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Missouri Supreme Court deals blow to secretary of state's ballot language on abortion
(State News ~ 11/22/23)
The Missouri Supreme Court has turned away an appeal about how to word a ballot question on access to abortion in the state. Missouri lawmakers have already banned abortion except in cases of medical emergency, but proponents of broader access to the procedure are seeking to put a question about it directly before voters next year. ...
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How to use those Thanksgiving Day leftovers
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
After all the family and friends leave from enjoying Thanksgiving together, there is the issue of all of the leftovers in the refrigerator. Even sending to-go containers home with family members may still leave you wondering what to do with all the leftovers...
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Jackson aldermen approve community development program contract
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
During their regular meeting Monday, Nov. 20, the Jackson Board of Aldermen approved a $38,000 contract agreement with the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission to perform grant writing and administration services for a community development program...
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Holiday of Lights kicks off Thanksgiving eve
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
The Holiday of Lights display at Cape Girardeau County Park North will be lit up at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. The display has been a continual holiday tradition since 1987. That first year featured 11 light displays. Cape Girardeau County park superintendent Bryan Sander said this year's display will feature 58...
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Alexander Hamilton wants us all to eat turkey
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
I watch a YouTube channel fairly regularly called Early American. It features a young lady named Justine, who lives in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and in a very zen and peaceway way, cooks recipes from the late 1700s and early 1800s. She does this while in her period-appropriate log cabin and dressed in her pioneer woman clothes. ...
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City of Cape Girardeau: Late mail no excuse for late payments
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
The City of Cape Girardeau is reminding its residents that just because a bill arrives late in the mail, that doesn't mean the due date has changed. Acknowledging that mail delays are "a headache for both residents and staff," the city issued the reminder on payment policies in its email newsletter this week...
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Cape Central High School to use low tech to combat student cellphone use in classrooms
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education members have approved the implementation of a policy requiring students at Cape Central High School to place their cellphones in magnetically sealed pouches during school hours. The district already has a "no cellphone use" policy in place, however, teachers report they are constantly having to tell students to stop using cellphones and put them away...
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Cape officials to ask for property tax increase to fund police, fire salaries
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
Cape Girardeau officials are considering asking voters to approve a property tax increase to fund pay increases for police officers and firefighters. A release sent Tuesday, Nov. 21, quoted the city's mayor and three previous mayors advocating for the increase, which would amount to $0.25 for every $100 of assessed value in real estate and personal property taxes. For example, for a home valued at $200,000, the tax increase would amount to $122.13 annually...
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Thankful People: 'We know we're not alone': Nulls appreciate help after flooding, illness
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. — Karen Null has much to be thankful for in the wake of a flood that damaged her business and serious medical issues affecting her family. The owner of Sunset Floral & Garden Market in Marble Hill, Null said it took weeks "to feel a little like normal" after her business was flooded in August. And she anticipates it will probably take a year in order to fully recover...
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What are YOU thankful for this Thanksgiving week?
(Local News ~ 11/22/23)
As Thanksgiving approaches, we asked several area residents what are they thankful for these days.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2023. There are 39 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in the same car as Kennedy, was seriously wounded. Suspected gunman Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president...
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Sponsored: Fall and Winter Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners
(Insiders Advice ~ 11/22/23)
When the temperature drops, we advise pet owners the following tips to keep pets safe. 1. Prepare for power outages. Call your veterinary clinic in advance to refill your pet’s medications or to pick-up food. Make sure there is enough kitty litter to last several days, in case inclement weather prevents you from driving to the store...
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1932: Cape County's big year in Class B high school basketball
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
Fruitland is not a location that pops up in most memories as a high school basketball powerhouse. Nonetheless, the Fruitland High School Greyhounds won the Class B state title in 1932, with the College High Preps taking second. Class B included high schools with fewer than 500 enrolled students...
