Month: August 2026

Taliban Fast Facts

August 25, 2026 12:06 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Taliban, a Sunni Islamist organization operating primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Facts The group’s aim is to impose its interpretation of Islamic law on Afghanistan and remove foreign influence from the country. Taliban, in Pashto, is the plural of Talib, which means student. Most

El polémico anuncio de un driver renueva la disputa entre la vieja guardia y la nueva era del golf

August 25, 2026 11:59 am CNN Newsource

Por Kyle Feldscher, CNN El mundo del golf, normalmente muy conservador, se enfrenta a su último choque entre las sensibilidades tradicionales y la cultura digital de la nueva era, y esta vez se cuestiona si ambos mundos pueden fusionarse y cómo. La empresa de medios especializada en golf Good Good y el fabricante de equipamiento

A new study examined donated brains of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021.

1 in 4 former NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study estimates

August 25, 2026 11:58 am CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — At least 1 in 4 former National Football League players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a new study. The study, released Tuesday in the journal BMJ, is “one of the most informative estimates to date of CTE burden among former NFL players,”

Dolly Parton released dozens of albums and won 11 Grammys

Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80

August 25, 2026 11:53 am CNN

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday at her home in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement, attributed to her nephew Bryan

Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80

August 25, 2026 11:53 am CNN

CNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville, according to a family statement. She was 80. The statement said Parton died “peacefully.” A small, private service

U.S. Marshals Service, Elwood Police arrest 2 with outstanding warrants

August 25, 2026 11:46 am Leah Rainwater

ELWOOD, Kan. (KQTV) — Two individuals are in custody following a warrant operation at the Capri Motel in Elwood, Kansas, on Monday.

Decorated Christian Brothers High School basketball player inducted into St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame

August 25, 2026 11:14 am Chris Roush

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — St. Joseph has a rich basketball history dating back more than 100 years. There have been a lot of great coaches, players, and teams over the years. In the 1960s, one player made a dominating impact at Christian Brothers High School.

Quién fue Dolly Parton, reina de la música country y heroína humanitaria

August 25, 2026 11:12 am CNN Newsource

Por Chloe Melas y Dan Heching, CNN Dolly Parton, la efervescente artista polifacética cuyos peinados rubios, prolíficos talentos como compositora y una franqueza desarmante la convirtieron en una de las estrellas más universalmente queridas y perdurables de la historia moderna, ha muerto. Parton falleció este martes a los 80 años. A lo largo de su

KQ2 Pigskin Preview: Troy High School moves to 8 Man Lineup ahead of 2026 season

August 25, 2026 11:09 am Jake Walker

TROY, Kan. (KQTV) — The Trojans look to keep the walls at Troy High School impenetrable ahead of their first 8 Man Football season.

Back-to-school brings excitement, nerves and new beginnings

August 25, 2026 11:04 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– St. Joseph students are heading back to school, bringing a mix of emotions for not just themselves, but educators across the district.

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