Today is Saturday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2022. There are 147 days left in the year.

On Aug. 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb code-named "Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. (Three days later, the United States exploded a nuclear device over Nagasaki; five days after that, Imperial Japan surrendered.)

In 1806, the Holy Roman Empire went out of existence as Emperor Francis II abdicated.

In 1825, Upper Peru became the autonomous republic of Bolivia.

In 1942, Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands became the first reigning queen to address a joint session of Congress, telling lawmakers that despite Nazi occupation, her people's motto remained, "No surrender."

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.

In 1973, entertainer Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car accident in North Carolina.

In 1978, Pope Paul VI died at Castel Gandolfo at age 80.

In 1991, the World Wide Web made its public debut as a means of accessing webpages over the Internet. TV newsman Harry Reasoner died in Norwalk, Connecticut, at age 68.

In 1993, Louis Freeh won Senate confirmation to be FBI director.

In 2003, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger used an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to announce his successful bid to replace California Gov. Gray Davis.

In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice by a Senate vote of 68-31. John Hughes, 59, Hollywood's youth movie director of the 1980s and '90s, died in New York City.

In 2011 insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite Navy commando unit that had slain Osama bin Laden; seven Afghan commandos also died.

In 2013, U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan went on trial at Fort Hood, Texas, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in a 2009 attack. (Hasan, who admitted carrying out the attack, was convicted and sentenced to death.)

Ten years ago: Syria's prime minister, Riad Hijab, defected two months after being forced into the position by President Bashar Assad. Marvin Hamlisch, 68, who composed or arranged the scores for dozens of movies including "The Sting" and the Broadway smash "A Chorus Line," died in Los Angeles.

Five years ago: Vice President Mike Pence, in a statement released by the White House, described as "disgraceful and offensive" a New York Times report suggesting that he was laying the groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump were not to run.

One year ago: A New Jersey gym owner, Scott Fairlamb, and a Washington state man, Devlyn Thompson, became the first people charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer. (Fairlamb was sentenced to 41 months in prison; Thompson received nearly four years.) American Allyson Felix won her record 10th Olympic track medal at the Tokyo Games with a bronze in the 400 meters, the most medals won by any woman in Olympic history. (She would win an 11th the following day.) The U.S. team of April Ross and Alix Klineman won gold in beach volleyball.

Today's Birthdays: Children's performer Ella Jenkins is 98. Actor-director Peter Bonerz is 84. Actor Louise Sorel is 82. Actor Michael Anderson Jr. is 79. Actor Ray Buktenica is 79. Actor Dorian Harewood is 72. Actor Catherine Hicks is 71. Rock singer Pat MacDonald (Timbuk 3) is 70. Country musician Mark DuFresne is 69. Actor Stepfanie Kramer is 66. Actor Faith Prince is 65. R&amp;B singer Randy DeBarge is 64. Actor Leland Orser is 62. Actor Michelle Yeoh is 60. Country singers Patsy and Peggy Lynn are 58. Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson is 57. Actor Jeremy Ratchford is 57. Actor Benito Martinez is 54. Country singer Lisa Stewart is 54. Movie writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is 52. Actor Merrin Dungey is 51. Singer Geri Halliwell Horner is 50. Actor Jason O'Mara is 50. Actor Vera Farmiga is 49. Actor Ever Carradine is 48. Actor Soleil Moon Frye is 46. Actor Melissa George is 46. Rock singer Travis McCoy is 41. Actor Leslie Odom Jr. is 41. Actor Romola Garai is 40. U.S. Olympic and WNBA basketball star A'ja Wilson is 26.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2022. There are 147 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb code-named "Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. (Three days later, the United States exploded a nuclear device over Nagasaki; five days after that, Imperial Japan surrendered.)On this date:In 1806, the Holy Roman Empire went out of existence as Emperor Francis II abdicated.In 1825, Upper Peru became the autonomous republic of Bolivia.In 1942, Queen Wilhemina of the Netherlands became the first reigning queen to address a joint session of Congress, telling lawmakers that despite Nazi occupation, her people's motto remained, "No surrender."In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.In 1973, entertainer Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car accident in North Carolina.In 1978, Pope Paul VI died at Castel Gandolfo at age 80.In 1991, the World Wide Web made its public debut as a means of accessing webpages over the Internet. TV newsman Harry Reasoner died in Norwalk, Connecticut, at age 68.In 1993, Louis Freeh won Senate confirmation to be FBI director.In 2003, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger used an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to announce his successful bid to replace California Gov. Gray Davis.In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice by a Senate vote of 68-31. John Hughes, 59, Hollywood's youth movie director of the 1980s and '90s, died in New York City.In 2011 insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite Navy commando unit that had slain Osama bin Laden; seven Afghan commandos also died.In 2013, U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan went on trial at Fort Hood, Texas, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in a 2009 attack. (Hasan, who admitted carrying out the attack, was convicted and sentenced to death.)Ten years ago: Syria's prime minister, Riad Hijab, defected two months after being forced into the position by President Bashar Assad. Marvin Hamlisch, 68, who composed or arranged the scores for dozens of movies including "The Sting" and the Broadway smash "A Chorus Line," died in Los Angeles.Five years ago: Vice President Mike Pence, in a statement released by the White House, described as "disgraceful and offensive" a New York Times report suggesting that he was laying the groundwork for a possible presidential bid in 2020 if President Donald Trump were not to run.One year ago: A New Jersey gym owner, Scott Fairlamb, and a Washington state man, Devlyn Thompson, became the first people charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer. (Fairlamb was sentenced to 41 months in prison; Thompson received nearly four years.) American Allyson Felix won her record 10th Olympic track medal at the Tokyo Games with a bronze in the 400 meters, the most medals won by any woman in Olympic history. (She would win an 11th the following day.) The U.S. team of April Ross and Alix Klineman won gold in beach volleyball.Today's Birthdays: Children's performer Ella Jenkins is 98. Actor-director Peter Bonerz is 84. Actor Louise Sorel is 82. Actor Michael Anderson Jr. is 79. Actor Ray Buktenica is 79. Actor Dorian Harewood is 72. Actor Catherine Hicks is 71. Rock singer Pat MacDonald (Timbuk 3) is 70. Country musician Mark DuFresne is 69. Actor Stepfanie Kramer is 66. Actor Faith Prince is 65. R&amp;B singer Randy DeBarge is 64. Actor Leland Orser is 62. Actor Michelle Yeoh is 60. Country singers Patsy and Peggy Lynn are 58. Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson is 57. Actor Jeremy Ratchford is 57. Actor Benito Martinez is 54. Country singer Lisa Stewart is 54. Movie writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is 52. Actor Merrin Dungey is 51. Singer Geri Halliwell Horner is 50. Actor Jason O'Mara is 50. Actor Vera Farmiga is 49. Actor Ever Carradine is 48. Actor Soleil Moon Frye is 46. Actor Melissa George is 46. Rock singer Travis McCoy is 41. Actor Leslie Odom Jr. is 41. Actor Romola Garai is 40. U.S. Olympic and WNBA basketball star A'ja Wilson is 26.

Today in History - Aug. 6

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged sexual assault by a massage therapist and have made an arrest.

On May 23, police received a report from a 38-year-old woman that a male massage therapist had sexually assaulted her during a massage at an East Wichita massage establishment, according to Office Trevor Macy.

 The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Zachary Sample of Belle Plaine who was an employee of the business at that time. 

Two additional victims – a 29-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman – reported being sexually assaulted by Sample during the month of May.

After extensive follow-up by detectives, a warrant was issued for Sample’s arrest through the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Police located and arrested Sample on the warrant Thursday night.

 He was booked on three charges of sexual battery.&nbsp;The massage establishment where the crimes were alleged to have happened has cooperated with the investigation and Sample is no longer employed there, according to Macy.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged sexual assault by a massage therapist and have made an arrest.On May 23, police received a report from a 38-year-old woman that a male massage therapist had sexually assaulted her during a massage at an East Wichita massage establishment, according to Office Trevor Macy. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Zachary Sample of Belle Plaine who was an employee of the business at that time. Two additional victims – a 29-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman – reported being sexually assaulted by Sample during the month of May.After extensive follow-up by detectives, a warrant was issued for Sample’s arrest through the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Police located and arrested Sample on the warrant Thursday night. He was booked on three charges of sexual battery.&nbsp;The massage establishment where the crimes were alleged to have happened has cooperated with the investigation and Sample is no longer employed there, according to Macy.

Police: 3 women accuse Kan. massage therapist of sexual battery 

Today is Friday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2022. There are 148 days left in the year.

On Aug. 5, 1981, the federal government began firing air traffic controllers who had gone out on strike.

In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Adm. David G. Farragut led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama.

In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal was laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.

In 1914, what's believed to be the first electric traffic light system was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals.

In 1953, Operation Big Switch began as remaining prisoners taken during the Korean War were exchanged at Panmunjom.

In 1957, the teenage dance show "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark, made its network debut on ABC-TV.

In 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested on charges of leaving the country without a passport and inciting workers to strike; it was the beginning of 27 years of imprisonment. Movie star Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from "acute barbiturate poisoning."

In 1964, U.S. Navy pilot Everett Alvarez Jr. became the first American flier to be shot down and captured by North Vietnam; he was held prisoner until February 1973.

In 1974, the White House released transcripts of subpoenaed tape recordings showing that President Richard Nixon and his chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, had discussed a plan in June 1972 to use the CIA to thwart the FBI's Watergate investigation; revelation of the tape sparked Nixon's resignation.

In 2010, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan, 63-37, as the Supreme Court's 112th justice and the fourth woman in its history. Thirty-three workers were trapped in a copper mine in northern Chile after a tunnel caved in (all were rescued after being entombed for 69 days).

