By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — In the medieval fantasy kingdom of Migal Bavel, where the film “100 Nights of Hero” is set, characters speak modern English and wear trendy labels like Cecilie Bahnsen. Directed by Julia Jackman and based on Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel of the same name, the film even stars singer of
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By Issy Ronald, Stephanie Halasz, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Germany’s Bundestag voted for a bill on Friday that allows the country to move towards conscription, as tensions with Russia spur calls for Europe to gain more independence from the US security umbrella. The controversial bill passed with a relatively solid majority in the end,
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By Eric Levenson, Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The quiet calm of a weekday morning in a Woodbridge, Virginia, neighborhood was suddenly interrupted Thursday by a loud siren, two Humvee-style vehicles and a group of SWAT-like figures in camouflage, rifles trained on a house. “This is the FBI. We have a
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By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday approved the government’s plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia. The plan also foresees mandatory medical checks for young men.
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ROME (AP) — A preliminary cauldron was lit by the Olympic flame at Italy’s presidential palace on Friday as the countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Games approached the two-months-to-go mark. International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry and Italy President Sergio Mattarella were in attendance for the ceremony. “The Olympic flame is arriving to a
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By AAMER MADHANI and ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s advisers and Ukrainian officials say they’ll meet for a third day of talks on Saturday after making progress on finding agreement on a security framework for postwar Ukraine. The two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves, canceling a special Holy See fundraising commission that was announced under questionable circumstances while Francis was hospitalized. Leo on Thursday formally suppressed the fundraising commission, abrogated its statutes
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By Alaa Elassar, Taylor Romine, CNN Kerrville, Texas (CNN) — Heartbreaking pleas for help poured into the Kerrville, Texas, police department’s Telecommunications Center as the deadly catastrophic floods swept across Texas Hill Country in the early hours of July 4. CNN is listening to the more than 20 hours of 911 calls that were released
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Prosecutors in Istanbul on Friday issued arrest warrants for dozens of soccer players and officials in relation to a betting scandal that has shaken Turkey. Among those detained in early morning police raids were players from Turkey’s leading clubs: Mert Hakan Yandas of Fenerbahce and Metehan Baltaci of national champions Galatasaray. The
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TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Boston 126 L.A. Lakers 105 Final Orlando 106 Miami 105 Final New York 146 Utah 112 Final Denver 134 Atlanta 133 Final Cleveland 130 San Antonio 117 Final Charlotte 111 Toronto 86 Final Memphis 107 L.A. Clippers 98 Final Detroit 122 Portland 116 Final Houston 117 Phoenix
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Dec. 05. 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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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Facing a two-score deficit in the second half of Thursday’s 8-man State Championship, Worth County never waivered.
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By RAJESH ROY Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation watchdog temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours, days after the previous order disrupted operations at major Indian airports as the country’s biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to restore normal services. The new regulations mandated longer rest periods and limited night flying hours
Continue ReadingBy RAJESH ROY and AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes
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Only in the government The front page in Tuesday’s paper said revenues for the school district are declining. Certainly, revenues from the government are declining as they are tied to the number of students, but overall spending has increased dramatically. Only in government speak can you say I wanted a 20% increase, but only got
Continue Reading All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div New England 11 2 0 .846 351 241 5-2-0 6-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 3-0-0 Buffalo 8 4 0 .667 337 259 5-1-0 3-3-0 5-3-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 Miami 5 7 0 .417 247 286 4-3-0 1-4-0 2-6-0 3-1-0 2-2-0 N.Y.
Continue Reading All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 11 2 0 .846 351 241 Buffalo 8 4 0 .667 337 259 Miami 5 7 0 .417 247 286 N.Y. Jets 3 9 0 .250 246 315 South W L T Pct PF PA Jacksonville 8 4 0 .667 292
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Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Missouri since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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Meet Papa Roach Papa Roach is a charming 4-year-old grey-and-white gentleman with a personality that shines the moment you meet him. He adores soaking up attention and will happily lean in for pets, head bumps, and conversation. And if you happen to offer treats? You’ll have a loyal friend for life. Meet David Blaine! A
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Marriage applications Pedro Luis Hechavarria Rodriguez, 40, and Caridad Alvarez Matos, 28, both of St. Joseph. Erick Joshua Romero Sanchez, 24, and Maria Fernanda Plascencia Fortanell, 26, both of St. Joseph. Benjamin Peder Trelstad Otto, 41, and Yadibert Maria Incinosa Valles, 39, both of St. Joseph. Braxton Matthew Nennenkamp, 26, and Lexie Marie Smither, 23,
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Deeds of trust reported from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3 Christina Helm to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Oakland Park LTS 28 29 30 Blk 11 $201,286. Christina Helm to Missouri Housing Development Commission, Oakland Park LTS 28 29 30 Blk 11 $8,051.44. Felisha Lopez, Nicholas Lopez to Veterans United Home Loans, Mortgage Research Center LLC,
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKC–UAB-DRAKE DESCRIPTION: UAB plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 12/05/2025 06:30
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKC–UAB-DRAKE DESCRIPTION: UAB plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 12/05/2025 06:30
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKC–UAB-DRAKE DESCRIPTION: UAB plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 12/05/2025 06:30
Continue ReadingBy 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 —————————— BKC–UAB-DRAKE DESCRIPTION: UAB plays Drake at Knapp Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By 12/05/2025 06:30
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Raymond “Ray” Parker, age 85, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on April 12, 1940, in Helena, Missouri, Ray lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to family, hard work, and a passion for the things he loved. Ray graduated from Benton High
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Late Notices William O. Giles – William Orville “Bill” Giles, 87, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 1, 2025. Services will be held on December 8, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph. Rosary at Noon followed by memorial service at 12:30 p.m. Private family inurnment at Mount Olivet to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to
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