Новости за 01.09.2018

After a politically motivated shake up last year that left the Missouri State Board of Education without a quorum for several months, Governor Michael L. Parsons has named two new … Click to Continue »

Newly released video from the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the blast that killed Mark Anthony Conditt, the suspect in a string of package bombings in and around Austin … Click to Continue »

Kansas City Power & Light said it wants to offer some help after hundreds of customers were surprised by significant increases on their electric bills this summer. The company announced … Click to Continue »

The worst part of what will almost certainly be the worst season in Royals history isn’t the losses — hey, they’ll be picking first or second in the draft next … Click to Continue »

Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes thought about giving up football to concentrate on baseball and basketball after his sophomore year at Whitehouse High in Tyler, Texas. Find out why he didn't. … Click to Continue »

Frank White has lost his court battle with the Jackson County Legislature over control of the county’s anti-drug and anti-violence agency known as COMBAT. As county executive, White maintained that … Click to Continue »

There weren’t metal detectors set up Friday night in Westport as an announcement earlier that day about “enhanced” security efforts had indicated, but they’re still coming. Friday morning, Westport officials … Click to Continue »

The Latest on stabbings at a train station in Amsterdam (all times local): 6:40 p.m. Authorities in Amsterdam say a 19-year-old Afghan citizen who was shot and detained after a … Click to Continue »

In George W. Bush’s eulogy of U.S. Sen. John McCain, the 43rd president of the United States called the political opponent who became his friend “a troublesome plebe ‘til the … Click to Continue »

Kansas City Police responded to a crash early Saturday morning in which two vehicles plowed into a downtown apartment building. The accident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. at the intersection … Click to Continue »

A billboard in Dallas is asking passersby to #TrustBlackWomen. Specifically in this case, to trust a black women’s advocacy group that is putting its pro-choice stance on display . The … Click to Continue »

Opponents of twin oil pipelines in a sensitive Great Lakes waterway are planning a day of protests. Kayaks, canoes and other watercraft will join a demonstration Saturday in the Straits … Click to Continue »

A judge is scheduled to hold a hearing to determine whether a Chicago police officer charged with murder in the 2014 shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald should have … Click to Continue »

Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, chef and actor David Burtka, have brought back a festival of glam called Wigstock — a six-hour, 50-act drag-queen spectacle being staged Saturday … Click to Continue »

Billy Brimblecom and his longtime buddy, comedian and actor Jason Sudeikis, didn’t know what the first Thundergong! event was going to feature. “We originally thought last year it was going … Click to Continue »

As Aretha Franklin was remembered at her funeral Friday as a proud black woman who also used her magnificent voice to stand up for the black community she loved, several … Click to Continue »

A state news agency says torrential rains in southern China killed at least two people and forced 127,000 to evacuate. The Xinhua News Agency said Saturday another two people were … Click to Continue »

Aries March 21-April 19 Chase up any queries about your earnings or taxes. Not an exciting prospect but you'll be surprisingly successful at it, and it will be good to … Click to Continue »

When hungry students line up with their lunch trays in school cafeterias next week, they'll be invited to fill their plates with a heaping hot lunch — even if they … Click to Continue »

The Latest on a California measure allowing utilities to pass along the cost of wildfire lawsuits to their customers (all times local): 11 p.m. The California Legislature has approved a … Click to Continue »

Treating the wounded has become dangerous for Gaza's emergency workers. In the past five months, three medics were killed by Israeli army fire, while dozens more, including Asmaa Qudih, were … Click to Continue »

The New York Yankees have acquired Adeiny Hechavarria in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing in a veteran infielder to back up injured shortstop Didi Gregorius. New York is … Click to Continue »

The Latest on the final day of the California Legislature's legislative session (all times local): 10 p.m. California lawmakers have killed a last-minute effort to create more state oversight of … Click to Continue »

Royals' rookies deliver home runs in win against Orioles

Heights and Maize South. Two teams with notably good offenses. But in this matchup, defense was the ultimate decision-maker. Heights’ defense triumphed, allowing the Falcons to pull out a 35-21 … Click to Continue »