MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has filed an appeal to the top United Nations’ court challenging the International Civil Aviation Organization’s decision that blamed it for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014. Moscow’s appeal submitted to the International Court of Justice, the U.N. main judicial organ, contested ICAO’s decision “on all grounds,
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — On the face of it, playing chess and competing in the NBA couldn’t be further apart. One requires monk-like levels of silent concentration – particularly in classical chess – while the other demands physical dominance, peak athleticism and the ability to stay composed in a frenzied atmosphere. But it
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By Karina Tsui, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” died in a small-engine plane crash on Thursday, according to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was 57. A plane registered under James’ name reportedly crashed into a field in Franklin,
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By Jack Guy and Riku Inoue, CNN (CNN) — Top Japanese girl band AKB48 have released a single created using AI, after it proved more popular with fans than a rival song written by famed J-pop producer Yasushi Akimoto. As part of a songwriting competition on a Nippon TV program called “Akimoto Yasushi vs AI
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By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Tom Brady was finished. Bill Belichick couldn’t coach anymore. The New England Patriots’ run of dominance had ended. Those were the premature headlines and hot takes after the “We’re on to Cincinnati” game 11 years ago. Now, it’s the Chiefs hearing similar questions. The Patriots were destroyed by
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The former US attorney who negotiated a controversial 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein defended that agreement in a closed-door meeting with House investigators Friday, according to Democrats in the room. “It’s very clear that Alex Acosta ran a deeply flawed investigation of the Epstein case,” Rep. Robert Garcia,
Continue Reading By JON GAMBRELL and MUNIR AHMED Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan’s defense minister says his nation’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact, marking the first specific acknowledgment that Islamabad had put the kingdom under its nuclear umbrella. Defense Minister Khawaja
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Tracking foggy morning conditions and scattered rain through the weekend
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By GEIR MOULSON and ANDREW WILKS Associated Press Estonia summoned a Russian diplomat to protest after three Russian fighter aircraft entered its airspace without permission Friday and stayed there for 12 minutes, the Foreign Ministry said. It happened just over a week after NATO planes downed Russian drones over Poland and heightened fears that the
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TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Atlanta 10 Detroit 1 Final Athletics 4 Pittsburgh 3 Final Chicago White Sox 4 San Diego 3 Final Colorado 7 L.A. Angels 6 Final Miami 6 Texas 4 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Baltimore 4 N.Y. Yankees 2 Final Kansas City 20 Toronto 1 Final Boston 11 Tampa Bay 7
Continue Reading Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Sep. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
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Continue Reading Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Friday, Sep. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see
Continue Reading Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Friday, Sep. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays (89-64, first in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (76-77, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Royals: Michael Lorenzen (5-11, 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK
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By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate antifa a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist,” is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left-activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially
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By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL said in a training video to officials that the Philadelphia Eagles should have been penalized for at least one false start when they used the tush push against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2. Ramon George, the NFL’s vice president of officiating training and development,
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seven years after her landmark debut “Invasion of Privacy,” Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she’s doing it with plenty of spectacle. The Grammy winner made her long-awaited sophomore album “Am I the Drama?,” released Friday, feel like prime-time theater. Friday’s release
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Wrong priorities I see where the city is going to spend $1.5 million on a rundown, dilapidated golf course in St. Joe. Why don’t they take that money and redo the streets and curbs and cut weeds in this trashy town? Who’s next? What’s happening to our freedom of speech? First 60 minutes, then Stephen
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By CAITLIN KELLY Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — At 14 months, Adut Duor should be walking. Instead, his spine juts through his skin and his legs dangle like sticks from his mother’s lap in a South Sudan hospital. At half the size of a healthy baby his age, he is unable to walk.
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Deeds of trust reported from Sept. 11 to Sept. 16 Neil Botts, Marsha Botts to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Stonecrest East 10th Plat LT 8 $50,000. John Saul Jr., Jacquelyn Saul to Community National Bank, 31 55 33 PT NE Quarter $50,000. Edward Hicks, Gloria Hicks to Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, Bucher Acres PT LT 3
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Thefts reported from Sept. 4 to Sept. 13 2608 Messanie St., items stolen at parking lot/garage. 3118 Lafayette St., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 1308 N. 11th St., items stolen at residence/home. 116 Wilmer Ln., burglary at residence/home. 1 Stonecrest, vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 2804 Lafayette St., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3621 N. Village Dr., burglary at
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Meet Rubber! Rubber (so named because she was found hiding in a tire store!) looked wary when she first came in. But as happens so many times, the very first time this little Michelin was petted, she transformed into a relaxed, happy kitten. This little orange and white girl will probably not be mini-bike size
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Division 5 Judge Daniel F. Kellogg Fined Margo Sharon-Seanta Puckett, 1101 Henry St., $51.50 fine for misdemeanor operating vehicle on highway without a valid license. Paul Banerio Kiochy, 1208 North 10th St., $101.50 fine for misdemeanor operating vehicle on highway without a valid license. Division 5 Judge Chad Gaddie Prison Daniel Wayne Croteau Jr., 629
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Arrests reported Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 Bobby Robert Lee Watson Jr., 29, no address provided, warrant for failure to appear in court. Douglas W. Stanton Jr., 50, 1115 Ridenbaugh St., city charge for driving while suspended/revoked. Ronald Lee Martinez, 61, 1404 S. 30th St., warrant for failure to appear in court. James Millard Green, 63,
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Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, 4703 Woodland Shores Ct., new, GC Construction, $525,000. Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, 4703 Woodland Shores Ct., land disturbance, GC Construction. Greystone Partners Land Development LLC, 4703 Woodland Shores Ct., street access, GC Construction. Roger & Lonna Conroy, 4024 Robin Hood Dr., solar, Lifetime Solar, $12,000. Roger & Lonna Conroy,
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A major cycling race in Spain was disrupted by protests against an Israeli team. A basketball game in Poland was preceded by fans booing the Israeli national anthem. And several European countries are threatening to boycott a signature entertainment event if Israel takes part. The global
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Marriage applications Mallory Greg Armfield, 54, and Stacey Janelle Armfield, 53, both of St. Joseph. Korbin Lewis Heater, 25, and Taryn Nicole Weed, 22, both of St. Joseph. Kramer Harland Sansone, 28, and Kaitlyn Renae Davis, 26, both of St. Joseph. Tallon Garrett Privat, 24, Faucett, Missouri, and Kayley Linnea Pedersen, 25, Lenexa, Kansas. Rhys
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBC–IOWA-RUTGERS DESCRIPTION: PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Iowa (2-1) visits Rutgers (3-0) in the Big Ten opener for both
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 24 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBC–IOWA-RUTGERS DESCRIPTION: PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Iowa (2-1) visits Rutgers (3-0) in the Big Ten opener for both
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