By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Reid Seybold’s voice shook as he recalled the texts he sent loved ones from the classroom where he barricaded himself, as a barrage of gunshots, screams and sirens turned his university from a picturesque Florida campus into a crime scene. “I love you,” he wrote to his boyfriend and
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Gerald “Cowboy” Bass, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born Sept. 14, 1949, in Holtville, California, son of the late Patricia and William Bass. He served in the Marines and worked as a Union Plumber. Survivors include companion, Connie Hatcher; stepdaughter, Amy Haynes; grandsons, Asher and Slayde; and a
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STANBERRY, Mo. – With deep sorrow, we announce that Roy Blair Brown, 88, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Known as “Pops” to his family and friends, Roy was a cherished member of the community. Roy was born on Dec. 23, 1936, in Penn Run, Pennsylvania, to Jay and Naomi
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A pillar of his community and a dedicated servant to his nation, Dr. George Fischer, DVM, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. Born to Carl and Edith Fischer on Aug. 18, 1927, in Garden City, Missouri, George lived a life marked by commitment, leadership, and a deep care
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Robert “Steve” Ham, 70, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born Dec. 2, 1954, in St. Joseph. He grew up in the North End, attending Lindbergh Elementary and Lafayette High School. He worked as a steelworker at Shamrad Metal Fabricators. Steve loved softball, mushroom hunting, fishing, bowling, and camping. He especially
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Wilma Lee King, 98, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born March 26, 1927, in St. Joseph, daughter of Hazel and Rufus Wood. Wilma graduated from Benton High School, class of 1945, where she was a member of the Gamma Aletha Club. On Nov.
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Michael Miller, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born May 4, 1947, to Leslie E. and Shirley J. (Rice) Miller, in Omaha, Nebraska. Michael married Rhonda Jean Payne on Nov. 23, 1985. He worked for Missouri Highway and Transportation for over 11 years. Michael enjoyed golfing and flying remote-controlled airplanes.
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Richard H. Snyder, 77, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. He was born June 29, 1947, in St. Joseph, to David Earl Snyder Sr. and Margarett Januita (Ide) Stoneburner. Richard married Dixie Sherlene Allen on April 25, 1987. Celebration of Life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025. 2009 Buckingham St, St.
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LINCOLN, Neb. – Kimberly S. Wolfing was born Feb. 20, 1964, to Robert Wolfing Sr. and Beverly Newman. Kim passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Wolfing (Tracy); both parents; brother, Robert Wolfing Jr.; sisters, Micki Jo West, Tammy Boydston and Stacy Curtis. He is survived by
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Late Notices Richard Triplett CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Richard “Dick” Triplett, 80, died April 17, 2025. Visitation: April 21, 5 to 7 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Service: April 22, 1 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
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By The Associated Press NBA Tuesday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at INDIANA 4½ (229) Milwaukee at OKLAHOMA CITY 14½ (229½) Memphis at LA LAKERS 5½ (211) Minnesota MLB Tuesday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE N.Y Yankees -116 at CLEVELAND -102 at BOSTON -134 Seattle +114 at MINNESOTA -245 Chicago White Sox +200 at HOUSTON
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to restrict trade with China in exchange for exemption from President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs. Commenting on recent media reports about US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China’s economy, a spokesperson for China’s Commerce
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By MORGAN LEE and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Maribel Hernandez and her husband, Leonardo Campos, were shopping at a Walmart in a Texas border city in 2019 when a gunman who wanted to stop what he believed was a Hispanic invasion opened fire, killing them and 21 others. On Monday,
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By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press A stylist was just starting her shift at a salon in Kansas City, Missouri, when a car smashed through the storefront window and landed in the waiting area a few feet away. Such crashes were so common along 31st Street that business owners regularly texted one another photos showing the
Continue Reading By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press A stylist was just starting her shift at a salon in Kansas City, Missouri, when a car smashed through the storefront window and landed in the waiting area a few feet away. Such crashes were so common along 31st Street that business owners regularly texted one another photos showing the
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Continue Reading By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press A stylist was just starting her shift at a salon in Kansas City, Missouri, when a car smashed through the storefront window and landed in the waiting area a few feet away. Such crashes were so common along 31st Street that business owners regularly texted one another photos showing the
Continue Reading By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press A stylist was just starting her shift at a salon in Kansas City, Missouri, when a car smashed through the storefront window and landed in the waiting area a few feet away. Such crashes were so common along 31st Street that business owners regularly texted one another photos showing the
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By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — For many parents, the idea of having “the talk” with their kids may be daunting, making them feel embarrassed or squeamish. But many parents are conflating the classic growing-up talk about sex with another crucial conversation they should be having, new research suggests. The talk in question should happen
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By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance — finding in them a relief that turned to tears over her morning coffee. Those walls were possible through a federal program that
Continue Reading By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America Moments after Daniris Espinal walked into her new apartment in Brooklyn, she prayed. In ensuing nights, she would awaken and touch the walls for reassurance — finding in them a relief that turned to tears over her morning coffee. Those walls were possible through a federal program that
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — If “Game of Thrones” gave us the Battle of the Bastards, what shall we call the latest episode of “The Last of Us”? Perhaps, The One Where We All Cried For the Rest of Time. The HBO drama’s recipe for heartbreak: Take safe zone Jackson, add a horde of
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By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors have begun deliberating in the Arizona trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho woman with doomsday religious beliefs charged with conspiring to murder her estranged husband in suburban Phoenix. The jury convened for a short time Monday afternoon and will resume deliberations Tuesday. Throughout the trial
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least three Haitian soldiers were killed in an apparent gang ambush Sunday in a town on the outskirts of Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince, Haitian authorities confirmed. The area of Kenscoff has been under heavy fire in recent days as Haitian law enforcement have warred with the gang coalition known as
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