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Midday (2026 Artesia Day Festival) 07/09/26

Midday (2026 Artesia Day Festival) – 07/09/26

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Midday (Let’s Flamingle Downtown) – 07/09/26

Probe of Alibaba unearthed evidence it knowingly let dangerous drugs be sold to U.S. consumers — but DOJ did not prosecute

Wally Funk, a North Texas aviation pioneer, has died. Here’s how she broke barriers

Questions arise over Qatari-donated Air Force One after Secret Service advised Trump to take old plane

Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ’s closure of probe into Abbott Labs over bacterial contamination at baby formula plant

Millions of taxpayers have until July 10 to claim an IRS refund

Charlie Kirk murder suspect told roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it,” police interview reveals

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Home prices across the U.S. surge to all-time high

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News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

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Mid-Morning (Reform Library Summer Program) – 07/09/26

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Tyler Robinson

Roommate of suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination given immunity in exchange for recorded statements

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

President Donald J. Trump

In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

Trump hails “unity” shown at NATO summit, despite recent tensions with European allies

Stocks

Stocks slump, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over

Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine’s request for license to build Patriot interceptors

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Mitch McConnell’s health

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14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base under new management

Midday (distinguished Young Women Program) 07/08/26

Midday (Distinguished Young Women Program) – 07/08/26

2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list.

gas station

White House announces the first “Freedom Fuel” station, selling gas at $3.47 a gallon

Charlie Kirk

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant’s lawyers

Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington

Sand Could Be Key to Safer, Stronger Structures

Family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead off Mississippi island, retains noted lawyer Ben Crump

Hannah Dugan

Former Wisconsin judge to be sentenced for obstructing arrest of Mexican immigrant

US airlines’ monthly fuel spending topped $6 billion again in May, up 84% from year ago

Mid Morning (what You Need To Know Wednesday) 07/08/26

Mid-Morning (What You Need to Know Wednesday) – 07/08/26

Wicked’s Chenoweth, Grammy winner Hathaway slated for MSU Riley Center 2026 Fall Performing Arts Series

MSU ranks 4th nationally for Registered Behavior Technician exam pass rates

Columbus City Hall

Steven Jones officially wraps up one year as Columbus Mayor

USPS

USPS to raise the price of a Forever stamp to 82 cents on Sunday. Here’s what to know.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect ate at Chick-fil-A and changed clothes before shooting activist, agent says

Midday (2n1 Beauty 2n1 Connections Free Back 2 School Haircuts) 07/07/26

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Midday (10th Annual Crawford Day Celebration) 07/07/26

Midday (10th Annual Crawford Day Celebration) – 07/07/26

Dominique Halaby

Ole Miss Names Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation

Senate GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with Mitch McConnell as speculation about his health continues

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside

Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism

Crime Stoppers (clay County Sherriff's Department) 07/07/26

Crime Stoppers (Clay County Sherriff’s Department) – 07/07/26

Good News With Colin 07/07/26

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Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA

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