MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — At a gilded temple in Thailand’s mountainous north, Ekapol Chanthawong honed a skill that will serve him well as he sits trapped underground in a dark cave: meditation. Before the 25-year-old was a coach to the young boys on the Wild Boars soccer team — 12 of whom are trapped…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court nomination (all times local): 11:10 a.m. A key GOP senator is warning President Donald Trump not to repeat “mistakes” of past Republican presidents by picking a Supreme Court nominee who turns out to be insufficiently conservative. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) After a 4-year hiatus, the Fair St. Louis Airshow is back. Captain Steve Gustafson of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team noted, “We’ve been as far south as El Salvador Central America, Acapulco, to Nova Scotia Canada, Abbotsford Canada… all over everywhere. And we’re glad to be back in St. Louis.” Fair St. Louis…
By CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMAS , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has interviewed four prospective Supreme Court justices and plans to meet with a few more as his White House aggressively mobilizes to select a replacement for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. Eager to build suspense, Trump wouldn’t divulge whom he’s talking…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The newly renovated Gateway Arch Museum and Visitors Center is officially open. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this Tuesday morning to mark the completion of the five-year project. Hundreds of tourists and St. Louisans braved the heat to see this moment in history. Senator Roy Blunt was among the honorary dignitaries…
Cahokia, IL (KTRS) The Major Case Squad is investigating after three teens were shot in the metro-east. Investigators say the victims were gunned down around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Westwood Road in Cahokia. One of the victims, 15-year-old Traenez Brown Jr, died of his injuries. The two other victims are in critical condition. There’s no word…
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials say fireworks-related injuries are becoming a growing danger on Independence Day despite the state’s ban on most consumer fireworks. At least 2,000 people statewide have been injured by fireworks over the last decade, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. That number includes a record 349 people hurt by…
By JOHN SEEWER , Associated Press An American-born citizen who federal authorities say recently scouted locations in Cleveland to attack people watching Fourth of July fireworks and talked of carrying out additional bombings has been charged with trying to support terrorism. Federal authorities said Monday that Demetrius Pitts had expressed his support for al-Qaida for…
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA , Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — Rescuers found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive deep inside a partially flooded cave in northern Thailand late Monday, more than a week after they disappeared and touched off a desperate search that drew international help and captivated the nation. Video released…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) The newly renovated Gateway Archgrounds is set to reopen after a $380 million overhaul, the largest public-private partnership in National Park Service history. In addition to the 103,000 square foot museum, will see a renovated entry, gift shop, classroom, and cafe serving local fare when it opens July 3. The firm, EarthCam, has…