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U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton backs buying Greenland, says he floated idea to Trump, Danish ambassador The U.S. should obviously buy Greenland, and anyone who doesn't see that is blinded by disdain for the president, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said Wednesday. by Hunter Field, Frank E. Lockwood 18 hrs. ago

Cherokee Nation Businesses submit Pope County casino license application The Cherokee Nation Businesses submitted an application for a casino license in Pope County on Thursday morning, three days after the state Racing Commission opened a 90-day window for accepting new bids. by Jeannie Roberts 9 hrs. ago

Man found dead in central Arkansas home after deputies receive shots fired call A homicide investigation is underway after deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office found a deceased man inside a home, spokesman Cody Burk said. by Stephen Simpson 5 hrs. ago

Police: Parolee who held child at gunpoint fatally shot by state trooper State police are investigating after a trooper fatally shot a man Thursday morning, ending an hours-long standoff where a child was held at gunpoint, authorities said. by Nyssa Kruse 12 hrs. ago

Vehicle-value mistake means tax rise for many in Arkansas Thousands of Arkansans can expect an increase in their personal property taxes due in 2020 after a recent discovery that vehicle values provided by the state to its counties for 2019 were incorrect. by Stephen Simpson 17 hrs. ago

PAGES FROM THE PAST: 1929 The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reprinting from its archives one page a day from each of the 200 years since the first issue of The Arkansas Gazette appeared Nov. 20, 1819. We chose these pages for reasons that range from historic significance to how legible we can make the antique ink. What was printed in these old pages reflects our history but not necessarily our values today. Updated 0 mins. ago

Hospital in Jacksonville shifts its focus, closes ER Jacksonville's only hospital closed its emergency room Tuesday night and has changed its focus to caring for elderly psychiatric patients, the city's mayor said Wednesday. by Andy Davis 18 hrs. ago

4 Arkansans arrested on murder charges in man's death; body was left in dumpster, authorities say Four people were arrested in Lonoke County on capital murder charges in connection to a body that was dumped in Independence County, authorities said Thursday. by Nyssa Kruse 7 hrs. ago

Arkansas man pleads guilty to sending white powder to U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton A 77-year-old Pine Bluff man pleaded guilty Thursday to mailing white powder last year to U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton. by Nyssa Kruse 8 hrs. ago

4-star Harrison Ingram has an 'amazing' visit, plans official visit Highly recruited junior small forward Harrison Ingram’s visit to Arkansas on Thursday made a major impact on him, and the Hogs will get an official visit because of the trip. by Richard Davenport 9 hrs. ago

South Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Thursday it will terminate an intelligence-sharing deal with Japan that focused on classified information about North Korea, a surprise announcement that is likely to set back U.S. efforts to bolster security cooperation with two of its most important allies in the Asian region. by The Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Cyberattacks on Texas cities put other governments on guard CHICAGO — Cyberattacks that recently crippled nearly two dozen Texas cities have put other local governments on guard. by The Associated Press 10 hrs. ago

Body found in northeast Arkansas ID'd as missing man A body found by a Blytheville worker mowing on the roadside Monday has been identified as a missing man, officials said Thursday. by Stephen Simpson 10 hrs. ago

Jonesboro shooting leaves one injured; witness dies after medical emergency, police say Jonesboro police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night that left a woman injured. by Nyssa Kruse 10 hrs. ago

Arkansas man faces negligent homicide, DWI charges in deadly I-49 crash A Rogers man was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 49. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 11 hrs. ago

Walmart to revamp, reopen El Paso store after mass shooting EL PASO, Texas — Walmart plans to reopen the El Paso store where 22 people were killed in a mass shooting earlier this month, the retail giant said Thursday, but the entire interior of the building will first be rebuilt. by The Associated Press 12 hrs. ago

What Chad Morris said post-Day 18 of camp Updates, news and notes from Arkansas coach Chad Morris following the Razorbacks' walkthrough on Thursday. by Scottie Bordelon 12 hrs. ago

Sarah Huckabee Sanders hired as Fox News commentator Former White House Press Secretary and Arkansas native Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join Fox News as a contributor, the network announced Thursday. by Nyssa Kruse 13 hrs. ago

UK's Johnson presses for fresh Brexit talks in Paris PARIS — France joined Germany on Thursday in challenging British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show he can come up with a better alternative to the main sticking point in the stalled Brexit negotiations, giving him a month to prove he can break the deadlock on the Irish border question. by The Associated Press 14 hrs. ago

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Man arrested after recent UA grad's body found in burning SUV in Dallas DALLAS — Police in Dallas say a 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the death of a woman whose body was found this week in her burning SUV. by The Associated Press

Little Rock man who fatally shot 5-year-old boy in 1990 sent to prison in sex case A 58-year-old child killer and convicted sex offender is heading back to prison for molesting an acquaintance and failing to tell authorities where he was living after he was released on parole. by John Lynch

Arkansas prison sergeant accused of smuggling drugs, police say A corrections sergeant at Arkansas' largest prison was arrested Monday and charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into the unit, officials said. by John Moritz

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U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton backs buying Greenland, says he floated idea to Trump, Danish ambassador (52) The U.S. should obviously buy Greenland, and anyone who doesn't see that is blinded by disdain for the president, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said Wednesday. by Hunter Field, Frank E. Lockwood

Projections raised for budget deficit; it will hit $1 trillion in ’20, agency says (48) The federal budget deficit is projected to grow faster than previously expected as spending and tax-cut policies force the United States to borrow more money. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

Trump defends system of background checks (84) President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that the U.S. already has "very, very strong background checks" for gun purchases, raising questions of whether he is backing away from throwing his political support behind changes to gun laws. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

Sarah Huckabee Sanders hired as Fox News commentator (25) Former White House Press Secretary and Arkansas native Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join Fox News as a contributor, the network announced Thursday. by Nyssa Kruse