All Stories https://www.the-journal.com/feeds/all/ 2026-08-12 07:31:11 -0700 en-us https://www.the-journal.com/articles/editorial-cartoon-490/ ... 2026-08-12 05:00:00 -0700 0c4f31b6-9cf1-4cd9-afa5-c0800623cb79 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/trump-loves-inflation-we-pay-the-price/ “I love the inflation.” – Donald Trump I used to buy a convenient six-pack of canned tomato sauce. Now it’s a space-saving four-pack at over the six-pack price. I drink a brand of coffee my relatives ... 2026-08-12 05:00:00 -0700 bb2b937a-e4db-427e-95b4-d586dc0e142c https://www.the-journal.com/articles/guest-commentary-not-even-trying/ Victor Marx supporters – and there were plenty in Mesa County in the primary election – should be angry that they effectively wasted a vote in making him the GOP candidate for the governor’s race. We ... 2026-08-12 05:00:00 -0700 443734e5-3445-4e2c-8048-f9d986ec8f2f https://www.the-journal.com/articles/the-legacy-of-stanton-englehart-finding-the-wee-bit-of-magic-in-art-and-life/ Note: Print centerpiece for The Journal’s Wednesday, Aug. 12 edition. – Christian Burney Late Southwest Colorado artist Stanton Englehart is remembered by many of his students as an inspiration t... 2026-08-12 05:00:00 -0700 6cffcea4-d9c4-45b1-9f9d-c6cb80746a2f https://www.the-journal.com/articles/earthquake-response-strains-colombias-new-government-and-rescuers-as-they-race-against-the-clock/ PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake grew more desperate on Wednesday, two days after the quake brought down buildings, buckled roads and c... 2026-08-12 03:08:25 -0700 0eb8bc02-2e09-526b-b010-003e0fd54ce4 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/why-the-elaborate-ruse-trump-used-in-turkey-isnt-like-other-secret-presidential-trips/ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane... 2026-08-12 02:52:18 -0700 8c858a79-fe85-51b8-895f-13972215570e https://www.the-journal.com/articles/iranian-backed-houthi-rebels-renew-attacks-on-key-port-city-and-other-developments-in-the-mideast/ Yemeni authorities said six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while U.S. forces fired on a ship they said was trying to break a blockade o... 2026-08-12 02:46:53 -0700 c529a985-d2c8-55a5-b4a2-87cd1a38c9a8 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/crews-work-to-rescue-more-passengers-from-burning-ferry-near-bali-indonesia/ JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Crews rescued 172 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities s... 2026-08-12 02:02:20 -0700 a1081662-2f53-5f9b-9fc0-3afbfc80c401 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/diamondbacks-square-off-against-the-rockies-in-series-rubber-match/ Colorado Rockies (47-73, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (64-57, second in the NL West) Phoenix; Wednesday, 3:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Ryan Feltner (4-6, 5.71 ERA, 1.45 ... 2026-08-12 02:01:54 -0700 287785ae-f8ef-5ee3-83d3-048c298f73c5 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/a-democratic-socialist-is-locked-in-a-tight-race-with-a-moderate-in-the-wisconsin-governor-primary/ MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short of trying to deliver another win for progressives in a batt... 2026-08-12 01:52:35 -0700 7f92e736-f5a8-5d8e-87f6-5f32f76b7402 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/what-to-watch-tuesday-primaries-in-wisconsin-and-minnesota-showcase-democratic-divide/ In a race that showcased Democrats’ struggle between the ideological left and center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger. ... 2026-08-12 01:51:11 -0700 61a3bf6e-931e-5608-a693-ccd242aa88cc https://www.the-journal.com/articles/thousands-flee-yearslong-drought-in-somalia-as-hunger-deepens-and-aid-shrinks/ BAIDOA, Somalia (AP) — After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally arrived in the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa with no food and little sense of what would hap... 2026-08-12 12:45:06 -0700 4d19e128-8e74-5b27-b0ff-2be2308a86e8 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/the-latest-primary-elections-in-wisconsin-and-minnesota-test-the-democratic-partys-direction/ Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states on Tuesday — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin. Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota's Democrati... 2026-08-12 12:07:33 -0700 522f2488-ceb7-5e07-80ba-54eb88f5c617 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/progressive-democrats-get-another-win-in-minnesota-us-senate-primary/ MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday in the latest victory for an insurgent progressive over the party’s establishment. Flanagan defeated ... 2026-08-11 11:05:51 -0700 fc213d01-8af2-53dd-bdbc-baab504dce4f https://www.the-journal.com/articles/karros-hits-2-run-homer-before-leaving-after-collision-rockies-rally-past-diamondbacks-for-3-2-win/ PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer before leaving the game following a collision with a teammate, Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win ove... 2026-08-11 10:52:57 -0700 46287de7-0a6b-5593-b207-c32057d570ae https://www.the-journal.com/articles/video-captures-rescue-of-river-tubing-group-stranded-for-3-days-living-off-bark-and-flowers/ Pushing through dense, shoulder-high brush near a river in west Michigan, a trooper yells out: “Make some noise!” A boy’s scream can be heard in the distance on body camera footage showing how rescue ... 