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NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the gun advocacy organization out of business over claims top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager said his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Rotary club meets to share stories By Olivia [email protected] Rotary Club member Bob Sterner regaled his fellow club members with a tale from World War II during Wednesday’s noon meeting. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Church Briefs have moved! Looking for information about your church’s upcoming services and events? The Church Briefs column has a new home in our Saturday print and digital editions. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Callaway County United Way faces 2020 fundraising shortfall To the Fulton SunCallaway County United Way has announced a shortfall of $20,000 for the 2020 Campaign year. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Auxvasse Girl Scouts add color to community By Olivia [email protected] — Shucking their vests, the members of Girl Scout Troop 71466 were ready to get to work Wednesday evening at A. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Sales tax holiday on tap this weekend By Helen [email protected] weekend might be a good time to check school supplies off your to-do list. Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Justices overturn Tennessee mail vote expansion for November The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the option for all eligible voters to vote by mail in November due to COVID-19. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Virus testing in US is dropping as deaths mount U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Minneapolis commission takes up proposal to disband police A Minneapolis commission is expected to take up a proposed amendment Wednesday that would dismantle the city's Police Department in the wake of George Floyd's death and replace it with a new public safety department. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Secretary of State Aschroft defends school comments Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said comments he made about fathers being willing to die to send their children back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic are being misinterpreted and overshadow his main message that children need to return to in-person classes this fall. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

As virus cases rise, governor insists Missouri still OK Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Missouri, but Gov. Mike Parson and the state health department director on Wednesday insisted the state still is managing the virus well. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger BEIRUT (AP) — Investigators probing the deadly blast that ripped across Beirut focused Wednesday on possible negligence in the storage of tons of a highly explosive fertilizer in a waterfront warehouse, while the government ordered the house arrest of several port officials. by Associated Press Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

Sheriff's office makes 11 arrests on numerous charges The Callaway County Sheriff's Office recently arrested 11 individuals on a variety of felony charges over the span of five days, according to a department news release. Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:05am

MDC modifies waterfowl hunt process The Missouri Department of Conservation has modified the 2020-21 waterfowl managed hunt process in an effort to assure the safety of hunters and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Aug. 6 2020 @ 12:00am

As schools prepare to reopen, state releases more guidance As the back-to-school season approaches in an uncertain fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri's state education and health departments have released more guidance for schools on how to prevent or react to infections at school. by Phillip Sitter Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 11:53pm

Highway Patrol asks public to participate in survey The Missouri Highway Patrol is asking the public to participate in a survey regarding safety and security, officers' attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues. Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 10:35pm

Cities, Callaway County issue joint mask recommendation Unanimous agreement among Callaway County and municipal areas to recommend masks. by Helen Wilbers Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 9:03pm

Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70, injures thousands BEIRUT (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Worries about 2020 census' accuracy grow with cut schedule The U.S. Census Bureau is cutting its schedule for data collection for the 2020 census a month short as legislation that would have extended the national head count's deadlines stalls in the U.S. Senate. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Tropical Storm Isaias drives wild weather up east coast At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. by Associated Press Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Local congregants receive recognition The Missouri Union Presbytery awarded the Evelyn Bedell Award to Don Bonnett, Kim Bonnett, Rachel Salmons, and Randy Salmons, who are members of the Old Auxvasse-Nine Mile Presbyterian Church. by Special to the Fulton Sun Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am

Fulton man arrested on assortment of charges A Fulton man was arrested on a variety of charges after he stole a firearm from a Fulton residence on Monday night, according to a Fulton Police Department press release. Published Aug. 5 2020 @ 12:05am