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Continue Reading 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 ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Election 2028-Democrats-Takeaways Takeaways from AP report on Democrats already lining up for the 2028 presidential race SUMMARY: Democrats’ political jockeying for the 2028 presidential
Continue Reading By JEFF ROWE Associated Press The meeting place of facts, ego, ignorance and politics typically is a messy arena as Tim Weiner illustrates over and over in this powerful account of the Central Intelligence Agency actions since the 9/11 attacks. The title, “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century,” would seem to suggest a
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — This week marks the beginning of the annual Madam President Camp here in St. Joseph.
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has asked an inspector general to review the cost of the central bank’s building renovations that White House officials have attacked as “ostentatious.” A spokesperson for the inspector general, an independent watchdog, confirmed the request and declined further comment. The request
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn outraised his Republican challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, by $1 million during the first three months of what’s becoming one of the most hotly contested primary battles of the 2026 midterm elections. Cornyn raised $3.9 million to Paxton’s $2.9 million between April, the month the
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 states sue Trump administration over billions in frozen funding for after-school, summer programs and more.
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By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s media regulator said Monday it will investigate a BBC documentary about children’s lives in Gaza, after a review concluded that the narrator’s father has Hamas links and the program therefore breached editorial guidelines on accuracy. The broadcaster removed the program, “Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone,”
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention’s security perimeter last year. Federal agents stopped Donnell Tinsley as he was walking near the convention’s security zone on the gathering’s first day in July 2024, according to a criminal complaint. Tinsley was wearing black pants
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As heavy storms brought more than a summer’s worth of rain in one night to central Texas, less than 500 yards separated Traejun Johnson’s hillside apartment in Kerrville, Texas, from the rapidly surging Guadalupe River.
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By ITZEL LUNA Associated Press HBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” TV series adaption, the network announced Monday, also revealing a first look at the titular character. The photo released by HBO shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning
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By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Evan Perez and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Several of President Donald Trump’s top officials went to work on Monday with a key question unanswered: would Dan Bongino show up today? The deputy FBI director did not go into the office Friday and largely excommunicated himself from most of his
Continue Reading CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Evan Perez and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Several of President Donald Trump’s top officials went to work on Monday with a key question unanswered: would Dan Bongino show up? Hours later, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed he did. But his long-term future as deputy director of
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump expanded his tariff threats over the weekend, calling for 30% levies on two of America’s largest trading partners: the European Union and Mexico. Those tariffs are set to take effect August 1, unless either party inks a trade deal or takes other measures that cause the
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By Dacoda Wahpekeche Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — A softball team from Kerr County, Texas, competed in a tournament in Oklahoma City, providing an emotional outlet after devastating flooding in their hometown claimed more than a hundred lives. The team, Texas Voodoo Softball, faced uncertainty about whether to continue
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By TJ Dysart Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — After a frantic 24-hour search, 7-year-old Jamal White was found safe in Milwaukee, bringing relief to his family and the community. Police discovered Jamal near 39th and Lloyd in Milwaukee, about six-and-a-half miles from where masked men in a white Jeep Renegade
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By Zoe Blair Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — It’s been two years since Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was shot inside Fire Station 9. It took 19 of those months to make an arrest in his murder. Birmingham Police Department added charges to mass shooting suspect Damien McDaniel in the
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — All four people aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport are dead, police said Monday. Essex Police said work continued to formally identify the victims of Sunday’s crash. “At this stage, we believe all four are foreign nationals,” Police Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin told reporters.
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By Terry Stackhouse Click here for updates on this story ST. GEORGE, Maine (WMTW) — A friend of Sunshine Stewart describes her as ‘unapologetically alive.’ Stewart’s death on Crawford Pond in Union remains under investigation by the Maine State Police as a homicide. Rachael Blumenberg and her daughter were staying at Stewart’s home in Tenants
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By Jamie Azulay Click here for updates on this story RAYMOND, Maine (WMTW) — For 5-year-old Jackson, a military birthday party was a dream come true. “He’s obsessed with tanks, grenades, all the military, cool things that have to do with it,” his mother, Brittany Baizley, said. She bought inflatable tanks and child-sized uniforms for
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, 35, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday to face the charge, which is similar to vandalism.
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, 35, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday to face the charge, which is similar to vandalism.
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Between extreme weather and noisy stadiums, coaching a football game can be difficult. So, the NFL and Sony are listening to coaches to design new, custom-built headsets that can function best under tough conditions. The league announced Monday it was furthering its technology partnership with Sony, creating
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Residents will get a unique opportunity for an up-close and personal look at two of the city’s iconic landmarks this month.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The community came together on Monday to celebrate and honor the veterans who fought in the Vietnam War.
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82. Smith died Friday at a senior living community in San Rafael, California, “surrounded by those he loved,”
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett ‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “James” is up for another literary honor. Everett’s dramatic retelling of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a fiction nominee for the 20th annual Dayton Literary Peace Prize, which comes with a $10,000 cash award. Besides the
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages. “Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts,” Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame
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By The Associated Press The live-action remake of the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon” and a two-part, five-hour documentary on Billy Joel are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment
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By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The first time Beverly Carriveau saw Bob Parsons, she felt like a “thunderbolt” passed between them. “This man stepped out of a taxi, and we both just stared at each other,” Beverly tells CNN Travel today. “You have to remember, this is the ‘60s. Girls didn’t stare at men.
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