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TRACKING: Scattered showers and storms, breezy today

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Breezy with scattered showers and storms possible today

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Digging Deeper: Tracking the tax Video included

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More Iowa roads and bridges are being repaired and rebuilt every year thanks to the gas tax.

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"Wheel Roll Together": Waterloo students planning wheelchair basketball tournament

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Stepping into someone else's shoes...  

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The Latest: Baby who was hospitalized after being hit by softball continues to recover Video included

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7-week-old McKenna Hovenga was hit during a softball game in Waverly on the night of Wednesday, May 2.

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20-year prison sentence for man convicted of making meth in Brandon

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The Buchanan County Attorney's Office says Cody Brown was found making the drug in an outbuilding of a Brandon home in August 2016.

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Delta flight evacuated in Denver because of smoke in cabin

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Firefighters greeted flight 1854 when it landed at Denver International Airport shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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Fire departments holds controlled home-burn training

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There was no need to worry for those that saw a big ball of black smoke this afternoon in Iowa City. 

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Details into the historic McElroy grant given to Waterloo Schools Video included

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"If any of us think about our stories of being a young person, it was experiences that inspired most of us," said Dr. Stacy Van Gorp, McElroy Trust Executive Director.

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Hazleton man given 10 years in prison for fondling child

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35-year-old Joseph Banks will spend 10 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually touching a child under the age of 14.

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Police tips to avoid card skimmers Video included

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"If you as a consumer go up there to get fuel and you see that this seal has been broken, you know that someone tamper with that gas pump and that you should not use it."

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Lawn care controversy ensues after alarming surveillance video Video included

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Surveillance video shows employees from Clean Cut Property Services dumping leaves back into a Cedar Rapids yard.  

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Later winter, wet weather slows planting for farmers Video included

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A delayed start to the spring planting season has Iowa farmers out in the fields around the clock.

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End workplace harassment is Kirsten Anderson's mission

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On several occasions, Kirsten Anderson, as Communications Director for the Iowa Republican Senate Caucus, complained about a toxic and hostile work environment. 

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Cedar Falls man arrested for sex abuse

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A Cedar Falls man is facing charges, accused of sexually abusing a girl on multiple occasions.

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Hick’s Place to hold music festival to raise funds for annual military event

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To raise money for their annual Military Family Appreciation Day, which is held every August, Hick's Place is hosting a fundraiser called Hick's for the Heroes Music Festival on May 26.

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Waterloo's SingleSpeed Brewing Co. wins at World Beer Cup

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SingleSpeed claimed the bronze award in the Gose beer style category for its Ring Around the Gose, which features passion fruit and pink guava in addition to the required sea salt and coriander additions.

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Sen. Ernst releases statement following US withdraw from Iran nuclear deal

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Senator Joni Ernst issued the following statement today today after President Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. 

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Sen. Grassley releases statement on US withdraw from Iran nuclear deal

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Senator Grassley released the following statement today regarding the Trump administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. 

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President Trump to exit Iran nuclear deal

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President Donald Trump is railing against the Iran nuclear agreement as "a horrible, one-sided deal" based on a lie.

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Area fire departments can buy new rescue equipment thanks to donation

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The Flint Hills Resources Shell Rock plant donated $5,000 to the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department and the Shell Rock Fire Department. 

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Police: 4-6 girls' bodies may be buried in woods

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Authorities believe up to half a dozen bodies of missing girls could be buried in a wooded area northeast of Detroit.  

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Cedar Rapids police looking for person who allegedly used stolen credit card

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The suspect allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase items at a northeast side grocery store in March 25th.  

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Eastern Iowa "eyesore" to be torn down Video included

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Waterloo Greyhound Park will be torn down by the end of the month after Deer Creek Development bought the property.

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Name released of man who died after being pinned under a tree

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The incident remains under investigation by the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office. 

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Name released of man who died after falling from bridge in Allamakee County

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No foul play is suspected, however the incident remains under investigation by the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office. 

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Country singer shares song about Iowa mom battling Alzheimer's disease Video included

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So many of us know a friend, a coworker, or even a family member who is battling Alzheimer's disease. 

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Iowa State University changing the way it responds to sexual violence

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The Iowa State University has been hit with sexual assault lawsuits alleging that the university mishandled the cases

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Maquoketa High School has classes today after bomb threat

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The district says a bomb dog completed a sweep of the school, and deemed everything safe.

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First Lady unveils formal campaign

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First Lady Melania Trump unveiled her long-awaited formal campaign yesterday at a White House ceremony.

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Oliver North named president of the NRA

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Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North has been named president of the National Rifle Association.

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Man sentenced for trying to rob Monona bank via drive-up window

The attempted robbery happened at Freedom Bank in Monona on June 9, 2017. The attempted robbery happened at Freedom Bank in Monona on June 9, 2017.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office says 21-year-old Tyler Koehler, of Monona, was sentenced Monday to three years in federal prison.

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UPDATE: Cause of deadly Waterloo house fire released Video included

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Nine-year-old Jaykwon Sallis and his mother, 32-year-old Ashley Smith were killed in the fire.

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UPDATE WITH PICTURES: Vigil for missing teen Jake Wilson in La Porte City Video included

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A candlelight vigil for Jake Wilson is underway at Wolf Creek Landing in La Porte City. 

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Chemical sprayer rolls over, kills man in farming accident

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65-year-old Merlyn Yoder was run over by the chemical sprayer around 1:14 p.m. in the 4700 block of Blackhawk Avenue Southwest in rural Johnson County.

