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CommunityJanuary 24
Night to remember: Cape couple have unforgettable experience at Liberty Inauguration BallJennifer Icaza-Gast experienced an unforgettable night at the Liberty Inauguration Ball, celebrating President Trump's second term. The event featured performances, political camaraderie, and a renewed sense of pride and unity.
FaithJanuary 24
Supreme Court will weigh approval for first publicly funded religious charter school, in OklahomaThe Supreme Court will review a decision blocking Oklahoma's first publicly funded religious charter school. The case highlights tensions between religious freedoms and separation of church and state.
NewsJanuary 24
Missouri legislators debate bill to expand restitution for wrongful convictionsMissouri legislators are debating a bill to expand restitution for wrongfully convicted individuals. Kevin Strickland, exonerated after 43 years in prison, testified in support, highlighting the need for compensation reform.
NewsJanuary 24
Cape Girardeau man arrested for allegedly conspiring to commit murderAdam R. Kerr of Cape Girardeau faces charges for allegedly conspiring to commit murder while incarcerated. Authorities claim Kerr discussed plans and offered money for the crime, aiming to stage it as a fentanyl overdose.
Photo and videoJanuary 24
Photo Gallery: Notre Dame girls swimming celebrates senior night vs. JacksonNotre Dame girls swimming team celebrated senior night against Jackson at the Cape Aquatic Center. Senior Hannah Bledsoe reflects on cherishing long-term friendships formed through high school swimming.
WorldJanuary 24
Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flightsLONDON (AP) — Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. heeded the advice of authorities to stay at home Friday in the face of hurricane-force winds that disabled power networks and brought widespread travel disruptions.
WorldJanuary 24
Putin echoes Trump's claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in officeMOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday echoed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of is...
WorldJanuary 24
Calvin Jones, a star Nebraska RB who won a Super Bowl with Green Bay, dies at 54OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Calvin Jones, who rushed for more than 3,000 yards in three seasons at Nebraska and was with the Green Bay Packers when they won the Super Bowl after the 1996 season, has died. He was 54.
HealthJanuary 24
Trump pick for USDA secretary says she has ‘a lot to learn’ about bird flu; addresses tariffs and ma...Trump's USDA secretary nominee, Brooke Rollins, admits she has much to learn about bird flu during her confirmation hearing. She also addressed tariffs, mass deportations, and rural development.
WorldJanuary 24
Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is floodedCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods this month caused by a 
OpinionJanuary 24
Goldberg: Donald Trump is president again. Did you feel the vibe shift?As Donald Trump begins a second term, a surprising consensus emerges: American politics has experienced a significant "vibe shift." This change challenges traditional political assumptions and reshapes voter dynamics.
WorldJanuary 24
AP Week in PicturesJan. 17-23, 2025
WorldJanuary 24
Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his missionBRYAN, Ohio (AP) — For more than a year, a pastor who opened his church around the clock to shelter and give hope to homeless people has been at odds with an Ohio city over the building housing his ministry.
WorldJanuary 24
Asylum-seekers pushed to new extremes in Mexico after Trump's border crackdown beginsATOTONILCO DE TULA, Mexico (AP) — When Dayana Castro heard that the U.S. asylum appointment she waited over a year for was canceled in an instant, she had no doubt: She was heading north any way she could.
WorldJanuary 24
March for Life returns to Washington: What to look for when anti-abortion activists gatherThousands of anti-abortion activists are coming to Washington Friday for the annual March for Life, seeking to build momentum after a string of victories and maintain pressure on legislators. After decades of fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade, organizers are seeking...
EducationJanuary 24
Cape Girardeau Public Schools secures grant to boost mental health support, eliminate counseling wai...Cape Girardeau Public Schools receives a $22,975 grant to enhance mental health support, aiming to eliminate counseling waitlists. The funds will enable summer services, Hope Squad resources and family mental health events.
SportsJanuary 24
Lindenwood streak continues, Southeast MBB drops Thursday clash versus familiar faceSoutheast men's basketball fell to Lindenwood 72-68, marking its fourth straight loss to the Lions. Despite outshooting Lindenwood from the free-throw line, Southeast's field goal struggles and fouls proved costly.
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