EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: A total of 39 states and the District of Columbia now allow at least some form of legalized sports betting, with Missouri becoming the latest to launch it on Dec. 1. In the weeks leading up to Missouri’s betting debut, one scandal after another has rocked the sports world. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers
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By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza arrived at the airport in Boston excited to embark on a surprise trip home to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Texas. The 19‑year‑old freshman at Babson College was nearing the end of her first semester studying business – a major she hoped would help
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his Treasury chief against opposition claims that she misled the public and the markets about the state of the public finances before last week’s budget, a tax-raising economic plan that was preceded by contradictory leaks to the media and
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By CHAN HO-HIM and DAVID RISING Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations was not up to fire-safety codes, as a wave of public sympathy and support
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated Lebanon’s tradition of interfaith coexistence Monday as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region, as he asked for “the divine gift of peace” alongside the country’s Christian and Muslim religious leaders. Leo received a raucous, ululating
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CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voiced serious concerns over the weekend over reports on a follow-up strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, with some suggesting it could constitute a “war crime.” Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican who serves
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By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — If gift-giving talents were ranked by profession, interior designers would likely top the list — after all, curating thoughtful objects to fit a client’s purpose or taste is one of the things they do. For famed California-based designer Kelly Wearstler, curiosity has always guided the projects she works on.
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By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Rows of worshippers, some with their faces raised toward the sky, others with their heads bowed, prayed for rain at a mosque in Tehran earlier this month. Theirs is an increasingly desperate plea. The city is grappling with a water crisis so severe the Iranian president has suggested people
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TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Detroit 99 Atlanta 98 Final Washington 129 Milwaukee 126 Final Cleveland 135 Indiana 119 Final Miami 140 L.A. Clippers 123 Final Brooklyn 116 Charlotte 103 Final Orlando 125 Chicago 120 Final Dallas 131 Denver 121 Final Utah 133 Houston 125 Final Phoenix 125 L.A. Lakers 108 ___
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Iowa Daybook for Monday, Dec. 01. 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 ReadingAssociated Press Missouri Daybook for Monday, Dec. 01. 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 ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Monday, Dec. 01. 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
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Dec. 01. 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 Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To
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WCYB, VIRGINIA STATE POLICE, CNN By Alaa Elassar, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Cheers rang out as hands lifted the gleaming trophy high, a symbol of victory for this undefeated small-town Virginia football team. But in the midst of Saturday’s celebration, one key figure was glaringly absent – someone who should have been at the
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By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison on Monday for corruption involving a government land project. Rabiul Alam, the judge of Dhaka’s Special
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War crime I just watched the news, and they shot another alleged drug boat. There were survivors, so they attacked the boat a second time to kill the survivors. This is a war crime. This is what happens The founding fathers wanted three equal branches of government. And we’re seeing right now what happens
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN and MARLON GONZÁLEZ Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Reyna Vega whips up simple breakfasts of eggs, fried bananas with cream and refried beans with corn tortillas at her simple two-table eatery in the center of the Honduran capital. The 52-year-old said Monday that over the past four years, prices for all
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As Missouri launches sports betting Monday, people will be able to wager on how many points a particular athlete will score in a game — so long as it doesn’t involve a Missouri college or university. The restriction on ” proposition bets,” though less
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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–BOWLING GREEN-KANSAS STATE DESCRIPTION: Bowling Green plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–BOWLING GREEN-KANSAS STATE DESCRIPTION: Bowling Green plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–BOWLING GREEN-KANSAS STATE DESCRIPTION: Bowling Green plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
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. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–BOWLING GREEN-KANSAS STATE DESCRIPTION: Bowling Green plays Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. 150 words, more on merit.
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UNION STAR, Mo. – David Lee Dickerson, 23 months old, Union Star, Missouri, passed away the morning of Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born Dec. 9, 2023, in Maryville, Missouri, to Austin Lee Dickerson and Melanie Lynn Ware. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary Ware. Survivors include his parents, Austin Dickerson
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Patricia Elder 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Mound City, Missouri. She was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas. Violet was preceded in death by husband, Steve Elder; parents, Lillian and Emil Paxton; son, Stephen Gregory Elder. Survivors include son, Bruce Elder; daughters, Marsha (Clayton) Branch and Megan
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Joanne Euler, 88, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. She married William “Bill” Ralph Euler Jr. on Dec. 29, 1984. Additional survivors include her children, Thomas Youngdahl (Diana), Janet Youngdahl (Rod Longstreet) and Andrea Youngdahl. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Ashland United Methodist Church. The family will gather
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Nancy Gillespie St. Joseph, Tarkio and Albany, Missouri, resident, Nancy VanHoozer Gillespie, age 78, passed away Nov. 26, 2025. She was the daughter of Max and Vera June (Kidwell) VanHoozer and grew up in Tarkio, Missouri, and graduated in the 1965 class of TarkioHigh School. She had one brother, Gary, and one sister, Carol (Russ)
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SHERIDAN, Mo. – Jackie Dean Hawk was born Aug. 18, 1936, to Lazarus and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk at their home in rural Sheridan, Missouri. He passed away Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 89 surrounded by his family. Jack graduated from Sheridan High School in 1954. In high school he enjoyed participating in softball,
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Marie Johnson, 94, St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Marie married the love of her life, Jesse “Butch” Johnson, on,July 30, 1949. Later in life, she was blessed to meet Francis Wampler. Not many people ever find love once, but she was lucky to have found it twice. Marie enjoyed spending time with
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Louis E. Schaefer passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 74. Louis was born in St. Joseph. He attended Immaculate Conception and Co-Cathedral grade schools, Central High School and Missouri Western State College. He married Melody (Berry) Oct. 28, 1972. They resided in Helena, Missouri on N. 169 Hwy. for 34 years.
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Late Notices Lonnie D. Kuhns ROCK PORT, Mo. – Lonnie Dean Kuhns, 82, Rock Port, died Nov. 27, 2025. All memorial services are pending. Cremation Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com Sandra L. White CAMERON, Mo. – Sandra Lee White, 84, died Nov. 24, 2025. Services: 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Poland-Thompson Chapel. Visitation
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