President Barack Obama pledged America’s “ironclad commitment” to anxious Persian Gulf nations to help protect their security and offered strong assurances that an international nuclear agreement with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable.
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Jeb Bush says it was a mistake to invade Iraq. The former Fla. governor ended several days of confusion about his foreign policy while campaigning in Arizona Thursday.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)– Alcides Escobar had three hits and accounted for five runs, Eric Hosmer homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Thursday for a split of the four-game series. Escobar led off the game with a single and scored on Alex Gordon’s fielder’s choice on a shattered-bat grounder. Escobar added a two-run single in the fourth, then had an RBI single before scoring on Hosmer’s drive in the sixth. Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie (3-2) gave up two runs over five innings to win his second consecutive start. He struck out one and didn’t walk…
An unidentified man was arrested near the White House Thursday after a drone landed in a park close to the residence of the President. It’s the second time this year there’s been an incident at or near the White House involving drones as one actually landed on the White House grounds in January. Another drone landed near the Capitol earlier this spring.
Philadelphia Fire Department Commissioner Derrick Sawyer says that an eighth victim has been found dead at the site of an Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia.
A man arrested nearly two years ago after an eight-month old child died at a Kansas City Hospital was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated battery and child abuse in Geary County Court Thursday afternoon. Christopher Lyman’s jury trial began last week and concluded on Thursday with jury deliberations. KMAN received word of the guilty verdict around 4:45 on Thursday. This incident is said to have happened in September of 2013. The child was taken to Geary Community Hospital for injuries at that time, but was ultimately taken by helicopter to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Sentencing has not yet been set…
An overwhelming amount of area businesses have “help wanted” signs in their windows, according to Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler. According to Butler, almost all of these businesses are retail or restaurants. During his economic development update to Riley County Commissioners on Thursday, Butler expressed a large need for part time employees within the Manhattan area. He stated it’s unusual that the jobs previously occupied by many young college kids are no longer being filled, particularly life-guarding jobs. While there are pros to this, such as the ongoing low unemployment rates, Butler said there are many more…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Sgt. Amber Minear, BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) President, and Spc. Anthony Rios, who is the BOSS Vice-President, as well as Eric Zenk, Public Affairs Specialist. Lastly she talked to Tourism Sales Manager for Manhattan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Marcia Rozell. Fort Riley-segment 1 Fort Riley-segment 2 Marcia Rozell-segment 1 Marcia Rozell-segment 2
On May 28, at the Manhattan community blood drive, area resident Clifton Meloan is scheduled to make his 152nd American Red Cross blood donation. Since each donation is approximately one pint, Meloan’s 152 donations translate into 19 gallons of lifesaving blood. More importantly, Meloan’s donations may have helped save the lives of hundreds of patients. “With every blood donation potentially saving up to three lives, Cliff’s dedication may have impacted the lives of 456 patients,” said Jan Hale, communications manager for the American Red Cross Southwest Blood Services Region. “On behalf of these patients and their families, the Red Cross…
A Fort Riley man facing a voluntary manslaughter charge in Riley County made the request in county court on Thursday morning for his defense attorney to withdraw from the case. A preliminary hearing was set to take place, however, Tierre Wall’s attorney, Larry McRell informed Judge David Stutzman of the change in plans. An affidavit released in March described details regarding an alleged road rage incident involving Wall, which resulted in a shot hitting Casey Lindley in the head. McRell informed the court he has professional reasons for wanting to file the motion to withdraw as Wall’s attorney. He affirmed…