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  • FBI agents plan a third day of digging Wednesday in suburban Detroit for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
    The excavation of a field in suburban Detroit has failed to turn up the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, the FBI announced Wednesday, adding another unsuccessful chapter to a nearly 40-year-old mystery.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:48:01 GMT
    Jonesboro police say a teen has confessed to breaking into at least 48 vehicles. Early Monday morning the 16-year-old suspect, who was not identified because of his age, was spotted checking the doors
    Jonesboro police say a teen confessed to nearly 50 car break-ins.
  • The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution...
    Afghanistan's president said Wednesday he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations, while also insisting the militant group stop its violent attacks on the...
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:20:08 GMT
    A Missouri Senate committee plans to study the state's construction needs while the House will create two panels to focus on the Medicaid program for the poor.
    A Missouri Senate committee plans to study the state's construction needs while the House will create two panels to focus on the Medicaid program for the poor.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:19:15 GMT
    Do you recognize this man? If so, call Jonesboro police at (870) 935-5553 or CrimeStoppers at 935-STOP immediately. He's suspected in a rash of commercial burglaries on Tuesday. According to police,
    Do you recognize this man?  If so, call Jonesboro police at (870) 935-5553 or CrimeStoppers at 935-STOP immediately.
  • A trial is being rescheduled for a man charged in the slayings of two young Arkansas girls and their stepfather.
    A trial is being rescheduled for a man charged in the slayings of two young Arkansas girls and their stepfather.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:39:22 GMT
    Jurors are to hear opening statements in the manslaughter trial of a Little Rock police officer accused in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy who was caught burglarizing cars at an apartment complex.
    Jurors are to hear opening statements in the manslaughter trial of a Little Rock police officer accused in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy who was caught burglarizing cars at an apartment complex.
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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:54:05 GMT
    NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) - The need is widening for doctors and other medical professionals in rural areas, so Harris Hospital and UAMS Northeast are trying to prepare students to meet those demands.  Harris
    The need is widening for doctors and other medical professionals in rural areas, so Harris Hospital and UAMS Northeast are trying to prepare students to meet those demands.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:50:36 GMT
    Hundreds of rare vintage cars are expected to roll into downtown Paragould as the Great Race makes a pit stop. Cars ranging in age from 44 to 106 years old will begin arriving on Pruett Street around
    Hundreds of rare vintage cars are expected to roll into downtown Paragould as the Great Race makes a pit stop.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:47:50 GMT
    TRUMANN, AR (KAIT)-  Bullying by a sibling can be just as damaging as bullying by a classmate, according to a new study. The study links bullying by a sibling to increased depression, anxiety and anger.  Veronica
    Bullying by a sibling can be just as damaging as bullying by a classmate, according to a new study.
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  • A trial is being rescheduled for a man charged in the slayings of two young Arkansas girls and their stepfather.
    A trial is being rescheduled for a man charged in the slayings of two young Arkansas girls and their stepfather.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:44:23 GMT
    An Arkansas panel is reviewing the rules for enforcing a new state law that will require voters to show photo identification at the polls before they can cast a ballot.
    An Arkansas panel is reviewing the rules for enforcing a new state law that will require voters to show photo identification at the polls before they can cast a ballot.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:39:22 GMT
    Jurors are to hear opening statements in the manslaughter trial of a Little Rock police officer accused in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy who was caught burglarizing cars at an apartment complex.
    Jurors are to hear opening statements in the manslaughter trial of a Little Rock police officer accused in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy who was caught burglarizing cars at an apartment complex.
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  • KAIT and corporate sponsors award scholarships to top high school seniors! Find all participating Region 8 valedictorians listed here, as seen on KAIT-TV.
    KAIT and corporate sponsors award scholarships to high school seniors at the top of their class! Find all participating Region 8 valedictorians listed here, as seen on KAIT-TV!
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