By The Associated Press Signing bonus: $3 million, of which $1.5 million payable within 30 days’ of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and $1.5 million payable on Jan. 15, 2026. 2026 salary: $20 million 2027 salary: $20 million 2028 vesting option: $20 million (or $17 million club option) Option would vest with 335
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — DC Mayor Bowser calls Trump’s police takeover ‘unsettling and unprecedented’ but says city isn’t ‘totally surprised.’
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By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine can’t enforce a voter-approved foreign election interference law that a federal appeals court said likely violates the Constitution by limiting political donations. Voters overwhelmingly approved a ban on foreign governments and companies with 5% or more foreign government ownership from donating to state referendum races.
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By Rob McMillan Click here for updates on this story NEWBERRY SPRINGS, California (KABC) — San Bernardino County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the mauling of a 17-year-old girl in Newberry Springs whose family members say nearly died in the attack. Sixteen dogs were seized from a property near the location of the attack. Detectives say
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By Clare Duffy, Phil Mattingly, Lisa Eadicicco, CNN New York (CNN) — Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has found itself caught in the middle of President Donald Trump’s historic trade war with China. The result: an extraordinary concession from a $4.5 trillion corporation that will give the United States a percentage of every high-end
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By Marlowe Starling, CNN (CNN) — Marine researchers exploring extreme depths say they have discovered an astonishing deep-sea ecosystem of chemosynthetic life that’s fueled by gases escaping from fractures in the ocean bed. The expedition revealed methane-producing microbes and marine invertebrates that make their home in unforgiving conditions where the sun’s rays don’t reach, according
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Jonas Brothers already had fans feeling nostalgic with their new tour and then they raised those stakes with their first show. The group kicked off their 20th anniversary tour titled JONAS20 Sunday night at MetLife Stadium in their home state of New Jersey. The three brothers, Kevin,
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, launched a tour Monday of the city’s five boroughs with a central message linking former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to President Donald Trump. Mamdani appeared in Midtown Manhattan with US Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York and several other city
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By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control, and where most of Gaza’s 2 million residents have sought shelter as the territory slides toward famine. The mobilization of forces is expected to take weeks,
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Interstate 229 Double Decker bridge is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 25, for annual maintenance.
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CLINTON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office announced two individuals are in custody, following a successful counter-sex trafficking operation conducted on Thursday, Aug. 7.
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By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press The U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska is happening where East meets West — quite literally — in a place familiar to both countries as a Cold War front line of missile defense, radar outposts and intelligence gathering. Whether it can lead to a deal to produce peace in Ukraine more than
Continue ReadingTo 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–Severe Weather Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads SUMMARY: Flash flooding canceled the
Continue ReadingTo 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–Severe Weather Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads SUMMARY: Flash flooding canceled the
Continue ReadingTo 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–Severe Weather Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads SUMMARY: Flash flooding canceled the
Continue ReadingTo 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–Severe Weather Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads SUMMARY: Flash flooding canceled the
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By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges he distributed sexual abuse material involving children has resigned his seat in the state House. RJ May’s resignation letter was dated Thursday but didn’t arrive at the offices of House leadership until Monday morning. May
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs starting cornerback Jaylen Watson was placed in the concussion protocol and backup safety Deon Bush lost for the season to a ruptured Achilles tendon in what proved to be a costly first preseason game for the Kansas City defensive backfield. Watson missed most
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs starting cornerback Jaylen Watson was placed in the concussion protocol and backup safety Deon Bush lost for the season to a ruptured Achilles tendon in what proved to be a costly first preseason game for the Kansas City defensive backfield. Watson missed most
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Four decades ago, a 13-year-old boy could stick a quarter in a gumball machine full of those little plastic replica NFL helmets.
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-YANKEES DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón (11-7) starts for the New York Yankees against the Minnesota
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-YANKEES DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón (11-7) starts for the New York Yankees against the Minnesota
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-YANKEES DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón (11-7) starts for the New York Yankees against the Minnesota
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BBO–TWINS-YANKEES DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón (11-7) starts for the New York Yankees against the Minnesota
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A court date has been scheduled in Ryan Ferguson’s civil case for later this month.
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By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and their media company, Archewell Productions, with a multiyear, first-look deal, the couple announced Monday. Archewell began collaborating with the streaming giant in 2020 and have produced a handful of documentary content, including the popular “Harry
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By Christa Swanson Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A man was arrested in the Denver metro area after police said he stole thousands from an ATM in Cañon City in a “jackpotting” scheme. Cañon City police said Joel Alejandro Morantes-Leal is facing charges for cybercrime and third-degree burglary after
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With the first day of school just around the corner, the St. Joseph Health Department is reminding families to make sure their students are up to date on immunizations.Â
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By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Too busy to go to the gym? Don’t worry — you can stay healthy by incorporating at least 15 minutes of fast walking into your everyday routine, new research suggests. In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the conflict in Gaza. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., took to their official site to post statements condemning the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
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