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Club news 11-22-23
(Community ~ 11/22/23)
The Town & Country FCE club met Thursday, Nov. 9, at the home of Donna Woolsey. Members recited The Pledges to the US flag, Missouri State flag and The National FCE Creed in unison. The devotion, "All She Had" was given by the hostess. Roll call was given by Sue Jones. The minutes were read from the October meeting. They were approved as read. The treasurer's report was given by Linda Thompson, treasurer. The report was approved as read. Pennies for Rural Women of America were collected...
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The beautiful colors of autumn
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
This fall has proven to be a very good one for the colors we hope for, want, need and love. We are lucky in Southeast Missouri that there are so many different kinds of trees. Some trees such as sassafras and black gum display red leaves. Some such as cottonwood and sycamore display yellow. And others such as oaks and hickories can show off browns, yellows and shades of orange. They are just leaves, but when the sun brightens them up, it is wonderful...
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Thankfulness leads to happiness
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
Off and on this past year, I have taken on the study of happiness. If that sounds particularly strange, concerning or even narcissistic, I hope to set you at ease. Studying happiness in no way implies that I am, nor was I unhappy. Examining happiness has been a personal and pastoral exercise, delving into theology, neurology and social science and observing common themes and practices that develop and foster happiness. ...
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Jesus is blameless
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
An important Christian doctrine is that Jesus was sinless. His virgin birth and the incarnation teach that Jesus was fully man, born of Mary, but also fully God, that God supernaturally placed Jesus in his mother's womb without her ever having had relations with a man...
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A day of rest
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
A couple weeks ago, Marge and I were visiting some friends, and they were looking at a passage in Genesis. So when we got home I read the first three chapters of Genesis three or four times. But the part that kept going through my mind over and over again was the creation account. ...
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Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School Terry W. Kitchen Cape Central Junior High School A Honor Roll 7th grade: Solomon Abraham, Jaime Adams, Tamarien Adams, Ruthie Allen, Beau Andrews, Robert Bailey, Max Belanger, Stella Bertrand, Daegan Bowers, Dalton Boxx, Cash Boyer, Zander Boyer, Rachel Brink, Amari Brooks, Amelia Brown, Brock Brune, Lawson Burgfield, Paityn Burton, Brian Clemons, Keshon Cox, Jordan Criddle, Raelyn Davidson, Eleanor Dean, Evelyn Dewrock, Rozalyn Dubs, Sabrina Dunn, Jalen Eason, Clark Ervin, Patrick Fair, Liam Fitzpatrick, Alivia Ford, Kennedy Frazier, Connor Giannini, Colton Graham, Jayden Handy, Noah Harris, Robert Huntington, Alexandra Johnson, Desmond June, Kyah Kidd, Kayden Kirn, Mattalyn Komorech, Wesley Kuehle, Aaron Lang, Mallory Lieser, Luke Lindberg, William Lyle, Lucas McClanahan, Beckett McClard, Cora McClard, Wesley McFerron, Warren McGinty, Kacie McGowen, Jace Means, Brenden Mendoza, Harrison Meyer, Alona Miller, Cash Miner, Hank Priest, Wesley Radake, Eleanor Ramdial, Max Ringwald, Olivia Rivers, Hadley Ross, Andrew Sawyers, Jenna Schnurbusch, Makya Schoolcraft, Jozy Seabaugh, Delilah Sharp, Adraious Sides, Ashlyn Statler, McKinlei Sterling, Emmalynn Stone, Cambrie Strohmeyer, Aliyah Swoboda, Eian Thompson, Vivian Tracy, Wyatt Tucker, Paisley Underwood, Cooper Vernon, TeLia Walker, Ja'Niylah Warfield, Henry Welker, Jaelynn Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Tierra Willis, Scarlett Witvoet, Lirael Woodring, Trenton Young.. ...