In 2011, the sun-powered robotic explorer Juno rocketed toward Jupiter on a five-year quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets. (Juno reached Jupiter on July 4, 2016.)

In 2020, authorities said protesters in Portland, Oregon, barricaded about 20 police officers inside a precinct and tried to set it on fire; police used tear gas on the crowd for the first time since U.S. agents sent by President Donald Trump left the city the previous week. A city commission in Minneapolis blocked a November vote on a proposal to dismantle the city's police department in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Ten years ago: A gunman opened fire, killing six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee before shooting himself dead during an exchange of fire with one of the first officers to respond. The robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater. Jamaica's Usain Bolt pulled away from the pack and crossed the finish line to claim consecutive gold medals in the marquee track and field event at the Summer Games in London. Britain's Andy Murray cruised past Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the men's tennis singles final. Serena and Venus Williams won the women's doubles title.

Five years ago: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions against North Korea for its escalating nuclear and missile programs. Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt finished third in the 100-meter dash at the world track championships in London, which marked his farewell from the sport; the winner was American Justin Gatlin.

One year ago: Richard Trumka, who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to preside over one of the world's largest labor organizations, the AFL-CIO, died at 72. A Texas appeals court upheld the murder conviction of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her neighbor in his home.

Today's Birthdays: College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Roman Gabriel is 82. Country songwriter Bobby Braddock is 82. Actor Loni Anderson is 77. Actor Erika Slezak is 76. Rock singer Rick Derringer is 75. Actor Holly Palance is 72. Pop singer Samantha Sang is 71. Rock musician Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) is 67. Actor-singer Maureen McCormick is 66. Rock musician Pat Smear is 63. Author David Baldacci is 62. Actor Janet McTeer is 61. Country musician Mark O'Connor is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is 60. Actor Mark Strong is 59. Director-screenwriter James Gunn is 56. Actor Jonathan Silverman is 56. Country singer Terri Clark is 54. Actor Stephanie Szostak is 51. Retired MLB All-Star John Olerud is 54. Rock musician Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica) is 47. Actor Jesse Williams is 42. Actor Brendon Ryan Barrett is 36. Actor Meegan Warner (TV: "TURN: Washington's Spies") is 31. Actor/singer Olivia Holt is 25. Actor Albert Tsai is 18. Actor Devin Trey Campbell is 14.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2022. There are 148 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 5, 1981, the federal government began firing air traffic controllers who had gone out on strike.On this date:In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Adm. David G. Farragut led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama.In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal was laid on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor.In 1914, what's believed to be the first electric traffic light system was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue.In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the 200-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics, collecting the third of his four gold medals.In 1953, Operation Big Switch began as remaining prisoners taken during the Korean War were exchanged at Panmunjom.In 1957, the teenage dance show "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark, made its network debut on ABC-TV.In 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested on charges of leaving the country without a passport and inciting workers to strike; it was the beginning of 27 years of imprisonment. Movie star Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from "acute barbiturate poisoning."In 1964, U.S. Navy pilot Everett Alvarez Jr. became the first American flier to be shot down and captured by North Vietnam; he was held prisoner until February 1973.In 1974, the White House released transcripts of subpoenaed tape recordings showing that President Richard Nixon and his chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, had discussed a plan in June 1972 to use the CIA to thwart the FBI's Watergate investigation; revelation of the tape sparked Nixon's resignation.In 2010, the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan, 63-37, as the Supreme Court's 112th justice and the fourth woman in its history. Thirty-three workers were trapped in a copper mine in northern Chile after a tunnel caved in (all were rescued after being entombed for 69 days).In 2011, the sun-powered robotic explorer Juno rocketed toward Jupiter on a five-year quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets. (Juno reached Jupiter on July 4, 2016.)In 2020, authorities said protesters in Portland, Oregon, barricaded about 20 police officers inside a precinct and tried to set it on fire; police used tear gas on the crowd for the first time since U.S. agents sent by President Donald Trump left the city the previous week. A city commission in Minneapolis blocked a November vote on a proposal to dismantle the city's police department in the wake of George Floyd's death.Ten years ago: A gunman opened fire, killing six people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee before shooting himself dead during an exchange of fire with one of the first officers to respond. The robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater. Jamaica's Usain Bolt pulled away from the pack and crossed the finish line to claim consecutive gold medals in the marquee track and field event at the Summer Games in London. Britain's Andy Murray cruised past Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the men's tennis singles final. Serena and Venus Williams won the women's doubles title.Five years ago: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions against North Korea for its escalating nuclear and missile programs. Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt finished third in the 100-meter dash at the world track championships in London, which marked his farewell from the sport; the winner was American Justin Gatlin.One year ago: Richard Trumka, who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to preside over one of the world's largest labor organizations, the AFL-CIO, died at 72. A Texas appeals court upheld the murder conviction of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her neighbor in his home.Today's Birthdays: College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Roman Gabriel is 82. Country songwriter Bobby Braddock is 82. Actor Loni Anderson is 77. Actor Erika Slezak is 76. Rock singer Rick Derringer is 75. Actor Holly Palance is 72. Pop singer Samantha Sang is 71. Rock musician Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) is 67. Actor-singer Maureen McCormick is 66. Rock musician Pat Smear is 63. Author David Baldacci is 62. Actor Janet McTeer is 61. Country musician Mark O'Connor is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is 60. Actor Mark Strong is 59. Director-screenwriter James Gunn is 56. Actor Jonathan Silverman is 56. Country singer Terri Clark is 54. Actor Stephanie Szostak is 51. Retired MLB All-Star John Olerud is 54. Rock musician Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica) is 47. Actor Jesse Williams is 42. Actor Brendon Ryan Barrett is 36. Actor Meegan Warner (TV: "TURN: Washington's Spies") is 31. Actor/singer Olivia Holt is 25. Actor Albert Tsai is 18. Actor Devin Trey Campbell is 14.

Today in History - Aug. 5

Today is Thursday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2022. There are 149 days left in the year.

On Aug. 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.)

In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.

In 1830, plans for the city of Chicago were laid out.

In 1916, the United States reached agreement with Denmark to purchase the Danish Virgin Islands for $25 million.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him.

In 1964, the bodies of missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney were found buried in an earthen dam in Mississippi.

In 1972, Arthur Bremer was convicted and sentenced in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to 63 years in prison for his attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace (the sentence was later reduced to 53 years; Bremer was released from prison in 2007).

In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy.

In 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.

In 1993, a federal judge sentenced Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating Rodney King's civil rights.

In 2009, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

In 2019, a masked gunman fired on revelers enjoying summer nightlife in a popular entertainment district of Dayton, Ohio, leaving nine people dead and 27 wounded; police said officers shot and killed the shooter within 30 seconds of the start of his rampage.

In 2020, nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored for years in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 6,000 and devastating nearby neighborhoods; it was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded.

Ten years ago: Michael Phelps won the 18th Olympic gold medal of his career as the United States won the medley relay at the London Games. The United States set a world record to win the women's medley relay. Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to join Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam — winning the Olympics and the four majors. Three British athletes won gold medals in Olympic Stadium: Jessica Ennis in heptathlon; Greg Rutherford in men's long jump; and Mo Farah in the men's 10,000 meters.

Five years ago: Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for a price-gouging scandal, was convicted on federal charges that he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds. (Shkreli was sentenced months later to seven years in prison.) The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, matching the 16-year low that had been recorded in May, as employers added 209,000 jobs.

One year ago: Sydney McLaughlin smashed the world record and Dalilah Muhammad broke it as well in an American 1-2 finish in the women's 400 hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Andre De Grasse of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter race five years after finishing second to Usain Bolt in Rio; De Grasse won in a national record time of 19.62 seconds. Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Tina Cole is 79. Actor-comedian Richard Belzer is 78. Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 73. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is 67. Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 67. Actor Kym Karath (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 64. Hall of Fame track star Mary Decker Slaney is 64. Actor Lauren Tom is 63. Former President Barack Obama is 61. Producer Michael Gelman (TV: "Live with Kelly &amp; Ryan") is 61. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens is 60. Actor Crystal Chappell is 57. Author Dennis Lehane is 57. Rock musician Rob Cieka (Boo Radleys) is 54. Actor Daniel Dae Kim is 54. Actor Michael DeLuise is 53. Former race car driver Jeff Gordon is 51. Rapper-actor Yo-Yo is 51. R&amp;B singer-actor Marques Houston is 41. Britain's Duchess of Sussex, the former actor Meghan Markle, is 41. Actor Abigail Spencer is 41. Actor/director Greta Gerwig is 39. Country singer Crystal Bowersox (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse are 30. Singer Jessica Sanchez (TV: "American Idol") is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday in HistoryToday is Thursday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2022. There are 149 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in HistoryOn Aug. 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.)On this date:In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.In 1830, plans for the city of Chicago were laid out.In 1916, the United States reached agreement with Denmark to purchase the Danish Virgin Islands for $25 million.In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him.In 1964, the bodies of missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney were found buried in an earthen dam in Mississippi.In 1972, Arthur Bremer was convicted and sentenced in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to 63 years in prison for his attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace (the sentence was later reduced to 53 years; Bremer was released from prison in 2007).In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy.In 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.In 1993, a federal judge sentenced Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating Rodney King's civil rights.In 2009, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.In 2019, a masked gunman fired on revelers enjoying summer nightlife in a popular entertainment district of Dayton, Ohio, leaving nine people dead and 27 wounded; police said officers shot and killed the shooter within 30 seconds of the start of his rampage.In 2020, nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored for years in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 6,000 and devastating nearby neighborhoods; it was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded.Ten years ago: Michael Phelps won the 18th Olympic gold medal of his career as the United States won the medley relay at the London Games. The United States set a world record to win the women's medley relay. Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-0, 6-1 to join Steffi Graf as the only women to complete the Golden Slam — winning the Olympics and the four majors. Three British athletes won gold medals in Olympic Stadium: Jessica Ennis in heptathlon; Greg Rutherford in men's long jump; and Mo Farah in the men's 10,000 meters.Five years ago: Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for a price-gouging scandal, was convicted on federal charges that he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds. (Shkreli was sentenced months later to seven years in prison.) The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, matching the 16-year low that had been recorded in May, as employers added 209,000 jobs.One year ago: Sydney McLaughlin smashed the world record and Dalilah Muhammad broke it as well in an American 1-2 finish in the women's 400 hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics. Andre De Grasse of Canada won the Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter race five years after finishing second to Usain Bolt in Rio; De Grasse won in a national record time of 19.62 seconds. Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who feared for her safety at home after criticizing her coaches on social media, flew into Warsaw on a humanitarian visa after leaving the Tokyo Olympics.Today's Birthdays: Actor-singer Tina Cole is 79. Actor-comedian Richard Belzer is 78. Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 73. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is 67. Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 67. Actor Kym Karath (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 64. Hall of Fame track star Mary Decker Slaney is 64. Actor Lauren Tom is 63. Former President Barack Obama is 61. Producer Michael Gelman (TV: "Live with Kelly &amp; Ryan") is 61. Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens is 60. Actor Crystal Chappell is 57. Author Dennis Lehane is 57. Rock musician Rob Cieka (Boo Radleys) is 54. Actor Daniel Dae Kim is 54. Actor Michael DeLuise is 53. Former race car driver Jeff Gordon is 51. Rapper-actor Yo-Yo is 51. R&amp;B singer-actor Marques Houston is 41. Britain's Duchess of Sussex, the former actor Meghan Markle, is 41. Actor Abigail Spencer is 41. Actor/director Greta Gerwig is 39. Country singer Crystal Bowersox (TV: "American Idol") is 37. Actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse are 30. Singer Jessica Sanchez (TV: "American Idol") is 27.

