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Month: September 2025

North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Trump, urges US to drop denuclearization demands

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy. Speaking to Pyongyang’s rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, Kim stressed

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Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader Saturday to succeed Ishiba

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, but the winner must quickly restore political stability and regain public support for the struggling party to stay in power. Three of the five candidates in Saturday’s intraparty vote

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WNBA Playoff Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EDT (x-if necessary) First Round (Best-of-3) Minnesota 2, Golden State 0 Sunday, Sept. 14: Minnesota 101, Golden State 72 Wednesday, Sept. 17: Minnesota 75, Golden State 74 Las Vegas 2, Seattle 1 Sunday, Sept. 14: Las Vegas 102, Seattle 77 Tuesday, Sept. 16: Seattle 86, Las Vegas 83 Thursday,

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This Satellite image provided by NOAA Tropical Storm Gabrielle on Sunday

Gabrielle rapidly intensifies into a major hurricane in the Atlantic and it could have company this week

By CNN Meteorologists Derek Van Dam, Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert (CNN) — Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensified in warm water in the central Atlantic far from land Monday morning, becoming the second major hurricane of the 2025 season. Major hurricanes are Category 3 or stronger. Gabrielle is a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds and

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Fall Gardens: Plants bulbs now for colorful spring displays

By Cynthia DomenghiniK-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini knows that die-hard flower gardeners are thinking about planting bulbs as fall rolls around. While tulips and daffodils are among gardener’s favorites, Domenghini said there are many other bulb varieties that can be planted in Kansas for a colorful

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MDC hosts two hunter education skills sessions in northwest Missouri in October

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northwest Missouri this October. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff will be hosting two events in

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Israeli drone strike kills 5, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon

By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed five people Sunday, including three children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said. Two others were wounded, including the mother in the family. The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hezbollah militant, and that he “operated from within a civilian population.”

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Dominican Republic says it seized cocaine that was on speedboat destroyed by US Navy

By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday they have confiscated some of the cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy, as the Trump administration carries out a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the southern Caribbean. In a press conference, the Dominican

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Upcoming events

High-End Gun Auction, Sept. 27 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Land Auction, Sept. 30 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Coin Collection Auction, Oct. 1 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Midwest Sporting Goods Open House, Oct. 3 and 4 in Jamesport, Missouri (see page 4)Women’s Expo, Oct. 4 in St. Joseph (see page 8)The Wonder Bread

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Eisenbarth named Kansas Farm Bureau Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year

Dr. Vincent BowhayHighland Community College President HIGHLAND, Kan. – Thomas Eisenbarth, Precision Agriculture Instructor at Highland Community College’s Western Center in Baileyville, has been recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau for his leadership and advocacy in promoting mental health awareness in rural communities. Earlier this month, Eisenbarth was named the 2025 Rural Minds Matter Advocate

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Police at the scene of a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua

Man charged with murder after shooting at New Hampshire country club leaves 1 dead, at least 6 injured, officials say

WHDH By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wedding guests were gathering on the dance floor at a New Hampshire country club Saturday evening when the DJ warned the room to expect some loud noises from a dish-breaking tradition popular at Greek weddings. But the anticipated sounds of celebration and shattering

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