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US and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The United States and Ecuador on Thursday signed a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening their collaboration against transnational criminal networks. The agreement, signed during a visit of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to the South American country, facilitates the exchange of information on suspected criminal offenders and risk assessments of

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Kaiden stood proud as he marched across the stage

“I want to solve my mom’s murder”: Cadet honors late mother by graduating junior police academy

By Paris Flannigan Click here for updates on this story     OPELOUSAS, Louisana (KATC) — Wednesday morning brought more than just celebration for 11-year-old Kaiden Vallian — it marked a milestone rooted in pain, purpose, and love. Kaiden stood proud as he marched across the stage, graduating from the Opelousas Junior Police Academy. For many kids,

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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Nebraska Explosion Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an

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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Nebraska Explosion Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an

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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Nebraska Explosion Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an

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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 ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–Nebraska Explosion Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an

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Deeds of trust for Aug. 1

Deeds of trust reported from July 23 to July 30 Tammy Miller to Royal United Mortgage LLC, Oak Hill LT 4 Blk 16 $87,000. Gabriel Silvers, Rachel Silvers to Nodaway Valley Bank, 34 58 35 PT SW Quarter $35,000. Mykaela Fox, Steven Mann to Housing & Urban Development, St. Joseph Improvement CO Add LTS 25 26

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Vital statistics for Aug. 1

Marriage applications Richard Dean Cullen, 57, and Christina Marie Nold, 49, both of Faucett, Missouri. Robert Blair Scott Jr., 54, and Suzanne Lynn Zurn, 54, both of St. Joseph. Christian Blake Scaggs, 23, Kansas City, Missouri, and Cali Marie Bailey, 23, St. Joseph. Nicholas Cody Anderson, 30, and Breanna Marie Kafer, 35, both of St.

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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets.

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused

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Illinois Democratic Rep. Danny Davis says he won’t seek reelection after 15 terms in Congress

By SOPHIA TAREEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year after 15 terms in office, making him the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce their retirement from Congress. Davis, 83, sits on the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means. First

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Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children, a fixture of public schools for decades that gauged young people’s health and athleticism with 1-mile runs, sit-ups and stretching exercises. “This is a wonderful tradition, and we’re bringing

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Josh Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump after dustup over stock trading bill

By LISA MASCARO and LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator after the Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — won bipartisan approval to advance in a committee vote.

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