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4 weeks ago in World
Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.
$3.1M State Water Grant Could Benefit West and Northwest Jonesboro
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded a $3,175,000 federal grant to reduce nonpoint source pollution across the state, with several funded projects directly targeting watersheds that affect Northeast Arkansas.
1 month ago in Sports
Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.
1 month ago in Entertainment
Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.
1 month ago in Lifestyle
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
1 month ago in Entertainment, Trending
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.
1 month ago in National
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.
1 month ago in National
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.
1 month ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.
Jonesboro Mother Arrested After Abandoned Child Tests Positive for Drugs
A Jonesboro woman faces a felony charge after police said her five-year-old child was abandoned in an apartment, and the child later tested positive for multiple types of drugs.
1 month ago in Sports
Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his NHL playing career to get the call from the Hockey Hall of Fame. When it finally came, the timing only gave his family more reason to celebrate.
1 month ago in Entertainment, Music
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
1 month ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina
Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.
Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident
The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.
Cache of Cocaine and Crack Found After Multi-Month Investigation; Jonesboro Man Arrested
The arrest stems from an investigation that began in April, when the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that Robert Sanders was involved in the selling of crack cocaine and meth in Jonesboro.
Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building
Police spoke with the man's wife, who was also in the vehicle. She said they were leaving the parking lot when her husband attempted to brake, but the vehicle accelerated into the building.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Snowflake & Cindy Lou Who
Whether you are looking for a loyal walking partner or a chatty companion to brighten up your home, community shelters are filled with wonderful animals waiting for a chance.
Westside Elementary Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground Updates
Westside Elementary recently received a grant from an autism nonprofit, allowing it to revamp its playground to be more inclusive.
