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The president said that both sides of the war in Gaza have taken a step toward peace Nights and Weekends Editor Published October 8, 2025 7:51PM (EDT)

BESSEMER, Ala.—The reverend knew what was coming.  As Tuesday’s City Council meeting began, The Rev. Thomas Thrash delivered a prayer that set the stage for the dynamic that would play out in the council chambers.  “May truth rise above deception,” Thrash said. “May righteousness rise above greed.”  Thrash requested divine guidance to help the council

Manatee County’s commissioners didn’t expect to be threatened with removal from office for considering two measures meant to enhance disaster resilience in this fast-growing county on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The measures, both amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan, were widely supported in the sizable county that stretches south from Tampa and east from the Gulf

Trump's border czar reportedly took a $50,000 cash bribe from undercover agents Published October 8, 2025 7:19PM (EDT) Former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Thomas Homan speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) House Democrats are

The former FBI director faces up to five years in prison Published October 8, 2025 7:00PM (EDT) Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey (Getty/Alex Wong) Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges brought against him after public demands for prosecution from President Donald Trump. Comey was indicted

Bryan said his upcoming single has been "misconstrued" Nights and Weekends Editor Published October 8, 2025 5:55PM (EDT) Zach Bryan performs at MetLife Stadium on July 20, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Top officials at the Department of Homeland Security have heard the teasers for Zach Bryan‘s upcoming single.

Year after year, the same 15 million acres across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are planted with corn. Each August, the fibrous green leaves in those fields reach eye level. And each November, the dusty stalks are razed to stumps. “Continuous corn,” as the growing strategy is called, allows farmers to profit from a steady

The rumor mill will drive you crazy if you let it Nights and Weekends Editor Published October 8, 2025 4:39PM (EDT) Dolly Parton attends Dolly Parton's Rockstar VIP Album Release Party with American Greetings on November 16, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for American Greetings) Dolly Parton shared a video on social media

North Texas food hall opens early with new morning menu, coffee, and smoothies Plano, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Legacy Hall , the award-winning food and entertainment destination at Legacy West, is now serving breakfast. Beginning today, select eateries will open early and will serve breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, offering a fresh

(RestaurantNews.com) WHAT: Rusty Taco is making October a month-long taco celebration. While National Taco Day fell on Tuesday, October 7, one day is not enough. From Monday through Thursday during the month of October, guests can enjoy featured tacos for $2.99 each, including Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Texican, Chicken Fajita, Black Bean, and Baja Fish.

Award-winning craft brew pub opening second location with Tennessee Franchisee Birnamwood, WI  (RestaurantNews.com)  Mr Brews Taphouse , the nationally franchised, award-winning craft beer pub and restaurant, is opening a new location in Smyrna, Tenn. Marking the second Mr Brews to open in Tennessee, following the success of its Murfreesboro location, both Tennessee restaurants are owned