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Month: March 2025

China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ with satellites as it ramps up space capabilities: US Space Force

By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is practicing “dogfighting” satellites as part of its expanding capabilities in space, according to the United States Space Force, which warned that Washington’s key rivals are closing the technology gap as space becomes increasingly critical to security on Earth. The Space Force observed “five different objects

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A departure board displays Air Portugal flight TP8418 to London Heathrow as canceled at Singapore Changi Airport in Singapore on March 21.

Global air travel chaos caused by Heathrow closure may last days and cost hundreds of millions in losses

By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — With London’s Heathrow Airport shut Friday, global air travel is expected to be disrupted for days, potentially costing the airline industry hundreds of millions of dollars. The chaos in air travel caused by a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport could last days, according to aviation experts.

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Plumes of smoke rise during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum

Sudan army reclaims presidential palace in major push to take back capital from rebels

By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Sudan’s army has reclaimed the Presidential Palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a significant victory over a rampaging militia that controls swaths of the war-torn country. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have viciously scrambled for territory since fighting broke out between them

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Building permits for March 21

David Melton, 4804 Shawnee Rd., street access, K&M Concrete LLC. Thomas Edward Development LLC, 2001 S. 17th St., alteration, no contractor listed, $2,500. David & Theresa Gach, 2630 S.. 33rd St., new, Derek Hanway Construction LLC, $150,000. David & Theresa Gach, 2630 S.. 33rd St., land disturbance, Derek Hanway Construction LLC. David & Theresa Gach,

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Arrests for March 21

Arrests reported March 12 to March 18 Stephanie L. Scott, 36, 5524 S. 4th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Tammy Lynn Brown, 63, 6625 Sherman St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Robert Orlyn Cullnan, 65, 924 Sylvanie St., city charge for trespass. Yessenia Espinosa Batista, 34, 1315 N. 15th St., warrant

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Vital statistics for March 21

Marriage applications Stephen Paul Haarlammert, 34, and Cheyenne Shea Bennett, 27, both of St. Joseph. Jeremy David Wohlford, 47, Clarksdale, Missouri, and Cindy Renee Ramsey, 47, Rea, Missouri. Larissa Jean Tackett, 45, and Julie Kay Rizzo, 58, both of St. Joseph.  Adam Allen Flora, 36, Faucett, Missouri, and Mary Kate Leann Gilkey, 33, St. Joseph.

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Thefts and Vandalism for March 21

Thefts reported from March 6 to March 17 2610 Blackwell Rd., burglary at school-elementary/secondary. 3723 Beck Rd., items stolen at commercial/office building. 2405 Berkshire Dr., items stolen at commercial/office building. 3412 Mitchell Ave., items stolen at residence/home. 4215 S. 169 Highway, items stolen at convenience store. 2412 S. Belt Highway, burglary at rental storage facility. 4320

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Deeds of trust for March 21

Deeds of trust reported from March 13 to March 17 AA Property LLC to Kiavi Funding Inc., East Side Add LT 15 Blk 2 $108,750. Mailbox Properties LLC to Nodaway Valley Bank, 3 57 35 PT SE Quarter $410,000. Donald Lawrence, Karen Lawrence, Donald Lawrence & Karen Lawrence Trust to Bank Midwest, NBH Bank, Stonecrest Add

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All aboard! This nation is headin’ West

If you love history, we are seeking sponsors to run this column. To comment or join in supporting this non-profit, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. Missouri got smart. As the country argued where the national western terminus, or the jumping off point, of the proposed transcontinental railroad should be, the state made a move. In 1847,

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