Moberly man seriously hurt after truck reverses over him
An 84-year-old man was seriously injured after he got out of a truck and the vehicle reversed over him at a private residence in Randolph County.
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Kopech, Pollock lead White Sox to 4-0 win over Dodgers
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Kopech pitched six innings of one-hit ball, pinch-hitter AJ Pollock delivered a two-run double against his former team and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0. Pollock’s clutch swing off the bench sparked a four-run sixth that sent the White Sox to their
Continue Reading Verlander strikes out 12 as Astros top Mariners 4-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander struck out a season-high 12 in seven sparkling innings, Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1. There was no trouble between the teams one night after beanballs led to a bench-clearing scuffle. Houston bench coach Joe Espada filled in for manager Dusty
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Elledge’s lawyers ask for more time for appeal after Boone County prosecutor’s death
The defense team for Joseph Elledge is seeking more time for an opening brief in his appeal after Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight’s unexpected death.
Continue Reading Yankees hit 3 homers to beat Twins 10-4 for 7th straight win
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Yankees brushed off a rare rough start by Jameson Taillon to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 for their seventh straight victory. Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to crack open a close game. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton
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Manoah, Blue Jays shut down Royals 7-0
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alek Manoah scattered six hits in six scoreless innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0. Alejandro Kirk had four hits and scored a run for Toronto, and Bo Bichette reached base five times — including three walks. The Blue Jays
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Uvalde mayor says he’s frustrated by lack of transparency in school shooting investigation
By Eric Levenson and Rebekah Riess, CNN The mayor of Uvalde, Texas, said Tuesday he was frustrated by law enforcement’s lack of transparency in the investigation into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School two weeks ago. “We’ve asked for a briefing or something but we’re not getting it. I’ve been told they’re law enforcement
Continue Reading Semien homers twice, Rangers split twinbill with Guardians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Marcus Semien homered twice and tied a Texas franchise record for hits in a doubleheader as the Rangers hit four homers in a 6-3 win over Cleveland Guardians to earn a split. Behind starter Cal Quantrill, Cleveland won the opener 6-3 to briefly reach .500 for
Continue Reading Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 14-8. Votto hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Brandon Drury and Matt Reynolds added two-run drives within the first three innings
Continue Reading Iowa Democrat Franken to face GOP’s Grassley in Senate race
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will challenge Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley’s reelection this fall after winning his party’s nomination Tuesday over two competitors. Franken beat former congresswoman Abby Finkenauer and physician Glenn Hurst to earn the right to run against Grassley, who
Continue Reading Mississippi lawmaker with ethics woes forced into GOP runoff
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Mississippi was forced into a runoff Tuesday after a congressional ethics watchdog raised questions about his campaign spending and he faced his largest-ever field of primary challengers. In heavily Democratic California, Republican House members faced primary rivals in
Continue Reading Mets slugger Alonso leaves game after getting hit by pitch
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is out of the game at San Diego after getting hit by a pitch and falling awkwardly leading off the second inning. The pitch from Yu Darvish appeared to hit Alonso on the right wrist. Alonso appeared to swing, but the Mets challenged and it
Continue Reading Walls hits 3-run homer in 10th, Rays beat Cardinals 4-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Walls sent a 2-2 pitch from Drew VerHagen into the right field seats. St. Louis loaded the bases with no outs
Continue Reading Walls hits 3-run homer in 10th, Rays beat Cardinals 4-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Walls sent a 2-2 pitch from Drew VerHagen into the right field seats. St. Louis loaded the bases with no outs
Continue Reading GOP challenger set for Iowa’s lone Democratic House member
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A slate of Republican U.S. House members in heavily Democratic California is facing primary challengers on Tuesday in races that will help determine control of Congress. No incumbents appear at risk of losing their primary, but the districts will be among the country’s marquee
Continue Reading Iowa Democrat Franken will face Grassley in Senate race
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination Tuesday over two competitors. Franken beat former congresswoman Abby Finkenauer and physician Glenn Hurst and earned the right to run
Continue Reading Zach Nunn wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zach Nunn wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.
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Suspect arrested after video shows woman being thrown off a Bronx subway platform onto the tracks
By Rob Frehse, CNN A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a video shows him allegedly grabbing a woman on a Bronx subway platform and brutally throwing her onto the subway tracks, the New York Police Department announced Tuesday. Theodore Ellis faces multiple charges in connection with the attack, including attempted murder, assault, reckless endangerment
Continue Reading Michael Franken wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Iowa primary election.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Franken wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Iowa primary election.
Continue Reading Orioles hit 5 home runs, cruise past Cubs 9-3
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins and Trey Mancini hit successive homers, sparking a power surge that carried the Baltimore Orioles past the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on a rainy. Jorge Mateo, Austin Hays and Ramón UrÃas also connected for the Orioles, who beat the Cubs for the first time in seven
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