By KEN MORITSUGU and MAHESH KUMAR Associated Press TAISHITUN, China (AP) — Heavy rains and flooding killed 30 people in Beijing, authorities in the Chinese capital reported on Tuesday, bringing the death toll from the storms in the region to at least 34. A city government statement said that 28 people had died in its
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By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump ‘s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Escalating the administration’s conflict with U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, Attorney General Pam Bondi said
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By SAM METZ Associated Press SMIMOU, Morocco (AP) — Argan oil runs through your fingers like liquid gold — hydrating, luscious, and restorative. Prized worldwide as a miracle cosmetic, it’s more than that in Morocco. It’s a lifeline for rural women and a byproduct of a forest slowly buckling under the weight of growing demand.
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By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed the U.S.’s intent to resume diplomacy on North Korea’s denuclearization, as she urged Washington to accept her country as a nuclear weapons state and find a new approach to restart talks. Kim Yo Jong’s
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By Zoe Sottile, John Miller, Shimon Prokupecz, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Find the latest updates on the midtown Manhattan shooting here. A gunman is believed to be dead after shooting at least one New York Police Department officer and two civilians near a corporate office building in midtown Manhattan Monday evening, multiple law enforcement
Continue Reading CNN By Zoe Sottile, John Miller, Shimon Prokupecz, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Find the latest updates on the midtown Manhattan shooting here. A gunman is believed to be dead after shooting at least one New York Police Department officer and two civilians near a corporate office building in midtown Manhattan Monday evening, multiple law
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EMPORIA, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — With the college football season right around the corner, Emporia State University hosted the 2025 MIAA Football Media Day on Monday.
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By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 5, 8, 9 (five, eight, nine) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Monday’s drawing of the “Missouri Cash Pop” game were: 10 (ten) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off day two of padded practices, with one of the noticeable takeaways being the play of Steve Spagnuolo’s defense.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Just after the Royals locked down Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million, Royals Beat Writer Anne Rodgers reported that the Royals will be shutting down all-star starter Kris Bubic for the remainder of the season.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star pitcher Kris Bubic of the Kansas City Royals will miss the rest of the season with a strained rotator cuff. The 27-year-old lefty is 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA this season, earning his first All-Star selection. He gave up three runs and recorded just one out in the Midsummer
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive fight for Nevada governor, Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Monday he will challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo next year. Ford represents the highest-profile Democrat to enter the still-emerging contest in a battleground state carried by President Donald Trump
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By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Monday ruled that private individuals and organizations cannot bring voting rights cases under a section of the law that allows others to assist voters who are blind, have disabilities or are unable to read. It’s the latest ruling from the St.
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By KIMBERLY KINDY Associated Press Washington (AP) — A coalition of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s demand that their states turn over personal data of people enrolled in a federally funded food assistance program, fearing the information will be used to aid mass deportations. The data demand comes
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration will allow federal workers to promote their religious beliefs to colleagues, display religious items at work and pray together or individually, according to a memorandum issued Monday by the Office of Personnel Management. The guidance, from OPM Director Scott Kupor, declares that federal agencies “should
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in “an imaginary relationship” with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard. Michael Lewis, of Denton, Texas, reached a deal with Marion County prosecutors in which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say that two El Paso hospital executives surrendered to FBI last week. Jose Huerta, 58, a CEO of two Long-Term Acute Care hospitals in El Paso, and Israel Navarro, 47, owner of one of the hospitals, are accused of an alleged pass-through healthcare billing scheme.
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By Devan Cole, John Fritze, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — After months of avoiding details about a divisive plan to end birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling out a series of new documents that offer a stark glimpse into how it would implement an executive order that upends the century-old understanding about the
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By FARNOUSH AMIRI and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — France on Monday called on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians, the latest escalation from the French as they seek an end to the deadly Gaza war days after pledging to recognize Palestine
Continue Reading LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — National Research Corp. (NRC) on Monday reported a loss of $106,000 in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Lincoln, Nebraska-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 28 cents per share. The advisor to healthcare providers
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Former St. Joseph School District School Board member, Kenneth Reeder, pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated and weapons violation charge on Monday morning in St. Joseph Municipal Court.
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By CARA ANNA Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no one in Gaza is starving: “There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza. We enable humanitarian aid throughout the duration of the war to enter Gaza – otherwise, there would be no Gazans.” President Donald Trump
Continue Reading DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $406.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Des Moines, Iowa-based company said it had profit of $1.79. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.16 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average
Continue Reading CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $51.4 million. The Clayton, Missouri-based bank said it had earnings of $1.36 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.37 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of
Continue Reading CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — Olin Corp. (OLN) on Monday reported a loss of $1.3 million in its second quarter. The Clayton, Missouri-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, were 5 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average
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By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that he is working with the Justice Department to overhaul a national program that compensates people injured by vaccination. Kennedy, a longtime critic of the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, wrote on X that he would “fix” the
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By DAVID McHUGH, THOMAS ADAMSON, JUSTIN SPIKE and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s trade agreement with the Trump administration is getting mixed reviews. EU officials say they warded off a total economic disaster. But French officials in particular say the EU punched below its weight while economists say the
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DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and threw the now-disgraced financier out of his private club in Florida after Epstein betrayed him more than once by hiring people who had worked for him. Trump did not say what his employees did
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DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he ended his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and threw the now-disgraced financier out of his private club in Florida after Epstein betrayed him more than once by hiring people who had worked for him. Trump did not say what his employees did
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