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WorldDecember 24
Amsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer gameTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday sentenced five men to up to six months in prison for violence that erupted around a UEFA Europa League football match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.
SportsDecember 24
What to look forward to in the 2024 Southeast Missourian Christmas TournamentGet ready for the 2024 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, a high school basketball highlight in Southeast Missouri. From Dec. 26-30, 16 teams compete, with Cape Central favored to win. New security measures apply.
WorldDecember 24
Seafarers move global trade — and Christmas gifts. These ministries bring them holiday cheerBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — On a balmy December evening, four Indian crew members, eager to go explore this Mediterranean city where their container ship docked for a few hours, turned for help to Stella Maris. It’s the largest of the faith-based organizations that min...
OpinionDecember 24
Our opinion: A look back at 2024 on Christmas DayReflecting on 2024, the year saw celestial events and frequent elections in Missouri, while local politics remained stable. Despite ongoing challenges like gun violence and water issues, community spirit thrived through sports and cultural events.
CommunityDecember 24
Perryville’s National Shrine designated as jubilee sacred site by archbishopSaint Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville, Missouri, has been designated a jubilee sacred site by Archbishop Rozanski for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, offering reflection and faith exploration opportunities.
WorldDecember 24
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sportsCaitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and off the court.
WorldDecember 24
How one village became the Christmas capital of Washington stateLEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mother's arms, a baby reached out to touch a shop window display, peering toward the sequin-cove...
FoodDecember 24
Recipe swap: From cookies to sangria: indulge in festive flavors that capture the holiday spiritDiscover festive recipes to elevate your holiday gatherings, from Woodford Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and Cinnamon Crackle Cookies to Non-Alcoholic Christmas Sangria and savory Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers.
WorldDecember 24
Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pierSANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific O...
WorldDecember 24
South Korea's opposition party vows to impeach acting presidentSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo after he missed an opposition-set deadline to approve independent investigations into impeached President 
HealthDecember 24
2024 Year-end review: 5 Southeast Missouri health stories that resonated in 2024In 2024, Southeast Missouri faced pivotal health stories, from Mercy's acquisition of Southeast Hospital to tackling gun violence as a public health issue. Mental health initiatives in law enforcement, water infrastructure challenges and a resolved Mercy/Anthem dis...
CommunityDecember 24
2024 Year-end review: From eclipse to Taylor Swift — Southeast Missouri's year in entertainment and ...Southeast Missouri's entertainment scene thrived in 2024 with standout events such as Cedric The Entertainer's benefit show, Taylor Swift's album success and a celebrated solar eclipse. Cultural highlights included a retiring symphony conductor and the launch of a ...
WorldDecember 24
An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht raceSYDNEY (AP) — There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. An all-Filipino crew of 15 sailors will make it another when the annual ocean classic begins in Sydney on Thursday.
SportsDecember 24
From retirement to resurgence: Ken Elfrink leads Chaffee girls basketball to Class 2 rankings in fir...Ken Elfrink returns from retirement to lead Chaffee girls basketball to a top 10 Class 2 ranking. With a 7-1 record, Elfrink's team has shown impressive potential, revitalizing Chaffee's basketball scene.
BusinessDecember 23
Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened weekWall Street saw gains as the S&P 500 rose 0.7% and the Nasdaq climbed 1%, driven by tech and communications stocks. Despite weak consumer confidence data, positive economic reports and interest rate cuts have bolstered market performance.
WorldDecember 23
Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files sayAs it crossed the Niger Delta in 2021, a satellite imaged acres of bare land. The site outside the city of Port Harcourt was on a United Nations Environment Programme cleanup list, supposed to be restored to green farmland as the Delta was before thousands of oil s...
WorldDecember 23
Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmatesCOLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims' families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden 
WorldDecember 23
New York City police working to ID woman set ablaze in subway and 'person of interest' in her deathNew York City police were working Monday to identify the woman who died after being intentionally set on fire inside a stationary subway train as well as more information about a man, now in police custody, who is a “person of interest” in the crime. 
OpinionDecember 23
Show Me Institute: Building nuclear on the shoulders of coalMissouri plans to repurpose coal infrastructure for nuclear power, aiming for a cleaner energy future. By transitioning from coal to nuclear, the state could cut costs, create jobs, and meet electricity demand efficiently.
WorldDecember 23
Nigerian agency 'failed completely' to clean up oil damage despite funding, leaked files sayAs it passed above the Niger Delta in 2021, a satellite took an image. It showed acres of land, scraped bare. The site, outside the city of Port Harcourt, was on a cleanup list kept by the United Nations Environment Programme, supposed to be restored to green farml...
WorldDecember 23
House Ethics Committee expected to release long-anticipated Matt Gaetz report MondayWASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee is expected to release its long-awaited report Monday into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, ending a yearslong investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with minors and use of illicit drugs while the Florida Republican ...
WorldDecember 23
How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyondThe Rev. Shannon Blosser sees how his son loves church — the music, the singing, the communion. But the United Methodist pastor said his family hasn’t always felt like 11-year-old Noah, who is 
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