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Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Features
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Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
World
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
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Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
1 week ago in World
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
1 week ago in World
Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.
1 week ago in World
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash
South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
16 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, News
Paragould Man Arrested on CSAM Charges Following Cyber Tip, Held on $500K Bond
A Paragould man faces two felony charges after investigators said he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a messaging app.
1 hour ago in Crime & Safety, News
Juvenile Cited for Harassment Following Greene County Tech Locker Room Probe
A juvenile has been cited for harassment following an investigation into misconduct involving Greene County Tech football players in the team's locker room.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Man Accused of Firing Shots in Jonesboro Walmart Parking Lot, Faces Multiple Charges
A Brookland man faces multiple charges after police said he fired more than a dozen rounds in a Jonesboro Walmart parking lot Thursday.
A-State Completes Regular Season at Crimson Classic
Joe Edwards and Erika Krueger led the way for Arkansas State cross country as both teams picked up top-10 finishes in Friday’s regular season finale at the Crimson Classic.
4 hours ago in Business, Education, News
Officials Celebrate Construction of A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center
"The capacity of this partnership will change lives."
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Donation Period for 10th Annual FSCIA Christmas Toy Drive-Thru Giveaway to Open Soon
For the past 10 years, right around Christmas, FSCIA has held a drive-thru toy giveaway for families with kids aged 0-12 in need across Jonesboro.
6 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Community, Crime & Safety, Elections, Health & Wellness, News
Crawford, Green, and Parsons Spar Over Middle East Conflict, Tariffs, and Rural Crises in District 1 Debate
Candidates vying to represent Arkansas in U.S. Congressional District 1 laid out contrasting visions over foreign military entanglements, global tariffs, and the district's rural infrastructure crisis during a debate Wednesday.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed
The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
