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By Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. — A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and

By Associated Press A Kansas City-area man whose home was sold as he struggled to pay delinquent taxes killed a court employee who tried to serve an eviction notice and a police officer who responded, authorities said Friday in announcing charges. Larry Acree, of Independence, Missouri, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one

By Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked a top Cabinet minister arriving in Washington on Sunday for talks with U.S. officials, according to an Israeli official, signaling widening cracks within the country’s leadership nearly five months into its war with Hamas. The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — It’s cherry blossom season again, and officials in the nation’s capital are predicting a banner year for the signature pink blooms. To herald the iconic blossoms, the nation’s capital has prepared several weeks of events, including a parade, concerts and fireworks for both locals and visitors who flood the city

By Metro Creative Jerk flavoring is beloved by barbecue fans all over the globe. Fiery and spicy, jerk flavoring is also versatile, capable of being applied to meat, poultry and seafood dishes. Those who want to add a taste or two of Jamaica to their dinner tables should consider the following recipe for “Lamb Fajitas”

By Metro Creative Actress Ali Larter fell in love with an au poivre dish at a French restaurant in New York City. In fact, Larter loved the dish so much she included the following recipe for “Filet With Au Poivre Sauce” in her cookbook, “Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missouri hunters and anglers annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing and combination hunting and fishing. Missouri hunting and fishing permits for 2024 are available from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits

By My Courier-Tribune SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Bassmasters announced their 2024 tournament schedule and are looking for new members to join the fishing club. The 2024 season kicks off with a membership drive/cash grab open buddy tournament on Lake of the Ozarks, March 16 and 17 at Shawnee Bend boat ramp. The club’s regular season

By Metro Creative Chicken is a versatile choice when cooking for family and friends or even when preparing a meal for one or two people. Chicken can be cooked and seasoned in a variety of ways, and one chicken entree may taste completely different from another. For many chicken lovers, no method of cooking chicken

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed to more all-time highs Thursday as Wall Street closed its latest winning month. The S&P 500 rose 26.51 points, or 0.5%, to 5,096.27 to top its record set last week. The Nasdaq composite led the market with a gain of 144.18, or 0.9%, to 38,996.39 and

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. The government reported Thursday that prices rose 0.3% from December to January, up from 0.1% in the previous month. But in

By Associated Press Health care providers across the country are reeling from a cyberattack on a massive U.S. health care technology company that has threatened the security of patients’ information and is delaying some prescriptions and paychecks for medical workers. The hack could also disrupt discharging people from the hospital, a major hospital association said.

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is delaying planned rules to curb emissions from existing natural gas plants that release harmful air pollutants and contribute to global warming. The agency said it is still on track to finalize rules for coal-fired power plants and new gas plants that have

By Associated Press ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is looking to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into the bodies of humanoid robots as part of a new deal with robotics startup Figure. Sunnyvale, California-based Figure announced the partnership Thursday along with $675 million in venture capital funding from a group that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well

By Wealth of Geeks Record warmth in December and the beginning of January in many parts of the country has led to lake ice that’s far less solid than most years. In the past, the ice could be as thick as twenty-four inches. This year, in many areas, it’s less than four inches thick. That’s

By Associated Press MIAMI — A former career U.S. diplomat told a federal judge Thursday he will plead guilty to charges of working for decades as a secret agent for communist Cuba, an unexpectedly swift resolution to a case prosecutors called one of the most brazen betrayals in the history of the U.S. foreign service.

By Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Three hundred miles apart, President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walked the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas Thursday, dueling trips underscoring how important immigration has become for the 2024 election and how much each man wants to use it to his advantage. Each chose an optimal location

By Associated Press Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings, the latest move by the kingdom into that sport and others. The ATP already had a deal that placed its Next Gen ATP Finals — a tournament

By Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has another career record on her astounding resume: the most points by any major college women’s player to ever take the court. For Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder and her peers, this one matters the most. Iowa’s superstar guard scored 33 points to lead the sixth-ranked Hawkeyes to a

By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat might have been the biggest guy on Texas’ campus the past five seasons. It may be a fitting title for the NFL next season, too. After extra medical checks caused a nearly four-hour delay in his scheduled appearance at the league’s annual scouting combine, the 6-foot-4,

By Associated Press Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end. Finding a solution is proving to be a challenge. Duke center Kyle Filipowski and Iowa star Caitlin Clark both got caught in scary incidents recently. An Ohio

By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Jets general manager Joe Douglas says the team took notice of Super Bowl star Mecole Hardman saying on a podcast he told the Kansas City Chiefs to “come get me” while he was disgruntled in New York earlier this season. “I’ll just say those comments definitely resonated with us,” Douglas

By Associated Press The College Football Playoff unveiled a 12-team format in the spring of 2021 that looked like an exciting step in the evolution of the postseason, with potential to lift the sport’s national profile even further while boosting all five power conferences and keeping the other five relevant. Three years later, the expanded