Sex offender accused of having AI-generated child porn
A registered sex offender has been charged with a felony after he allegedly kept child pornography on his cellphone that was generated by artificial intelligence.
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Beijing’s first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts
By FU TING Associated Press Humanoid robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and
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Limited number of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases leads to hurdles in treatment, health experts say
A health expert claims there is no “documented guideline” for treating a rare brain infection that the Department of Health and Senior Services said on Wednesday could have been contracted by someone at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Horse rescued from pit, officials say
WBAL, BALTIMORE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, CNN By Caroline Zeghibe Click here for updates on this story REISTERSTOWN, Maryland (WBAL) — Firefighters were called to an unusual rescue Thursday morning in Reisterstown, where a horse was trapped after falling into a pit. Baltimore County firefighters were joined by the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses 2 counts against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, moves bribery trial to next year
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss two of the 14 counts against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, as part of a federal bribery and conspiracy indictment. The judge also ordered that their trial, which had been
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Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Taylor Swift’s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on her fans – or brands that are seeking a ride on what has become an enormous economic tailwind. On Wednesday after Swift went on the “New Heights” podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend and NFL
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Air Canada starts canceling flights ahead of work stoppage that could impact hundreds of thousands
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada started canceling flights on Thursday ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants that could impact hundreds of thousands of travelers. A complete shutdown of the country’s largest airline threatens to impact about 130,000 people a day. The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada
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SJSD releases details on bus routes, school meals
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With just days left until the start of the school year, the St. Joseph School District is sharing information to get families ready.
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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 – SPORTS —————————— BKL–LYNX-SUPPORTING CAST DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since star Napheesa Collier
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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 – SPORTS —————————— BKL–LYNX-SUPPORTING CAST DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since star Napheesa Collier
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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 – SPORTS —————————— BKL–LYNX-SUPPORTING CAST DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since star Napheesa Collier
Continue ReadingGreat 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKL–LYNX-SUPPORTING CAST DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since star Napheesa Collier
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Robert A. Caro named first-ever Founders Historian Laureate by The New York Historical
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert A. Caro’s latest literary honor is very close to home. The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian has been named the first-ever Founders Historian Laureate by The New York Historical, the venerable museum and cultural center where Caro’s archives are stored and a research room is named
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Firefighters save one injured in canal crash
By WFTX Digital Team Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WFTX) — UPDATE 12:04 p.m.: A 29-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after her vehicle struck a utility pole and ended up in a canal in Cape Coral. Cape Coral Police officers responded to a vehicle in a canal near SW
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Earthquake swarm recorded near Northern California geothermal field
By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story California (KMAX, KOVR) — A series of moderate to minor earthquakes struck near the geologically active area in Northern California known as The Geysers south of Clear Lake Thursday morning. The earthquake swarm started just before 6 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with
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17-year-old boy called ‘Miracle Patient’ after spleen rupture
By Liz Schultz Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — What started as an ordinary day quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency for 17-year-old Truman Davis. His parents, Heather and Ben Davis, described the terrifying moment he collapsed in their bathroom, struggling to stay conscious. “He said, ‘I think you
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Trump told Melania to ‘go forward’ with legal action against Hunter Biden over Epstein relationship comments
By Shania Shelton, Aileen Graef, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday morning that Melania Trump’s attorneys are threatening legal action against Hunter Biden, saying he told her to “go forward.” “You know, I’ve done pretty well on these lawsuits lately. And I said, go forward. Jeffrey Epstein has nothing to do
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A car accident in small-town Tennessee leads to US charges against a major Mexican drug operation
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The investigation began years ago after two drug dealers got into a car accident in a small Tennessee town. What followed was a series of secret wiretaps, a shootout with police and the discovery of drugs hidden in a tractor trailer that would eventually lead federal
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Man blares train horn amid 10-year feud with LAPD
KCAL, KCBS, OBTAINED BY KCBS, CNN, Obtained by KCBS/KCAL By Jeff Nguyen Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Van Nuys man has resorted to routinely blaring a train horn throughout the day to get the Los Angeles Police Department to pay attention to his concerns. For the past
Continue Reading Man blares train horn amid 10-year feud with LAPD
By Jeff Nguyen Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Van Nuys man has resorted to routinely blaring a train horn throughout the day to get the Los Angeles Police Department to pay attention to his concerns. For the past two weeks, Bernarda Phipps and her neighbors have endured
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Maps show the key regions in Ukraine that Putin wants
By Nick Paton Walsh, Rachel Wilson, Lou Robinson, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are meeting Friday for a summit in Alaska aimed – on the US side at least – at bringing an end to the grinding war that has followed Russia’s full-scale invasion of 2022. Any peace
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Magic City is more than just an Atlanta strip club. A new docuseries examines that
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Magic City can thank one of its biggest boosters for a new docuseries about the establishment. “Magic City: An American Fantasy,” which debuts Friday on Starz, is billed as explores “the untold stories behind Atlanta’s most influential Black cultural hub, Magic City.” The five-part docuseries features Shaquille O’Neal,
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Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing
By AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote village in India-controlled Kashmir have left at least 56 people dead and scores missing, authorities said Thursday, as rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village brought at least 300 people to safety. Following a cloudburst in the
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Man’s 1986 Mustang carries memories of love and loss as Dream Cruise marks 30 years
By Jolie Sherman Click here for updates on this story TECUMSEH, Michigan (WXYZ) — A 1986 Mustang is more than just a classic car for Mark Rosowski — it’s a rolling timeline of his life’s most significant moments, including meeting his late wife Rachel. “About 15 years ago, I bought it. I found it on
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Clean energy savings are disappearing. Here’s how to get them
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Time is running out for US consumers to get money back for rooftop solar installations, electric vehicles, energy efficient appliances and more after President Donald Trump and Republicans slashed clean energy out of the tax code last month. And the potential savings are steep. The federal tax credit alone
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100 years of AP All-America football teams: Here’s who we think are the best of the best
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on The Associated Press All-Time All-America team announced Thursday as part of the news organization’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the storied honor for the top players in college football. Since 1925, nearly 2,000 men have been named AP
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See St. Joseph: A week full of carnival fun, princess magic and fresh cuts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — If you’re looking for excitement this weekend, See St. Joseph has details on events packed with family fun, magical moments and back-to-school readiness.
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Ribbon cutting marks major expansion at Hosea Elementary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District cut the ribbon on a big upgrade Thursday at Hosea Elementary.
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As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change
By TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer. “Instead of enjoying family vacations at Michigan’s beautiful lakes and campgrounds, for the third
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in different parts of the U.S., and in different restaurants and ice cream shops. So,
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