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War in Ukraine enters third year: 3 issues will decide outcome

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In retrospect, there was perhaps nothing surprising about Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The outcome is up for grabs. Vladimir Putin’s intentions were, after all, hiding in plain sight and signaled in ...

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Taliban celebrates two years since U.S. withdrawal

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Today is a national holiday in Afghanistan as the Taliban terrorist organization celebrates the second anniversary of a disastrous U.S. retreat from the country.  The commemoration marks their return to Kabul and ...

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Pro-life leaders celebrate anniversary of court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Pro-life leaders this week celebrated the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. “Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has been working very hard and very ...

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Israel’s Ambassador speaks at Truman Presidential Library

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Speaking at the Truman Presidential Library May 11, Michael Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, shared the crucial role the 33rd president played in the formation of modern-day Israel. “I think ...

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Sweet taste of success: Events to mark Russell Stover’s 100th birthday

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Russell Stover Chocolates, the Kansas City candy company, has big plans for its centennial this year. “Over the past 100 years, Russell Stover has established itself as an American classic,” President and ...

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The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will celebrate Israel’s birthday with two galas in May

The modern nation of Israel is turning 75 in May, and the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem will celebrate the birthday with two gala events in May. The events will be held ...

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Ukraine and world mark anniversary of Russian invasion

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The war in Ukraine marked its one year anniversary with no end in sight, and a defiant President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowing the nation will defeat the much larger Russian military. World leaders ...

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Theodor Herzl remembered for role in bringing modern nation of Israel into existence

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As the nation of Israel commemorates its 75th anniversary this year, it remembers the vision of Theodor Herzl. The refined Jewish gentleman living in Europe saw a growing hatred of Jews in ...

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‘Smiles for America’ honors police, first responders for 9/11 anniversary

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In honor of the 20th anniversary of September 11, a new program called Smiles for America is giving 50 first responders in 50 states something that should never be taken for granted ...

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Statewide ice cream social planned for 200th anniversary

Missourians are encouraged to participate in a statewide ice cream social to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state. Although the event will be held Aug. 10, 2021, Missouri’s statehood day, the planning ...

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Netanyahu thanks Trump on anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as capital

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Israeli leaders are celebrating the third anniversary of the recognition of Jerusalem as its capital by the Trump Administration. “President Trump, exactly three years ago, you became the first world leader to ...

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DQ is turning 80 with deals on Blizzards

Metro Voice is supported by many businesses across the region and nation. One of those is a local Dairy Queen franchise (see ad). DQ is turning 80 years old this year and ...

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‘We may never know full impact,’ says FCA president as ministry celebrates 65 years

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Having served millions of student athletes over the years, FCA is this week celebrating 65 years of ministry. It all began when a young basketball coach wondered why athletes endorsed products like ...

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40 years after the birth of Islamic Iran

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This month marks the 4oth anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In late February and March 1979, a recently returned-from-exile Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini led an uprising that eventually ousted the Shah of ...

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St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates 150 years

St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, 701 SW Topeka Boulevard, celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, August 19. Celebration keynote speaker was The Right Reverend Clement W. Fugh, Presiding Prelate of The ...

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Remembering 9/11 From the Middle East

The Muslim call to prayer can wake you up at 4:16 in the morning, even on the eighth floor of your hotel. The heavy glass windows and twelve-foot tall curtains — so ...

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