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Oran Elementary School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Oran Elementary School 3rd grade: Wade Albritton, Ella Asmus, Robbie Baragar, Isabella Beedle, Lillie Bickings, Kathryn Bollinger, Keaton Eftink, Elaina Mason, Ava Masters, Eastyn Metz, Kolby Phillips, Loaralie Roberts, Kingston Romas, Jack Shoemaker, Preslee Spencer, Hayden Trankler...
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St. Vincent de Paul School first quareter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
St. Vincent de Paul School A Honor Roll 8th grade: Cole Adams, Lucy Barnette, Ty Blattel, Laila Hussein, Jessi Iwuchukwu, Payton Lynch, Kaylee McDowell, Matthew Miget, Aidan Morris, Hawk Nelson, Braedyn Robert, Remington Rueseler, Olivia Schoolman, Max Schultz, Evan Schweinbold, Owen Stiegemeyer, Clark Summers, Gabriel Winkler, Alex Young...
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Jefferson Elementary School
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Jefferson Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Titus Flentge, Ruthie Lowe, Micah Banks, Seville Bell, RaeLynn Bowen, Nevaeh Graham, Jeremy Hawley, Leonides Kennedy, Jaiden Kimble, John Lewis, Delrease Barnhill, Matthew Cameron, Khelan Silman, Christopher Sparks...
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Egyptian Elementary School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Egyptian Elementary School High Honor Roll 3rd grade: Abel Brim, Christopher Cole, Jacob Reynolds. 4th grade: Baylee Lawson, Timothy Mastin, Wyatt Parker, Easton Kaufman. 5th grade: Gracelyn Gowin, Coy Thomas. Honor Roll 3rd grade: Kensley Powell, Madisyn Beeson, Lutessa Decker, Isaiah Marable, Drake Sams...
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Egyptian Middle School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Egyptian Middle School High Honor Roll 6th grade: Jesse Arnhart, Emily Greable, Macen Henderson, John Livingston, Avery Parker, Taylor Thompson. 7th grade: Brayden Bagby, Owen Gibson, Vanessa Greenley, Reece Turner. 8th grade: Sky Burton, Dynastee Carthell, Lacie Goines, Aaiden Stephens...
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Trinity Lutheran School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Trinity Lutheran School Principal's List 5th grade: Yishan "Jenny" Li, Owen Wildauer, Natalie Wilson, Layne Wunderlich. 6th grade: Joda Grace Bess, Benjamin Blank, Cole Enderle, Aria Hammonds, Fiona Mueth, Elaina Volkerding. 7th grade: Elijah Panton, Kaelyn Wildauer...
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Egyptian High School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Egyptian High School High Honor Roll 9th grade: Adaline Turner, Kairee White. 10th grade: Eyan Burton, Jimmie Easton, William Lessar, Aubrey Schultz, Riley Wood, Abrianna Woodson. 11th grade: Madison Britt, Pearl Burton, Alesha Knupp, Chasidy Vaughn...
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Thomas W. Kelly High School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Thomas W. Kelly High School A Honor Roll 9th grade: Brittyn Barney,Jocelyn Bickings,Trenton Brashear,Tyson Carr,Jack Dirnberger,Aliana Garrett,Brody Oesch,Seth Shackles,Collin Stewart,Allison Thomas,Cash Thomas,Carson Vaness,Noah Vetter,Brooklyn Webb...
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Clippard Elementary School first quarter
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/23)
Clippard Elementary School A Honor Roll 3rd grade: Kylee Cox, Nathan Lenderman, Allison Lieser, Kennedy Stone, Conor Wei. 4th grade: Samantha Baker, Abbie Cook, Allie Cook, Merci Cox, Kyelle Dunn, Oliver Easley, Weston Exler, Lionel "Jr." Hopkins, Jeremiah June, McKenna McKenzie, Shaun Melton, Xylen Slaughter, Luke Stone, Caleb Storck, Xander Williams, Devin Chastain, Carter Chastain, Meyer Johnson, Celena Lin, Keyla Maldonado, Lucas Ye...
