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Wendy's closing 140 more restaurants as part of push to update its locations
Read full article: Wendy's closing 140 more restaurants as part of push to update its locationsWendy’s plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCF
Read full article: Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCFRocco Becht scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 30 seconds left, and Jontez Williams intercepted Jacurri Brown’s last pass to secure No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 comeback victory over UCF and allow the Cyclones to avoid a major upset.
Fox's Bret Baier acknowledges 'mistake' in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip
Read full article: Fox's Bret Baier acknowledges 'mistake' in Harris interview over airing of Trump clipFox News anchor Bret Baier says he “made a mistake” during his interview with Kamala Harris in not airing video of a controversial Donald Trump comment — but it wasn't fully clear what the mistake was.
76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee
Read full article: 76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending kneeThe Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game.
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
Read full article: South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA nextSouth Carolina is starting the season at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll.
76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left knee
Read full article: 76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left kneePhiladelphia 76ers prized free agent acquisition Paul George left Monday’s preseason game against Atlanta with a hyperextended left knee.
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
Read full article: Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guiltyThe owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days in August has pleaded guilty for having an animal at large.
Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Read full article: Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in USTwo dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of FameAfter fueling so many other people’s parties, it will be time for Kool & the Gang to themselves finally celebrate when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next month in Cleveland.
Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down
Read full article: Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and downTwo new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.
A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
Read full article: A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help DemocratsSeveral little-known pro-Trump candidates are running for Congress in key races as independents, and an Associated Press review finds they were recruited and backed by the same shadowy group.
No. 25 Iowa wins opener without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz, beating Illinois State 40-0
Read full article: No. 25 Iowa wins opener without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz, beating Illinois State 40-0Cade McNamara threw three second-half touchdown passes and No. 25 Iowa cruised to a season-opening victory without coach Kirk Ferentz, pounding Illinois State 40-0.
Water buffalo corralled days after it escaped in Iowa suburb and was shot by police
Read full article: Water buffalo corralled days after it escaped in Iowa suburb and was shot by policeAn escaped water buffalo is headed to a large animal hospital days after it wandered away from a suburban Iowa property and through the neighborhood.
Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect
Read full article: Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effectIowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking system
Read full article: GOP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes fall ballot effort to replace troubled political mapmaking systemRepublican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he'll work to defeat a fall ballot issue to remake the state’s troubled political mapmaking system.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnant
Read full article: Iowa now bans most abortions after about 6 weeks, before many women know they're pregnantIowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Read full article: Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effectMinnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
Read full article: After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow itIowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
Read full article: Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect MondayIowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperature
Read full article: Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperatureBrevard County ocean temperatures are rising faster than other parts of the country, raising concerns about the impact of the warmer waters.
Will Power wins IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway that ended with a 4-car crash on the last lap
Read full article: Will Power wins IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway that ended with a 4-car crash on the last lapWill Power broke through at Iowa Speedway, winning the second IndyCar Series race of the weekend for his first victory at the track.
🧠 How many people are receiving mental health treatment in Florida?
Read full article: 🧠 How many people are receiving mental health treatment in Florida?Wysa analyzed data compiled by the SAMHSA to find which U.S. states had the highest rates of adults receiving mental health treatment and how Florida compares.
Bubba Wallace fined $50,000 by NASCAR for retaliatory contact against Alex Bowman
Read full article: Bubba Wallace fined $50,000 by NASCAR for retaliatory contact against Alex BowmanNASCAR has fined Bubba Wallace $50,000 for retaliatory contact against race winner Alex Bowman on the cooldown lap of the Chicago Street Race.
House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers
Read full article: House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashersHouse Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers.
🧠 States with the highest rates of people receiving mental health treatment
Read full article: 🧠 States with the highest rates of people receiving mental health treatmentMore than 5 million American adults were receiving mental health treatment at a state-monitored mental health facility in 2022, according to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services released in April, an increase from last year.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
Read full article: NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric AlmirolaBubba Wallace refused to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing.
Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
Read full article: Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effectThe Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling that put a temporary block on the state’s strict abortion law, and is telling the lower court to let the law take effect.
Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US — from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
Read full article: Severe weather wreaks havoc across the US — from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast stormsSevere weather over days has caused havoc and destruction across the U.S. That includes torrential rains and flooding in the Upper Midwest and powerful storms in the Northeast that left a least two people dead from falling trees.
Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the Midwest
Read full article: Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grip the MidwestA house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam has collapsed into the river as extreme weather and flooding continue to grip the upper Midwest.
Midwestern carbon dioxide pipeline project gets approval in Iowa, but still has a long way to go
Read full article: Midwestern carbon dioxide pipeline project gets approval in Iowa, but still has a long way to goIowa regulators have approved a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline for transporting emissions of the climate-warming greenhouse gas for storage underground.
Iowa floodwaters breach levees as even more rain dumps onto parts of the Midwest
Read full article: Iowa floodwaters breach levees as even more rain dumps onto parts of the MidwestSevere storms with tornado warnings brought hail and heavy rain to parts of the Midwest as floodwaters breached levees in Iowa, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations.
Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2
Read full article: Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2Flooding in the Midwestern U.S. has collapsed a railroad bridge and sent water surging around a dam after days of heavy rains that have forced hundreds of people to evacuate or be rescued.
Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest
Read full article: Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the MidwestMillions of Americans sweated through yet another scorching day, while floodwaters forced evacuations in parts of the Midwest, including a town in Iowa whose own water-level gauge was submerged.
Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa while much of US broils again in heat
Read full article: Flooding forces people from homes in some parts of Iowa while much of US broils again in heatFloodwaters have forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain.
Here’s where courts are slowing Republican efforts for a state role in enforcing immigration law
Read full article: Here’s where courts are slowing Republican efforts for a state role in enforcing immigration lawThe federal government has long had sole authority over U.S. immigration policy, but several Republican-led states are pushing for a role in enforcing regulations.
A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
Read full article: A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportationA federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allows law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the United States.
Officials work to bring home US instructors recovering after stabbing attack at Chinese park
Read full article: Officials work to bring home US instructors recovering after stabbing attack at Chinese parkU.S. officials are working to bring home four injured instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were stabbed in the northeast Chinese city of Jilin where they were teaching.
With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird flu
Read full article: With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird fluAs the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem.
Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
Read full article: Farmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farmMore than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm.
At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities say
Read full article: At least 5 dead in Texas after severe weather sweeps across Texas and Oklahoma, authorities sayA Texas sheriff says at least five people are dead after powerful storms tore through a rural community, obliterating homes and leaving thousands of people without power Sunday.
Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister
Read full article: Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twisterA wind farm in southwest Iowa suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado that crumpled five of the massive power-producing towers, including one that burst into flames.
5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials say
Read full article: 5 dead and at least 35 hurt as tornadoes ripped through Iowa, officials sayOfficials say five people died and at least 35 were hurt as powerful tornadoes ripped through Iowa, with one carving a path of destruction through the small city of Greenfield.
Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
Read full article: Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through MidwestMultiple people have died and at least a dozen were injured since a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris.
Deere Q2 results top Street but it cuts 2024 profit outlook again as farmers buy fewer tractors
Read full article: Deere Q2 results top Street but it cuts 2024 profit outlook again as farmers buy fewer tractorsDeere’s fiscal second-quarter results beat Wall Street’s expectations, but the company lowered its full-year profit forecast for a second time as farmers buy fewer tractors and other equipment as they deal with declining prices for their crops.
Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Read full article: Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgeryThree-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her “dream of Paris is over” after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery.
News organizations have trust issues as they gear up to cover another election, a poll finds
Read full article: News organizations have trust issues as they gear up to cover another election, a poll findsAmericans have a message for news organizations as they prepare to cover the 2024 election: About half of Americans say they're concerned that outlets will report inaccuracies or misinformation.
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
Read full article: Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and IowaResidents began sifting through the rubble after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions.
Midwest tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska suburbs and leave trails of damage in Iowa
Read full article: Midwest tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska suburbs and leave trails of damage in IowaA tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.
Union Pacific's first-quarter profit creeps up 1% as railroad limits expenses
Read full article: Union Pacific's first-quarter profit creeps up 1% as railroad limits expensesUnion Pacific's first-quarter profit crept 1% higher and topped Wall Street expectations as the railroad tightened up on expenses even though it delivered slightly less freight.
Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
Read full article: Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soonHailey Van Lith is focused on making the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer and not worried about where she’ll end up at college next year.
Scoring sensation Lucy Olsen transfers to Iowa. Ex-Villanova player helps fill void of Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Scoring sensation Lucy Olsen transfers to Iowa. Ex-Villanova player helps fill void of Caitlin ClarkIowa added one of the nation’s most productive scorers to fill the void left by superstar Caitlin Clark.
Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
Read full article: Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and IowaStrong storms have caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa, including one that left two people hurt.
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
Read full article: Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal fundsIowa is directing nearly a million dollars in grant funding to expand summer meal sites for low-income kids.
Iowa's Marshall says she received 'hate comments' on social media after drawing late foul vs. UConn
Read full article: Iowa's Marshall says she received 'hate comments' on social media after drawing late foul vs. UConnIowa guard Gabbie Marshall says she received “hate comments” from people upset about her role in a much-discussed foul call late in the Hawkeyes’ Final Four win over UConn.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft.
How the AP selects the college player and coach of the year winners
Read full article: How the AP selects the college player and coach of the year winnersThe Associated Press has announced its annual women's college basketball player and coach of the year awards and will announce the men's awards Friday.
Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight season
Read full article: Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight seasonCaitlin Clark is capping off her illustrious college career with another record breaking season.
Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing opposition
Read full article: Iowa repeals gender parity rule for governing bodies as diversity policies garner growing oppositionAn explicit requirement that Iowa’s state, county and local decision-making bodies be balanced by gender has been repealed.
The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big way
Read full article: The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big wayAmericans were in sports bars from coast to coast on Monday night, eyes glued to televisions and even movie screens.
After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
Read full article: After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSUAfter the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark matches March Madness 3-point record with 9 in Elite Eight game against LSU
Read full article: Iowa's Caitlin Clark matches March Madness 3-point record with 9 in Elite Eight game against LSUIowa’s Caitlin Clark tied a women’s NCAA Tournament record hitting by nine 3-pointers, many from well beyond the arc, in Iowa’s Elite Eight win over LSU.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketball
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketballCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been catalysts for the rapid rise of women’s college basketball because of their play on the court that has drawn millions of new fans to the sport and their success off of it.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
Read full article: Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winnerA Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner.
Caitlin Clark says she heard about the Big3 offer on social media but focus is on Iowa and Sweet 16
Read full article: Caitlin Clark says she heard about the Big3 offer on social media but focus is on Iowa and Sweet 16Caitlin Clark said she found out about the Big3’s offer to play for the 3-on-3 men’s basketball league over social media.
Iowa's Patrick McCaffery, son of coach, enters transfer portal to explore options for his final year
Read full article: Iowa's Patrick McCaffery, son of coach, enters transfer portal to explore options for his final yearIowa’s Patrick McCaffery, son of Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery, has entered the transfer portal.
Iowa attorney general not finished with audit that's holding up contraception money for rape victims
Read full article: Iowa attorney general not finished with audit that's holding up contraception money for rape victimsThe Iowa attorney general’s office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues
Read full article: Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continuesThe Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $865 million after yet another drawing without a big winner, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.
Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa holds on to beat West Virginia 64-54
Read full article: Clark scores 32 as top seed Iowa holds on to beat West Virginia 64-54Caitlin Clark scored 32 points and No. 1 seed Iowa survived one of its worst offensive performances of the season to beat No. 8 seed West Virginia 64-54 on Monday night in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game.
Clark has double-double as No. 1 seed Iowa defeats Holy Cross, 91-65
Read full article: Clark has double-double as No. 1 seed Iowa defeats Holy Cross, 91-65Caitlin Clark struggled to make shots early, but finished with 27 points and 10 assists as Iowa defeated Holy Cross 91-65 in an NCAA tournament first-round game on Saturday.
Louisville women could get chance to again knock out Mulkey's reigning champ in NCAA tourney
Read full article: Louisville women could get chance to again knock out Mulkey's reigning champ in NCAA tourneyCoach Jeff Walz and Louisville have knocked a reigning national champion out of the women’s NCAA Tournament in the past.
Caitlin Clark, freshmen JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo top AP women's All-America team
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, freshmen JuJu Watkins and Hannah Hidalgo top AP women's All-America teamIowa star Caitlin Clark has been honored for the third straight season as a first-team Associated Press All-American.
South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas top women's AP Top 25; they are also 1 seeds in NCAA TournamentSouth Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top four teams in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, a day after all four were chosen as the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament that begins later this week.
Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancy
Read full article: Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancyA bill that sought to change wording in an existing Iowa law outlining the penalties for terminating a pregnancy has been shelved by a Republican lawmaker amid debate about its implications for in vitro fertilization.