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Maine Senate candidate Platner says he is weighing next steps after rape allegation
Graham Platner says he is taking time to consider the path forward after a rape allegation and mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to drop out of the Maine Senate race.Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner says he is weighing his next steps after a rape allegation and growing calls...
Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.
Government funding restored for Planned Parenthood, but clinic losses remain
Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers are resuming billing Medicaid for services other than abortion after being cut off for most of a year.The defunding, which was mandated in President Donald Trump's big tax and policy law last year, has been blamed in the closure of mu...
Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is a fundraising juggernaut. It might not matter anymore.
Summer temps remain high with moderate humidity
Another hot and humid day for Central Texans. A mixture of clouds and sunshine is on tap for the skies. Winds are relatively normal at around 10mph from the south. But we could experience a few afternoon gusts above 25mph.As forecasted, a few thunderstorms graced Mills and San Saba counties yeste...
UPDATE: State Bar of Texas now lists former Waco attorney as not eligible to practice law
The State Bar of Texas now lists a former Waco attorney who plead guilty to sexual crimes against a child, as not eligible to practice law.The update comes after Adam Dean Hoffman filed resignation paperwork with the State Bar of Texas in June. At last check, State Bar spokesperson Kim Buser, tol...
Gadget prices are rising as chip shortages squeeze the tech industry
Shoppers hunting for the latest tech are facing a new reality: the components powering their favorite devices are getting more expensive, and those costs are being passed along at checkout. "Apple abruptly raised prices on pretty much all of its iPads, its MacBooks, even some home devices like th...
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Know-it-all always has answers even when wrong
Dear Eric: I had a casual friend, Casey, in high school but didn't reconnect until a few years ago. She is driving me crazy with her relentless, impossible-to answer questions, as well as her predicting and assuming what my family…
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Zepbound growth fuels giving
The blockbuster success of weight-loss drugs is fueling a wave of giving that's boosting Christian ministries across the U.S. and Canada.
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Tariffs fail to save jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa plant
AMANA, Iowa — If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump's trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.
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Cobolli tops de Minaur, advances to quarters
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.
Antetokounmpo trade to Heat becomes official
The Miami Heat's new era now begins after Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade from the Milwaukee Bucks became official Monday.
Spain eliminates rival Portugal
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Kings cut six-time All-Star DeRozan
The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the six-time AllStar one of the top free agents on the market.
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Missing manners
The local district court juror selection process is a farce. I appeared as requested on Monday, only to be told I needed to be in McGregor on Friday morning instead. They sent me an email at 3:20 on Sunday that…
Proud of Perryman
The interview by Bill Whitaker published July 3 detailing the accomplishments so far of native Wacoan Skye Perryman was so refreshing for weary spirits in this time of divisiveness and political polarization in our community. McLennan County has heroes, and…
Not on Trump's list
In the early 1980s, New York builder Donald J. Trump took possession of the Bonwit Teller department store. After promising to give the Metropolitan Museum of Art the 15-foot sculptures decorating its façade, he ordered workers to demolish the sculptures…
DOJ wants to weaken ADA mandates
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US president threatens Iran with more strikes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job," renewing his threat of military action as Tehran projects defiance after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.