Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature Center
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well known community facilities starting next week.
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Former Hawaii army soldier self-deports
By Jai Cunningham Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — As immigrant deportations across the U.S. continue some feel that non-dangerous immigrants are getting caught in the crossfire. “Thank you for your service! I’m sorry!” Sae Joon Park was one of those immigrants. He took farewell pictures with his loved ones at
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Saint Laurent opens Paris Fashion Week at Pinault’s art palace with a show of force
By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Culture Writer PARIS (AP) — It-designer Anthony Vaccarello on Tuesday sent out a Saint Laurent men’s collection that felt both sun-drenched and haunted, set not just in the heart of Paris, but drifting somewhere between the city and the legendary queer enclave of Fire Island in New York. Staged at the
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Sen. Grassley calls delays at a benefits program for deceased officers ‘absolutely unacceptable’
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A powerful U.S. senator on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to fix a growing backlog and longtime management problems at the program that promises benefits when police and firefighters die or become disabled in the line of duty. Republican Chuck Grassley of Iowa,
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Stunning amber fossil reveals ‘Last of Us’-type fungus likely lived alongside dinosaurs
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A glob of 99 million-year-old amber has preserved an ancient fly in horror show fashion: with the mushroom-like fruiting body of zombie fungus bursting forth from its head. The insect, along with a second specimen of a young ant infected with a similar fungus, are two of the oldest
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Tuesday was the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast. When will this extreme heat wave end?
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A long-lasting extreme heat wave reached its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, peaked Tuesday after building over the
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BMI is BAD, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long used body mass index as a quick screening tool to fast-track certain patients into a “code red” management plan — people whose weight puts them in danger of future health problems.
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Trump is trying to script the perfect ending to war in Iran. Will the rest of the world go along?
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wanted the brief and explosive American intervention in the Middle East to end with the satisfying tidiness of a prime-time season finale. After days of stoking suspense over whether he would help Israel’s attacks on Iran, followed by a spectacular bombing mission against nuclear
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Anthropic wins ruling on AI training in copyright lawsuit but must face trial on pirated books
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer In a test case for the artificial intelligence industry, a federal judge has ruled that AI company Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot Claude on millions of copyrighted books. But the company is still on the hook and must now go to trial over how it
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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–Dying to Serve-Benefits-Backlog Sen. Grassley calls delays at a benefits program for deceased officers ‘absolutely unacceptable’ SUMMARY: A powerful U.S. senator is calling on
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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–Dying to Serve-Benefits-Backlog Sen. Grassley calls delays at a benefits program for deceased officers ‘absolutely unacceptable’ SUMMARY: A powerful U.S. senator is calling on
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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–Dying to Serve-Benefits-Backlog Sen. Grassley calls delays at a benefits program for deceased officers ‘absolutely unacceptable’ SUMMARY: A powerful U.S. senator is calling on
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s, and later a CPR teacher, dies at 81
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and ’70s with bubblegum pop hits like “Little Woman” and “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” has died. He was 81. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won’t testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial that he’s doing an “excellent job” as he confirmed Tuesday that he won’t testify. Combs made the comment to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian after being asked about testifying. The question
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Man wins $50,000 from lottery ticket sold at Gower convenience store
GOWER, Mo. (News-Press NOW)– One lucky Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 at a Gower convenience store in an uneventful trip to get gas for his lawnmower.
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Continue Reading Mark Davis, longtime Connecticut TV political reporter, dies at 76
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mark Davis, a television news journalist who covered Connecticut politics for three decades for a local ABC affiliate, has died. He was 76. Davis died on Monday, WTNH-TV announced on Tuesday. He worked at the station for 36 years and retired in 2020 as chief Capitol correspondent. The cause of death
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Rep. Robert Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel, setting new path for party’s opposition
By MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Robert Garcia was elected the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, charting a new direction for the party’s opposition to congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump’s administration. Garcia, of California, won the job overwhelmingly in a closed-door vote of the House Democratic
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Shane Gillis to host ESPN’s award ceremony, the ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shane Gills will host ESPN’s annual awards show, the ESPYS, the network announced Tuesday. The ceremony, which honors the top athletes and sports moments of the past year, will be held in Los Angeles on July 16 and broadcast live on ESPN. The 37-year-old Gillis is one of the nation’s most
Continue Reading It will be the hottest day in over a decade for parts of the East Coast as extreme heat wave reaches its peak
WHDH By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A long-lasting extreme heat wave is reaching its dangerous crescendo Tuesday, likely bringing the hottest day in a decade to some major East Coast cities and putting millions of already fatigued Americans at risk. The brutal conditions, spurred by a potent heat dome, are peaking Tuesday after
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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 – SPORTS —————————— FBN–CHIEFS-UK GAME PLAN DESCRIPTION: Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy to expand UK fandom: cultural connections and mascot diplomacy…
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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 – SPORTS —————————— FBN–CHIEFS-UK GAME PLAN DESCRIPTION: Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy to expand UK fandom: cultural connections and mascot diplomacy…
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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 – SPORTS —————————— FBN–CHIEFS-UK GAME PLAN DESCRIPTION: Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy to expand UK fandom: cultural connections and mascot diplomacy…
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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 – SPORTS —————————— FBN–CHIEFS-UK GAME PLAN DESCRIPTION: Kansas City Chiefs’ strategy to expand UK fandom: cultural connections and mascot diplomacy…
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Russian attacks kill dozens of Ukrainians as Kyiv’s allies gather for a key NATO summit
By Ivana Kottasová, Daria Tarasova-Markina and James Frater, CNN (CNN) — Russia killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians in less than 48 hours on Monday and Tuesday, according to Ukrainian officials, two of the deadliest days in many months. A five-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl were among the victims of the Russian attacks, launched just
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City hopes to break ground this fall on new Hyde pool, Northside Splash Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is ready to make the plunge on construction of two new aquatic facilities in the north and south end, a highly-anticipated boost for the city’s long-term pool landscape.
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Houston family owed nearly $300K after their home was allegedly stolen, but haven’t received a cent
By Luke Jones Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A businessman settled a deed forgery lawsuit last month, but now the plaintiffs are questioning if he ever plans to pay. The case stems from control of the Acres Homes house where Vanessa Voldbakken grew up. “I learned to walk in
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Parents charged with murder a year after 4-month-old daughter found inside drawer, HCSO says
By Miya Shay Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The parents of four-month-old Brooklyn Fancher have been charged with her death, a year after she was found in a motel room in Houston’s west side. In May 2024, little Brooklyn was found unresponsive inside a dresser drawer and pronounced dead
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KTRK, FAMILY PHOTOS, HARRIS COUNTY COURT, CNN By Miya Shay Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The parents of four-month-old Brooklyn Fancher have been charged with her death, a year after she was found in a motel room in Houston’s west side. In May 2024, little Brooklyn was found unresponsive
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Don’t touch: large jellyfish washes ashore in Maine
By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — A large lion’s mane jellyfish washed ashore in South Portland over the weekend. City officials say the nearly 5-foot-wide jellyfish was spotted at Willard Beach, which is an exceptionally large specimen for this area. Maine’s Total Coverage has also received
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