Today in History - Aug. 4

TOPEKA (AP) —Two Kansas lawmakers who faced legal issues during their time in the Legislature have been soundly defeated in their bids for reelection.

Freshman Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Turner, lost a three-way race to Melissa Oropeza, of Kansas City, Kansas, in Tuesday's Democratic primary. And Republican Rep. Mark Samsel, of Wellsville, who has served in the Legislature since 2019, was defeated by conservative Carrie Barth, of Baldwin City.

Coleman has been ensnared in controversy since running for election in 2020. He agreed in March to undergo mental health counseling and a domestic violence assessment to avoid prosecution on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-cad353ffd3afe3583df3d267ebb535a5">misdemeanor domestic battery charge</a>&nbsp;involving his brother.

Coleman had previously admitted to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-election-2020-kansas-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abuse of young women and girls</a>&nbsp;before he was elected, including circulating revenge porn and slapping and choking an ex-girlfriend. Gov. Laura Kelly and other Democrats said Coleman should resign and the House issued&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">a written reprimand</a>. Coleman also faced&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-47d594a1472cc0786048c81d073694e9">two traffic charges</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested in November.

Coleman received only 321 votes, or 13.1%, while Oropeza won with 1,203 votes, 49.2%, and Faith Rivera received 923 votes, or 37.7% of the vote.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Coleman congratulated Oropeza and thanked his supporters. “I hope this decision is the best for everyone,” he wrote. Coleman did not respond to messages Wednesday seeking further comment.

Samsel, an attorney, was placed on a year of probation after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-media-social-media-kansas-topeka-3c076c31d41d2849b151d27c41775251">he pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;in September to three misdemeanor charges of battery after he was accused of angry interactions with two students, ages 15 or 16, while he was working as a substitute teacher at the high school in his hometown of Wellsville.

Barth received 2,769 votes, or 63.4%, to Samsel's 1,599, or 36.6%. Samsel did not return a message Wednesday seeking comment.

Videos shot by students on April 28 and provided by a parent showed Samsel talking about suicide, God and sex in a noisy classroom. He was accused of kicking a boy in the testicles. Samsel said he only “demonstrated a kick” for one boy who had disrupted class but did not kick him, according to a deputy's affidavit.

Samsel said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-stress-4aa77a2a880b0a3b9837e80dd3f3b7d9">in a Facebook post</a>&nbsp;that he was under extreme stress at the time, which caused him to have “an isolated episode of mania with psychotic features” in a classroom. He said he was undergoing mental health treatment and surrendered his state substitute teacher’s license.

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 </figure>TOPEKA (AP) —Two Kansas lawmakers who faced legal issues during their time in the Legislature have been soundly defeated in their bids for reelection.Freshman Rep. Aaron Coleman, of Turner, lost a three-way race to Melissa Oropeza, of Kansas City, Kansas, in Tuesday's Democratic primary. And Republican Rep. Mark Samsel, of Wellsville, who has served in the Legislature since 2019, was defeated by conservative Carrie Barth, of Baldwin City.Coleman has been ensnared in controversy since running for election in 2020. He agreed in March to undergo mental health counseling and a domestic violence assessment to avoid prosecution on a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-cad353ffd3afe3583df3d267ebb535a5">misdemeanor domestic battery charge</a>&nbsp;involving his brother.Coleman had previously admitted to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-election-2020-kansas-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abuse of young women and girls</a>&nbsp;before he was elected, including circulating revenge porn and slapping and choking an ex-girlfriend. Gov. Laura Kelly and other Democrats said Coleman should resign and the House issued&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-768126190ab7c98965245d7808a2bf58">a written reprimand</a>. Coleman also faced&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-arrests-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-47d594a1472cc0786048c81d073694e9">two traffic charges</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested in November.Coleman received only 321 votes, or 13.1%, while Oropeza won with 1,203 votes, 49.2%, and Faith Rivera received 923 votes, or 37.7% of the vote.In a statement posted on Twitter, Coleman congratulated Oropeza and thanked his supporters. “I hope this decision is the best for everyone,” he wrote. Coleman did not respond to messages Wednesday seeking further comment.Samsel, an attorney, was placed on a year of probation after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-media-social-media-kansas-topeka-3c076c31d41d2849b151d27c41775251">he pleaded guilty</a>&nbsp;in September to three misdemeanor charges of battery after he was accused of angry interactions with two students, ages 15 or 16, while he was working as a substitute teacher at the high school in his hometown of Wellsville.Barth received 2,769 votes, or 63.4%, to Samsel's 1,599, or 36.6%. Samsel did not return a message Wednesday seeking comment.Videos shot by students on April 28 and provided by a parent showed Samsel talking about suicide, God and sex in a noisy classroom. He was accused of kicking a boy in the testicles. Samsel said he only “demonstrated a kick” for one boy who had disrupted class but did not kick him, according to a deputy's affidavit.Samsel said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-stress-4aa77a2a880b0a3b9837e80dd3f3b7d9">in a Facebook post</a>&nbsp;that he was under extreme stress at the time, which caused him to have “an isolated episode of mania with psychotic features” in a classroom. He said he was undergoing mental health treatment and surrendered his state substitute teacher’s license.

2 Kansas state lawmakers who faced legal issues ousted

<a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/kerri-blake">Obituary | Kerri Blake of Hastings, Nebraska | Melby Mortuary</a>

Kerri Ann Blake, age 50, of Hastings, NE, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.

Kerri Ann (Schumock) Blake was born to Vincent and Pearl (Kozitka) Schumock on April 5, 1972, in Stockton, California. Following graduation for high school, Kerri attended Cloud County Community College. 

Kerri married Troy Blake on February 14, 1991, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage together.

Kerri and Blake had two dogs that they called their kids, Maggie and Toby; Kerri loved them dearly.

God called Kerri home on July 27th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska. She will be missed by one and all.

She is survived by her husband Troy, mother-in-law Kathy Blake, aunt Loretta Greenberg.

She is preceded in death by her parents Vince and Pearl Schumock, Rodney Blake, Charles Greenberg, Bob Murphy, Herald Ross and Iola Grubbs.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas.

Friends may sign Kerri’s book on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas.

Memorials are requested to the family to assist with funeral and medical expenses, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Melby Mortuary of Mankato is assisting the family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com &nbsp;

<h2>Kerri Blake, Hastings, NE</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/kerri-blake">Obituary | Kerri Blake of Hastings, Nebraska | Melby Mortuary</a>April 5, 1972 - July 27, 2022Kerri Ann Blake, age 50, of Hastings, NE, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.Kerri Ann (Schumock) Blake was born to Vincent and Pearl (Kozitka) Schumock on April 5, 1972, in Stockton, California. Following graduation for high school, Kerri attended Cloud County Community College. Kerri married Troy Blake on February 14, 1991, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage together.Kerri and Blake had two dogs that they called their kids, Maggie and Toby; Kerri loved them dearly.God called Kerri home on July 27th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska. She will be missed by one and all.She is survived by her husband Troy, mother-in-law Kathy Blake, aunt Loretta Greenberg.She is preceded in death by her parents Vince and Pearl Schumock, Rodney Blake, Charles Greenberg, Bob Murphy, Herald Ross and Iola Grubbs.Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas.Friends may sign Kerri’s book on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas.Memorials are requested to the family to assist with funeral and medical expenses, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Melby Mortuary of Mankato is assisting the family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com &nbsp;

Kerri Blake

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinator

Dickinson County’s Emergency Communications Center, also known as 911 Dispatch, is pairing up with the National Child Safety Council (NCSC) to help coordinate the county’s annual Child Safety, Bullying and Drug Education program.

