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Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox pledges Trump his support after saying last week he wouldn’t vote for him
(CNN) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday pledged his support to former President Donald Trump in a notable shift after telling CNN last week he would not vote for Trump in November and hadn’t voted for him in 2016 or 2020.
Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks
(CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Iran’s breakout time – the amount of time needed to produce enough weapons grade material for a nuclear weapon – “is now probably one or two weeks” as Tehran has continued to develop its nuclear program.
Investigators piece together a puzzling portrait of the shooter who sought to assassinate Trump
(CNN) — After conducting more than 200 interviews and combing through his phone and internet search history, federal investigators have pieced together an early portrait of the man who sought to assassinate former President Donald Trump: Thomas Matthew Crooks was an intelligent, unassuming loner, who expressed an interest in guns and was far from outspoken about politics.
Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — President Joe Biden faced a new round of defections Friday from Democratic lawmakers publicly calling on him to leave the presidential race, even as his campaign sought to project a message that he isn’t going anywhere.
Secret Service boosts and rethinks security for first Trump-Vance rally and campaign
(CNN) — The US Secret Service is scrambling to increase security ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally since the failed assassination attempt on his life last week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri.
Mary Ethel Williams (November 19, 1930 - July 16, 2024)
Mary Ethel Williams, born on November 19, 1930, in Webb City, passed away on July 16, 2024 in Springfield. Mary's life was an embodiment of the adage "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain." (except the dancing part).. She was a beacon of strength, a testament to the human spirit's ability to withstand and overcome life's storms.
Meme Wolfe (August 26, 1940 - July 16, 2024)
Emelie Jane Wolfe, affectionately known by many as "Meme", lived a life of compassionate dedication, generous love, and humble service. Born on August 26, 1940, in Springfield. Meme lived her life as a testament to the adage, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Throughout her life, Meme embodied this spirit, finding joy in aiding those around her.
Karen Anglin (August 20, 1968 - July 17, 2024)
Karen Anglin, 55, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Karen was born to US Citizens in Africa on August 20, 1968. They lived for thirteen years in Nigeria before coming to the States, first living briefly in Lisle, Illinois, and then in Texas.
Colorado election denier asks Supreme Court to halt trial on election security breach charges
(CNN) — Tina Peters — the former clerk of Mesa County, Colorado, and a prominent 2020 election denier — asked the Supreme Court on Friday to halt her upcoming trial on charges stemming from her alleged involvement in a security breach at the county’s election offices in 2021.
SAVE Lawsuits: Biden’s Student Loan Plan Blocked, Payments Paused
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the income-driven student loan repayment plan Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE). As a result, SAVE borrowers won’t owe payments until the legal situation is resolved, which could take months.
40 people killed in migrant boat fire off Haiti’s coast, says aid agency
(CNN) — At least 40 people have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the coast of Haiti earlier this week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Friday, citing local authorities.
Paul Whelan tells CNN he has ‘sympathy and empathy’ for Evan Gershkovich but expresses hope following sentencing
(CNN) — Paul Whelan, an American detained in Russia, told CNN he has “sympathy and empathy” for Evan Gershkovich following the conviction and sentencing of the Wall Street Journal reporter, but expressed hope that the development could open the door for a deal to secure both of their release.
First lady Dr. Jill Biden to host fundraiser in Paris amid campaign chaos
Washington (CNN) — First lady Dr. Jill Biden will host a fundraiser while she’s in Paris leading the US delegation to the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris later this month, the Biden-Harris campaign said.
A massive tech outage is causing worldwide disruptions. Here's what we know
NEW YORK (AP) — Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries — grounding flights, knocking banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air.
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