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By Associated Press Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions

By Metro Creative Brunch is that clever meal that falls between breakfast and lunch, but often serves foods associated with both. Anything goes during brunch, as it’s possible to have pancakes served alongside sandwiches. Historians believe brunch originated in England during the early 19th century and later was brought to America. Some feel brunch evolved

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker kept making a lonely walk to midfield after each quarter Sunday to check on the direction of the wind, which tends to swirl inside Arrowhead Stadium. He did it one last time during the 2-minute warning, when his Chiefs were trailing the Bengals by two and

By Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo | A military court in Congo handed down death sentences Friday to 37 people, including three Americans, after convicting them on charges of participating in a coup attempt. The defendants, most of them Congolese but also including a Briton, Belgian and Canadian, have five days to appeal the verdict on

By Associated Press PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Rev. Anthony Navaratnam stood before his congregation and urged them to pray for the women from surrounding states who will flock to the new abortion clinic in town that opened in August. “God is giving us an opportunity to be missionaries in Pittsburg, Kansas,” he told those at

By Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was

By Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. This Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever. Their community is reeling — confused, frustrated, hurt — from false accusations that they are eating

By Associated Press From the looks of it, the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert hasn’t done too much with the $24 million it received in federal pandemic aid. The site where it plans to spend most of the money for a crime victims center remains an empty plot of dirt. And just one-quarter of its funds

By Associated Press PRAGUE — The head of NATO’s military committee said Saturday that Ukraine has the solid legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia to gain combat advantage — reflecting the beliefs of a number of U.S. allies — even as the Biden administration balks at allowing Kyiv to do so using

By Associated Press JERUSALEM — A missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels landed in an open area in central Israel early Sunday and triggered air raid sirens at its international airport, in the latest reverberation from the nearly yearlong war in Gaza. Israel hinted that it would respond militarily. There were no reports of casualties

By Associated Press MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State delivered Arizona a rude welcome to the Big 12 on Friday night. Even if it won’t count in the conference standings. Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes, Dylan Edwards returned a punt 71 yards for a score, and No. 14 Kansas State shut out No. 20 Arizona

By Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. — Brady Cook passed for a touchdown and ran for another TD, helping No. 6 Missouri top No. 24 Boston College 27-21 on Saturday. Nate Noel rushed for 121 yards for the Tigers (3-0), who trailed 14-3 early in the second quarter. Blake Craig kicked four field goals. “Was not

By Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Billy Cook lined a single to left to start the fifth and scored from first on a hit

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance did not back away on Sunday from the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that Haitians in an Ohio community are abducting and eating pets, even as the state’s GOP governor and other officials insist there is no evidence of such

By Associated Press NEW YORK — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There’s a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more attention to. Over the past 20 years, injuries related to

By Metro Creative Did you know that soybeans are among the most versatile foods one can include in his or her diet? Soyfoods are processed into a variety of food products and served in many different ways. Tofu, soybean oil, miso, tempeh, and edamame are the humble soybean. Edamame is an immature soybean that is

By Myoung-Gi Chon Auburn University The Conversation via AP Image it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to respond immediately, the damage

By Ashley Luthans The 8th annual Celtic Street Faire, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, took place in Coleman Hawkins Park on Saturday night. The event is a celebration of Irish heritage, and sponsors Catholic education and the Second Harvest Community Food Bank. The faire included live music, food, whiskey tastings and more. Tom

By Metro Creative Spring is synonymous with special events worthy of celebration. From Mother’s Day to graduations to communions and confirmations, spring provides a host of opportunities for families and friends to come together and show their love for one another. The right food can make any party that much more spectacular. Lunch and brunch