How the search continues for an Air Force pilot’s remains
John Fisher was a U.S. Air Force pilot who died after his plane nosedived into the ground in 1944. His remains were never found. Now, more than 100 British and American service members are volunteering their time hoping to find his remains as the 80th anniversary of the crash approaches.
How the baguette became a cultural staple
The baguette is a cultural staple that shares gastronomic company with other items like Belgian beer or kimchi. We delved into how the distinctive loaves earned such reverence.
Madeira and its wine share an identity
The Portuguese island of Madeira produces a wine of the same name. Unlike other wine, Madeira is made using heat, and the grapes used to make the wine also have a bit of a secret of their own. Ian Lee reports.
Scorching mid-90s in St. Louis, low chances of rain
ST. LOUIS –Mostly sunny and hot today, with highs nearing about 90. Sunday will be a bit hotter, in the mid-90s. The humidity is about average for this time of year. Monday and Tuesday will be hotter, with highs in the mid- to upper 90s. A cold front comes through dry on Tuesday and that […]
Stephen Nedoroscik, “Pommel Horse Guy,” competes for Olympic medal
Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist who has become a breakout sensation at the 2024 Paris Games, competes for an Olympic medal in the men’s gymnastics individual final.
Eye Opener: Plea deal revoked for 9/11 plotters
In an abrupt reversal, the secretary of defense revoked the plea deal of three accused 9/11 plotters. And Justin Timberlake is saying “Bye, Bye, Bye” to his driver’s license after the singer appeared in court virtually as a judge suspended his New York license, which stems from his DWI arrest in June. All that and […]
Olympic champion Simone Manuel fails to advance out of heats in 50 free
Manuel, the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal in swimming, posted the 18th fastest time in the hectic sprint over one length in the pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events today
Today, 31 Olympians will be crowned as champions in their events. That’s the highest number on a single day at the Paris Games so far. Meanwhile, Simone Biles is on the vault attempting her third gold medal of the games. Dana Jacobson has more.
Signs show U.S. economy could be slowing down as unemployment rate rises
The U.S. economy may be slowing down. The Labor Department announced 114,000 jobs were added in July, which is below the average of 215,000 jobs per month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose again for the fourth straight month.
U.S. sending more forces to Middle East as tensions escalate
The U.S. is sending more forces to the Middle East as tensions escalate. The Pentagon announced on Friday it is sending a fighter jet squadron and maintaining an aircraft carrier in the region to help defend Israel and weaken possible attacks from Iran.
