Western Wednesdays: Meet the new men’s basketball coach
Brooks McKowen coached 12 seasons at Upper Iowa University and now will take the reigns as head coach at Missouri Western State University.
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MTV Video Music Awards head to CBS for the first time
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards have a new home: This year, the music award show will be broadcast by CBS for the first time, organizers announced Thursday. The three-hour show will broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, Sept. 7, from the UBS Arena just outside
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Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy’s family announced Thursday. The award recognizes Pence “for putting his life and career
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy’s family announced Thursday. The award recognizes Pence “for putting his life and career
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BC-Wheat KX
CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 207.52 209.55 207.05 208.05 —2.32 Jun 204.40 206.30 203.70 204.70 —2.70 Aug 200.97 202.72 200.25 201.17 —2.75 Oct 199.52 201.07 198.65 199.60 —2.72 Dec 200.35 201.42 199.22 199.95 —2.70 Feb 201.17 202.05 200.10 200.62 —2.70 Apr
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Winter Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. WHEAT 5,000 bu minimum; cents per bushel May 558 572¼ 554¾ 569 +½ Jul 568¾ 583½ 567 580¾ +1 Sep 591 597 581 594¾ +1¼ Dec 610½ 618½ 603½ 616¾ +1 Mar 627 636¾ 622 635¼ +1¼ May 640¾ 645 640¾
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CHICAGO (AP) — Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thu: OpenHighLowSettleChg. CATTLE 40,000 lbs.; cents per lb. Apr 207.52 209.55 207.05 208.05 —2.32 Jun 204.40 206.30 203.70 204.70 —2.70 Aug 200.97 202.72 200.25 201.17 —2.75 Oct 199.52 201.07 198.65 199.60 —2.72 Dec 200.35 201.42 199.22 199.95 —2.70 Feb 201.17 202.05 200.10 200.62 —2.70 Apr
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Buhman receives courthouse appointment in Andrew County
SAVANNAH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Andrew County has a new circuit clerk. Tannah Buhman of St. Joseph has been appointed to the post by Gov. Mike Kehoe Buhman had been serving as the interim circuit clerk after a year as deputy court clerk. She previously worked as a patient care representative for Mosaic Life Care
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What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time. Tornado seasons
Continue Reading What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time. Tornado seasons
Continue Reading What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time. Tornado seasons
Continue Reading What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time. Tornado seasons
Continue ReadingLights out in paradise: Island nation faces energy ‘disaster’
By Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — In the Pacific island nation of Samoa, residents have been grappling with rolling blackouts for weeks that have plunged villages into darkness and caused major disruptions to businesses and daily life. On Upolu, the nation’s most populous island frequented by tourists for its white sand beaches, some have reverted
Continue Reading Cyprus approves law enabling women to volunteer for military service
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ parliament on Thursday approved legislation allowing women to volunteer for military service in a move officials said eliminates any gender bias over who can serve in the ethnically divided island’s National Guard. The measure passed after 32 lawmakers voted in favor, with 15 abstaining in the 56-seat legislature. Cyprus President
Continue ReadingTom Cruise wishes ‘Top Gun’ costar Val Kilmer well on his ‘next journey’ during CinemaCon tribute
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Tom Cruise is paying tribute to his friend and “Top Gun” costar Val Kilmer, who died earlier this week at age 65. Cruise made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday during the Paramount Pictures presentation, and took a moment to honor his friend during his
Continue ReadingPentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The acting Inspector General of the Defense Department will review Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal in a group chat with other key national security officials to discuss military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen last month, the IG’s office announced on Thursday. In a letter to
Continue ReadingHelpers were flung into harm’s way as tornadoes descended
By Taylor Romine, CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, Andy Rose (CNN) — Wednesday night’s tornado outbreak across at least six states had even the helpers scrambling to take cover as destructive storms beared down — and they all continued to help even as their own lives, workplaces and properties were in danger. TV meteorologist stays on
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Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘Lost Albums’ containing over 80 never-before-heard songs
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen is set to release over 80 new songs this summer with his newly announced “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” collection. Planned for release on June 27, the seven full-length albums will include songs by The Boss that have never been heard. The songs span Springsteen’s decades-long career
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Unique Chicago museum showcases the history of public housing through its residents
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Set inside a once-dilapidated 1938 building on Chicago’s near West Side, a one-of-a-kind museum hopes to change the perception of public housing in America. A former federal housing project that underwent a $17.5 million transformation, the National Public Housing Museum opens Friday and showcases recreated apartments from
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U.S. energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology. The sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction,
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‘His memory is living on’: Teddy bears donated to police honor infant who died 10 years ago
By Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story ELK CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — An anonymous donor gifted the Elk City Police Department 50 teddy bears in honor of a baby who died 10 years ago. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, every time an Elk City police officer is called to a scene
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Living with Loss: Family navigates life after a devastating tragedy
By Jessica Davis Click here for updates on this story KUNA, Idaho (KIVI) — The Homer family is taking it one day at a time, dealing with the devastating heartbreak that comes with losing a child. I’m your neighborhood Jessica Davis, and you may remember their story. Their truck caught fire on the Boise Bench
Continue ReadingNetanyahu afirma que Israel está dividiendo Gaza: ¿qué significa eso en la práctica?
Por Lauren Izso, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Ibrahim Dahman y Pauline Lockwood, CNN El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, afirmó que las fuerzas israelíes están cambiando de estrategia en Gaza al dividir y tomar más partes del enclave. Esta decisión, según los observadores, podría significar que Israel establezca un control más profundo y a largo plazo
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Tariff-related layoffs hit five US auto plants that supply factories in Canada and Mexico
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Stellantis has “paused production” at some of its Canadian and Mexican auto assembly plants due to the newly announced tariffs — and as a result, some US workers will also be temporarily laid off. Among those to be laid off are 900 US hourly employees who make powertrains and
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The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–ASTROS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — Houston plays Minnesota at Target Field in the home opener for the Twins. By Patrick Donnelly.
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The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–ASTROS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — Houston plays Minnesota at Target Field in the home opener for the Twins. By Patrick Donnelly.
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The following AP stories are planned for today or have moved. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BBO–ASTROS-TWINS DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — Houston plays Minnesota at Target Field in the home opener for the Twins. By Patrick Donnelly.
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