By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50,
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By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Abortion-rights advocates on Wednesday asked a judge to overturn Missouri’s near-total ban on the procedure, less than a month after voters backed an abortion-rights constitutional amendment. Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang did not immediately rule after the hearing. Planned Parenthood and other plaintiffs had asked her to
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now WASHINGTON | A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press PARIS | France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel
Continue ReadingBy NewsPress Now Senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags Members of a U.S. Senate subcommittee took aim at airline executives Wednesday for using an expanding menu of fees to charge customers for early boarding, better seats and other comforts that used to be part of the ticket price. Sen. Richard
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press The District of Columbia sued Amazon on Wednesday, alleging the company secretly stopped providing its fastest delivery service to residents of two predominantly Black neighborhoods while still charging millions of dollars for a membership that promises the benefit. The complaint filed in District of Columbia Superior Court revolves around Amazon’s Prime membership,
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political outcome. Speaking at the New York Times’ DealBook summit, Powell addressed a question about
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By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump said Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, was a “proven leader for common sense regulations.” In the years since leaving the SEC, Atkins has made
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes rose to more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they’re getting from the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to add to what’s set to be one of its best years of the millennium. It’s the 56th time the
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By Calvin Silvers The walls of Central High School have witnessed generations of standout athletes, each leaving their mark on the playing field. Yet, in recent memory, few have commanded as much attention as one relentless running back with game-changing speed and a punishing style that embodies “bully ball.” For the past four years, Gabe
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By NewsPress Now The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an early morning crash on Wednesday which involved four separate vehicles. According to the MSHP crash report around 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday on Missouri Route 6 approximately one mile west of Trenton, Missouri, four vehicles crashed into each other causing injuries to two men from
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Angelina Jolie never expected to hit all the notes. But finding the breath of Maria Callas was enough to bring things out of Jolie that she didn’t even know were in her. “All of us, we really don’t realize where things land in our body over a lifetime of
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By Associated Press Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually.” Her new Netflix series “Black Doves” is also set during the holidays, but in this, she plays a spy alongside Ben Whishaw’s assassin. Knightley says the show, debuting Thursday, falls under
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By The Conversation via AP In all the arguments over whether President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence is fit for the job, it’s easy to lose sight of why it matters. It matters a lot. To speak of telling truth to power seems terribly old-fashioned these days, but as a veteran of
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By NewsPress Now Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can to help fight littering in Missouri through a trash can decorating contest. The 2025 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” contest is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign, which is held in April. Students can decorate a
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By Associated Press Forty years ago, on Dec. 8, 1984, one of the largest manhunts in FBI history came to an explosive end on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. The person they were after was Robert Jay Mathews, the leader of a white supremacist group committing armed robberies to finance plans to overthrow the government.
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Stokes Gift giving can be strenuous for any family but for a single parent household the process of buying presents has to be strategic and feasible. A single-parent household shares its process of buying gifts for children ahead of Christmas both online and in person. ______, a St. Joseph mother of ___ is
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By Associated Press Sabrina Carpenter hosting a holiday variety music special on Netflix and Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw playing a spy and an assassin in the TV series “Black Doves” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time
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By NewsPress Now Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again most-streamed artist NEW YORK | ‘Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped. And it should come as no surprise that for a second year in a row, Taylor Swift has been named its most-played artist. On Wednesday, the streaming giant unveiled
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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Millions displaced by global conflicts. Communities reeling from unseasonably strong natural disasters. Lives upended due to healthcare inequalities. In the middle of these crises are established nonprofits, everyday individuals and mutual aid groups — all seeking your dollars to make a difference. But with no shortage of worthy causes
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By Nicole Scott A St. Joseph church is offering a “North Pole Christmas Adventure” for families during the next few weekends in December. First Lutheran Church, 302 S. 10th St., is hosting events where families can “travel through the clouds on a magical elevator to meet Santa Claus in his workshop at the North Pole.”
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Palliative care from Carelon Health offers a deeply personalized and compassionate approach to managing the complexities of serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms, stress, and the emotional challenges patients and families often face. This care extends beyond
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By Leah Rainwater Being in the middle of cold and flu season, keeping a bottle of cough syrup in the medicine cabinet is a must. However, officials with the St. Joseph Health Department are warning of precautions to take when administering cold and flu medications. “A lot of people are getting respiratory, they’re getting flu
Continue ReadingBy Elyse Apel | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The entertainment industry is pushing for more tax credits in Georgia, as industry leaders say other states and cities are pulling the industry away with promises of more money. On Wednesday, the state’s House Rural Development Council met to hear from a panel on current
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By Ashley Luthans Robidoux Resident Theatre is inviting the community to the magical world of Narnia starting this weekend. From Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 6 to 8 and 13 to 15, audiences can enjoy the story of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” at the Ruby Theater. Based on the classic book by C.S.
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By Chris Fortune Police are investigating after one driver suffered minor to moderate injuries and the occupants of a second vehicle fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on the South Belt Highway. The St. Joseph Police Department responded to the crash involving a pickup truck and an SUV near 1400 S. Belt
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By Jenna Wilson Levi has returned home to St. Joseph after being rescued by a local resident and returned to the owners, just in time for the holidays. Six months ago, on what was supposed to be a special day, Levi jumped out of the back of his owner’s truck when they were traveling for
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By Ashley Luthans Hy-Vee, in collaboration with local first responders, distributed 200 free hams to community members on Wednesday. As part of the “Hams for the Holidays” program, the St. Joseph Hy-Vee is one of 18 participating locations giving out a total of 5,000 hams this year. The distribution event began at 3 p.m. at
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District moved forward with its superintendent search at a special board meeting Wednesday evening. School board president LaTonya Williams says it’s almost like it’s Christmas. She is filled with joy to see so many people were interested in the position. “As you’re looking to get people to apply,
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