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July 26 in History: Potsdam Declaration, Liberia's Independence and the Founding of the FBI

4 weeks 2 days ago
On July 26, one of the most far-reaching events in modern global history is the 1945 Potsdam Declaration, when the United States, the United Kingdom, and China called on Japan to surrender and outlined the terms that would shape the end of the Second World War in Asia. Issued near the close of a conflict that had already caused immense destruction across continents, the declaration mattered because it set out the political framework for ending the war and warned of “prompt and utter destruction”

Two people injured in Pacific Sports Bar shooting

4 weeks 2 days ago
ST. LOUIS - A shooting at a sports bar in Pacific, Mo., early Sunday left two people injured, one in critical condition. Pacific Police Department officers responded to a "shots fired" call at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Lamar Parkway. The suspect, who fled the scene, was later apprehended at their residence [...]
Jaime Travers

Dangerous heat and humidity for Sunday and Monday

4 weeks 2 days ago
ST. LOUIS - An Extreme Heat Warning is in place for the entire area Sunday and Monday. With temperatures expected in the mid to upper 90s and high dew points, top heat index values will climb into the 110-to-115-degree range. There is at least an isolated storm threat for Sunday afternoon and evening. Storms could [...]
Jaime Travers