRANDE, Florida (WBBH) — One of the construction workers who dove into the gulf to save a girl from a shark was arrested and could be deported. Luis Alvarez is now locked up in the Collier County Jail. Alvarez was arrested after being pulled
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WBBH, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, COLLIER COUNTY JAIL, FAMILY PHOTOS, CNN By Madison Zaleski Click here for updates on this story BOCA GRANDE, Florida (WBBH) — One of the construction workers who dove into the gulf to save a girl from a shark was arrested and could be deported. Luis Alvarez is now locked up
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Police department apologizes for sharing AI-altered photo of seized drugs
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story WESTBROOK, Maine (WMTW) — A police department in Maine has issued a public apology after the agency said it inadvertently shared an image of seized drugs that had been “substantially” altered by an artificial intelligence tool. The Westbrook Police Department initially shared the altered photograph
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‘We’ve been ghosted by FEMA’: Officials across country say they can’t get answers on critical funding
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — As hurricane season bears down, a new layer of uncertainty is spreading through the disaster response system: a wall of silence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that’s leaving officials from across the country scrambling for answers. “We’ve been ghosted by FEMA,” Robert Wike Graham, deputy director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
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Here’s how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump’s tax bill becomes law
By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 11.8 million adults and children will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law. The losses won’t come all at once. The GOP’s “ One Big, Beautiful Bill Act ” makes changes that will whittle away at enrollment through
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Paramount settles Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apology
CNN By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — CBS News parent Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve an extraordinary lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” news report last fall. The long-gestating and highly controversial settlement payment was announced by Paramount late Tuesday night. Paramount said
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Trump announces a US trade deal with Vietnam
By Alejandra Jaramillo and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has made a trade deal with Vietnam. “I just made a Trade Deal with Vietnam,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. In a subsequent post he said, “The Terms are that Vietnam will pay the United States a 20%
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Tesla reports record sales plunge from last year
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Tesla reported another record sales plunge Wednesday, as brand damage from CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and increased competition continued to batter the once fast-growing electric car maker. Tesla reported it sold 384,122 cars in the quarter, down nearly 60,000 cars, or 13.5% from the sales total a year
Continue Reading Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.
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Fireworks stand burglary suspect caught on camera offered forgiveness, reward, and a job, owner says
By S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — A suspect was caught on camera stealing thousands of dollars of inventory from a Crowley fireworks stand, the owner said. Now, the owner is offering forgiveness, a $200 reward and a job to that suspect. Surveillance video shows a Dodge pickup backing
Continue Reading The jury has reached a verdict on all charges in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York City on the third day of deliberations.
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