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Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners

By Eric Tucker and Joshua Goodman - Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Venezuela on Saturday freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicholas Maduro's wife who had been…

Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery

By Meg Kinnard and Rebecca Santana - Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Rescuers searched for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian while authorities in South Carolina began assessing damage from its strike there…

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Get those taste buds ready for fall flavors…It’s National Pumpkin Spice Day! What better way to celebrate the fall season than with one of America’s favorite flavors …pumpkin spice? Pumpkin spice has been all the rage for more than 15…

Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time — as crop harvests begin. Some Mississippi River communities between St. Louis and…