By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The CIA has released two new videos aimed at luring Chinese officials to spy for the United States, tapping into disillusion within China’s vast bureaucracy and fear of leader Xi Jinping’s relentless anti-corruption purge. The sleekly produced clips, filmed in Mandarin with Chinese subtitles, are the latest
Continue ReadingBy Clay Voytek, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end federal funding for America’s two biggest public broadcasters, which have faced a series of attacks from the White House and Republican lawmakers accusing them of biased reporting. The order instructs the CPB’s board
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The United States is stepping up pressure on India and Pakistan to avoid conflict in Kashmir after a tourist massacre in an Indian-administered area of the divided territory last week. US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Washington hopes Pakistan will help hunt down the militants behind the
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By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — John Goldsmith was too young to fight in World War II, but he remembers the rationing, the blackouts and the bombs that devastated his neighborhood in east London. And he remembers the party when peace returned to Europe. Church bells rang across the city, bonfires were lit
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage snatched a seat in Parliament from the governing Labour Party and won hundreds of local council seats from the opposition Conservatives in elections that Farage hailed Friday as a turning point towards ending the two parties’ political dominance.
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By ISHFAQ HUSSAIN Associated Press MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Neelum Valley in northern Pakistan attracts some 300,000 tourists each summer who marvel at its natural beauty. But the threat of war with nearby India has emptied its hotels. Gunmen last week killed 26 people in the Indian resort town of Pahalgam, fueling tensions between the
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By GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — “Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of historical trivia. Here are some facts about conclaves
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By The Associated Press An employee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent an email Wednesday that mistakenly included plans to terminate more than 150 research grants related to child and family well-being. The grants are administered by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation and distributed across the country. A spokesperson
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By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Trump administration could gut research on the effectiveness of child welfare programs, with plans to terminate dozens of university grants studying improvements to Head Start and child care policy, according to a spreadsheet mistakenly made public this week. The document listed more than
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By University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Most flowering annuals in gardens around the U.S. have stood the test of time, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For example, geraniums were planted in Europe in the 17th century and have been an American favorite for more than 200 years. Petunia, as we
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Riley Isaacs of Bradleyville for becoming the latest state record holder for redear sunfish. The 17-year-old was bowfishing at Lake Taneycomo April 18 when he shot a 2-pound, 3-ounce fish. The previous record under alternative methods was a 2-pound, 2-ounce fish also caught from Lake
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring season. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges drivers to be cautious and give turtles a brake! These reptiles are often hit by cars during warmer months but are at special risk this time of year because they are more active.
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If you like history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @bobfordshistory This article was written on the road — and from my phone — right after a Royals loss. I’m bummed with how the Royals season has started, so much
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Why us? Someone discussed what was noted in It’s Your Call about the city not taking care of the alleys or the drainage tubes at the end of the alley. You call in, they say they’re going to call you back. There were four times last year I called, never received a call back. And then
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By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A 15-year-old Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who is autistic, executed a painting featuring a multi-colored ribbon — the symbol for autism — surrounded by emojis, covering 12,304 square meters. That’s
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS —————————— US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as
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Marriage applications Gordon Douglas Bennington II, 30, and Deborah Nicole Siebern, 44, both of St. Joseph. Ederlin Sanchez Perez, 47, and Arletti Herrera Llorente, 35, both of St. Joseph. Abigail Rose Whiteman, 23, and Christina Lee Courtois-Debarge, 22, both of St. Joseph. Dustin Duane Fox, 38, and Aubreanna Janelle Sellers, 36, both of St. Joseph.
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Arrests reported April 23 to April 29 Straton Chance Johnson, 36, no address provided, warrants for failure to appear in court and other agency-felony Jailee Marie Rogers, 26, no address provided, city charge for trespass. Cayse Blu Thompson, 34, 811 S. 18th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Lee Burwell, 38, 117 Gideon
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Deeds of trust reported from April 25 to April 30 Dianna Tipton to Housing & Urban Development, Oak Hill LT 20 Blk 15 $3,207.23. William Everett, Nora Everett to Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, Thousand Oaks Add Plat 1 LT 63 $272,962. Richard Schoof to Endeavor Capital LLC, Vancil Place LT 6 Blk 2 $160,047. Roxana Lopez
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Meet Ursa Major! Ursa Major has energy and personality to spare! This very nice orange tabby had been living outside, but had definitely had lots of socialization in his four years, as he loves being around people. His confidence is through the roof and all he needs is someone to share his happy mojo. Ursa
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Mark & Beth Crabtree, 3215 Miller Rd., addition, Generation AL Buildings LLC $55,000. Robert Worley, 3202 Woodlawn Ave., addition, no contractor listed $12,500. Julie Martinez, 2827 Mitchell Ave., retaining wall, Vogas Outdoor Handyman Services LLC, $5,000. Aylen Zamora, 1729 Duncan St., alteration, no contractor listed, $3,000. Margaret & Wendi Weston, 4110 S. 4th St., alteration,
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Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Jailed James Wesley Dean Bittick, 813 W. Hyde Park Ave., 14 days in the Buchanan County Jail for probation violation and misdemeanor stealing. Chris L. Cook, 6408 Grant St., 90 days in the Buchanan County Jail for misdemeanor non-support with credit given for 41 days served. Jessica Monet Coker, no
Continue Reading Thefts reported from April 10 to April 28 3218 S. 30th St., items stolen at residence/home. 802 S. 15th St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 722 N., 10th St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 6806 Washington St., burglary at residence/home. 809 N. 22nd St., items stolen at department/discount store. 819 S. 19th St., burglary at residence/home.
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By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The discussions have taken place in an ornate Kremlin hall, on the polished marble of St. Peter’s Basilica and in a famously contentious session in the Oval Office of the White House. What’s emerged so far from the Washington-led effort to end the war in Ukraine
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By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — When the U.S. and Iran met for nuclear talks a decade ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed against an emerging deal from the world’s most public stages, including in a fiery speech to Congress seen as a direct challenge to the Obama administration as it was
Continue ReadingPor Kathleen Magramo y Todd Symons, CNN Una flotilla de la libertad de Gaza afirma que uno de sus buques está en llamas y ha emitido un SOS tras lo que dice fue un ataque con drones frente a las costas de Malta en aguas internacionales. La Coalición de la Flotilla de la Libertad, que
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FAIRFAX, Mo. – Jack A. Vernon, 78, Fairfax, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Fairfax. Preceded: parents, Beulah (Marion) Carter, Herbert Vernon; siblings, Dolores Thompson, Toby Prime, Jimmy Lee Thompson. Survivors: wife, Ginny, Fairfax; sister, Billie “Hopper” Smith, Rock Port, Missouri; children, Jennifer (Scott) Schoonover, Trimble, Missouri, John (Chastidy) Vernon, Montrose, Minnesota, stepchildren, Neil
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