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Nolo changes from a hurricane to a typhoon after crossing the international date line
MIAMI (AP) — Nolo has changed from a strong hurricane to a typhoon after it crossed the international date line. Nolo was a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) Sunday morning Hawaii time before it crossed the agreed-upon line in the Pacific Ocea...
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UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of the FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it, regional officials said Sunday, raising new questio...
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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed to their home bases in the Unit...
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THE IDLE AMERICAN: A classic homegoing
Members of Dallas’ First Assembly of God Church could hardly have realized what a dynamic duo they called to lead them beginning in February 1998. Right alongside Rev. Thomas (Tom) Myers McMahan was the former Linda Diane Featherston. Actually, her credentials, zeal and commitmen...
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Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news
Yemen's internationally recognized government has announced a major military operation against the Iran -backed Houthi rebels as they advance in the outskirts of a key city. Meanwhile, the Iranian parliament speaker who was the lead negotiator in direct talks with the U.S. earlie...
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How, when and why to divide garden perennials for better blooming
By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press If your spring and early-summer perennials are overgrowing their spaces, blooming less, producing smaller flowers or flopping over (possibly with a hole in their centers), they’re telling you they want to be divided. Crowded plants often st...
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Add colorful crotons for indoor fall décor
By Melinda Myers Bring a little fall color indoors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their colorful leaves echo many fall colors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple. Croton leaf shapes can vary, adding to their ornamental appeal. They can be ...
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Missouri makes big jump to No. 14 in AP Top 25 with rout of Gators; Texas No. 1 for 4th week in row
Missouri made a big jump to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday following its rout of Florida while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10. Texas will go into Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Oklahoma as the No. 1 team...
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IT’S GEEK TO ME: Efficient folder optimization a win-win
Question: I have 70,508 photos strewn across 507 folders & sub-folders. From an efficiency of operations standpoint, meaning performance and bogging things down, does it matter if I have fewer folders or more folders for the same number of files? I’ve run duplicate photo finder &...
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Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday, as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menaci...
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PET OF THE WEEK: Spot
Spot, a 1-year-old Border Collie mix, is looking for a good home. This playful boy is dog friendly, kid friendly, fully vetted, and knows his commands. He loves to play ball and would make a great addition to an active family looking for a fun, loving companion. To adopt Spot or ...
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PET OF THE WEEK: T. Rex
T. Rex, an 8-year-old German Shepherd mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This amazing boy is dog friendly, kid friendly, and fully vetted. He has spent the last 3 years at our rescue and deserves a family of his own where he can finally enjoy the love and comfort of a for...