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Missouri legislature to address biological males in girl’s high school sports

As state legislatures across the country move to protect women’s sports from biological males, Missouri is addressing the issue this year. But the effort is getting off to a rocky star. A ...

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Democrats want to mint $1 trillion coin to further spending

In recent years, left-leaning economists and Democrat lawmakers have floated the idea of minting a $1 trillion platinum coin that would then be deposited in its bank account at the Federal Reserve, ...

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Schiff, Swalwell denied seats on Intelligence Committee

Democrats Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell have been denied seats on the powerful House Intelligence Committee. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday rejected the controversial legislators after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ...

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Missouri officials criticize drag show attended by Columbia middle schoolers

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A drag show seen by middle-school students in Columbia is drawing criticism from parents and state officials. At the annual Columbia Values Diversity Breakfast, timed to be near the Martin Luther King ...

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Popularity of homeschooling remains even after pandemic

Public schools lost more than one million students between the fall of 2019 and the fall of 2020. Although the pandemic triggered a surge in homeschooling, its popularity continues to explode with ...

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Parkville is entrusted with the stories of the people they serve

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The work of Parkville Women’s Clinic goes far beyond your standard medical appointment or even our material assistance of diapers, wipes, etc. Each and every day, we encounter women and men who ...

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Love Beyond Christmas: The Salvation Army seeks year-round donations

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Inflation soared to historic highs this year, drastically affecting the ability of nearly 92 million Americans to afford the cost of living and basic needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, gas and ...

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Sexual orientation challenge to Christian schools dismissed by judge

A federal judge recently dismissed a case that could have forced a coalition of Christian schools to abandon their biblical beliefs on sexual orientation and gender identity. The high-profile lawsuit was filed ...

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Widening Interstate 70 near Kansas City is part of Gov. Parson’s agenda for 2023

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson laid out his 2023 agenda in his State of the State address to the General Assembly. His legislative priorities include widening and rebuilding the I-70 corridor; providing an ...

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By wide margin, abortion was leading cause of death worldwide in 2022

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Abortion again was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2022, with the number of abortion deaths nearly four times those from infectious diseases. More than 44 million abortions were performed last ...

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Parents Bill of Rights at top of agenda for Missouri lawmakers

Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday afternoon will hear testimony about legislation called the Parents Bill of Rights. Parental access to school records and critical race theory are among the first topics being considered ...

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Fox News weatherman Adam Klotz beaten on subway

The affable Fox News meteorologist Adam Klotz was severely beaten by teens on early Sunday morning after he stepped in to help a fellow passenger who had been set afire. Klotz, 37, ...

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CDC left adverse effects off post-vaccine surveys, documents reveal

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Newly released documents show serious side effects like heart inflammation were purposely left off post-vaccination surveys distributed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The documents also show the ...

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Missouri priest sentenced to prison for 6,000 child porn images

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A retired Missouri priest has been sentenced to five years in prison after it was discovered he had made slideshow presentations containing thousands of images of child pornography. 72-year old James T. ...

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South Africa, China, Russia to hold military exercises

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South Africa, once a stalwart ally of the West and democratic principles, is solidifying its position in the sphere of Russia and Communist China. It will hold joint military exercises with those ...

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich, 9/01/1933 – 1/16/2023. Veronica, known to many as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 3:30pm after battling lung cancer for over ...

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Trump: evangelical leaders ‘disloyal’ for lack of 2024 support

Former President Donald Trump is criticizing evangelical leaders for not yet endorsing him for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. “I don’t really care, it’s a sign of disloyalty,” he told David Brody, ...

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Faith and mental health: A study of Gen Z

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You’ve seen the headlines: Members of Generation Z are “shying away from religion” and “losing their religion.” One prominent religious demographer wrote that with Gen Z, “we have a picture of a ...

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Persecution of Christians around the world will surge in 2023

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The 2022 report from the Open Doors organization says “persecution of Christians has reached the highest levels” since it began accumulating data for its annual “World Watch List” three decades ago. Hostile ...

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Missouri governor declares January 22-28 as School Choice Week

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Gov. Mike Parson has officially declared January 22-28 as School Choice Week in Missouri. Over the next four weeks, more than a dozen other governors are expected to join this proclamation. During the week, state, city and county ...

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Atheists become allies of Christians, pro-life movement

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Pro-life Christians have an unlikely ally in the fight for the sanctity of life. Pro-life atheists are pushing back against lawsuits alleging that state abortion bans and restrictions violate religious freedom and ...

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Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” sequel to begin filming

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Actor Mel Gibson is expected to begin filming the sequel to his 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ” this year. “A late spring production is currently being eyed, with Jim Caviezel ...

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Kirk Cameron will travel nation sharing children’s book at libraries

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Actor and author Kirk Cameron says that he will travel to a string of public libraries to take his messages of faith, freedom, family and love of country to millions of Americans ...

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Court dismisses LGBT lawsuit against Christian colleges over

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A federal judge recently dismissed an LGBT case that could have forced a coalition of Christian colleges to abandon their biblical beliefs on sexual orientation and gender identity. The high-profile lawsuit was ...

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Jerusalem Leadership Conference focuses on support for Israel

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Leaders from the worlds of business, government, and media gathered at a conference in Jerusalem recently to share ideas on strengthening Israel and its relationships with other nations. “Being here today is ...

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