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Today in History
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2018. There are 54 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 7, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt won an unprecedented fourth term in office, defeating Republican Thomas E. Dewey. On this date:...
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Prayer 11-7-18
(Prayer ~ 11/07/18)
O Lord God, thank you that we can come to you in prayer. Amen.
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Time for a little humor
(Column ~ 11/07/18)
I have tremendous respect for my father. And in his columns over the years, he would frequently sprinkle in jokes and other diversions. For the morning after the midterms, I thought a bit of humor would be welcomed. So, with a hat tip to my dad, here are excerpts from his column originally published April 17, 2004...
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Amazon considers New York, Virginia amid reports of HQ split
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
NEW YORK -- After a yearlong search for a second home, Amazon is now reportedly looking to build offices in two cities instead of one, a surprise move that could still have a major impact on the communities it ultimately selects. New York's Long Island City as well as Crystal City in northern Virginia have emerged as the front runners, according to sources familiar with the talks with Amazon...
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Don't spank: Pediatricians warn parents of long-term harms
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
The nation's leading pediatricians' group has strengthened its advice against spanking and other physical punishment because of the potential for long-term harm. In an updated policy released Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said that can include aggression, brain changes, substance abuse and suicidal behavior in adulthood...
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Cruz fends off O'Rourke in Texas Senate race
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
EL PASO, Texas -- Sen. Ted Cruz fended off a spirited underdog challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke to win re-election Tuesday in a Texas race that once seemed like a cakewalk but needed a late boost from President Donald Trump to help push the incumbent over the top...
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6 arrested in suspected plot to attack French leader Macron
(International News ~ 11/07/18)
PARIS -- French security agents arrested six people Tuesday on suspicion of plotting to attack French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a French judicial official. Prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation of alleged criminal terrorist association, the judicial official said...
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Iran officials mock, warn U.S. over renewed sanctions
(International News ~ 11/07/18)
TEHRAN, Iran -- The "largest-ever" U.S. sanctions list targeting Iran drew mockery from Iranian officials Tuesday for including mothballed Boeing 747s, a bank that closed years earlier and a sunken oil tanker that exploded off China months ago. However, the new list of sanctions, which also aims to cut Iran's vital oil industry off from international sales, also included for the first time its state airline and its atomic energy commission, further highlighting the maximalist approach of President Donald Trump's administration.. ...
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1 dead, 2 injured as storms, possible tornados hit South
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
CHRISTIANA, Tenn. -- Severe storms sweeping across the South on Tuesday killed a person and injured at least two others, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power, officials said. The weather disrupted Election Day voting in some places, forcing citizens to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines...
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Migrants camp at Mexico City stadium as U.S. votes
(International News ~ 11/07/18)
MEXICO CITY -- Thousands of Central Americans dreaming of getting to the United States awoke Tuesday to donations of fruit and hot coffee at a sports stadium in Mexico's chilly capital as the U.S. held midterm elections in which President Donald Trump has made the migrant caravan a central issue...
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Pipe bombs suspect appears at hearing, held without bail
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
NEW YORK -- The man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump was ordered held without bail after his first court appearance in New York on Tuesday. Cesar Sayoc, who was transferred from federal custody in Florida, hugged his lawyer after a hearing in which Assistant U.S. Attorney Jane Kim called him "a serious risk of danger to the public and a flight risk."...
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Long lines, machine breakdowns mar vote on Election Day
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
ATLANTA -- Problem signs that arose during weeks of early voting carried into Election Day as some voters across the country faced hours-long lines, malfunctioning voting equipment and unexpectedly closed polling places. Some of the biggest backups were in Georgia, where the governor's race was among the nation's most-watched midterm contests and was generating heavy turnout...
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Democrats close in on gaining control of U.S. House
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Democrats were on track to gain House control Tuesday night, but Republicans held their Senate majority as voters rendered a mixed verdict in the first nationwide election of Donald Trump's turbulent presidency. The Democrats picked up the 23 seats they would need to take from the GOP, but were still short of the 218 total to wrest control with more races still undecided...
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Out of the past: Nov. 7
(Out of the Past ~ 11/07/18)
The Alpha Xi Delta sorority and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity took first place yesterday in the annual float competition, part of Southeast Missouri State University's Homecoming parade. Downtown Cape Girardeau has been buzzing with rumors of real estate deals to be made and businesses that have been saved because Cape Girardeau voters Tuesday approved riverboat gambling; gambling opponents, meanwhile, are trying to decide whether to continue the fight or focus on influencing what type of gaming operation comes to the city.. ...
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Tony Seabaugh
(Obituary ~ 11/07/18)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Tony J. Seabaugh slipped into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in South Bend, after complications from a fall in September. He was born Jan. 17, 1927, in Jackson to Tony M. and Bess Seabaugh. His parents and grandson, David M. Cheek, preceded him in death...
