Life: The greatest gift from God
Some of us may remember the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” song “Christmas, Christmas time is near. Time for toys and time for cheer.” A Gallup poll found that 93% of Americans celebrate Christmas.
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Renew the memory of Munich’s bells of Advent
Christmases in war-ravaged Europe of the 1940s came during some of the bitterest winters on record. Just ask veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. Or ask those who once lived in the vanquished Third Reich.
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2 found fatally shot inside home in Fort Scott FORT SCOTT – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Fort Scott police are investigating after two people were found shot to death inside a home. Police were called Tuesday night after someone found a woman had been shot.
Policing experts: Series of errors preceded Wright shooting
The suburban Minneapolis police officer on trial for fatally shooting Daunte Wright has said she mistakenly used her gun when she was trying to grab a Taser during a chaotic attempt to arrest the Black motorist.
Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta deal may have ended for good
The end of Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Bowl deal may have already happened. Unlimited pasta was last served at the Orlando, Florida-based chain in 2019.
Capitol rioters cleared to spend the holidays with families
Some of the people confined to their homes while awaiting trial on charges tied to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump have been freed to travel for the holidays.
Police won’t rule out DNA to solve JonBenet killing
BOULDER, Colo. – Twenty-five years after JonBenet Ramsey was killed, police say DNA hasn’t been ruled out to help solve the case.
Traveling in-laws cause stress for working couple
Dear Annie: I’ve been with my husband for 10 years, and my husband’s parents are wonderful people. They graciously host holidays; they offer to let us stay in their beautiful home each time we visit; and best of all, they are eager to see and spend time with us.
Pause on student loan payments is extended
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed tens of millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student loans will remain paused through May 1.
Pioneers win big at Spring Hill in final game before winter break
SPRING HILL – Leavenworth will enter the winter break with momentum. The Pioneers (2-3) defeated Spring Hill 56-42 Tuesday night in their final basketball game of 2021.