Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and pro-Russian forces is reported in Eastern Ukraine. The mayor of Donetsk says at least 40 people are dead.
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Pope Francis announced on Monday that he’ll meet with a group of sex abuse victims at the Vatican soon. The ope also declared ‘zero tolerance’ for any clergy member who would violate a child.
Rescue teams were searching Monday for three men missing after a “massive” mudslide struck a remote part of western Colorado. The search near the small town of Collbran has been hampered because only the lower third of the slide is stable.
Pope Francis wrapped up his Mideast pilgrimage Monday with a balancing act of symbolic and sometimes spontaneous gestures to press his call for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) Geary County officials say a man apparently drowned in Milford Lake after going overboard while trying to retrieve a fishing pole. Sheriff Tony Wolf says the man, about 65 years old, fell in Sunday in the West Rolling Hills area of the lake. He never resurfaced. The victim’s name has not been released.
Soldiers, Gold Star families and local and state legislators gathered to observe Memorial Day on a muggy morning at Fort Riley’s Post Cemetery. “Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have fallen while defending our families, our homes and our freedoms,” said Kansas Governor, Sam Brownback. “Let us honor their memory, not only with our words, but also with our lives.” Commanding General of the Big Red One, Major General Paul Funk was on hand and shared his perspective on how America’s fallen should be remembered. “On days like this, we often remember those Patriots who paid that…
Junction City Police and EMS responded to 1731 North Park Dr., apartment #5 Monday in reference to a subject that had been shot. Upon arrival, a 26-year-old Fort Riley soldier was discovered deceased from an apparent single gunshot wound. The identity of the subject is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. According to Lieutenant, Jeff Childs, the incident is currently under investigation and an autopsy will be scheduled.
Topeka – Governor Sam Brownback today issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day. “Today in Kansas, and all across our great nation, we pause to remember those American men and women who have fought and died to defend our country. We owe a debt to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guard whose diligence and bravery makes our world a safer place. “To those who have served in the past and to those who serve today, we thank you. “Freedom is something we should cherish every day of the year, but never more so than on…
By Earl Bloom MLB.com ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Royals’ bullpen, so sharp on Saturday with seven shutout innings, lost its edge Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. Kelvin Herrera couldn’t hold the three-run lead he inherited from starter Jason Vargas with one out in the seventh. In the eighth, Tim Collins missed a fastball location, and Chris Iannetta homered to left field for the difference in the Angels’ 4-3 comeback victory. So the Royals, who took a 3-0 lead in the third inning, lost their first series-deciding game this season, after starting 3-0 in those situations. The Angels took two of…
On a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama promised a decision soon on keeping a small contingent of troops in Afghanistan to help protect gains made over nearly 13 years of combat.