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Walmart to pay $282 million over foreign corruption ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Walmart agreed Thursday to pay $282 million to settle civil and criminal allegations of overseas corruption, including payment through a Brazilian subsidiary of more than $500,000 to an intermediary known as a "sorceress" for her uncanny ability to make permit problems disappear. by MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Schools answer diversity growth Northwest Arkansas is growing more racially and ethnically diverse as its overall population grows, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released this week. by Dave Perozek 15 hrs. ago

Walmart hosts sixth Open Call Walmart's headquarters bustled Wednesday with hundreds of U.S. suppliers bearing gourmet foods, all-natural pet soap, wheelbarrow caddies and other wares they hoped would earn a spot on the retailer's shelves or website. by Serenah McKay 15 hrs. ago

INTO THE AMERICAN JUNGLE: 44 years later, refugees return to Arkansas, revisit 1st U.S. steps FORT SMITH -- Nghi Le thought he was being taken to the jungle. by Bill Bowden 11 hrs. ago

Fayetteville Arts Council weighs options, goals for grant program Money could go to an arts grant program next year, so the city's Arts Council on Wednesday discussed developing a plan on how best to handle it. by Stacy Ryburn 15 hrs. ago

Arkansas River still too high, too fast to assess flood damage, Corps of Engineers official says The Arkansas River is still running too high and fast for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess flood damage to the navigation channel, the district engineer and commander for the agency's Little Rock district said Wednesday. by Noel Oman 11 hrs. ago

Roy Moore announces he'll run for US Senate again in 2020 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations. by KIM CHANDLER Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Arkansas health department offering free tetanus shots LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health is offering free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccinations at local health units across the state for those impacted by recent flooding. by The Associated Press 1 hr. ago

Judge vacates federal death sentence for Arkansas man in 1994 case HOUSTON -- A judge has vacated the federal death sentence for an Arkansas man convicted of killing a 16-year-old Texas girl in 1994, concluding the inmate can't be put to death because he's intellectually disabled. by JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Witness at Navy SEAL trial admits killing teenage prisoner SAN DIEGO -- A Navy SEAL called by prosecutors to testify at the murder trial of a decorated comrade dropped a bombshell Thursday when he acknowledged killing a wounded militant in what he described as an act of mercy. by JULIE WATSON and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Keri Russell says Abrams' new 'Star Wars' script made her cry NEW YORK -- Keri Russell says that when J.J. Abrams sent her his version of the script for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," it overwhelmed her. by ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

David Ortiz shooting suspect charged with drug possession NEWARK, N.J. -- The man in custody in the Dominican Republic on suspicion of shooting former baseball star David Ortiz was indicted Thursday on drugs and weapons charges unrelated to the shooting. by DAVID PORTER 2 hrs. ago

PHOTOS: Remember the Removal Thursday's photo gallery includes a look at the Remember the Removal ride in Prairie Grove, a visit to Fort Chaffee and vintage car restoration in Rogers. 3 hrs. ago

Trump to consider inviting Raptors 'if they'd like to do it' WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he'll consider inviting the NBA champion Toronto Raptors to the White House "if they'd like to do it." by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales as Trump vows veto WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to block the Trump administration from selling arms to Saudi Arabia, launching a new challenge to President Donald Trump's alliance with the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East. by SUSANNAH GEORGE Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

'Jeopardy!' champ Holzhauer a winner in TV ratings, too NEW YORK -- A case can be made that "Jeopardy!" savant James Holzhauer is one of the year's biggest TV stars, although a short-lived one. by DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer 3 hrs. ago

Trump suggests Iran's shootdown of drone was accidental WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Thursday that "Iran made a very big mistake" in shooting down a U.S. drone but suggested it was an accident rather than a strategic error. Asked about a U.S. response, he said repeatedly, "You'll find out." by DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

Report: Booneville woman killed in highway crash An Arkansas woman was killed in a head-on highway crash after her car crossed the center line and hit a pickup, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 4 hrs. ago

FYI Weekend list of live events in Northwest Arkansas. 5 hrs. ago

Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland WASHINGTON -- A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday. by JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

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Claws: Nails figure in character development The aesthetic direction of Claws, a show starring Niecy Nash and Karrueche Tran, is a lesson in maximalism. An example in just one outfit: In episode two, Desna Simms, played by Nash, wears a yellow-and-black cheetah print dress, thigh-high boots covered in black tassels and a cheetah print purse (which does not technically match the other cheetah print) — all paired with electric blue French tip nails. by DARIAN SYMONE HARVIN The New York Times

Brother-in-law's shameful behavior deserves consequences DEAR CAROLYN: My very generous and wealthy (this is relevant) friends offered to throw a dinner for me and my husband for our 10th wedding anniversary. This is a second marriage for both of us so we're all in our 50s. They asked for the guest list and we gave it to them, including my brother-in-law. by Carolyn Hax

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: Summertime's here, and fresh fruits abound. How to pick the freshest? Let's take a look: by Heloise

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. What starts as a mere curiosity becomes a full-blown mission. The months to come show you collecting clues, skills and team members. September brings a trophy. by Holiday Mathis

Super Quiz: Nicknames 1. Charles Lindbergh: "The Lone ________"

In the good ol' summertime, seek simplicity I caught a glimpse of her from the corner of my eye as Baxter took me for a walk around the Bentonville square. I liked her instantly -- a little girl, about 4 years old, with a mop of long brown hair that she hastily wiped from her sweaty cheeks. She was dressed in nothing but an electric blue swimsuit and red cowboy boots. Her eyes locked on Baxter. by Lisa Kelley

Network races toward inclusion Northwest Arkansans are invited to join Arkansas Support Network for the seventh annual Moving Together: Racing Toward Inclusion Walk-Run-Roll race June 22 at Veterans Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

Community through music There's no experience quite like the Fayetteville Square Dance, held the last Friday of most months. (The event takes off August for the Roots Fest and November and December for the holidays.) There's just something about the convivial spirit of two dozen or so once strangers, now new friends, as they work to follow the caller's instructions to do si do or allemande left, dancing to the music created by talented regional musicians. The laughter in the room is confirmation that this kind of community effort -- the kind that leaves you sweaty, breathless and triumphant when you manage to make it through a song without a hitch in your step -- is good for the soul. by Lara Hightower

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