Through that partnership, the NCSC is contacting Dickinson County businesses seeking funds to purchase materials that will be used to educate children and adults on a variety of topics.

The materials include information on dozens of different topics, ranging from coloring books to activity sheets to brochures addressing topics like safety for children, kid sitting, human trafficking, safety precautions for seniors, and provides police badges for kids, stickers and more.

“The safety council provides training materials for public safety agencies and law enforcement agencies,” explained Emily Nichols, Dickinson County Emergency Communications director. “They didn’t have any contacts in Dickinson County and they reached out to me.”

Both Saline and Geary County have paired up with the NCSC in the past and Nichols said she has heard “nothing but good things.”

Nichols says her goal is to get the information out into the hands of the public.

“There’s just so much available. I was impressed by all the information. Just for the elderly they have things like internet safety, drugs and medications, health management and security, and scams like photo spoofing (where a caller deliberately falsifies information transmitted to caller ID to disguise their identity). Things that people don’t even think of,” Nichols said.

She also hopes that law enforcement agencies in the county will contact her to talk about information they would like to distribute.

“For example, Deputy Brandon Depew, who leads the county’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs &amp; Violence) program, can pick out things he would like to take to the schools,” Nichols said. “I think the information should come from people like Brandon, or Abilene School Resource Officer Kris Kobiskie. They are the officers the kids see every day. And I know Chapman is wanting to do a program where their officers get into the schools more,” Nichols said.

“The hope is to get the public better educated. In this day and age we live in, we literally have information at our fingertips, but nobody is pushing this out,” she continued.

Nichols also said she is willing to present information to local civic groups and organizations regarding topics of interest.

To help fund the cost of materials, Nichols said that she and the NCSC have sent a letter to local businesses seeking donations. The letter lists suggested sponsorship levels.

Due to the prevalence of scams nowadays, Nichols said anyone that might be concerned about the validity of the letter should call her at (785) 263-4041.

The National Child Safety Council is a not-for-profit charitable, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the safety of children. Its mission is to prevent needless accidents and save lives by providing meaningful safety educational materials and programs for children, adults and seniors, according to the council’s website.

Nichols hopes to be able to help distribute some of the materials at various venues throughout the county.

“It’s too late to get organized for this year, but I’d like to hand out this information at the fair in Abilene and Herington next year,” Nichols said.

“Knowledge is power and the more knowledge you have the better aware you are,” Nichols said.

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinatorDickinson County’s Emergency Communications Center, also known as 911 Dispatch, is pairing up with the National Child Safety Council (NCSC) to help coordinate the county’s annual Child Safety, Bullying and Drug Education program.Through that partnership, the NCSC is contacting Dickinson County businesses seeking funds to purchase materials that will be used to educate children and adults on a variety of topics.The materials include information on dozens of different topics, ranging from coloring books to activity sheets to brochures addressing topics like safety for children, kid sitting, human trafficking, safety precautions for seniors, and provides police badges for kids, stickers and more.“The safety council provides training materials for public safety agencies and law enforcement agencies,” explained Emily Nichols, Dickinson County Emergency Communications director. “They didn’t have any contacts in Dickinson County and they reached out to me.”Both Saline and Geary County have paired up with the NCSC in the past and Nichols said she has heard “nothing but good things.”Nichols says her goal is to get the information out into the hands of the public.“There’s just so much available. I was impressed by all the information. Just for the elderly they have things like internet safety, drugs and medications, health management and security, and scams like photo spoofing (where a caller deliberately falsifies information transmitted to caller ID to disguise their identity). Things that people don’t even think of,” Nichols said.She also hopes that law enforcement agencies in the county will contact her to talk about information they would like to distribute.“For example, Deputy Brandon Depew, who leads the county’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs &amp; Violence) program, can pick out things he would like to take to the schools,” Nichols said. “I think the information should come from people like Brandon, or Abilene School Resource Officer Kris Kobiskie. They are the officers the kids see every day. And I know Chapman is wanting to do a program where their officers get into the schools more,” Nichols said.“The hope is to get the public better educated. In this day and age we live in, we literally have information at our fingertips, but nobody is pushing this out,” she continued.Nichols also said she is willing to present information to local civic groups and organizations regarding topics of interest.LetterTo help fund the cost of materials, Nichols said that she and the NCSC have sent a letter to local businesses seeking donations. The letter lists suggested sponsorship levels.Due to the prevalence of scams nowadays, Nichols said anyone that might be concerned about the validity of the letter should call her at (785) 263-4041.The National Child Safety Council is a not-for-profit charitable, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the safety of children. Its mission is to prevent needless accidents and save lives by providing meaningful safety educational materials and programs for children, adults and seniors, according to the council’s website.Nichols hopes to be able to help distribute some of the materials at various venues throughout the county.“It’s too late to get organized for this year, but I’d like to hand out this information at the fair in Abilene and Herington next year,” Nichols said.“Knowledge is power and the more knowledge you have the better aware you are,” Nichols said.

Dickinson Co. 911 Dispatch, National Child Safety Council join forces

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2022. There are 150 days left in the year.

On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead; prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring Latinos into leaving the U.S., and that he had outlined the plot in a screed published online shortly before the attack. (A man who was wounded in the shooting died in April 2020 after months in the hospital, raising the death toll to 23. Crusius has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges; he also faces federal hate crime and gun charges.)

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that took him to the present-day Americas.

In 1916, Irish-born British diplomat Roger Casement, a strong advocate of independence for Ireland, was hanged for treason.

In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint.

In 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League.

In 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce, whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found dead in his Los Angeles home; he was 40.

In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)

In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike, despite a warning from President Ronald Reagan they would be fired, which they were.

In 1993, the Senate voted 96-to-three to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

In 1994, Arkansas carried out the nation's first triple execution in 32 years. Stephen G. Breyer was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice in a private ceremony at Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's Vermont summer home.

In 2005, fourteen Marines from a Reserve unit in Ohio were killed in a roadside bombing in Iraq.

In 2014, Israel withdrew most of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip in an apparent winding down of a nearly monthlong operation against Hamas that had left more than 1,800 Palestinians and more than 60 Israelis dead.

In 2018, Las Vegas police said they were closing their investigation into the Oct. 1, 2017, shooting that left 58 people dead at a country music festival without a definitive answer for why Stephen Paddock unleashed gunfire from a hotel suite onto the concert crowd.

Ten years ago: The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly denounced Syria's crackdown on dissent in a symbolic effort meant to push the deadlocked Security Council and the world at large into action on stopping the country's civil war. Michael Phelps rallied to win the 100-meter butterfly for his third gold of the London Games and No. 17 of his career. Missy Franklin set a world record in the 200 backstroke for the 17-year-old's third gold in London.

Five years ago: Senators introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump. (Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the effort was unnecessary, and that he wouldn't let the legislation reach the floor.) West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he was switching parties to join the Republicans, a move that came as President Donald Trump visited his increasingly conservative state.

One year ago: New York's state attorney general said an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he had sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees; the report brought increased pressure on Cuomo to resign, including pressure from President Joe Biden and other Democrats. (Cuomo resigned a week later.) New York became the nation's first big city to announce it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, shows and gyms. The Taliban pressed ahead with their advances in southern Afghanistan, capturing most of the Helmand provincial capital. After taking herself out of several competitions at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles returned to win a bronze medal in the balance beam.