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Lock & Dam 11 reopens after barge breakaway Video included

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A dozen barges broke loose from a tugboat caused havoc at Lock and Dam No. 11 near Dubuque.

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Skimmer found on Cedar Rapids gas pump

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Cedar Rapids Police are putting out a warning, after a skimming device is found inside a gas pump at a convenience store in northeast Cedar Rapids. 

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"Dark web" drug charges for two eastern Iowa men

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According to a release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa, Cameron Lensmeyer and Evan Sage, both 20, each face several drug charges in the case.

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Early voting begins for Iowa's June 5 primary

Early voting is underway for Iowa's June 5 primary.

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Waterloo Schools to receive $1.5 million McElroy Trust grant for new initiative

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Waterloo Schools will receive $1.5 million from the R.J. McElroy Trust to "fund a community-engaged learning initiative designed to benefit all students in the district" beginning this fall.

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Northeast Iowa teacher accused of having sex with student

A northeast Iowa teacher has been accused of having sex with a student.

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"Menards Guy" dies at 91, according to his family

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According to a Facebook post from his son, Ray Szmanda has died at the age of 91. He was known for years as the "Menards Guy."

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One injured in tractor, Jeep accident near Epworth

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The accident remains under investigation. 

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UPDATE: Iowa man pleads guilty to multiple counts in murder-for-hire plot Video included

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A North Liberty man accused of two separate murder-for-hire plots will plead in Johnson County on Monday.  

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Motorcyclist hit in Cedar Rapids accident dies

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The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Edgewood Rd and O Ave NW in Cedar Rapids.

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UPDATE: Name released in Belle Plaine accident involving train Video included

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UPDATE: The Iowa DCI has released the names of those killed in an accident involving a train in Belle Plaine.

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Police say 12-year-old Iowa boy killed by falling safe

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Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was fatally struck and killed by a falling safe in northern Iowa 

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Cedar Rapids Library closed due to water main break

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The library says they are hoping to open at noon.  

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UPDATE: Two injured in Waterloo crash

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Waterloo Police are responding to some sort of an accident at Greenhill and Rainbow.

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Hudson mom shares battle with anorexia on Today.com Video included

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You are worth more than your jean size. It's about who you are, not what you look like. 

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Inmate, convicted of murder, dies in prison

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The Iowa Corrections Department says Lacy Kelley died of natural causes Saturday at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

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Stormy Daniels to Baldwin's Trump: 'Storm's a coming, baby'

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Stormy Daniels made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" to deliver a message to President Donald Trump: "A storm's a coming, baby." 

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Single mom deals with losing home to lava flow

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A single mother of two says she is devastated that her Big Island home was burned to the ground by a lava flow. 

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Cedar River begins to crest in Waterloo and Cedar Falls Video included

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The Cedar River at Cedar Falls and Waterloo is expected to begin to drop tomorrow.

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Firefighters respond to Waterloo home

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Waterloo firefighters were called to a home this afternoon. 

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Greyhound Park to come down

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Greyhound Park in Waterloo is set to come down this year.

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Iowa legislators wrap up session with tax cuts, abortion ban

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With majorities in both the state House and Senate, Iowa Republican lawmakers can point to plenty of accomplishments as they pushed through a conservative agenda that includes the nation's strictest abortion restriction and a large tax cut.  

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Iowa City Firefighters respond to house fire overnight

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This happened in the 3000 block of Cornell Avenue just before 1 a.m. 

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Gun shots hit Cedar Rapids apartment complex

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Officers found several shell casings near the apartment complex and found building 2010 was hit by gun fire

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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Clarksville holding watch party for hometown star Maddie Poppe

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The City of Clarksville is hosting a watch party to cheer on their hometown star who is in the national spotlight. 

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30 'killed and wounded' after voter registration center bombed in Afghanistan, official says

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An Afghan official says at least 30 people were "killed and wounded" in a bomb blast inside a mosque in eastern Khost province that was being used as a voter registration center. 

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Clive massage therapist faces new sex abuse charge

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Authorities in central Iowa say a massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting two women in April now faces an additional charge.  

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Free-floating barges hit Mississippi River dam at Dubuque

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Officials say it will likely take days to retrieve several barges that broke free on the Mississippi River and hit a dam at Dubuque. 

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Iowa prison officials say female inmate attacked officer

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Authorities say a corrections officer at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women has been assaulted by an inmate. 

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Iowa lawmakers adjourn session with tax cut bill

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Iowa lawmakers have adjourned their 2018 legislative session.

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One person recovers from fire

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At least one person is recovering from burns after a fire sparks in eastern Iowa this weekend.

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Trump suggests US 'close up' to stop immigrants

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President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. immigration policies during a business roundtable in Cleveland.

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'Infinity Wars' to set record, fastest to surpass $1 billion

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"Avengers: Infinity Wars" is poised to set a record for fastest film to rake in $1 billion in business. 

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8 vents open as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

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The U.S. Geological Survey says a total of eight fissures have opened as Kilauea volcano erupts and releases lava into a residential area on Hawaii's Big Island. 

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Pilot makes emergency landing in Lafayette County

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Friday night around 7:30 p.m. the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Jo Daviess County, Illinois Sheriff's Office that a small airplane made an emergency landing near the intersection of County Road W and Dimmicks Road, in Monticello Township.

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  • First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:03 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:03:09 GMT
    (Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...(Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
  • Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:01 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:01:31 GMT
    (Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...(Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
  • Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:57 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:57:30 GMT
    (Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.(Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
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