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Benton High School set to perform ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ a funny, fast-paced musical

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School theatre is setting the stage this weekend for a celebration of old-fashion tunes and larger-than-life characters. Cast and crew of Benton High School are gearing up for a local production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend, a 1920’s-themed musical about a theater-loving man whose favorite cast

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Senate advances deal to reopen government after centrist Democrats strike major deal to end shutdown

(CNN) — A critical group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies, according to two people familiar with the discussions — even as the rest of their party has openly pilloried the deal.

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