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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
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...
4 days 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.
6 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.
Features
4 weeks ago in Features
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.
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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.
1 week ago in World
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.
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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
1 hour ago in Community, Elections, Government & Politics, News, Traffic
Jonesboro’s Public Transit System to Offer Free Rides to Early Vote
Voters wanting to cast their ballots early can catch a free ride to the Craighead County Election Annex with Jonesboro's public transit system.
2 hours ago in Community, News
‘Looking Ahead with Vision’: Jonesboro Leaders to Explore Innovation, Leadership, and the Future of Northeast Arkansas
The event will bring together leaders from local government, higher education, and community development to explore how leadership, innovation, community investment, and education can work together to shape the future of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas.
Taylor and Ferguson Earn Preseason All-SBC Honors; Red Wolves Picked First in Preseason Poll
Arkansas State men’s basketball guards Layne Taylor and Tameron Ferguson were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team, and the Red Wolves were picked first in the preseason coaches poll, the league announced Monday.
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Victim, Calling During Paragould Police Interview
A man faces a felony charge after Paragould police said he continually called a victim and sent text messages threatening to kill them and later confessed when he called the victim during a police interview.
Crislyn Rose Named Preseason Player of the Year, Red Wolves Selected Third
Arkansas State’s fourth year guard Crislyn Rose was recognized with the Sun Belt’s Preseason Player of the Year award and Preseason First Team All-Sun Belt. The Red Wolves were also voted third in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
6 hours ago in Community, News
Jonesboro Community Turns Out for Cajun Fest to Support Survivors of Abuse
Event chair Kyla Montogomery said this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before.
8 hours ago in News, Pet Lovers Guide
JRN Pets of the Week: Froth and Jed
In this week’s spotlight, we have the friendly and playful Froth and the gentle giant Jed, both just waiting to find that furever home.
Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Box Office: Elizabeth Holmes movie ‘You Can See Everything’ is now a hit in theaters too
North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.
3 days 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...
3 days ago in Entertainment
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...
4 days 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.
5 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.
6 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.
