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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration
It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.
10 hours ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
Nation/World
10 hours ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
1 day ago in World
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
1 day ago in World
Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.
2 days ago in World
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.
3 days ago in World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.
4 days ago in World
Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.
Entertainment
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
10 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Suspect Arrested During Nettleton STEAM Incident Faces Charges in Separate Robbery Case
One of the men arrested during a multi-agency police response near the Nettleton STEAM school last week also faces charges in connection to a separate robbery.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
A-State Football Alum Blaise Taylor’s Murder Conviction to be Featured in ’48 Hours’ Special
The episode airs Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. on KJNB, Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.
4 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Food, Holiday Guide, News
Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Breakfast with Ballerinas
Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' longstanding fundraiser, Breakfast with Ballerinas.
Martinez-Jaramillo Leads Red Wolves at Sun Belt Cross Country Championships
Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo placed fifth in the men’s 8K and the men’s team finished second as Arkansas State cross country completed action at the Sun Belt Cross Country Championships on Friday morning at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
6 hours ago in Government & Politics, News, Outdoors
City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project
The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.
7 hours ago in News
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday: Tips to Combat the Time Change
Prepare to "fall back" one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end across the country.
8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Elections, Government & Politics, News, Sports, Traffic
Brookland Voters Consider Municipal Bond Restructuring at the Polls to Fund City Improvements
Brookland voters are considering whether to refund and refinance the city's existing municipal bonds, and the city's mayor is explaining how the bonds work and how they will be repaid.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Man Held on $200K Bond Accused of Fleeing Jonesboro Traffic Stop, Fighting K-9
A man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fled a traffic stop, fought a Jonesboro K-9, and was found to have meth on him.
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