Today's Birthdays: Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy is 97. Singer Tony Bennett is 96. Actor Martin Sheen is 82. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth is 82. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 81. Singer Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) is 81. Movie director John Landis is 72. Actor JoMarie Payton is 72. Actor Jay North (TV: "Dennis the Menace") is 71. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne is 71. Actor Philip Casnoff is 68. Actor John C. McGinley is 63. Rock singer-musician Lee Rocker (The Stray Cats) is 61. Actor Lisa Ann Walter is 61. Rock singer James Hetfield (Metallica) is 59. Rock singer-musician Ed Roland (Collective Soul) is 59. Actor Isaiah Washington is 59. Country musician Dean Sams (Lonestar) is 56. Rock musician Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) is 52. Hip-hop artist Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa) is 51. Actor Brigid Brannagh is 50. Actor Michael Ealy is 49. Country musician Jimmy De Martini (Zac Brown Band) is 46. NFL quarterback Tom Brady is 45. Actor Evangeline Lilly is 43. Actor Mamie Gummer is 39. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is 38. Country singer Whitney Duncan is 38. Actor Jon Foster is 38. Actor Georgina Haig is 37. Pop-rock musician Brent Kutzle (OneRepublic) is 37. Rapper Shelley FKA DRAM is 34.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2022. There are 150 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead; prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring Latinos into leaving the U.S., and that he had outlined the plot in a screed published online shortly before the attack. (A man who was wounded in the shooting died in April 2020 after months in the hospital, raising the death toll to 23. Crusius has pleaded not guilty to state murder charges; he also faces federal hate crime and gun charges.)On this date:In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, on a voyage that took him to the present-day Americas.In 1916, Irish-born British diplomat Roger Casement, a strong advocate of independence for Ireland, was hanged for treason.In 1936, Jesse Owens of the United States won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he took the 100-meter sprint.In 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League.In 1966, comedian Lenny Bruce, whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found dead in his Los Angeles home; he was 40.In 1972, the U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)In 1981, U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike, despite a warning from President Ronald Reagan they would be fired, which they were.In 1993, the Senate voted 96-to-three to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg.In 1994, Arkansas carried out the nation's first triple execution in 32 years. Stephen G. Breyer was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice in a private ceremony at Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's Vermont summer home.In 2005, fourteen Marines from a Reserve unit in Ohio were killed in a roadside bombing in Iraq.In 2014, Israel withdrew most of its ground troops from the Gaza Strip in an apparent winding down of a nearly monthlong operation against Hamas that had left more than 1,800 Palestinians and more than 60 Israelis dead.In 2018, Las Vegas police said they were closing their investigation into the Oct. 1, 2017, shooting that left 58 people dead at a country music festival without a definitive answer for why Stephen Paddock unleashed gunfire from a hotel suite onto the concert crowd.Ten years ago: The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly denounced Syria's crackdown on dissent in a symbolic effort meant to push the deadlocked Security Council and the world at large into action on stopping the country's civil war. Michael Phelps rallied to win the 100-meter butterfly for his third gold of the London Games and No. 17 of his career. Missy Franklin set a world record in the 200 backstroke for the 17-year-old's third gold in London.Five years ago: Senators introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by President Donald Trump. (Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the effort was unnecessary, and that he wouldn't let the legislation reach the floor.) West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he was switching parties to join the Republicans, a move that came as President Donald Trump visited his increasingly conservative state.One year ago: New York's state attorney general said an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he had sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees; the report brought increased pressure on Cuomo to resign, including pressure from President Joe Biden and other Democrats. (Cuomo resigned a week later.) New York became the nation's first big city to announce it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, shows and gyms. The Taliban pressed ahead with their advances in southern Afghanistan, capturing most of the Helmand provincial capital. After taking herself out of several competitions at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles returned to win a bronze medal in the balance beam.Today's Birthdays: Football Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy is 97. Singer Tony Bennett is 96. Actor Martin Sheen is 82. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lance Alworth is 82. Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is 81. Singer Beverly Lee (The Shirelles) is 81. Movie director John Landis is 72. Actor JoMarie Payton is 72. Actor Jay North (TV: "Dennis the Menace") is 71. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Marcel Dionne is 71. Actor Philip Casnoff is 68. Actor John C. McGinley is 63. Rock singer-musician Lee Rocker (The Stray Cats) is 61. Actor Lisa Ann Walter is 61. Rock singer James Hetfield (Metallica) is 59. Rock singer-musician Ed Roland (Collective Soul) is 59. Actor Isaiah Washington is 59. Country musician Dean Sams (Lonestar) is 56. Rock musician Stephen Carpenter (Deftones) is 52. Hip-hop artist Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa) is 51. Actor Brigid Brannagh is 50. Actor Michael Ealy is 49. Country musician Jimmy De Martini (Zac Brown Band) is 46. NFL quarterback Tom Brady is 45. Actor Evangeline Lilly is 43. Actor Mamie Gummer is 39. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is 38. Country singer Whitney Duncan is 38. Actor Jon Foster is 38. Actor Georgina Haig is 37. Pop-rock musician Brent Kutzle (OneRepublic) is 37. Rapper Shelley FKA DRAM is 34.

Today in History - Aug. 3

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/morgan-smalley">Morgan Smalley Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Morgan Rochelle Smalley was born December 28, 1990, in Kansas City.

She died unexpectedly July 28, 2022, at her parents’ home in Augusta, KS.

Morgan grew up in Goddard, Kansas and Seattle, Washington. She loved reading and writing from her earliest years, producing and selling her own books for a time. Morgan graduated from Goddard High School in 2009 and subsequently earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Kansas.

Most importantly, she acquired an adventurous spirit leading to her world travels. Morgan worked as an English teacher in Hong Kong, witnessing the Chinese oppression and freedom protests there, and in Krakow, Poland, where her heart broke for the flood of Ukrainian war refugees she observed and assisted.

Her wanderlust lasted to the last of her days, including hopes to travel to South America to see Machu Pichu, to visit the Hermitage Art Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia, and observing Passover in Jerusalem.

Passionate and energetic in her convictions, Morgan graciously accepted divergent points of view and people from all walks of life.

Morgan was also passionate in her affections for her family and the far-flung flock of friends she collected around the world.

She is survived by her parents Jack and Annette Smalley, and her sister Megan of Ann Arbor Michigan.

Grandparents Norman and Barbara Smalley, Harriet and Richard Nelson, aunt Marcy Smalley and aunt and uncle Marcy and Roger Clegg, survive to mourn her passing. Her maternal grandfather Keith Armstrong passed away in 1992.

Morgan’s cousins Taylor and her husband Aaron Moon, Jordan Bickford, Michael and Chelsea Clegg, their families, and the rich family trees of Gib and Eunice Wiens, Gene and Abby Smalley, Walter and Eva Rundell, and Charles and Ida Armstrong will also remember her with love.

Morgan’s bucket list included spelunking, sky diving, scuba diving, and visiting the Great Wall of China, along with many others. She had hoped to tour Scotland with Taylor and Aaron in September.

Memorials in Morgan's name may be directed to Whitewater (KS) Community Cats, Inc. in care of Lamb Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=F%2BG5KOa%2FTtiSY9jKc5jDU%2FmoTGaD%2B87bwgp4xEhZro6eoBVu%2FNsIOo75%2FSQDJKRPZL%2FMZqYvRw6GxsT%2BOYq24uYOyhPzlcxSVNGnbDI1vFZFXZ6gpQdGJ5KYnyK0tTzymu94hMoici5ZWw1kQ2rP6PKs2NqAZxfF0lNE6QHAZT3BqnhTrMmk9HrbM9qe1jxNzOdDWi99Z3ovD%2BQS8clBjezsAd%2F1k58pjaOJrOGaRYkEqlefhNlGVm35ex8NDdfSZsNG%2F%2FxZebn6zRq6j5ILNoa3TJJBP%2BgQ97hrf%2F4d9mxi1Cb7FHJ4kEAapfbePLtb3BKBwJB%2BzX7B9VO0IlK6BY%2FfUc5qaaTv1s9ub8JjZwnAO8OcwAGxG2eI%2BdBMx32nKhuKb3j%2BdeTwqOsJZg1W3H1c%2F3VWwCRpWa4X4dO6UBQRkV3vlsbx1DFSTXoBCrfwGXUfAKPzagNPzyWTRS7mTJPvGAJWSdyFiTOKzcnJWB0fHRAF7ZqemeYsjnliuoCZH1PDEvjWrzaP3iWh0Tm%2F%2Fd3L%2BMEEeFB9gG%2FNd5WtA6ShGFh%2FlacVT34wjjMmvpWdt4DNvFPO5Rb6ZzDLL%2Fnv6ffGR8NU%2FkZMbSwoifiqa9EdewjgZe5rf8P1jh0dtCPr5p7yymn2J9YRrpov2uWnCiB%2F%2BzcZ8%2FnG3pvqoUhUilGqOpwoqkCvNt5sRb%2Bfc6LT0EfPz%2BZ0hpmjQ5uwDCO3CqGV0zxvXws2of5m0vxVzQm398gBsqHn%2FC%2BCMS0e%2BI75Us6wce2f5%2FmIWZlw4Ut%2FiDm8gffiofx8wcdoRM4RZbG%2FgWfp%2BX0PemrRwMYzCFAlWZOEzAbHE5vFnjrw7zykfjU0TIPCcLaljMasaBoobIdb6hdLMk0RJ0eTREMFHQBy16skxhRoY%2BXZMFy0efZFGAce3%2BDQoxIBmpcOkU8OOZfYCNW4%2BejUMgdr21dzizWxqTfHaf%2FtN7YcmbXLEbeNNxJuS78EajgrkLy9EqM05fJZRiEZwYYKo%2Fasa9X3oPtuSWxeEP5Jp4H%2FiDVoz1tftOFhGOnqsvILhXOtQb%2Bnyj4M1sGRdEuGDnJDWemiVh6xBZPNVc%2F%2FeznyiseX7fRJNVU2Nfju%2FOMd49Ny%2FDcksEAyM5nxgP4UM8SqAk7E8sELAuURJKKANtBfIJcNC32xI6l8SrCfFOjX2ECck4DfZ2n%2FZa3GfDqxNI5QvGK7jgP5nKJLH%2FbnLVUDLPVbgRxHHGR6ji8khcKOt4aILZSkLxmp2BGGzl3YSFWw6XZzEJpshNv9mEhL%2Bm%2Fo5vXonVXp7l88sppXkcHFPdLQMi4PowBN%2B85o2aak0qtp79W5yNgpXlgbl71PwDbIcmqT7UvloGN5zZ9ftZgD6VgDfE3J8RKbAbpiAubNgjsYB1YWsBmI">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Morgan Smalley, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=F%2BG5KOa%2FTtiSY9jKc5jDU%2FmoTGaD%2B87bwgp4xEhZro6eoBVu%2FNsIOo75%2FSQDJKRPZL%2FMZqYvRw6GxsT%2BOYq24uYOyhPzlcxSVNGnbDI1vFZFXZ6gpQdGJ5KYnyK0tTzymu94hMoici5ZWw1kQ2rP6PKs2NqAZxfF0lNE6QHAZT3BqnhTrMmk9HrbM9qe1jxNzOdDWi99Z3ovD%2BQS8clBjezsAd%2F1k58pjaOJrOGaRYkEqlefhNlGVm35ex8NDdfSZsNG%2F%2FxZebn6zRq6j5ILNoa3TJJBP%2BgQ97hrf%2F4d9mxi1Cb7FHJ4kEAapfbePLtb3BKBwJB%2BzX7B9VO0IlK6BY%2FfUc5qaaTv1s9ub8JjZwnAO8OcwAGxG2eI%2BdBMx32nKhuKb3j%2BdeTwqOsJZg1W3H1c%2F3VWwCRpWa4X4dO6UBQRkV3vlsbx1DFSTXoBCrfwGXUfAKPzagNPzyWTRS7mTJPvGAJWSdyFiTOKzcnJWB0fHRAF7ZqemeYsjnliuoCZH1PDEvjWrzaP3iWh0Tm%2F%2Fd3L%2BMEEeFB9gG%2FNd5WtA6ShGFh%2FlacVT34wjjMmvpWdt4DNvFPO5Rb6ZzDLL%2Fnv6ffGR8NU%2FkZMbSwoifiqa9EdewjgZe5rf8P1jh0dtCPr5p7yymn2J9YRrpov2uWnCiB%2F%2BzcZ8%2FnG3pvqoUhUilGqOpwoqkCvNt5sRb%2Bfc6LT0EfPz%2BZ0hpmjQ5uwDCO3CqGV0zxvXws2of5m0vxVzQm398gBsqHn%2FC%2BCMS0e%2BI75Us6wce2f5%2FmIWZlw4Ut%2FiDm8gffiofx8wcdoRM4RZbG%2FgWfp%2BX0PemrRwMYzCFAlWZOEzAbHE5vFnjrw7zykfjU0TIPCcLaljMasaBoobIdb6hdLMk0RJ0eTREMFHQBy16skxhRoY%2BXZMFy0efZFGAce3%2BDQoxIBmpcOkU8OOZfYCNW4%2BejUMgdr21dzizWxqTfHaf%2FtN7YcmbXLEbeNNxJuS78EajgrkLy9EqM05fJZRiEZwYYKo%2Fasa9X3oPtuSWxeEP5Jp4H%2FiDVoz1tftOFhGOnqsvILhXOtQb%2Bnyj4M1sGRdEuGDnJDWemiVh6xBZPNVc%2F%2FeznyiseX7fRJNVU2Nfju%2FOMd49Ny%2FDcksEAyM5nxgP4UM8SqAk7E8sELAuURJKKANtBfIJcNC32xI6l8SrCfFOjX2ECck4DfZ2n%2FZa3GfDqxNI5QvGK7jgP5nKJLH%2FbnLVUDLPVbgRxHHGR6ji8khcKOt4aILZSkLxmp2BGGzl3YSFWw6XZzEJpshNv9mEhL%2Bm%2Fo5vXonVXp7l88sppXkcHFPdLQMi4PowBN%2B85o2aak0qtp79W5yNgpXlgbl71PwDbIcmqT7UvloGN5zZ9ftZgD6VgDfE3J8RKbAbpiAubNgjsYB1YWsBmI">flower store</a>.

