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Pelosi tells Trump the House won't authorize State of the Union address in the chamber 'until government has opened' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday she will not authorize a State of the Union address in the House chamber during the government shutdown, rejecting plans by President Donald Trump to deliver the speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Springdale police identify dead woman SPRINGDALE -- Sanjuana Perez-Ostiguin, 29, is the woman whose body was found with a gunshot wound Sunday, according to a Springdale Police Department news release. by Staff Report 4 hrs. ago

Arkansas Republican women legislators announce "Dream Big" initiative, form caucus The 21 women in the Arkansas Legislature’s Republican caucus on Wednesday announced their “Dream Big” initiative of five pieces of legislation focused on education, juvenile justice reforms, childcare, broadband access and support for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. by John Moritz 8 hrs. ago

Money runs out for federal grand jury The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas canceled the federal grand jury for January because he has no more money to transport witnesses and pay other expenses during the government shutdown, U.S. Attorney Duane "Dak" Kees said in a statement Tuesday. by Doug Thompson 19 hrs. ago

Rogers council approves buying patrol Tahoes The Police Department can buy and rent several new vehicles and other equipment following unanimous City Council votes Tuesday. by Alex Golden 19 hrs. ago

Judge finds Pea Ridge School District violated the FOI BENTONVILLE -- The Pea Ridge School District violated the Freedom of Information Act when it released a former teacher's personnel file without first giving the woman a chance to object. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette 7 hrs. ago

Arkansas to get $1.7M in hip implant settlement State attorneys general reached a multi-million dollar settlement against an orthopedics company Tuesday after many states, including Arkansas, claimed the company falsely advertised the longevity of its metal hip implants. by Youssef Rddad 5 hrs. ago

Judge lets Arkansas law against Israeli boycotts stand LITTLE ROCK -- A federal judge has let stand an Arkansas law requiring contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, ruling that such a boycott is not protected by the First Amendment. by ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

US stock indexes wobble after early gain fades away NEW YORK -- Stocks are mixed in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday after giving up an early gain. Energy companies are down as the price of crude oil falls for the third time in four days after a strong start to 2019. by MARLEY JAY, AP Markets Writer 6 hrs. ago

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen delaying testimony to Congress WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is postponing his public testimony to Congress. by MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Arkansas State Police ID trooper who shot armed man The Arkansas State Police has identified the trooper who shot an armed man after authorities said the man fired a gun into the air and ground before pointing it at officers in Jackson County last week. by Youssef Rddad 6 hrs. ago

Rogers man back in custody BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers man who was supposed to be in prison has been arrested, a law enforcement official said Wednesday. by Mike Jones 6 hrs. ago

Arkansas lawmakers endorse Halloween ban for sex offenders LITTLE ROCK -- A bill heading to the Arkansas Senate would ban sex offenders from participating in Halloween activities with children, including wearing costumes or handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Chris Stapleton to play North Little Rock's Verizon Arena Chris Stapleton's “All-American Road Show” concert will be Friday, Aug. 23, at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena. by Eric E. Harrison 8 hrs. ago

White supremacist pleads guilty to NYC sword killing NEW YORK -- A white supremacist pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a black man with a sword as part of an attack that authorities said was intended to incite a race war in the United States. by JIM MUSTIAN, Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Detective: Florida school shooting deputy statement faulty FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A Florida detective told investigators the former deputy entrusted to protect a high school where 17 people died in a mass shooting last year gave an initial statement filled with inaccuracies about his actions. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Blue Origin shoots NASA experiments into space in test CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, has launched NASA experiments into space on a brief test flight. by MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer 9 hrs. ago

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RECIPES: How to make cheesecake from scratch When most of us think of cheesecake, New York style with its dense creamy texture comes to mind. But there's a whole world of cheesecakes: German and Polish cheesecakes made with quark, gravity-defying Japanese cheesecake, Brooklyn-style cheesecake with a sponge cake crust, Italian cheesecakes made with ricotta cheese, country cheesecakes with the tang of buttermilk ... the list goes on. by Kelly Brant

FRONT BURNER: Lazy Fish Tacos save time for siesta Some people eat fish on Fridays for religious reasons. I eat fish on Thursdays for marital reasons. by Kelly Brant

Reading Nook It has been a breakout time for kids books — cookbooks and food-related volumes — as the writers from America's Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping and beyond vie for readers. And the winners are kids -- and their parents. by Lee Svitak Dean (Star Tribune/TNS)

Rice frittata customizable with add-ins The frittata di riso may have been born of Italians' ability to repurpose leftovers in admirable ways, but in this recipe you'll cook arborio rice so the grains are plump and moist. As it happens, using fresh rice makes for a soft and tender omelet that has just a bit more body to it than if you used eggs alone. by BONNIE S. BENWICK The Washington Post

Bagel seasoning energizes chicken sausage appetizer Our favorite new appetizer recipe is one that relies on puff pastry, chicken sausage and everything bagel seasoning. by SUSAN SELASKY Detroit Free Press (TNS)

Can certain grapes promote longer than average life? I first looked into the cannonau grape after reading Dan Buettner's book, The Blue Zones. by Lorri Hambuchen

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

IDEA ALLEY: Corn dip, bundt cake and oatmeal bars offer Kats options Risa Ratliff of Sherwood shares two recipes that would be ideal for serving at a football watch party or other gathering. by Kelly Brant

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