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Senior Center Menus for Nov. 27 through Dec. 1
(Community ~ 11/22/23)
Monday: Shepherd's pie or cheddar chicken broccoli bake, winter-blend veggies, beets, whole-grain bread and sugar-free peach crisp or brownie. Tuesday: Ham and beans or smothered steak, stewed tomatoes, potatoes with onions, cornbread and crackers and mixed fruit dessert or peanut-butter cheesecake...
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In Praise of the Pilgrims
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
The Pilgrims were, to use the hostile term applied to Israelis in the debate over Palestine, unquestionably "settler colonialists." As such, they are increasingly out of favor as Thanksgiving begins to suffer some of the erosion that has drastically diminished Columbus Day. Thanksgiving is too big a holiday to get dethroned, at least anytime soon, but it's worth sticking up for the Pilgrims now accused of myriad sins...
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In celebration of Thanksgiving
(Editorial ~ 11/22/23)
Numerous reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving On Thursday, many will gather with family and friends to break bread and give thanks to Almighty God for the many blessings in our lives. Even in times of challenge, we all have much for which to be grateful...
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Traditions play key roles during Thanksgiving season
(Column ~ 11/22/23)
Tradition is an iconic word this time of year for good reason. Thanksgiving dinner always starts at the same time, and the same family members gather, often at the same home. In the backyard, siblings, cousins and in-laws are pitted against each other in a friendly game of football before planting themselves in front of the TV for some real football...
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Prayer 11-22-23
(Prayer ~ 11/22/23)
O Father God, thank you for good friends and the fellowship they provide. Amen.
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Patsy Voshage
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
Patsy Sue Voshage, 83, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau after a short illness. She was born March 17, 1940, in Jackson to Emil and Stella Sachse Peetz. Patsy married Jerry Lee Voshage on Nov. 22, 1968...
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Wilma Ruppel
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
Wilma Anna Bangert Ruppel, 100, of Oak Ridge passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 4, 1923, in Lixville, Missouri, to Robert and Caroline Pohlman Bangert. She and Harlan Ruppel were married April 25, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim, also the church of her confirmation and lifelong membership. Their marriage was blessed with four children, and they had been married nearly 59 years when Harlan passed away Jan. 3, 2002...
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Douglas Murakami
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
ALTENBURG, Mo. — Douglas Brian Murakami, 51, of Altenburg died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Saint Louis University Medical Center. He was born Nov. 1, 1972, in Cape Girardeau to Robert S. "Bob" and Christine Grace Fraser Murakami. He and Laura Ann Mashek were married April 26, 1999, in Cape Girardeau...
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Gina Johnson
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
CHAFFEE, Mo. — Gina Lee Johnson, 54, of Chaffee died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Illinois...
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Shirley Gregory
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
Shirley Elizabeth Scholz Gregory, 84, of Crump was called home early Sunday morning, Nov. 19, 2023. She entered heaven peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Chaffee (Missouri) Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 14, 1939, to Marvin Eugene and Dorothy Eakins Scholz, who preceded her in death. She and Donald Gregory were married Oct. 15, 1953. He preceded her in death Aug. 11, 2022...
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Brenda Dunning
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
Brenda Dunning, 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 24, 1951, in Delta to Edward Franklin and Veda Hermina Surface Dunning. She attended Delta High School and later earned her GED...
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Dolores Bednarek
(Obituary ~ 11/22/23)
Dolores "Dee" Marlene Ciesmielewski Bednarek was baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kasmier and Lottie Ciesmielewski; her husband, Joseph Bednarek Jr.; and two of her daughters, Carol Wheeler and Diane Goodman...
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Fire report 11-22-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/22/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls. Nov. 20 n Medical assists were made at 8:25 a.m. on Gerhardt Street; 11:09 a.m. on Hazel Drive; 12:19 p.m. on North Middle Street; 4:42 p.m. on South Spring Avenue; 7:40 p.m. on North Fountain Street; and 8:26 p.m. on North Kingshighway....
