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WorldMarch 14
Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhereBRUSSELS (AP) — In the year after Russia launched outright war on Ukraine, NATO leaders approved a set of military plans designed to repel an invasion of Europe. It was the biggest shake-up of the alliance’s defense readiness preparations since the Cold War.
WorldMarch 14
North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on TrumpASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Before answering an attendee's question about President Donald Trump's “destructive and disastrous trade war,” Rep. Chuck Edwards made a plea to the rowdy crowd at his Thursday town hall in Asheville, North Carolina. 
WorldMarch 13
More shots fired at Oregon Tesla dealership in ongoing vandalism since Musk began advising TrumpTIGARD, Ore. (AP) — Gunshots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Oregon on Thursday for the second time in a week in ongoing vandalism and protests around the country since CEO Elon Musk became a key figure in the Trump administration.
WorldMarch 13
Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies of complications from cancer treatmentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.
WorldMarch 13
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crashWhile Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, many looked past concerns about dangers in the congested skies over the nation's capital.
WorldMarch 13
IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources sayWASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service’s acting chief counsel, William Paul, has been removed from his role at the agency and replaced by Andrew De Mello, an attorney in the chief counsel’s office who is deemed supportive of 
WorldMarch 13
The Latest: Trump hosting White House talks with NATO secretary generalPresident Donald Trump hosts NATO secretary general Mark Rutte. The leader of the 32-member transatlantic military alliance meets Trump at a key moment for Europe and NATO, with Trump’s apparent pivot toward Russia leaving members uneasy. 
WorldMarch 13
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European ParliamentBRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian federal prosecutors said Thursday they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed EU lawmakers.
WorldMarch 13
Duterte refused fingerprinting and threatened lawsuits during chaotic arrest, Philippine police sayMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that ...
WorldMarch 13
Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classesLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — An explosion inside a maintenance hole on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock set off fires and power outages, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week, unive...
WorldMarch 13
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anywayWASHINGTON (AP) — Mia Francis, a 22-year-old barista from Boston, filed her taxes on her own this year for the first time, using a free government tax filing program that made it easy because it did most of the work for her.
WorldMarch 13
FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violatedMcALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers.
WorldMarch 13
Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump's policiesLA MALBAIE, Canada (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be walking into unusually unfriendly territory this week when he meets his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies — strong American allies 
NewsMarch 12
State attorneys general are grabbing headlines with lawsuits. Missouri's Andrew Bailey stands outMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is making waves with high-profile lawsuits against China and Starbucks, highlighting a trend of state attorneys general using legal action to address national issues and policy goals.
WorldMarch 12
A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in the coming weeks or months, scientists sayANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.
WorldMarch 12
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug chargesWASHINGTON (AP) — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associ...
NewsMarch 12
SEMO Food Bank distributed 14.16 million pounds of food in 2024 amid higher food insecurity
In 2024, SEMO Food Bank distributed 14.16 million pounds of food, providing 12.88 million meals amid rising food insecurity. They developed a strategic plan to address growing needs in Southeast Missouri.
WorldMarch 12
Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildingsThe Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing, threatening projects that keep tens of thousands of units livable for low-income Americans, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.
WorldMarch 12
Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chainSAN DIEGO (AP) — Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen who say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global supply chain that provided tuna to Bumble Bee Seafoods filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the canned seafood giant. 
WorldMarch 12
From soup cans to airplanes, steel and aluminum are a fundamental part of American lifeSteel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans' lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans. A stainless steel drum tumbles inside an aluminum washing machine. They're the metals used in cars and airplanes, phones and frying pans, skyscrapers and...
NewsMarch 12
Apple Ridge Orchard expands with new property acquisition and exciting plans for the future Apple Ridge Orchard in Sikeston is expanding with a new property acquisition. Owners Trey and Ashley Wilson plan to open a general store and host events, including a strawberry festival and Christmas festivities.
WorldMarch 12
They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in PanamaPANAMA CITY (AP) — They crossed oceans to get to the U.S., fleeing conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran.
NewsMarch 12
From Pinewood Derby to civic duties: How co-ed scouting is shaping young minds in SikestonCo-ed scouting in Sikeston is reshaping youth experiences, offering girls like Daliylah and Aurora Riley opportunities in activities traditionally reserved for boys. This inclusive approach enriches civic and outdoor skills.
WorldMarch 12
Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foodsBETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every morsel of food that went into his mouth.Advertisement