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754 fewer workers on state's rolls, report finds The total number of full-time state employees dropped last fiscal year by 754 to 59,469 as their ranks dipped among agencies as well as at higher-education institutions, according to a report. by Michael R. Wickline

Decision Point survives and thrives, regional director says One of the state's largest adult residential treatment centers for substance abuse is taking new clients again after months of uncertainty about its future, managers said Friday. by Doug Thompson 21 hrs. ago

Fayetteville to consider changing recycling and trash rates Everyone needs to pitch in to expand recycling service in the city, administrators say. by Stacy Ryburn 21 hrs. ago

Benton County road would need upgrade, official says A 6,000-foot dirt portion of North Old Wire Road will need to be modernized if more heavy truck traffic plans to roll down it, a Benton County official said. by Mike Jones 21 hrs. ago

Shelters in central Arkansas see rise in need for help After the closure of one emergency shelter for men in October, homelessness service providers are seeing more people living on the streets now that colder weather is here. by Ginny Monk 17 hrs. ago

State party chairmen unchanged after vote; Gray, Webb to remain in leadership roles Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Michael John Gray was re-elected to a second term as head of the state party Saturday, leaving the current leadership of both of the state's major parties intact after November's election. by John Moritz 17 hrs. ago

For 76-year-old Joe Biden, age a factor as he mulls 2020 run As he considers running for president, Joe Biden is talking with friends and longtime supporters about whether, at 76, he's too old to seek the White House, according to several sources who have spoken with the former Democratic vice president. by THOMAS BEAUMONT, MEG KINNARD and BILL BARROW, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Tear gas in Paris, but fewer protesters and bigger demands PARIS -- A protest movement that has brought the French into the streets for five Saturdays in a row in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron lost momentum in its latest nationwide outcry, but the smaller crowds pushed fervently for one of their expanding demands, a citizen's referendum to help define policy. by ELAINE GANLEY, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Putin says rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned MOSCOW -- Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, the popular music. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

After fraud probe, new primary may replace GOP candidate RALEIGH, N.C. -- Legislation quickly passed by North Carolina's lawmakers this week would prepare a path for Republicans to dump their nominee in a still-undecided U.S. House race marred with ballot fraud allegations. by EMERY P. DALESIO, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Baylor ties pervade rape case that sparked uproar DALLAS -- The Texas judge who approved a plea deal allowing a former Baylor University student accused of rape to avoid jail time holds three degrees from Baylor. The criminal district attorney overseeing the case holds two. The prosecutor who agreed to the plea agreement graduated from Baylor law school. by RYAN TARINELLI, Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Low-key and low-profile Pollert takes over as House leader BISMARCK, N.D. -- Al Carlson ruled North Dakota's House for years, controlling the business of the chamber with a booming voice, a big stick and no fear of leaving bruises in his wake. With the Fargo lawmaker booted by voters, House Republicans' new leader is nothing like him: Chet Pollert, a low-key and little-known representative from a tiny town in a sprawling rural district in east-central North Dakota. by JAMES MacPHERSON, Associated Press 9 hrs. ago

White House digs in on border wall demand, risking shutdown WASHINGTON -- The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it. by HOPE YEN, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

McCaffrey, Kamara figure to play key roles on Monday night CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There's been no such thing as a sophomore slump for Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara. by STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer 10 hrs. ago

US Air Force set to launch 1st next-generation GPS satellite DENVER -- After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure and versatile. by DAN ELLIOTT, Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Loyalty among attributes Mulvaney brings to White House job WASHINGTON -- Demonstrated loyalty. Political savvy. Personal rapport. by JILL COLVIN, JONATHAN LEMIRE and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

Judge's ruling on 'Obamacare' poses new problems for GOP WASHINGTON -- A federal judge's ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who've seen the politics of health care flip as Americans increasingly value the overhaul's core parts, including protections for pre-existing medical conditions and Medicaid for more low-income people. by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

Not into bingo, 84-year-old Texas woman gets college degree RICHARDSON, Texas -- After raising five kids and retiring at age 77 from her secretarial job, Janet Fein couldn't be blamed for finally relaxing, but that's not her. by JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

Investigations look at Trump's life from all angles WASHINGTON -- Investigations now entangle Donald Trump's White House, campaign, transition, inauguration, charity and business. For Trump, the political, the personal and the deeply personal are all under examination. by CALVIN WOODWARD and JULIE PACE, Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

Executive's arrest, security worries stymie Huawei's reach BEIJING -- While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant's ambition to be a leader in next-generation telecoms is colliding with security worries abroad. by JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer 12 hrs. ago

UK ministers seek to downplay chance of second Brexit vote LONDON -- Supporters of British Prime Minister Theresa May dampened suggestions Sunday that the government is planning a second referendum on whether to leave the European Union, arguing that another Brexit vote would exacerbate divisions in the U.K., not heal them. by DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

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Champions of Hope serve to better their community Thirty young men from central Arkansas schools are giving up time on weekends and after school to learn about leadership, service and philanthropy and to volunteer their time. They are part of the Centers for Youth & Families Champions of Hope Program. by Cary Jenkins

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Ex-etiquette Q Every year my ex has a Christmas party. He invites me, plus our kids -- all adults, yours, mine and ours, and all have kids of their own. We have done this for years. He hires Santa for the grandkids. It's really fun. This year he has a new woman in his life and I wasn't invited. As a matter of fact, I was told it would be inappropriate if I come. It seems his new person doesn't want me there. My kids are very upset. I don't care that he's seeing someone else. What's good ex-etiquette? by Jann Blackstone

Hospital-ity A large tent outside the Children's Hall at Arkansas Children's Hospital was transformed into a French market where guests gathered for a reception and silent auction before a sold-out Miracle Ball on Dec. 8.

Unusual colored shirts best worn without a tie Q I have some shirts that are nontraditional business colors (for instance, one is what they call salmon). How can I wear them for work?

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