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Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton didn't think her philanthropy made her special. She thought it was just part of being human. “I think it’s important for everyone to do their share to help their fellow ma...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

US economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong. Growth in gross domestic product — the nation's output of a goods and serv...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts

The Kremlin said Wednesday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to t...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this f...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

MURDOCK, Neb. (AP) — In rural eastern Nebraska, a technology revolution could rise from fields of corn and soybean in the form of new data centers to power the artificial intelligence boom. But just ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Associated Press

Neighbor’s junk costs property value

I know this subject has generated strong feelings on both sides, but I wanted to share a real-time example. I’m getting older and having a hard time keeping up my property so it looks nice, healthy an...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why was Esther in second grade?

We found the descriptions of the Bluebonnet elementary school curriculum rejected by our school board curious. We particularly wondered why the story of Esther was chosen for second graders. This stru...

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'

US economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer

Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

Neighbor’s junk costs property value

Why was Esther in second grade?

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