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3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’

Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics

Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.

3 weeks ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

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Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program applications now available

The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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Craighead County farmer announced as 2025 Grow for the Green winner

Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.

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Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro

Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.

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Gov. Sanders announces appointments, some from Craighead County

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

3 weeks ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

3 weeks ago in World

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested in Jonesboro, dies at 84

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested against racial injustice throughout his life and all over the country, including in Jonesboro, died Tuesday at age 84.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Calvin White Jr. addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement morning ceremony at Arkansas State University.

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A-State announces students graduating at Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Fall Commencement at First National Bank Arena.

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A-State student secures Harvard University PPIA Fellowship 

An Arkansas State University student with aspirations for a career in public service will spend his summer at Harvard University, gaining experience to support his future goals.

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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas using ‘Vivery’ system to streamline food access

One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is immediate communication as it puts real-time resources in the hands of those in need.

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ASU System Board of Trustees hears update on A-State College of Veterinary Medicine

A-State's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with accreditation and facility construction proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told board members.

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Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.