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Helen Hilgendorf
(Obituary ~ 11/07/18)
Helen Bernice Hilgendorf, 88, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at her home. She was born March 6, 1930, in Charleston, Missouri, to James F. and Hazel M. Layne Badgett. She and Merle Hilgendorf were married Oct. 16, 1948, at Geneseo, Illinois. He preceded her in death Jan. 5, 2006...
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Barbara Chidester
(Obituary ~ 11/07/18)
BENTON, Mo. -- Barbara Kay Chidester, 61, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at her home in Benton. She was born Oct. 28, 1957, in Portageville, Missouri, daughter of the late Elmer and Vonie Kirby Atteberry. On Sept. 21, 1972, she was married to Melvin Riley Chidester at Portageville, and he survives of the home in Benton...
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Jackson police report 11/7/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/07/18)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Kory Copeland, 29, of Jackson was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana from 11 to 35 grams, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance...
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Cape Girardeau police report 11/7/18
(Police/Fire Report ~ 11/07/18)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests n Dakota Frederick Fortman, 18, of Jackson was arrested on a Cape Girardeau warrant for two traffic violations. n Devita P. Miller, 22, of Sikeston, Missouri, was arrested on Scott County and Sikeston, Missouri, warrants...
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Births 11/7/18
(Births ~ 11/07/18)
Son to Dillan Brown and Destani Hennecke of Scott City, Southeast Hospital, 6:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Name, Deacon Kade. Weight, 8 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces. Second son. Hennecke is the daughter of James and Alisha Hennecke of Scott City. Brown is the son of Kelly and Robin Brown of Scott City...
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Fox News says doesn't condone Hannity appearance with Trump
(National News ~ 11/07/18)
NEW YORK -- Fox News said Tuesday it has addressed the "unfortunate distraction" of Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro speaking at President Trump's campaign rally in Cape Girardeau the night before, and it doesn't condone such behavior. The network did not say what, if any, discipline the two network personalities would face...
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Smith wins re-election with 74 percent of vote; same as two years ago
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
Incumbent congressman Jason Smith won re-election handily Tuesday, earning nearly 74 percent of the vote in his bid to continue representing the 8th District in Congress. The Republican incumbent faced challengers Democrat Kathy Ellis and Libertarian Jonathan Shell, who earned 24 percent and 1.5 percent of the vote, respectively, according to unofficial results, with 95 percent of precincts reporting, according to Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s website...
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Francis, Swan, Hovis victors Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
Missouri House Representative election victors Tuesday included incumbents Rick Francis and Kathy Swan, and newcomer Barry Hovis. District 146 Republican Barry Hovis replaced term-limited state Rep. Donna Lichtenegger, R-Jackson, with 15,264 votes — nearly 82 percent. Gayla Dace received 3,373 votes...
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SCOTUS hears Bucklew's request for change in execution method
(State News ~ 11/07/18)
WASHINGTON -- Hearing his first arguments in a death penalty case, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh seemed open Tuesday to the arguments of a Missouri inmate who says his rare medical condition could result in severe pain if he is executed by lethal injection...
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Turnout nearly double that of 2014 midterm in Cape County
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
Strong voter turnout made for busy days at polling places in Southeast Missouri. For Cape Girardeau County, unofficial results indicated nearly 61 percent voter turnout, with all precincts reporting Tuesday night. Also in Cape Girardeau County, absentee ballots brought in 2,381 voters, according to unofficial results...
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Scott Co. flips red; Oesch, Glueck, Horack, Davis win
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
Republican challengers won big in Scott County Tuesday, ousting Democratic incumbents in all four contested races. In the race for presiding commissioner, Jim Glueck unseated Jamie Burger, while Amanda Oesch beat out four-time incumbent Paul Boyd to become Scott County prosecuting attorney. Scott County assistant prosecutor Zac Horack defeated Scott Horman to become associate circuit judge, and Joe Bill Davis beat Glenda Enderle to become treasurer...
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Gas tax headed for defeat; medical marijuana, minimum wage hike measure passes
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
A ballot measure that would have raised Missouri's fuel tax to improve transportation and fund the state highway patrol appeared headed for defeat Tuesday night, With 64 percent of precincts reporting, Proposition D, the fuel tax measure, was losing by a margin of 55 to 45 percent out of more than 1.5 million votes cast, according to the Missouri Secretary of State's Office...
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Hawley overtakes incumbent McCaskill
(Local News ~ 11/07/18)
Republican Josh Hawley handily defeated two-term, Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill in Missouri's U.S. Senate race Tuesday. His victory helped the GOP maintain control of the Senate. Republicans were able to expand their narrow Senate majority in the midterm elections even as Democrats took control of the House for the first time in eight years...
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