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Missouri’s youth agriculture groups prepare kids for the ‘long haul’

1 year 3 months ago
SEDALIA — On a hot and humid afternoon in the Swine Barn of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, brothers Cole and Ty Murphy keep watch over their two hogs. Ty, 14, said he likes the hard work caring for pigs requires. “Every night we’re walking them for five to 10 minutes, working hair, cleaning […]
Jana Rose Schleis

This Day in History on September 5: Muhammad Ali Wins Olympic Gold

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September 5th is a date marked by a series of significant events that have left an indelible mark on history. 1972 - The Munich Massacre Perhaps one of the most tragic events to ever take place during the Olympic Games occurred on September 5, 1972. The Munich Massacre saw the kidnapping and eventual murder of eleven Israeli athletes by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. This event not only cast a shadow over the Munich Olympics but also brought to the forefront the dangers of international terrorism. The incident prompted significant changes in global security measures and had profound implications for international relations and counter-terrorism policies. 1839 - The First Opium War Begins On September 5, 1839, the First Opium War commenced between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China. The conflict erupted due to disputes over trade, particularly the illegal opium trade that the British were conducting in China. The war led to the Treaty of Nanking

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