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VA charges: Doctor's ruse risked his life FAYETTEVILLE -- A former pathologist charged in the deaths of three patients also committed fraud to hide his alcohol abuse, falsified medical records and gave false statements to investigators, according to a federal indictment. by Doug Thompson 4 hrs. ago

First of '60s, '70s footage from Little Rock's KATV now online The first 20 hours of KATV film footage from the 1960s and early '70s went online Monday night. by Bill Bowden 3 hrs. ago

Fayetteville entertainment district proposal amended, left on first reading The City Council agreed Tuesday people should have some kind of identifying marker if they want to drink outside during events, but stopped short of approving a proposal to create an entertainment district. by Stacy Ryburn 9 hrs. ago

Bentonville subdivision objects to school bus decision Lochmoor Club subdivision residents showed up at Tuesday's School Board meeting seeking reversal of a decision to eliminate busing from their neighborhood. by Dave Perozek 9 hrs. ago

Anderson held without bond in toddler's death Joshua Lee Anderson is just one of four suspects in the death of a toddler, with one of the others implicating his client, Anderson's attorney told a judge Tuesday. by Mike Jones, Tracy Neal 9 hrs. ago

Arkansas school district chief recalls casino pitch; JP argues private talks don’t count as meeting A Russellville School District administrator said Tuesday that he attended a private meeting earlier this month with elected Pope County officials -- including three members of the Quorum Court -- who told him about the benefits a casino would bring to the school district and the River Valley. by Jeannie Roberts 3 hrs. ago

Man gets life in prison for stabbing death of estranged wife in Mountain Home MOUNTAIN HOME -- An Arkansas man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty Tuesday to capital murder for the stabbing death of his estranged wife, which was captured on surveillance video. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Trump administration moves to end limits on child detention WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention, a decision that will almost certainly lead to a new court fight over the government's ability to hold migrant families until their cases are decided. by COLLEEN LONG Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Target thrives in intense retail environment NEW YORK -- Target topped expectations in just about any way measureable during the second quarter as it pushed faster delivery for customers and invested heavily in new private label brands. by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer 2 hrs. ago

Courts design work gets Benton County Committee of the Whole backing Design work for a proposed downtown courthouse and another pod at the jail moved forward Tuesday night. by Mike Jones 9 hrs. ago

Centerton to get its feet wet in aquatics with a splash pad Residents can look forward to having a new way to cool off at a splash pad at McKissic Springs Station Park. by Mary Jordan 9 hrs. ago

Woman found dead in Benton County had asked for divorce An affidavit released in a case against a man whose estranged wife was found dead after he was fatally shot by police says he broke a mirror last year during an argument in which she said she wanted a divorce. by The Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

Man gets 30 years for '16 knife attack on LR homeowner A mentally ill man who stabbed a west Little Rock homeowner in a nighttime ambush in the victim's backyard three years ago has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. by John Lynch 9 hrs. ago

Pulaski County gets AIDS, HIV housing assistance funding With the help of a $383,000 grant, Pulaski County officials hope to expand access to housing for people with AIDS and HIV. by Kat Stromquist 9 hrs. ago

Progress continues on Oaklawn expansion Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is making steady progress on its more than $100 million expansion, and Oaklawn Media Relations Manager Jennifer Hoyt said people will begin to really see the “vision” in the next few weeks. Many of the completion deadlines are approaching, she said. by CASSIDY KENDALL THE SENTINEL-RECORD 9 hrs. ago

Woman found in Benton County after husband shot by police wanted divorce before her death OLATHE, Kan. -- An affidavit released in a case against a man whose estranged wife was found dead after he was fatally shot by police says he broke a mirror last year during an argument in which she said she wanted a divorce. by The Associated Press 20 hrs. ago

$1.5M set aside for veterans' legal clinic in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas' governor and attorney general are setting aside $1.5 million to create a legal services clinic for military veterans. by The Associated Press 20 hrs. ago

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RECIPES: Seven ways to savor every last bit of a watermelon There's a lot of truth to the statement that all you really need to enjoy a watermelon is a knife, but a shaker of salt and a big wad of napkins sure come in handy. by Kelly Brant

FRONT BURNER: Savory summer casserole featuring squash, tomatoes and corn I ate this entire recipe by myself. In one sitting. It's that good. by Kelly Brant

Reading Nook In her new cookbook, Every Day Is Saturday (Chronicle, $29.95) Sarah Copeland's goal is to bring a weekend-cook mentality to weekday meals. by Chris Ross (The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Golden chicken schnitzel that's crispy, not greasy Of all the cooking cultures that have put their own spin on schnitzel, this Israeli-inspired riff might be my favorite. by BONNIE S. BENWICK The Washington Post

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

UNCORKED: Expand your horizons with these white wines For many wine drinkers, white wine seems to be a second choice. The more prestigious red wines command the higher prices and thus receive more allegiance from wine drinkers. I have always found this interesting. by Lorri Hambuchen

IDEA ALLEY: Yeast cake and a Gila delicacy It's still a bit too hot to turn on the oven long enough to bake a cake, but this recipe from Lanette Taylor has my curiosity piqued enough to think about it. by Kelly Brant

Baja-style vegan cauliflower tacos A true Baja California experience requires sunny, breezy patios and a plate of tacos. We aimed to re-create the feel of a Baja-style fish taco in our home kitchen, but bringing vegetables to the forefront. by AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN Via The Associated Press

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