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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By Heath Kalb Click here for updates on this story WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WWJ) — Two people were accused of breaking in and stealing three cars at Elowsky Lawn Services in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Sunday night, and the owner was shocked to learn that the suspects are 12 and 13 years old. The business
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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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board plans to hold three days of investigative hearings focused
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading 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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By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s cyberspace regulators on Thursday summoned Nvidia over security concerns that its H20 chips can be tracked and turned off remotely, the Cyberspace Administration of China said on its website. In the meeting, Chinese regulators demanded that the U.S. chip company provide explanations on “backdoor safety risks”
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By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked the judge who is overseeing his case to acquit him or give him a new trial – before he has even been sentenced. In a 62-page memorandum, filed overnight on Wednesday, Combs’ defense argues that he was unfairly targeted by the federal government and
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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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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and many of its NATO allies are accusing Iran of a growing number of threats throughout Europe and North America and demanding that it end its attempts to harm dissidents and others. “We are united in our opposition to the attempts of Iranian
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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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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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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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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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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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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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By Daria Tarasova-Markina and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A host of European leaders welcomed the news that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law restoring independence to his country’s main anti-corruption agencies. A total of 331 out of 340 lawmakers present voted in favor of the bill on Thursday, forming an overwhelming constitutional
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By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A New York businesswoman has pleaded guilty in connection with a financial scheme that ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen money into U.S. political campaigns, including a 2017 fundraiser for President Donald Trump during his first term. Sherry Xue Li, 48,
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By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump met at the White House last week with a powerful business leader he’s repeatedly clashed with in the past: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. During the Oval Office meeting, Trump and Dimon discussed the economy, trade, financial regulation and the Federal Reserve, a person
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, ending speculation over his future with the team for the time being. Where the Dutch driver would be plying his craft next season has been the subject of much speculation for months, with
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By Stephen Swanson, Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN CENTER, Minnesota (WCCO) — NOTE: This story contains graphic details about an attempted murder. A 20-year-old man from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, faces life in prison after police said he “calmly” confessed to stalking and stabbing a woman at random in a park,
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he’s extending the existing tariffs with Mexico, America’s largest trading partner, and he will pause higher tariffs that were set to go into effect Friday. That means the status quo will continue, in which goods from Mexico are taxed at 25%, unless they
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By J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story TEXAS (KTVT) — The North Texas husband and father nearly cut in half while on a family vacation in the Bahamas has returned home and is sharing the family’s story of perseverance and the long road to recovery for the first time. It’s the family
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, August 1 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Hawthorn at Adelaide 2 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Sydney 5:30 a.m. (Saturday) FS1 — AFL: Brisbane at Collingwood AUTO RACING 7:25 a.m. ESPNU — Formula 1: Practice,
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By KEVIN FREKING and LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Imagine getting the day off work for Donald Trump’s birthday. Receiving a $100 bill with Trump’s portrait on it. Touching down at Donald J. Trump International Airport near the nation’s capital. And taking in a show at the Donald J. Trump Center for Performing
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Area Transportation Study Organization (SJATSO) is conducting a survey to get feedback from the public regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District has introduced its first-ever Kagan Cooperative Learning training session, bringing a nationally recognized teaching strategy to local classrooms.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Construction of an all-new $1.6 million Buchanan County Fairgrounds Arena took a huge step toward reality as county officials confirmed a contractor to develop the future home for livestock showcases and events.
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By REX HODGE and MARISA SARDONIA Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A social media video of a truck driver engaging with landfill workers in Haywood County has led to massive backlash and concern across the country. The video, which surpassed millions of views on TikTok, has been
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By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — Torrential rainfall and flash flooding slammed the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday, wreaking havoc along the Interstate 95 corridor and leaving a child in Maryland dead. This was another serious flood event in a summer that’s been full of them. Heavy storms developed in the afternoon and lasted through
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