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Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iraq on Tuesday that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power. Trump made the threat days after the dominant political bloc known as the Coordination Framework, a collection of Shiite parties, announced

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First Busey: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — First Busey Corp. (BUSE) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $60.8 million. The Leawood, Kansas-based bank said it had earnings of 63 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 68 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of

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Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court. At U.S. District Court in Boston, Judge Brian Murphy halted the administration’s stop work order for Vineyard Wind, citing

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UMB: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — UMB Financial Corp. (UMBF) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $215.4 million. The bank, based in Kansas City, Missouri, said it had earnings of $2.74 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $3.08 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.

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Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has signed an executive order to “cut through bureaucratic red tape” and speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires. Trump’s order, signed Friday, seeks to allow

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Trump’s use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

By KAITLYN HUAMANI AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration has not shied away from sharing AI-generated imagery online, embracing cartoonlike visuals and memes and promoting them on official White House channels. But an edited — and realistic — image of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong in tears after being arrested

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Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin’

By RONALD BLUM Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ralph Fiennes ‘ vision of “Eugene Onegin” was cinematic. A three-time Academy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner, Fiennes made his opera directing debut Monday at the Paris Opera’s ornate Palais Garnier. Using bright lighting near the proscenium as other characters receded to the rear in

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College Basketball Scores

Tuesday, Jan. 27 EAST Bentley 94, Saint Michael’s 83 Bowdoin 95, Husson 80 East Stroudsburg 87, Kutztown 73 Houghton 97, Alfred 94, OT Keene State 79, Castleton 61 Keuka 74, Elmira 68 Michigan State 88, Rutgers 79, OT Pittsburgh 80, Wake Forest 76, OT Rosemont College 63, Valley Forge 61 SUNY-Cortland 80, Buffalo State 54

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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKH–GIRLS BASKETBALL DECLINE DESCRIPTION: NEWELL, Iowa — High school girls basketball participation is declining even in Caitlin

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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKH–GIRLS BASKETBALL DECLINE DESCRIPTION: NEWELL, Iowa — High school girls basketball participation is declining even in Caitlin

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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKH–GIRLS BASKETBALL DECLINE DESCRIPTION: NEWELL, Iowa — High school girls basketball participation is declining even in Caitlin

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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. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKH–GIRLS BASKETBALL DECLINE DESCRIPTION: NEWELL, Iowa — High school girls basketball participation is declining even in Caitlin

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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–Trump-Iowa Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse’s Minneapolis shooting SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as

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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–Trump-Iowa Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse’s Minneapolis shooting SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as

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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–Trump-Iowa Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse’s Minneapolis shooting SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading to Iowa as

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