<h2>Morgan Rochelle Smalley</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659461151169.jpeg" alt="Morgan Rochelle Smalley" />
 <figcaption>Morgan Rochelle Smalley</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/morgan-smalley">Morgan Smalley Obituary 2022 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>December 28, 1990 - July 28, 2022Morgan Rochelle Smalley was born December 28, 1990, in Kansas City.She died unexpectedly July 28, 2022, at her parents’ home in Augusta, KS.Morgan grew up in Goddard, Kansas and Seattle, Washington. She loved reading and writing from her earliest years, producing and selling her own books for a time. Morgan graduated from Goddard High School in 2009 and subsequently earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Kansas.Most importantly, she acquired an adventurous spirit leading to her world travels. Morgan worked as an English teacher in Hong Kong, witnessing the Chinese oppression and freedom protests there, and in Krakow, Poland, where her heart broke for the flood of Ukrainian war refugees she observed and assisted.Her wanderlust lasted to the last of her days, including hopes to travel to South America to see Machu Pichu, to visit the Hermitage Art Museum of St. Petersburg, Russia, and observing Passover in Jerusalem.Passionate and energetic in her convictions, Morgan graciously accepted divergent points of view and people from all walks of life.Morgan was also passionate in her affections for her family and the far-flung flock of friends she collected around the world.She is survived by her parents Jack and Annette Smalley, and her sister Megan of Ann Arbor Michigan.Grandparents Norman and Barbara Smalley, Harriet and Richard Nelson, aunt Marcy Smalley and aunt and uncle Marcy and Roger Clegg, survive to mourn her passing. Her maternal grandfather Keith Armstrong passed away in 1992.Morgan’s cousins Taylor and her husband Aaron Moon, Jordan Bickford, Michael and Chelsea Clegg, their families, and the rich family trees of Gib and Eunice Wiens, Gene and Abby Smalley, Walter and Eva Rundell, and Charles and Ida Armstrong will also remember her with love.Morgan’s bucket list included spelunking, sky diving, scuba diving, and visiting the Great Wall of China, along with many others. She had hoped to tour Scotland with Taylor and Aaron in September.Always, please remember Morgan well.Her time ran out too soon.Memorials in Morgan's name may be directed to Whitewater (KS) Community Cats, Inc. in care of Lamb Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; To plant&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/trees/?bgs=F%2BG5KOa%2FTtiSY9jKc5jDU%2FmoTGaD%2B87bwgp4xEhZro6eoBVu%2FNsIOo75%2FSQDJKRPZL%2FMZqYvRw6GxsT%2BOYq24uYOyhPzlcxSVNGnbDI1vFZFXZ6gpQdGJ5KYnyK0tTzymu94hMoici5ZWw1kQ2rP6PKs2NqAZxfF0lNE6QHAZT3BqnhTrMmk9HrbM9qe1jxNzOdDWi99Z3ovD%2BQS8clBjezsAd%2F1k58pjaOJrOGaRYkEqlefhNlGVm35ex8NDdfSZsNG%2F%2FxZebn6zRq6j5ILNoa3TJJBP%2BgQ97hrf%2F4d9mxi1Cb7FHJ4kEAapfbePLtb3BKBwJB%2BzX7B9VO0IlK6BY%2FfUc5qaaTv1s9ub8JjZwnAO8OcwAGxG2eI%2BdBMx32nKhuKb3j%2BdeTwqOsJZg1W3H1c%2F3VWwCRpWa4X4dO6UBQRkV3vlsbx1DFSTXoBCrfwGXUfAKPzagNPzyWTRS7mTJPvGAJWSdyFiTOKzcnJWB0fHRAF7ZqemeYsjnliuoCZH1PDEvjWrzaP3iWh0Tm%2F%2Fd3L%2BMEEeFB9gG%2FNd5WtA6ShGFh%2FlacVT34wjjMmvpWdt4DNvFPO5Rb6ZzDLL%2Fnv6ffGR8NU%2FkZMbSwoifiqa9EdewjgZe5rf8P1jh0dtCPr5p7yymn2J9YRrpov2uWnCiB%2F%2BzcZ8%2FnG3pvqoUhUilGqOpwoqkCvNt5sRb%2Bfc6LT0EfPz%2BZ0hpmjQ5uwDCO3CqGV0zxvXws2of5m0vxVzQm398gBsqHn%2FC%2BCMS0e%2BI75Us6wce2f5%2FmIWZlw4Ut%2FiDm8gffiofx8wcdoRM4RZbG%2FgWfp%2BX0PemrRwMYzCFAlWZOEzAbHE5vFnjrw7zykfjU0TIPCcLaljMasaBoobIdb6hdLMk0RJ0eTREMFHQBy16skxhRoY%2BXZMFy0efZFGAce3%2BDQoxIBmpcOkU8OOZfYCNW4%2BejUMgdr21dzizWxqTfHaf%2FtN7YcmbXLEbeNNxJuS78EajgrkLy9EqM05fJZRiEZwYYKo%2Fasa9X3oPtuSWxeEP5Jp4H%2FiDVoz1tftOFhGOnqsvILhXOtQb%2Bnyj4M1sGRdEuGDnJDWemiVh6xBZPNVc%2F%2FeznyiseX7fRJNVU2Nfju%2FOMd49Ny%2FDcksEAyM5nxgP4UM8SqAk7E8sELAuURJKKANtBfIJcNC32xI6l8SrCfFOjX2ECck4DfZ2n%2FZa3GfDqxNI5QvGK7jgP5nKJLH%2FbnLVUDLPVbgRxHHGR6ji8khcKOt4aILZSkLxmp2BGGzl3YSFWw6XZzEJpshNv9mEhL%2Bm%2Fo5vXonVXp7l88sppXkcHFPdLQMi4PowBN%2B85o2aak0qtp79W5yNgpXlgbl71PwDbIcmqT7UvloGN5zZ9ftZgD6VgDfE3J8RKbAbpiAubNgjsYB1YWsBmI">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Morgan Smalley, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Lamb-Funeral-Home/flowers/?bgs=F%2BG5KOa%2FTtiSY9jKc5jDU%2FmoTGaD%2B87bwgp4xEhZro6eoBVu%2FNsIOo75%2FSQDJKRPZL%2FMZqYvRw6GxsT%2BOYq24uYOyhPzlcxSVNGnbDI1vFZFXZ6gpQdGJ5KYnyK0tTzymu94hMoici5ZWw1kQ2rP6PKs2NqAZxfF0lNE6QHAZT3BqnhTrMmk9HrbM9qe1jxNzOdDWi99Z3ovD%2BQS8clBjezsAd%2F1k58pjaOJrOGaRYkEqlefhNlGVm35ex8NDdfSZsNG%2F%2FxZebn6zRq6j5ILNoa3TJJBP%2BgQ97hrf%2F4d9mxi1Cb7FHJ4kEAapfbePLtb3BKBwJB%2BzX7B9VO0IlK6BY%2FfUc5qaaTv1s9ub8JjZwnAO8OcwAGxG2eI%2BdBMx32nKhuKb3j%2BdeTwqOsJZg1W3H1c%2F3VWwCRpWa4X4dO6UBQRkV3vlsbx1DFSTXoBCrfwGXUfAKPzagNPzyWTRS7mTJPvGAJWSdyFiTOKzcnJWB0fHRAF7ZqemeYsjnliuoCZH1PDEvjWrzaP3iWh0Tm%2F%2Fd3L%2BMEEeFB9gG%2FNd5WtA6ShGFh%2FlacVT34wjjMmvpWdt4DNvFPO5Rb6ZzDLL%2Fnv6ffGR8NU%2FkZMbSwoifiqa9EdewjgZe5rf8P1jh0dtCPr5p7yymn2J9YRrpov2uWnCiB%2F%2BzcZ8%2FnG3pvqoUhUilGqOpwoqkCvNt5sRb%2Bfc6LT0EfPz%2BZ0hpmjQ5uwDCO3CqGV0zxvXws2of5m0vxVzQm398gBsqHn%2FC%2BCMS0e%2BI75Us6wce2f5%2FmIWZlw4Ut%2FiDm8gffiofx8wcdoRM4RZbG%2FgWfp%2BX0PemrRwMYzCFAlWZOEzAbHE5vFnjrw7zykfjU0TIPCcLaljMasaBoobIdb6hdLMk0RJ0eTREMFHQBy16skxhRoY%2BXZMFy0efZFGAce3%2BDQoxIBmpcOkU8OOZfYCNW4%2BejUMgdr21dzizWxqTfHaf%2FtN7YcmbXLEbeNNxJuS78EajgrkLy9EqM05fJZRiEZwYYKo%2Fasa9X3oPtuSWxeEP5Jp4H%2FiDVoz1tftOFhGOnqsvILhXOtQb%2Bnyj4M1sGRdEuGDnJDWemiVh6xBZPNVc%2F%2FeznyiseX7fRJNVU2Nfju%2FOMd49Ny%2FDcksEAyM5nxgP4UM8SqAk7E8sELAuURJKKANtBfIJcNC32xI6l8SrCfFOjX2ECck4DfZ2n%2FZa3GfDqxNI5QvGK7jgP5nKJLH%2FbnLVUDLPVbgRxHHGR6ji8khcKOt4aILZSkLxmp2BGGzl3YSFWw6XZzEJpshNv9mEhL%2Bm%2Fo5vXonVXp7l88sppXkcHFPdLQMi4PowBN%2B85o2aak0qtp79W5yNgpXlgbl71PwDbIcmqT7UvloGN5zZ9ftZgD6VgDfE3J8RKbAbpiAubNgjsYB1YWsBmI">flower store</a>.

