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Israel declares war and approves 'significant' steps to retaliate for surprise attack by Hamas
(Local News ~ 10/08/23)
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for "significant military steps" to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack from the Gaza Strip, portending greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 900 dead and thousands wounded on both sides...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 10/08/23)
Today is Sunday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2023. There are 84 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted; fires also broke out in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and in several communities in Michigan. On this date:...
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Local Children Donate Wild Seeds
(Submitted Story ~ 10/08/23)
Elizabeth and Nicholas Peters of Cape Girardeau collected wild persimmon fruit Saturday, Oct. 7th, for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The children, ages 7 and 5, learned that the MDC was asking the public to collect nuts and fruit from specific local wild species of trees and decided to participate...
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