MoWest to hold Winter Commencement ceremony this Saturday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A new batch of Griffon graduates will soon receive their long-awaited diplomas.
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Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has said they will return the winner’s trophy because Israel is being allowed to compete in the politically troubled pop music competition. In an Instagram video, Nemo held the microphone-shaped glass ornament and said “today I no longer feel like this trophy
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Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential of punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US Navy has submitted its recommendations on potential punishments, if any, for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video that reminded US troops they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, a Pentagon official told CNN on Thursday. Those recommendations have been submitted to the
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Annual Krampusnacht Festival and Ball to raise funds for Noyes Home
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Wayward Dreamers Guild is hosting a full day of holiday cheer and mischief to benefit the Noyes Home for Children.
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
(AP) — Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022.
Continue ReadingSenate rejects extension of health care subsidies, all but guaranteeing higher costs in 2026 for millions on ACA plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies, all but guaranteeing higher costs in 2026 for millions on ACA plans.
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College Basketball Scores
Thursday, Dec. 11 EAST Baruch 77, Medgar Evers 68 City College of New York 68, Hunter 66 Dean 86, Fisher 84 Gordon College 87, Colby-Sawyer 73 Hood College 101, Shenandoah University 75 Jefferson 78, Georgian Court 57 Lehman 82, Brooklyn College 54 Saint Elizabeth 86, Penn State-Abington 77 Syracuse 71, Saint Joseph’s 63 Wagner 95,
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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–MISSOURI STATE-XAVIER DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Xavier at Cintas Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–MISSOURI STATE-XAVIER DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Xavier at Cintas Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–MISSOURI STATE-XAVIER DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Xavier at Cintas Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
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By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–MISSOURI STATE-XAVIER DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Xavier at Cintas Center. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
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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 ————-——————— US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products SUMMARY: Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak
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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 ————-——————— US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products SUMMARY: Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak
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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 ————-——————— US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products SUMMARY: Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak
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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 ————-——————— US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products SUMMARY: Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak
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Scholarship opportunity available to Eagle Scouts
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The American Legion Department of Missouri BSA Committee announced the Eagle Scout of The Year program to award scholarships is now underway.
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UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland’s yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling has received a response from the U.N. cultural agency: The Alpine tradition of chant and song is indeed worthy of classification in a list of the world’s cultural heritage. A committee of Paris-based UNESCO, meeting in New Delhi, on Thursday listed yodeling in its list of intangible cultural heritage.
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UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland’s yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling has received a response from the U.N. cultural agency: The Alpine tradition of chant and song is indeed worthy of classification in a list of the world’s cultural heritage. A committee of Paris-based UNESCO, meeting in New Delhi, on Thursday listed yodeling in its list of intangible cultural heritage.
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Venezuelan opposition leader says US helped her travel to Norway to accept Nobel Prize
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said US government “support” helped her travel to collect her Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, hours after the US seized an oil tanker in a dramatic escalation of pressure against the authoritarian regime of Nicolás Maduro. Machado, who has been in hiding following
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US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The United States has suggested creating a “free economic zone” in parts of the eastern Donbas region from which Ukraine would withdraw under a negotiated peace with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. He stressed that territorial issues remain unresolved after weeks of negotiations. “The Russians want the
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Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according to a historic preservationist raising the alarm. Mydelle “Mina” Wright, a former senior official at the General Services
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FDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A new proposal from the US Food and Drug administration would allow sunscreens in the United States to include an active ingredient already commonly used in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia. Bemotrizinol is a chemical that provides broad spectrum protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays. It
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Chargers closing in on playoff spot as Chiefs face elimination in AFC West showdown
By The Associated Press Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) at Kansas City (6-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Chargers 7-6, Chiefs 5-7-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chargers beat Chiefs 27-21 on Sept. 5, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil. Last week: Chargers beat Eagles
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NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned Thursday that members of the alliance could be “Russia’s next target,” calling for a rapid rise in defense spending to prevent a war similar to those seen by past generations. Rutte’s comments, in a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Berlin, came
Continue ReadingUK police hunt suspects after 600 items relating to the British Empire are stolen from a museum
LONDON (AP) — More than 600 artifacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, police said Thursday as they released images of four suspects. The Avon and Somerset Police force said the items with “significant cultural value” were taken from a storage building
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Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities have yet to
Continue ReadingTrump supporter and ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trump supporter and ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody after judge’s ruling
By Priscilla Alvarez, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Thursday afternoon following a federal judge’s order. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody “immediately,” Thursday in a court filing, a significant development in the case concerning the El Salvadoran man
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Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When an ancient ship was unearthed in Scandinavia over 100 years ago, archaeologists started to uncover bits and pieces of its history. On board the plank-built vessel was a hoard of weapons — swords, spears, shields and more — revealing a tale of warriors who attempted to attack the
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Defense rests without Brian Walshe testifying or putting on any evidence
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Brian Walshe did not take the stand in his murder trial before his attorneys rested their case Thursday morning without putting on any evidence. This appears to be a change of course for the defense – his attorneys had indicated during a sidebar at the end of the
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