Morgan Rochelle Smalley

NEOSHO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the July 25 death of 34-year-old Blake Pearson in Chanute have made an arrest, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Just before 9p.m. Monday, authorities arrested&nbsp;&nbsp;Nicole Fox, 41, of Topeka, near Iowa Street and 2600 Road in Allen County, according to a media release from the KBI.

 Fox was arrested on requested charges of first-degree murder.&nbsp;

Fox was arrested without incident and was then booked into Neosho County Jail.

Just before 12:30 a.m., July 25, a woman called 911 after hearing a gunshot. When officers responded to the area they found a man conducting CPR on a man who had been shot in an alley, east of 1706 S. Highland in Chanute.

EMS took over life-saving measures. The victim was later identified as Pearson. EMS transported him to Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, but he was pronounced deceased.

Fox is also being held on additional charges from a separate, unrelated incident which occurred in Chanute, Kansas on July 6.

The KBI with the assistance of the Chanute Police Department, the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the Neosho County Attorney’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the US Marshals made Monday's arrest.

The case will be prosecuted by the Neosho County Attorney.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659458428733.png" alt="Fox-photo Neosho County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Fox-photo Neosho County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>NEOSHO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities investigating the July 25 death of 34-year-old Blake Pearson in Chanute have made an arrest, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Just before 9p.m. Monday, authorities arrested&nbsp;&nbsp;Nicole Fox, 41, of Topeka, near Iowa Street and 2600 Road in Allen County, according to a media release from the KBI. Fox was arrested on requested charges of first-degree murder.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658783444413.png" alt="-Pearson had bonded out of the Neosho County Jail July 19, according to online jail records. Photo from a February arrest in Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>-Pearson had bonded out of the Neosho County Jail July 19, according to online jail records. Photo from a February arrest in Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Fox was arrested without incident and was then booked into Neosho County Jail.Just before 12:30 a.m., July 25, a woman called 911 after hearing a gunshot. When officers responded to the area they found a man conducting CPR on a man who had been shot in an alley, east of 1706 S. Highland in Chanute.EMS took over life-saving measures. The victim was later identified as Pearson. EMS transported him to Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, but he was pronounced deceased.Fox is also being held on additional charges from a separate, unrelated incident which occurred in Chanute, Kansas on July 6.The KBI with the assistance of the Chanute Police Department, the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the Neosho County Attorney’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the US Marshals made Monday's arrest.The case will be prosecuted by the Neosho County Attorney.&nbsp;

Kansas woman accused in death of man found wounded in alley

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A rare Democrat in a deeply Republican state, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas is one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection this year. In the final months of her congressional campaign, she is focusing on Republicans' strict opposition to abortion rights.

An online ad she released last week highlights how Amanda Adkins, the Republican favored to emerge from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections">Tuesday's primary</a>&nbsp;for a rematch with Davids in November, opposed abortion without exceptions. The ad points to Adkins' support of an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-health-legislature-constitutions-d392517230052d220daed9e2eb2a2734">amendment to the Kansas Constitution</a>&nbsp;on the ballot Tuesday that would make clear there is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-us-supreme-court-health-government-and-politics-ee885ee70503518fa02f982a7ffff464">no right to abortion in the states</a>.

“There were a lot of people who would not have known that I have an opponent who is extreme on this issue,” Davids, who beat Adkins in 2020, said in an interview. “It’s not hypothetical anymore.”

That's a sign of how the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf">Supreme Court's decision</a>&nbsp;in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">repeal a woman's federal constitutional right to abortion</a>&nbsp;has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the fall elections, when control of Congress is at stake. A half-dozen of the most vulnerable House members — all of them women, all representing swaths of suburban voters — see the issue as one that could help them win in an otherwise difficult political climate.

In addition to Davids, these incumbents include Reps. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Cindy Axne of Iowa, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria of Virginia, and Susan Wilds of Pennsylvania. They all face Republican opponents who support the high court's abortion ruling. Some are contending with rivals who back efforts to ban abortion in all circumstances, including when the mother's life is at risk.

It's unclear whether the focus on abortion alone may be enough to mean reelection for many of these Democrats, who are running at a time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-consumer-spending-prices-1c912833f8e24c6ca151f0d5d89332f7">high inflation</a>&nbsp;and frustration with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-russia-ukraine-biden-covid-health-b6d1751b2554555f7246f9e914b87c59">President Joe Biden's performance</a>.

“In a close, toss-up election, which I think all of these are, it can make a difference,” said national pollster Christine Matthews, a self-described moderate who has worked for Republicans. “It’s not going to be what drives everyone to make a vote choice, but it will drive some people to make a vote choice.”

Twenty-two percent of U.S. adults named abortion or women’s rights in an open-ended question as one of up to five problems they want the government to address in the next year, according to an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-nancy-pelosi-womens-rights-government-and-politics-c410dbe9a8321b35a4e779b2fb226de5">Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll</a>&nbsp;conducted in June. That has more than doubled since December.

Since the Supreme Court decision, as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-health-sexual-abuse-by-clergy-constitutions-022d340cf968be3c28b03f7f96965f09">state governments have moved to act on abortion rights</a>, AP-NORC polling has found a majority of people in the United States saying they want Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.

Overwhelming majorities also think states should allow abortion in specific cases, including if the health of the pregnant woman is endangered or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.

Like those questioned overall, a majority of suburbanites think abortion should be legal in most or all cases, according to AP-NORC polling. Suburbanites also were slightly more likely than city residents and significantly more likely than people living in rural areas to say abortion or women’s rights are among the top issues for the government to address, according to the AP-NORC poll from June.

That's particularly important in districts such as Axne's in Iowa, which includes Des Moines' teeming suburbs. Dallas County, west of Des Moines, has been one of the country's fastest-growing counties since 2000, with the cornfields from decades ago now covered in new homes, schools and commercial developments.

In an interview, Axne was adamant that she would make abortion a central theme of her campaign. Axne's GOP opponent is state Rep. Zach Nunn, who indicated in a primary debate that he opposes abortion without exceptions.

“I can’t even believe I have to say this. I have an opponent who would let a woman die to bear a child,” Axne said. “This is crap we don’t see in this country. This is the stuff we talk about in other countries and women not having rights.”

In Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin faces state Sen. Tom Barrett, who supports only an exception to save a woman's life.

“That’s more extreme than the 1931 law that’s on our books," Slotkin said in an interview. “So I think that that’s an important contrast to make.”

The Adkins, Barrett and Nunn campaigns did not reply to telephone, email and text messages seeking comment for this story.

In Virginia, Yesli Vega, the Republican challenging Spanberger in a district that spans the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, has not dismissed the debunked theory that pregnancy is unlikely in cases of rape. In audio published by Axios late last month, Vega was asked during a campaign event in May whether “it’s harder for a woman to get pregnant if she’s been raped.”

Vega responded, Axios reported, “Maybe, because there’s so much going on in the body. I don’t know. I haven’t seen any studies. But if I’m processing what you’re saying, it wouldn’t surprise me, because it’s not something that’s happening organically. Right? You’re forcing it.”

The answer was reminiscent of what&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elections-campaigns-senate-elections-missouri-claire-mccaskill-094722b44bdb42bdb4f5387b2babc6be">Todd Akin</a>, a Missouri congressman who was the Republican nominee for Senate in 2012, said during that campaign. In discussing his opposition to exceptions for rape victims, Akin claimed, “If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.”

The comments were viewed as a major contributor to his loss to Democrat Clare McCaskill, a vulnerable incumbent.

