Opinion by Bishop Robert Barron (CNN) — Bill Maher first came to my attention in the 1980s as a clever, wry and politically alert stand-up comic. But I began to follow him more closely about 20 years ago when, in the wake of the new atheist movement, he dedicated a good deal of his comedy to
Continue ReadingBy JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining a high-profile list of more than 240 wealthy philanthropists committed to donating over half their fortunes. The Giving Pledge announcement comes after a tumultuous six months for Altman that saw his removal and subsequent reinstatement as CEO of the company
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A Jefferson City man was hurt after a motorcycle crash in Cole County on Monday night.
Continue ReadingVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality. Francis has made a hallmark of reaching out to LGBTQ+ Catholics, but his 11-year pontificate has also seen plenty of problems arise over
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By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized Palestinian statehood on Tuesday, cementing a joint move that further isolates Israel over its war against Hamas in Gaza. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said his country made the decision, which was strongly condemned by Israel, “to keep the miracle of peace alive.”
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Fall Guy” landed below expectations. “IF” didn’t have enough friends buy tickets, imaginary or otherwise. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “The Garfield Movie,” a.k.a. “Garfiosa,” won’t make anyone forget “Barbenheimer.” As the summer movie-going season lurches beyond Memorial Day, Hollywood’s dreams of continuing to recover from
Continue ReadingBy GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs. It traces their source largely to the cross-border region known as the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. It estimates that close to $80
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By Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is opening up US online payment systems to Cuban private business owners, senior administration officials announced on Tuesday. The change in policy will allow independent private sector entrepreneurs in Cuba to import food, equipment and other goods, the officials explained. It will also make it easier
Continue ReadingASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia tech company is paying nearly $40,000 to settle claims it discriminated by posting a job listing seeking white, U.S.-born candidates for an opening as a business analyst. The Justice Department announced Thursday that it had reached a settlement agreement with Arthur Grand Technologies, an information technology firm in
Continue ReadingKAKE By Stephanie Maniche Click here for updates on this story ANTHONY, Kansas (KAKE) — While people across the nation are enjoying different gatherings honoring veterans this holiday weekend, an Anthony, Kansas family is doing a major cleanup. After an EF2 Tornado touched down on their property last night, they came out to a missing
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Maniche Click here for updates on this story ANTHONY, Kansas (KAKE) — While people across the nation are enjoying different gatherings honoring veterans this holiday weekend, an Anthony, Kansas family is doing a major cleanup. After an EF2 Tornado touched down on their property last night, they came out to a missing roof
Continue ReadingDUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — Hilbert Margol is a 100-year-old World War II veteran living in Dunwoody, Georgia. He and his twin brother, Howard Margol, were a part of the 42nd Infantry that arrived in Marseille, France, in January 1945. Margol says during his time in Europe, he did not go into active combat often, but
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — U.N. human rights experts have appealed to Belarusian authorities to help a political prisoner who has been diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer. The experts expressed the “utmost concern” about the denial of medical assistance to Pavel Kuchynski, 29, who was detained in 2022 and
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Bette Nash, recognized as the world’s longest-serving flight attendant, has died. She was 88. American Airlines, Nash’s employer, announced her death on social media Saturday. The carrier noted that Nash spent nearly 70 years warmly caring for customers in the air. According to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which also
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By Kevin Liptak, Donald Judd and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — After months of either ignoring or poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, the Biden campaign on Tuesday decided for the first time to stage a news conference about Trump’s record outside the courthouse where closing arguments were taking place. The feisty
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You don’t initially see a full elephant at the Broadway musical “Water for Elephants.” It’s more like a tease. First come a pair of enormous ears. Then a trunk. And then the legs. It’s the execution of director Jessica Stone, who wanted to make it
Continue ReadingBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida on Tuesday denied prosecutors’ request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution. Prosecutors had told U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon that the restriction was
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his husband have become the newest billionaires to sign the Giving Pledge, a charity that encourages the ultra-rich to donate their wealth to philanthropic causes. In their letter, released Tuesday, Altman and husband Oliver Mulherin credited “the hard work, brilliance, generosity, and
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Dr. Katie Hurley, CNN (CNN) — People love to categorize teens as self-centered, but in my office, they are anything but that. “How should I help my friend?” I hear that question at least three times a week from teens who recognize that their friends and classmates need support. They see a friend struggling, and
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN FREKING and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who leads the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. The endorsement of John McGuire, a state senator, provides a jolt of momentum for the challenger and could be difficult for the incumbent,
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