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VIDEO: Dashcam video of Tontitown car chase shooting released SPRINGDALE -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office released dashcam video of a shooting during a traffic stop Sunday in Tontitown. by Staff Report 7 hrs. ago

Centerton battalion chief accused of rape BENTONVILLE -- A battalion chief with the Centerton Fire Department was arrested Tuesday in connection with rape. by Staff Reports NWA Democrat-Gazette 8 hrs. ago

Man arrested in connection with capital murder BENTONVILLE -- Police arrested a Springdale man Tuesday in connection with the killing of his roommate earlier this year. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 5 hrs. ago

Man pleads guilty in fatal Fayetteville hit-and-run FAYETTEVILLE --Tristen Eric Fernandez of West Fork pleaded guilty today to negligent homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal or personal injury accident. He was sentenced to eight years in prison, with two years suspended. by Staff report 4 hrs. ago

Neighbors and staff sign top-15 class Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors and his staff announced the signing of four prospects for the 2019 recruiting class. by Richard Davenport 6 hrs. ago

Still not enough votes for Kimberly-Clark tax break bill MADISON, Wis. -- Supporters of a $100 million incentive bill designed to keep open a Kimberly-Clark Corp. plant in northeastern Wisconsin argued Wednesday that taking no action would be devastating for the Appleton area and the entire state, though they remain short of the votes they need. by SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Dozens of migrants refuse to leave container ship in Libya Dozens of migrants have barricaded themselves in a container ship in the Libyan port city of Misrata for the past five days after being picked up at sea, and refuse to disembark, saying Libya is too dangerous for them. by LORI HINNANT, Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Funeral set for victim of Southern California mass shooting CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Funerals are being planned for victims of last week's mass shooting in a Southern California bar. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

List of missing in fire includes many in their 80s and 90s CHICO, Calif. -- Authorities searching through the blackened aftermath of California's deadliest wildfire have released the names of about 100 people who are still missing, including many in their 80s and 90s, and dozens more could still be unaccounted for. by MARTHA MENDOZA and GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

May secures Cabinet backing for Brexit deal as critics rage LONDON -- British Prime Minister Theresa May said that she won her Cabinet's backing for a draft divorce deal with the European Union after a "long, detailed and impassioned" marathon meeting Wednesday. by JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Springdale's Davis signs with Arkansas SPRINGDALE — Marquesha Davis wanted to play college basketball close to home, and University of Arkansas women’s coach Mike Neighbors is glad she did. by Chip Souza 7 hrs. ago

Splintered migrant caravan groups arrive at US border ESCUINAPA, Mexico -- Migrants in a caravan of Central Americans scrambled to reach the U.S. border, by the hundreds in the border city of Tijuana, where U.S. authorities were readying razor wire security barriers. by MARIA VERZA, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

May seeks Cabinet backing for Brexit deal as critics rage LONDON -- British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday urged her divided Cabinet to back a divorce deal with the European Union in the "national interest," as pro-Brexit lawmakers raged against a draft agreement they said would make the U.K. subservient to the bloc indefinitely. by JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Trump ally Kevin McCarthy selected to lead House GOP WASHINGTON -- Republican Kevin McCarthy easily won an internal party election Wednesday to take over the shrunken House GOP caucus, a familiar role for the underestimated scrapper whose top priority will be to protect President Donald Trump's agenda and try to build the party back to retake the majority. by LISA MASCARO, AP Congressional Correspondent 7 hrs. ago

When it came to racism, the pen was Stan Lee's superpower Stan Lee was a seminal part of Miya Crummell's childhood. As a young, black girl and self-professed pop culture geek, she saw Lee was ahead of his time. by TERRY TANG and COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

Missing Arkansas man found dead inside car in Conway Police in Conway are investigating after the body of a missing person was found inside a car at an apartment complex Tuesday. by Josh Snyder 7 hrs. ago

Hearing reveals chilling details of fatal Southwest flight There was a loud bang, and suddenly the Southwest Airlines jet rolled 41 degrees to the left. Smoke began to fill the cabin, and flight attendants rushed row by row to make sure all passengers could get oxygen from their masks. by DAVID KOENIG and CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

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RECIPES: Start a new tradition with Thanksgiving brunch We acknowledge Thanksgiving brunch at home isn't common, but we think it should be. We can think of no better way to maximize our favorite qualities of Turkey Day. Serving Thanksgiving brunch frees the rest of the day for walks, naps, football and time with friends and family. by Kelly Brant

FRONT BURNER: Friendship Bread skips starter, keeps flavor If you were a fan of the so-called Amish Friendship Bread recipe that was popular in the 1980s and early '90s, but tired of the tending and maintaining and sharing of the starter, I have good news for you. by Kelly Brant

Make it a point to try garlicky, meaty kefta Kefta, rolled from ground beef or lamb, is not a meatball. Meat oval, meat lollipop, meat blob, perhaps. Not ball. by LEAH ESKIN Chicago Tribune (TNS)

Roasted red pepper puree enlivens cheesy macaroni Mac and cheese graces many holiday tables; this one comes together on the stovetop and is special enough to earn an annual berth. A puree of roasted red pepper adds zip to the creaminess, while a topping of crisp, crushed Cheez-Its is pure genius. by Bonnie S. Benwick The Washington Post

Cooking with wine is one way to reduce waste, but not every bottle is fit for cooking I was recently asked if it's OK to cook with wine that has been opened. by Lorri Hambuchen

7-day menu planner A week's worth of quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families by Susan Nicholson

IDEA ALLEY: Easy potato soup, cookies with a kick Martha Holmes shares this easy and delicious-sounding potato soup recipe. by Kelly Brant

Mayonnaise and herbs make this turkey exceptionally flavorful and juicy If we had called it mayonnaise-slathered turkey, would you still give it a chance? As it happens, the coating of chopped fresh herbs mixed into your favorite mayo keeps the bird incredibly moist and flavors it throughout. by Bonnie S. Benwick The Washington Post

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