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By Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian singer who won a Grammy presented by U.S. first lady Jill Biden has been sentenced to more than three years in prison over his anthem supporting the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini. Shervin Hajipour posted on Instagram on Friday, the same day

By Associated Press For a few years, the Oscars looked to be hanging on by a thread. Viewership was plummeting. The pandemic didn’t help. And the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind Hollywood’s biggest night, kept finding itself on the wrong side of the conversation, whether it be #OscarsSoWhite, envelope-gate, the

By Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Hundreds of inmates fled Haiti’s main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility in an overnight explosion of violence that engulfed much of the capital. At least five people were dead Sunday. The jailbreak marked a new low in Haiti’s downward spiral of violence. It comes as gangs step

By Associated Press SELMA, Ala. — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, that fundamental freedoms, including the right to vote, are under attack in America even today. Harris joined those gathered at the foot of the Edmund Pettus

By Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States began large annual military exercises Monday to bolster their readiness against North Korean nuclear threats after the North raised animosities with an extension of missile tests and belligerent rhetoric earlier this year. The South Korean and U.S. forces began a computer-simulated command

By Associated Press McALLEN, Texas — Planes dropped fire retardant over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday and a small community was ordered to evacuate as firefighters kept up efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history while contending with new blazes. Strong winds spread the flames further, prompting an evacuation order to be

By David Higgins University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus The Conversation via AP “You don’t count your children until the measles has passed.” Dr. Samuel Katz, one of the pioneers of the first measles vaccine in the late 1950s to early 1960s, regularly heard this tragic statement from parents in countries where the measles vaccine

By Associated Press WACO, Texas — Kansas is almost certain to slip out of the top 10 in The Associated Press poll for the first time in three seasons after losing consecutive games for the first time this year. The Jayhawks also can’t win the Big 12 regular-season title. Still, this is only the start

By Associated Press KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia — Joaquin Niemann won his second LIV Golf title in three starts, closing with a 4-under 66 on Sunday at LIV Golf Jeddah for a four-shot victory over Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel. Niemann now has three wins in the last three months, starting with the

By Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday shortened the prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid for a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl. Parson’s commutation converted the remainder of Reid’s three-year prison sentence to house arrest, subject to several conditions. Reid

By Metro Creative Snakes play a significant role in the legend of St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland and the man who inspired a wildly popular mid-March holiday. Though the notion of St. Patrick bravely banishing snakes from Ireland certainly supports his worthiness to be the island’s patron saint, historians note this particular

By Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Missouri’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Planned Parenthood of illegally taking minors into Kansas to obtain abortions without parental consent, basing the allegation on a video from a conservative group that has promoted false claims on other issues. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s lawsuit accuses Kansas City,

By Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal court on Tuesday dismissed a legal challenge to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ policy prohibiting schools from instituting mask requirements, which was brought by families of students with disabilities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling marks the conclusion of the yearslong court battle, originating

By Associated Press TRUCKEE, Calif. — A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and

By Associated Press A Kansas City-area man whose home was sold as he struggled to pay delinquent taxes killed a court employee who tried to serve an eviction notice and a police officer who responded, authorities said Friday in announcing charges. Larry Acree, of Independence, Missouri, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one

By Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked a top Cabinet minister arriving in Washington on Sunday for talks with U.S. officials, according to an Israeli official, signaling widening cracks within the country’s leadership nearly five months into its war with Hamas. The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election. Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — It’s cherry blossom season again, and officials in the nation’s capital are predicting a banner year for the signature pink blooms. To herald the iconic blossoms, the nation’s capital has prepared several weeks of events, including a parade, concerts and fireworks for both locals and visitors who flood the city

By Metro Creative Jerk flavoring is beloved by barbecue fans all over the globe. Fiery and spicy, jerk flavoring is also versatile, capable of being applied to meat, poultry and seafood dishes. Those who want to add a taste or two of Jamaica to their dinner tables should consider the following recipe for “Lamb Fajitas”

By Metro Creative Actress Ali Larter fell in love with an au poivre dish at a French restaurant in New York City. In fact, Larter loved the dish so much she included the following recipe for “Filet With Au Poivre Sauce” in her cookbook, “Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missouri hunters and anglers annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing and combination hunting and fishing. Missouri hunting and fishing permits for 2024 are available from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits

By My Courier-Tribune SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Bassmasters announced their 2024 tournament schedule and are looking for new members to join the fishing club. The 2024 season kicks off with a membership drive/cash grab open buddy tournament on Lake of the Ozarks, March 16 and 17 at Shawnee Bend boat ramp. The club’s regular season

By Metro Creative Chicken is a versatile choice when cooking for family and friends or even when preparing a meal for one or two people. Chicken can be cooked and seasoned in a variety of ways, and one chicken entree may taste completely different from another. For many chicken lovers, no method of cooking chicken

By Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed to more all-time highs Thursday as Wall Street closed its latest winning month. The S&P 500 rose 26.51 points, or 0.5%, to 5,096.27 to top its record set last week. The Nasdaq composite led the market with a gain of 144.18, or 0.9%, to 38,996.39 and

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge favored by the Federal Reserve increased in January, the latest sign that the slowdown in U.S. consumer price increases is occurring unevenly from month to month. The government reported Thursday that prices rose 0.3% from December to January, up from 0.1% in the previous month. But in