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Expert suspects engine problem likely cause of Butler plane crash that killed 12
The plane that crashed Sunday at Butler Memorial Airport, killing 11 skydivers and a pilot, did not appear to be overloaded or too old to be used for such activities, a former DOT inspector general told The Star.
“As ...Read more
29 tornadoes and a derecho confirmed so far in storms that tore through Illinois, northwest Indiana
At least 29 tornadoes ripped across Illinois and northwest Indiana last week, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service. As residents of parts of these states were recovering and surveying the ...Read more
US and Iran agree to deal halting war that shook Middle East
The U.S. and Iran said they reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halting a war that killed thousands of people and setting the stage for 60 days of negotiations on the fate of the country’s ...Read more
Crash of skydiving plane kills 12 in Butler, Missouri, authorities say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A plane crash at Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday killed 12 people, including a pilot and 11 skydivers, according to Bates County authorities.
The crash happened during takeoff and was reported ...Read more
Xi swaps fighter jets for diplomatic hardball to squeeze Taiwan
President Xi Jinping is shifting tactics in his campaign to pressure Taiwan, ramping up diplomatic isolation of the island while dialing down provocative displays of military aggression.
Taiwan recorded a daily average of...Read more
Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, weather officials said Sunday.
Waves are not expected to be as big as those that pounded the shore last week and led to the ...Read more
Missouri congressman seeks answers after skydiving plane crash kills 12
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford was at home Sunday when he learned from his staff about a fatal plane crash in Butler that killed 12 people.
Alford, a Missouri Republican, said he rushed to the city, situated in Bates County about ...Read more
US, Iran have reached peace deal, Trump and mediators say
The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal, including the end of military operations, President Donald Trump said.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump said in a social media post. “I...Read more
USDA subpoenas California Department of Social Services for SNAP participant data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture subpoenaed the California Department of Social Services on June 4 for SNAP participant data as a part of the federal agency’s latest efforts to root out fraud in government spending.
...Read more
Seth Rogen clarifies where things stand with James Franco
Seth Rogen has "no plans" to reconnect with James Franco.
The Studio star enjoyed a hugely successful partnership with his Freaks and Geeks co-star for many years, creating movies such as Pineapple Express, This Is the ...Read more
KY Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, receiving 'excellent care'
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.
McConnell’s spokesperson, Stephanie Penn, said in a brief statement the senator was hospitalized and was receiving �...Read more
Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday. The gunman was a retired firefighter, sources said
PHILADELPHIA -- Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday after an argument with a retired city firefighter escalated, and the man opened fire on them in the street, law enforcement ...Read more
Trump ties spy powers extension to controversial voter ID bill
President Donald Trump said he is opposed to having Congress renew now-expired spy powers for U.S. intelligence agencies unless lawmakers also pass a controversial voter identification bill.
Trump’s fresh demand adds ...Read more
Guinness record-holder completes run of every Chicago street in flag race celebration
CHICAGO — A light 2-mile jog Sunday morning was all that stood between Joabe Barbosa and the finish line of a journey more than 5,000 miles long. His goal: to run every street in Chicago.
“I’m the first person to ...Read more
Katy Perry shares ambitions for daughter
Katy Perry wants her daughter to grow up to be a "better version" of herself.
The Roar hitmaker has five-year-old Daisy with former fiance Orlando Bloom and she was happy to take her little girl on the road with her for ...Read more
Robert Lindsay: Harris Dickinson hasn't got a sense of humour
Robert Lindsay has insisted Harris Dickinson has "not got a sense of humour" after the actor previously complained he had been "humiliated" by the veteran star.
The Babygirl actor previously told how an unnamed colleague ...Read more
Brooklyn Beckham slams 'choreographed' visit from sister Harper
Brooklyn Beckham has accused Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham of "choreographing" their daughter's visit to his house.
The 27-year-old chef - who is estranged from his famous family - and wife Nicola Peltz Beckham have...Read more
The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood
July 1 is the annual feast day for Episcopal saint Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the denomination: an affirmation of her many contributions not only to the church, but to social justice in the ...Read more
Colin Firth's ex-wife blasts Gwyneth Paltrow
Colin Firth's ex-wife has blasted Gwyneth Paltrow as a "nasty person" over her advert for an Israeli property company.
Livia Giuggioli was horrified when she saw Gwyneth's commercial for luxury real estate development 51 ...Read more
Many Pa. colleges aren't properly training future teachers how to teach reading, a report finds
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly half of educator preparation programs are failing to adequately train future teachers in how to teach reading, according to a new report, even as states across the country have passed laws to ...Read more
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