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An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

  • BETTY LIN-FISHER USA Today

A new store in San Francisco has human employees, but they're not the ones making the decisions. An AI bot named Luna is the boss.

How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

  • ZACHARY SCHERMELE USA Today

When members of Congress are still voting at 2:30 in the morning, it's usually a sign there's a problem on Capitol Hill.

Iran war has wide impact on Grinnell College's international student body

Iran war has wide impact on Grinnell College's international student body

  • Akira Keene Teotrakool Iowa Capital Dispatch

Fighting in the Middle East forced the cancellation of a March overseas study trip to Bahrain by Grinnell College students, one of several disruptions to student life.

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

    Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

    Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

    Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

    • Scott Stewart

    Barry Jurgensen share the history of the Underground Railroad in Iowa at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.

    Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

    Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

    • Jill Schlesinger

    If at the beginning of the year I told you that the U.S. and Israel would start a war in the Middle East, which in turn would drive up oil and gas prices for at least two months and snarl up the global economy, you would likely presume that stocks would be in a full-on bear market.

    Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

    Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

    • COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press

    The civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

    AP top stories for April 21

    AP top stories for April 21

      Here's the latest for Tuesday, April 21st: President Trump extends ceasefire with Iran; Teotihuacan pyramids gunman had materials related to Columbine; A Taiwanese company is building drones; Three members of Japan's GSDT died in explosion

      Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

      Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

        Iowa state, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations recently, including offenses related to moldy food, expired meat, cockroaches and rodents.

        Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity

        Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity

          Iowa State University researchers have identified a causal relationship between pollinators and plant biodiversity — one that could lead to a “plant-pollinator extinction vortex.”

          Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

          Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds

            President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box that he will "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds.

            Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

            Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

              To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

              Florida lawmaker resigns from Congress amid ethics charges

              Florida lawmaker resigns from Congress amid ethics charges

                The departure expands Republicans' narrow House majority to 217-213 with an independent who caucuses with the GOP and four vacancies.

                'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                  Zach Lahn, one of five Republicans running for Iowa governor, pledged to fight monopolies and consolidation in agriculture if elected governor during a stop in Davenport. 

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                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                  Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  Barry Jurgensen share the history of the Underground Railroad in Iowa at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.

                  Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                  Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                  Shenandoah's Disability Awareness Walk takes place May 2

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                  Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                  State & Regional

                  Iran war has wide impact on Grinnell College's international student body

                  Iran war has wide impact on Grinnell College's international student body

                  Fighting in the Middle East forced the cancellation of a March overseas study trip to Bahrain by Grinnell College students, one of several disruptions to student life.

                  Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

                  Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

                  Iowa state, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations recently, including offenses related to moldy food, expired meat, cockroaches and rodents.

                  Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity

                  Iowa State University research links pollinators and prairie plants in creating biodiversity

                  Iowa State University researchers have identified a causal relationship between pollinators and plant biodiversity — one that could lead to a “plant-pollinator extinction vortex.”

                  'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                  'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                  Zach Lahn, one of five Republicans running for Iowa governor, pledged to fight monopolies and consolidation in agriculture if elected governor during a stop in Davenport. 

                  Nation & World

                  An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

                  An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

                  A new store in San Francisco has human employees, but they're not the ones making the decisions. An AI bot named Luna is the boss.

                  How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

                  How a sweeping law to spy on foreigners is dividing Congress

                  When members of Congress are still voting at 2:30 in the morning, it's usually a sign there's a problem on Capitol Hill.

                  Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

                  Jill On Money: Making sense of stocks at new highs

                  If at the beginning of the year I told you that the U.S. and Israel would start a war in the Middle East, which in turn would drive up oil and gas prices for at least two months and snarl up the global economy, you would likely presume that stocks would be in a full-on bear market.

                  Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

                  Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to informants

                  The civil rights group faces charges including wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

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                  Cited for sexual abuse and 23 other violations, Iowa nursing home is fined $500

                  Cited for sexual abuse and 23 other violations, Iowa nursing home is fined $500

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                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                  Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                  Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                  Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                  Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                  Crime

                  Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                  Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                  A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                  3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                  3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                  The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                  Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                  Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                  A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                  51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                  51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                  A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                  Politics

                  'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                  'Iowa is not for sale,' Zach Lahn says while campaigning for governor in Davenport

                  Zach Lahn, one of five Republicans running for Iowa governor, pledged to fight monopolies and consolidation in agriculture if elected governor during a stop in Davenport. 

                  Independent candidate Michael Bridgford enters Iowa's 1st Congressional District race

                  Independent candidate Michael Bridgford enters Iowa's 1st Congressional District race

                  Michael Bridgford said he is running to give voters in the district who are “frustrated” with the two-party system a nonpartisan option.

                  Randy Feenstra starts retirees coalition to support Republican gubernatorial campaign

                  Randy Feenstra starts retirees coalition to support Republican gubernatorial campaign

                  Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra announced a new “Retirees for Feenstra” coalition, aiming to rally support from seniors around his pledge to cut and freeze property taxes.

                  Josh Turek TV ad in Democratic US Senate primary highlights working-class message

                  Josh Turek TV ad in Democratic US Senate primary highlights working-class message

                  The 30-second spot, titled “Push,” features Turek tying economic struggles in Iowa to what he describes as failures in Washington.

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