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Sony Pictures Entertainment has officially revealed the cast for director Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics. According to the announcement, Harris Dickinson will portray John Lennon, Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will appear…

Born on this day in 1952 - Irish guitarist and singer Gary Moore, who was a member of Skid Row and Thin Lizzy. As a solo artist he had the 1979 UK No.8 single 'Parisian…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Creating and sharing deceptive media made with artificial intelligence is now a crime in New Jersey and open to lawsuits under a new state law. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The U-S Department of Justice is suggesting one element of the governor’s energy bill could restrict competition and increase costs for consumers. The proposal give the state’s major power…

IOWA CITY -- Three players from Drake University – Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu and Bennett Stirtz – have signed scholarship agreements with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Thursday by head coach Ben McCollum. Stirtz has one…

OTTUMWA -- On 3/31/2025 at approximately 7:07 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department and Ottumwa Fire Department responded near the intersection of Clay and Benton Streets for a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.  Upon arrival,…

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is "Rhonda", a gorgeous 11 month old white kitty. Rhonda likes attention, but she enjoys her independence too. Rhonda does very well with kids…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Webb Space Telescope has captured pictures of the asteroid that caused a stir earlier this year when it topped Earth’s hit list. Discovered late last year, the asteroid 2024 YR4 was predicted at…

NEW SHARON – Two North Mahaska senior signed to continue their sport at the collegiate level next year. Colten Vander Wiel will shoot at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, and Michael Hudnut will participate at…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 10 cents, averaging $3.13 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…