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Police report 11-22-23
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/22/23)
CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to the following calls. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest n A warrant arrest was reported on Hickory Street. Assaults n Third-degree domestic assault was reported on Linden Street....
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Largest crypto exchange Binance fined $4 billion, CEO pleads guilty to not stopping money laundering
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government dealt a massive blow to Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, which agreed to pay a roughly $4 billion settlement Tuesday as its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to a felony related to his failure to prevent money laundering on the platform...
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Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
DALLAS -- Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. ...
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Authorities say 31 dead after a stampede at a military recruitment event in Republic of Congo
(International News ~ 11/22/23)
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo -- A late night stampede at a military stadium in Republic of Congo where large crowds of young people waited hours to register at a recruitment event left 31 people dead, authorities said Tuesday. The Congolese Armed Forces Command announced that all recruitment operations were suspended in the capital, Brazzaville, until further notice following the tragedy late Monday...
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North Korea claims its 3rd attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit has been successful
(International News ~ 11/22/23)
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year, demonstrating the nation's determination to build a space-based surveillance system during protracted tensions with the United States...
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South African lawmakers vote in favor of closing Israel's embassy and cutting diplomatic ties
(International News ~ 11/22/23)
JOHANNESBURG -- A majority of South African lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favor of a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy and the cutting of diplomatic ties until Israel agrees to a cease-fire in Gaza. The vote on the motion supported by the ruling African National Congress party came as President Cyril Ramaphosa in a meeting with other world leaders accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza with its military offensive in the beseiged territory in search of its Hamas militant rulers.. ...
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Judge imposes stricter bond conditions on Trump co-defendant in Georgia election subversion case
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
ATLANTA -- The Georgia judge overseeing the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and others declined a request to revoke the bond of one of the defendants but did impose stricter bond conditions after prosecutors complained about his social media posts that mentioned witnesses and co-defendants...
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Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new president
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
NEW YORK -- Donald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader -- men he describes as "tough" and "strong," even if they have chipped away at their countries' democratic norms. The former president and GOP front-runner is now celebrating the newly elected leader of Argentina, Javier Milei, a wild-haired, chainsaw-wielding self-described "anarcho-capitalist" dubbed "the madman" by his admirers...
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4 Las Vegas high school students charged with murder as adults in classmate's fatal beating
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
LAS VEGAS -- Prosecutors in Las Vegas have formally charged four high school students as adults with murder in the deadly beating of their schoolmate, a fight that was captured on cellphone video and has been widely shared across social media. The two 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds are charged with second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit battery...
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Vivek Ramaswamy struggles to gain traction with Iowa Republicans as critics question his path ahead
(National News ~ 11/22/23)
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- Ten minutes before Vivek Ramaswamy was to take the stage in a dated casino hotel in western Iowa, no one was in the conference room except for two staffers from the Iowa GOP, which organized the event, and a group of journalists...
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 2 journalists for a pan-Arab TV channel, 4 Palestinian militants
(International News ~ 11/22/23)
BEIRUT -- An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed two journalists who were reporting for a Beirut-based TV station on military activity along the border with Israel, according to Lebanese officials and the broadcaster. A separate strike killed four militants with the Palestinian group Hamas, officials said...
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Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages
(International News ~ 11/22/23)
JERUSALEM -- Israel's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks and release dozens of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli prisons...
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Out of the past: Nov. 22
(Out of the Past ~ 11/22/23)
Grace United Methodist Church holds a Thanksgiving service with music by the Grace Notes handbell choir and the dedication of the choir chimes at its morning services; also holding a community Thanksgiving service is the Jackson Alliance Center; the service is at 2 p.m. at Emanuel United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Brian Anderson delivering the sermon...
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Student Santas and McDonald’s for families
(Submitted Story ~ 11/22/23)
Student Santas provides toys, clothing, bedding and food to children and their families who otherwise would have very little for Christmas. To date Student Santas has helped over 40,000 children across Missouri and surrounding states.
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