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State reports more than 2,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri health officials reported another day of high number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, continuing a string of several days of more than 1,000 new cases. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Reported Oklahoma coronavirus cases down from record surge OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State health officials reported 1,051 new cases Sunday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a day after a one-day record increase was set and two days after Gov. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump aide: ‘We’re not going to control the pandemic’ LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, little more than a week before Election Day, and the president’s top aide says “we’re not going to control the pandemic. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump pushes questions about Biden’s son WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign is pushing a familiar line of attack: unverified allegations about Biden’s son and his foreign business ties. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

6th Arkansas GOP lawmaker tests positive for virus LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas state lawmaker running for reelection is quarantining after testing positive for the coronavirus, she said, becoming the sixth Republican in the Legislature to become infected. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeating the near collapse of the country’s hospitals. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus pummels Europe’s eateries as winter approaches HEIKRUIS, Belgium (AP) — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at the De Viering restaurant outside Brussels, it seemed the owners’ decision to move the operation into the spacious village church to comply with coronavirus rules was paying off. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation’s deep political divide. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Black D.C. archbishop’s rise marks historic moment WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the rank of cardinal in the Catholic Church, a historic appointment that comes months after nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital again Sunday, seeking to keep up pressure on the government a day before a special session of Parliament that was called to try to ease political tensions. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Tear gas fired as thousands mark one year of Iraq protests BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of people took to Iraq’s streets Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept the country, with police firing tear gas in central Baghdad to stop protesters from crossing strategic bridges and both sides reporting injuries. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Afghanistan claims killing al-Qaida leader wanted by FBI KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top al-Qaida propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country’s east, showing the militant group’s continued presence there as U. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Polish women enter churches to protest abortion restriction WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Women’s rights activists furious over a tightening of Poland’s already restrictive abortion law staged protests outside and inside churches Sunday, disrupting Masses and finding themselves confronted with accusations of “barbaric” behavior. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

New storm Zeta a hurricane threat to Mexico, US Gulf Coast MIAMI (AP) — Newly formed Tropical Storm Zeta stalled Sunday in the western Caribbean, but forecasters said it posed the risk of a rain-heavy hurricane for Mexico’s resort-dotted Yucatan Peninsula and the U. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Senate votes to advance Barrett WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just more than a week before the presidential election. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

JCPD to host Halloween event The Jefferson City Police Department will hold a public event for Halloween as in past years, but is making some changes to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

State Museum to host new program The Missouri State Museum will host a program highlighting the Don Carlos archaeology project as part of its ongoing Landing After Hours series at 7 p. Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Report: Obesity rates for some Missouri children growing A recent report shows childhood obesity in Missouri is worsening, and the state has a higher rate of obesity among adolescents than the national average. by Joe Gamm Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

House of Prayer Family Church celebrates 25 years Even if you're not familiar with House of Prayer Family Church, you're likely familiar with some of the many organizations they've impacted. by Gerry Tritz Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 11:38pm

Lincoln University graduate drafted into U.S. Army early in Vietnam War In the fall of 1944, with a number of battles unfolding throughout Europe and the Pacific, Roger Dean Buchta quietly entered the world at a time when the turmoil of World War II consumed newspaper headlines in virtually every corner of the globe. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 11:36pm

Meagan Forck lends a hand in many roles Teacher, firefighter, farmer, cheerleader, student — Meagan Forck does it all. by Layne Stracener Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 11:33pm

Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder at a trio of rallies Saturday “we’re rounding the turn” on the coronavirus — despite spiking cases — and mocked challenger Joe Biden for raising alarms about the pandemic. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Biden in their last clash on stage WASHINGTON (AP) — A more measured President Donald Trump does not necessarily mean a more truthful one. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am