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Mueller reveals Trump's attempts to choke off Russia probe WASHINGTON — Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president. Trump was largely thwarted by those around him. by The Associated Press Updated 3 hrs. ago

I-30 reopened in central Arkansas after water poured across road, stalling traffic Heavy rains caused flooding and closed down Interstate 30 more than two hours outside Little Rock on Thursday as storms moved through the region, leading to more than a half-dozen water rescues in Little Rock alone. by Youssef Rddad

Northeast Arkansas man killed after slamming into back of tractor-trailer, police say A 22-year-old driver was killed after his pickup struck the back of a tractor-trailer Wednesday night in northeast Arkansas, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 9 hrs. ago

'Flagship' McDonald's + new coffee shop in downtown LR; Cupcake Factory in the Heights May 1 is the target for the opening of the new McDonald's at 515 W. Sixth St. at Broadway, Little Rock, being billed as "flagship location for central Arkansas" and replacing the one catty-cornered at 701 Broadway. by Eric E. Harrison 17 hrs. ago

Little Rock police chief asks protesters to remain 'civil' in first news conference Little Rock’s new police chief Keith Humphrey said Thursday that he knew there would be civil disobedience as citizens protest the officer-involved shooting of Bradley Blackshire, but asked that those protests remain nonviolent. by Clara Turnage 8 hrs. ago

Arkansas man sentenced to death in killing of 6-year-old son to get new trial An Arkansas man convicted and sentenced to death for killing his 6-year-old son will receive a new trial. by Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 10 hrs. ago

Harvest days off for state's initial medical marijuana Growers plan to harvest Arkansas' first legally grown medical marijuana next week, and the first batch of drugs is expected to hit retail shelves by May 12 — 2½ years after voters approved its legalization. by Hunter Field Updated 5 hrs. ago

Razorbacks in third after Day 2 at SEC women's championships Maria Fassi fired a 4-under-par 68 Thursday to vault up the leaderboard to second place and lead Arkansas to third place after 2 rounds of the SEC women’s golf championships. by Tom Murphy 5 hrs. ago

Wayward raccoon leads to closing of elementary school CINCINNATI — Wildlife experts are hunting for a wayward raccoon that broke into a Cincinnati elementary school and caused classes to be moved and then canceled. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

Texas: retired Army officer, felon gets prison in guns case TEXARKANA, Texas — A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and convicted felon must serve 18 months in federal prison for having dozens of guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition in Texas. by The Associated Press 6 hrs. ago

2 wanted in connection with Texas homicide arrested in Arkansas Police in north-central Arkansas arrested two men with warrants stemming from a double homicide in Waco, Texas, officials said. by Youssef Rddad 6 hrs. ago

Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire PARIS — Paris police investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, a police official said Thursday, as France paid a daylong tribute to the firefighters who saved the world-renowned landmark. by The Associated Press 7 hrs. ago

McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Former Pulaski Academy standout Luke Jones announces transfer to Arkansas Former Pulaski Academy offensive lineman Luke Jones, who signed with Notre Dame in 2018, has announced his plans to transfer to Arkansas. by Richard Davenport 8 hrs. ago

1 killed, 2 injured in Arkansas highway wreck, police say A woman was killed and two others injured after a driver crossed into the path of another vehicle along an Arkansas highway, authorities said. by Youssef Rddad 10 hrs. ago

Standoff ends peacefully at Arkansas gas station OSCEOLA, Ark. — Authorities in northeast Arkansas say an hours-long standoff outside of a gas station has ended peacefully with the arrest of a suspect. by The Associated Press 11 hrs. ago

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Arkansas man sentenced to 12 years after injuring 2-month-old son while high A Hot Springs man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to felony battery for injuring his 2-month-old son in 2017 while "huffing" air duster to get high. by Steven Mross / Hot Springs Sentinel-Record

Arkansas congressman's son gets 9-year term in gun, drug case The son of an Arkansas congressman was sentenced to nine years in prison last week after pleading guilty to drugs and firearm-related charges. by NWA Democrat-Gazette

Vehicle hits child in North Little Rock, speeds away A 3-year-old child was injured by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night, according to North Little Rock police. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Gunfire shatters Little Rock quiet morning; New York City man killed A New York City man died and two people were injured in a shooting early Wednesday in central Little Rock, a police spokesman said. by Clara Turnage

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