Kansas City Police charged Lester with first-degree assault in the shooting and he could face up to life in prison if convicted.
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Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers around the world
A rare blue supermoon – the closest full moon of the year – dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. It was the second full moon of August, thus the blue label. And it was unusually close to Earth, therefore a supermoon. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Thanassis Stavra…
South Korean and US military hold training exercises
South Korean and US militaries held a wet gap crossing drill in Cheorwon near the border with North Korea on Thursday, the last day of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. (Aug. 31) (AP video/Yong Jun Chang)
‘I’m disgusted’: Pastors criticize Baptist seminary for ‘hidden’ marker noting ties to slavery
Southern’s president, R. Albert Mohler Jr. promised a “major marker” acknowledging the Baptist seminary’s founders owned slaves, but where did it go?
Mongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit
Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)
‘We will be back’: Covenant families disappointed in Tennessee special session, vow to press ahead
Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.
Some US airports strive to assist fliers with dementia
Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)
Gabon mutineers appoint military leader after coup
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug. 31)
After Idalia, Florida community reeling from significant flooding event: ‘A lot of people that are hurting’
Crystal River, a low-lying coastal community in western Florida, is reeling from the worst flooding event in decades because of Hurricane Idalia.
The US is against a plan set for 2024 to retrieve items from the Titanic wreckage
The U.S. government has filed a court motion to intervene in the salvage case of famous liner The RMS Titanic. The motion aims to prevent any objectionable expedition.