2026-08-11 10:07:25 -0700 5b67b651-8789-57ff-875c-05501cca625f https://www.the-journal.com/articles/doctors-say-trumps-vaccine-order-will-raise-fears-cause-confusion-and-endanger-kids/ Doctors say President Donald Trump’s new executive order on vaccines is misguided and likely to stoke fear and confusion among parents at a time when measles is raging, immunization rates are falling ... 2026-08-11 10:02:32 -0700 bc5e738c-c3b7-5f67-b69d-a0da7be3ca78 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/mexican-reinforcements-expected-for-wildfire-fight-in-western-canada-after-20000-flee/ WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — A deadly wildfire in western Canada that has forced some 20,000 people to flee grew overnight even without strong winds, challenging efforts to contain it and ful... 2026-08-11 09:37:56 -0700 6df9e8a3-f195-5142-886a-dfd07cb11cab https://www.the-journal.com/articles/high-school-football-player-in-arkansas-practices-with-a-venomous-snake-in-his-helmet/ MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) — A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice. The Maumelle High student felt unusual m... 2026-08-11 07:46:58 -0700 a768340e-3164-5d59-9fea-f0dbb49bf552 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/severe-weather-pounds-illinois-and-indiana-knocking-out-power-as-tornado-warning-sirens-blare/ CHICAGO (AP) — Severe weather cut power to more than half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous thunderstorms and tornadoes pummeled the region Tuesday, causing wid... 2026-08-11 07:32:08 -0700 c6865017-59e1-56c0-8041-53f9b99d7cba https://www.the-journal.com/articles/lauren-boeberts-son-charged-with-sexual-exploitation/ The oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor for allegedly making and sharing video footage of him hav... 2026-08-11 06:52:28 -0700 137f6ea1-2c05-4f31-83fb-70034d0fe286 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/golden-state-general-manager-mike-dunleavy-optimistic-stephen-curry-will-finish-career-with-warriors/ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have every indication Stephen Curry would like to stay with the team for the remainder of his career, and they plan to make that happen for the two-time ... 2026-08-11 06:12:30 -0700 c638ccf5-50db-5650-b989-a38769297028 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/britains-andy-green-sets-another-speed-record-this-time-for-fastest-run-in-a-hydrogen-powered-car/ WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — The only person to break the sound barrier in a car earned another world record Tuesday in a show of force for hydrogen power. British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph (653.... 2026-08-11 05:48:30 -0700 6c0ec28f-6d09-5f31-b1fd-b99c2ddfad86 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/judge-again-bars-trump-administration-from-implementing-order-that-sought-to-limit-mail-voting/ BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and directly involve the U.S. Postal Service in election oper... 2026-08-11 05:31:50 -0700 80da1055-a62c-56e0-b282-cd1d4bc94f49 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/3-states-are-set-to-hold-executions-on-the-same-day-a-first-in-the-us-since-2010/ MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday in what would be the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the Un... 2026-08-11 04:45:34 -0700 16ae32fe-80b6-56ba-91b9-1b16647e7e7c https://www.the-journal.com/articles/north-korea-has-launched-a-suspected-ballistic-missile-japans-defense-ministry-says/ SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, its neighbors said, the second such weapons testing activity in less than a week. The series of launch e... 2026-08-11 04:44:39 -0700 00f9d6e1-63fa-5f78-9516-5aad1671ddb3 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/former-us-marine-held-in-russia-for-more-than-4-years-has-been-released-group-says/ WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia released an American military veteran on Tuesday, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and ... 2026-08-11 04:31:01 -0700 4c5f16bb-df62-5b1a-8316-058757ff3562 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/ap-exclusive-ice-plans-to-give-officers-gloves-that-can-deliver-painful-electric-shocks/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE plans to spend u... 2026-08-11 04:17:31 -0700 d5e52d17-f852-5997-b744-6422a3366af9 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/colombia-searches-for-its-missing-after-a-powerful-earthquake-kills-more-than-100/ PEREIRA, Colombia (AP) — Rescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left th... 2026-08-11 04:08:59 -0700 83d49f93-1c20-5ca0-894e-a42c500c8338 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/at-lindsay-clancy-trial-focus-turns-to-medications-prescribed-before-she-killed-her-3-children/ Lindsay Clancy messaged one of her caregivers less than two months before she killed her three young children in 2023 to say she was having “intrusive thoughts I never had before,” “feeling completely... 2026-08-11 03:48:03 -0700 3f597c4c-86fa-5d84-b00c-14250bc1c5dc