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Nation & World

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN Associated Press

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.

How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley's foundation is saving lives in rural America

How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley's foundation is saving lives in rural America

  • BEN GOSE The Chronicle of Philanthropy

"Your ZIP code should not determine your health outcomes," said Walter Panzirer, the Helmsley trustee who started the rural health program, "and yet for so many rural Americans, it does."

Build America, Buy America law causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

Build America, Buy America law causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

  • CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/Report for America

A law requiring that most materials in federally funded affordable housing are made in America is fully kicking in. But it is wreaking havoc on affordable developments.

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

  • ALI SWENSON and JONEL ALECCIA Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.

More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

More US forces arrive in the Middle East as Houthis enter the Iran war

  • AAMER MADHANI, SAMY MAGDY, BEN FINLEY and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

The Houthis could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.

First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet

First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet

  • MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

The U.S. military's newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine can dive to depths greater than 800 feet.

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

A 3-limbed Kemp's ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

  • CODY JACKSON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press

A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated. 

What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

    US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

    US–Israel offensive on Iran: Millions displaced and region on the brink

      A month into the US-Israel war on Iran, millions are displaced, cities destroyed, regional fronts expand, and a global energy shock grows

      TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

      TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger

        Experts and labor leaders say the mammoth security lines at some U.S. airports would not disappear overnight.

        USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

        USS Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet amid ongoing war with Iran

          The USS Massachusetts officially joined the Navy fleet on Saturday after a commissioning ceremony, making it the first submarine named after the Bay State.

          USS Massachusetts joins Navy fleet

          USS Massachusetts joins Navy fleet

            What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

            What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

              A new AP-NORC poll finds that men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages.

              'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

              'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

                “This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

                Local News

                Essex farmer named Iowa Master Farmer for program's centennial year

                Essex farmer named Iowa Master Farmer for program's centennial year

                Essex farmers Pete and Dana Wenstrand are among four couples selected as Master Farmers by Wallaces Farmer magazine and the Iowa Master Farmer Association.

                State agencies offer tips to stay safe for Severe Weather Awareness Week

                State agencies offer tips to stay safe for Severe Weather Awareness Week

                The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services and Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shared tips on how to prepare for severe weather.

                ISU Extension and Outreach celebrates National Agriculture Day

                ISU Extension and Outreach celebrates National Agriculture Day

                Iowa State University Extension and Outreach celebrated National Agriculture Day on Tuesday by reflecting on this year's theme: “Agriculture: Together We Grow.”

                Authorities release more information on fatal explosion at salvage yard

                Authorities release more information on fatal explosion at salvage yard

                An explosion at the J-Dog Salvage facility in Bartlett killed an employee Tuesday afternoon.

                State & Regional

                New report links environmental factors with Iowa cancer risk

                New report links environmental factors with Iowa cancer risk

                Though uncertainties remain, experts at the Iowa Environmental Council and The Harkin Institute say there’s enough evidence to act.

                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                The Iowa State Fair is making improvements for parking and traffic designed to make the experience of getting to the Iowa State Fairgrounds smoother and safer.

                MidAmerican offers 'Trees Please!' grants to help save on energy costs

                MidAmerican offers 'Trees Please!' grants to help save on energy costs

                MidAmerican Energy awarded $122,000 in “Trees Please!” grant funds to 58 Iowa cities with the aim to reduce energy use while enhancing public spaces through strategic tree planting.

                Iowa tree planting initiative planned as part of America 250 celebration

                Iowa tree planting initiative planned as part of America 250 celebration

                Iowa is launching a statewide tree planting initiative as pat of the state's celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

                Nation & World

                New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

                New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

                Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.

                How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley's foundation is saving lives in rural America

                How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley's foundation is saving lives in rural America

                "Your ZIP code should not determine your health outcomes," said Walter Panzirer, the Helmsley trustee who started the rural health program, "and yet for so many rural Americans, it does."

                Build America, Buy America law causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

                Build America, Buy America law causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

                A law requiring that most materials in federally funded affordable housing are made in America is fully kicking in. But it is wreaking havoc on affordable developments.

                RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

                RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug, but researchers say he often overstates the science

                Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed diet can "cure" schizophrenia and diabetes and allow people to rid themselves of bipolar disorder. Researchers say the comments overstate current evidence.

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                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                Iowa State Fair announces new park-and-ride option for 2026

                MidAmerican offers 'Trees Please!' grants to help save on energy costs

                MidAmerican offers 'Trees Please!' grants to help save on energy costs

                Key Iowa Senate lawmaker Dan Dawson adamant on passing property tax relief in 2026

                Key Iowa Senate lawmaker Dan Dawson adamant on passing property tax relief in 2026

                Shopping

                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...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

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                Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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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

                Eddie Andrews calls on Adam Steen to drop campaign for Iowa governor

                Eddie Andrews calls on Adam Steen to drop campaign for Iowa governor

                Eddie Andrews said fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Steen should drop out after Steen’s campaign helped a donor challenge Andrews’ spot on the primary ballot.

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird leads legal challenge of Massachusetts pork restrictions

                Iowa AG Brenna Bird leads legal challenge of Massachusetts pork restrictions

                The state’s pork restrictions prohibit the sale of pork from livestock that were “confined in a cruel manner.”

                Iowa state Rep. Konfrst, Sen. Rowley earn Herbert Hoover service awards

                Iowa state Rep. Konfrst, Sen. Rowley earn Herbert Hoover service awards

                State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Sen. David Rowley received public service awards for bipartisan leadership, community impact and service to Iowans.

                Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary tax hike to address Iowa Medicaid shortfall

                Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary tax hike to address Iowa Medicaid shortfall

                Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs temporary insurer tax hike to address Medicaid budget shortfall, a move critics say will raise health care costs for Iowans.

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