In Virginia, Spanberger released a digital ad last week declaring that Vega’s “views don’t represent Virginia.”

Earlier, Spanberger had said Vega's comment was “extreme and ignorant" and “horrifying and disrespectful to the millions of American women who have or will become pregnant due to sexual violence.”

One of the Spanberger's campaign digital posts used this headline: “Republican congressional candidate pulls a Todd Akin on abortion."

Representatives for Vega did not respond to messages seeking comment.

Some Republicans warn that Democrats risk overplaying their hand.

In Minnesota, for example, Craig is facing Republican Tyler Kistner, whom she narrowly beat in 2020 in a district that covers Minneapolis' southeastern suburbs.

Craig has begun running digital ads attacking Kistner, who opposes abortion, but would allow for exceptions in cases of rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother.

“Tyler Kistner wants to take away our rights," a woman's voice proclaims in an ad.

Kistner consultant Billy Grant said Craig is “trying to scare you" and noted that the Republican's team is weighing a counter to the attack that portrays him as “pro-life, but who understands both sides."

“The rest of America really is not a single-issue voter on that and they are concerned about the economy," Grant said.

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 </figure>OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A rare Democrat in a deeply Republican state, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas is one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection this year. In the final months of her congressional campaign, she is focusing on Republicans' strict opposition to abortion rights.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All eyes are on Kansas as we head into the primary and special election. I made my voice heard, have you? <a href="https://t.co/zbJPJjLDza">pic.twitter.com/zbJPJjLDza</a>&mdash; Sharice Davids (@sharicedavids) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharicedavids/status/1554119774958788609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>An online ad she released last week highlights how Amanda Adkins, the Republican favored to emerge from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections">Tuesday's primary</a>&nbsp;for a rematch with Davids in November, opposed abortion without exceptions. The ad points to Adkins' support of an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-health-legislature-constitutions-d392517230052d220daed9e2eb2a2734">amendment to the Kansas Constitution</a>&nbsp;on the ballot Tuesday that would make clear there is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-us-supreme-court-health-government-and-politics-ee885ee70503518fa02f982a7ffff464">no right to abortion in the states</a>.“There were a lot of people who would not have known that I have an opponent who is extreme on this issue,” Davids, who beat Adkins in 2020, said in an interview. “It’s not hypothetical anymore.”That's a sign of how the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf">Supreme Court's decision</a>&nbsp;in June to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">repeal a woman's federal constitutional right to abortion</a>&nbsp;has scrambled the political dynamics heading into the fall elections, when control of Congress is at stake. A half-dozen of the most vulnerable House members — all of them women, all representing swaths of suburban voters — see the issue as one that could help them win in an otherwise difficult political climate.In addition to Davids, these incumbents include Reps. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Cindy Axne of Iowa, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, Abigail Spanberger and Elaine Luria of Virginia, and Susan Wilds of Pennsylvania. They all face Republican opponents who support the high court's abortion ruling. Some are contending with rivals who back efforts to ban abortion in all circumstances, including when the mother's life is at risk.It's unclear whether the focus on abortion alone may be enough to mean reelection for many of these Democrats, who are running at a time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-economy-consumer-spending-prices-1c912833f8e24c6ca151f0d5d89332f7">high inflation</a>&nbsp;and frustration with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/inflation-russia-ukraine-biden-covid-health-b6d1751b2554555f7246f9e914b87c59">President Joe Biden's performance</a>.“In a close, toss-up election, which I think all of these are, it can make a difference,” said national pollster Christine Matthews, a self-described moderate who has worked for Republicans. “It’s not going to be what drives everyone to make a vote choice, but it will drive some people to make a vote choice.”Twenty-two percent of U.S. adults named abortion or women’s rights in an open-ended question as one of up to five problems they want the government to address in the next year, according to an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-biden-nancy-pelosi-womens-rights-government-and-politics-c410dbe9a8321b35a4e779b2fb226de5">Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll</a>&nbsp;conducted in June. That has more than doubled since December.Since the Supreme Court decision, as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-health-sexual-abuse-by-clergy-constitutions-022d340cf968be3c28b03f7f96965f09">state governments have moved to act on abortion rights</a>, AP-NORC polling has found a majority of people in the United States saying they want Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.Overwhelming majorities also think states should allow abortion in specific cases, including if the health of the pregnant woman is endangered or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.Like those questioned overall, a majority of suburbanites think abortion should be legal in most or all cases, according to AP-NORC polling. Suburbanites also were slightly more likely than city residents and significantly more likely than people living in rural areas to say abortion or women’s rights are among the top issues for the government to address, according to the AP-NORC poll from June.That's particularly important in districts such as Axne's in Iowa, which includes Des Moines' teeming suburbs. Dallas County, west of Des Moines, has been one of the country's fastest-growing counties since 2000, with the cornfields from decades ago now covered in new homes, schools and commercial developments.In an interview, Axne was adamant that she would make abortion a central theme of her campaign. Axne's GOP opponent is state Rep. Zach Nunn, who indicated in a primary debate that he opposes abortion without exceptions.“I can’t even believe I have to say this. I have an opponent who would let a woman die to bear a child,” Axne said. “This is crap we don’t see in this country. This is the stuff we talk about in other countries and women not having rights.”In Michigan, Rep. Elissa Slotkin faces state Sen. Tom Barrett, who supports only an exception to save a woman's life.“That’s more extreme than the 1931 law that’s on our books," Slotkin said in an interview. “So I think that that’s an important contrast to make.”The Adkins, Barrett and Nunn campaigns did not reply to telephone, email and text messages seeking comment for this story.In Virginia, Yesli Vega, the Republican challenging Spanberger in a district that spans the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, has not dismissed the debunked theory that pregnancy is unlikely in cases of rape. In audio published by Axios late last month, Vega was asked during a campaign event in May whether “it’s harder for a woman to get pregnant if she’s been raped.”Vega responded, Axios reported, “Maybe, because there’s so much going on in the body. I don’t know. I haven’t seen any studies. But if I’m processing what you’re saying, it wouldn’t surprise me, because it’s not something that’s happening organically. Right? You’re forcing it.”The answer was reminiscent of what&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elections-campaigns-senate-elections-missouri-claire-mccaskill-094722b44bdb42bdb4f5387b2babc6be">Todd Akin</a>, a Missouri congressman who was the Republican nominee for Senate in 2012, said during that campaign. In discussing his opposition to exceptions for rape victims, Akin claimed, “If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.”The comments were viewed as a major contributor to his loss to Democrat Clare McCaskill, a vulnerable incumbent.In Virginia, Spanberger released a digital ad last week declaring that Vega’s “views don’t represent Virginia.”Earlier, Spanberger had said Vega's comment was “extreme and ignorant" and “horrifying and disrespectful to the millions of American women who have or will become pregnant due to sexual violence.”One of the Spanberger's campaign digital posts used this headline: “Republican congressional candidate pulls a Todd Akin on abortion."Representatives for Vega did not respond to messages seeking comment.Some Republicans warn that Democrats risk overplaying their hand.In Minnesota, for example, Craig is facing Republican Tyler Kistner, whom she narrowly beat in 2020 in a district that covers Minneapolis' southeastern suburbs.Craig has begun running digital ads attacking Kistner, who opposes abortion, but would allow for exceptions in cases of rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother.“Tyler Kistner wants to take away our rights," a woman's voice proclaims in an ad.Kistner consultant Billy Grant said Craig is “trying to scare you" and noted that the Republican's team is weighing a counter to the attack that portrays him as “pro-life, but who understands both sides."“The rest of America really is not a single-issue voter on that and they are concerned about the economy," Grant said.

Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign theme

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2022. There are 151 days left in the year.

On Aug. 2, 1923, the 29th president of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died in San Francisco; Vice President Calvin Coolidge became president.

In 1776, members of the Second Continental Congress began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.

In 1873, inventor Andrew S. Hallidie successfully tested a cable car he had designed for the city of San Francisco.

In 1876, frontiersman "Wild Bill" Hickok was shot and killed while playing poker at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, by Jack McCall, who was later hanged.

In 1921, a jury in Chicago acquitted several former members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team and two others of conspiring to defraud the public in the notorious "Black Sox" scandal. Opera singer Enrico Caruso, 48, died in Naples, Italy.

In 1922, Alexander Graham Bell, generally regarded as the inventor of the telephone, died in Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 75.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2022. There are 151 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Aug. 2, 1923, the 29th president of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died in San Francisco; Vice President Calvin Coolidge became president.On this date:In 1776, members of the Second Continental Congress began attaching their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.In 1873, inventor Andrew S. Hallidie successfully tested a cable car he had designed for the city of San Francisco.In 1876, frontiersman "Wild Bill" Hickok was shot and killed while playing poker at a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, by Jack McCall, who was later hanged.In 1921, a jury in Chicago acquitted several former members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team and two others of conspiring to defraud the public in the notorious "Black Sox" scandal. Opera singer Enrico Caruso, 48, died in Naples, Italy.In 1922, Alexander Graham Bell, generally regarded as the inventor of the telephone, died in Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 75.In 1934, German President Paul von Hindenburg died, paving the way for Adolf Hitler's complete takeover.In 1939, Albert Einstein signed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt urging creation of an atomic weapons research program.In 1945, President Harry S. Truman, Soviet leader Josef Stalin and Britain's new prime minister, Clement Attlee, concluded the Potsdam conference.In 1974, former White House counsel John W. Dean III was sentenced to one to four years in prison for obstruction of justice in the Watergate cover-up. (Dean ended up serving four months.)In 1980, 85 people were killed when a bomb exploded at the train station in Bologna, Italy.In 1985, 137 people were killed when Delta Air Lines Flight 191, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, crashed while attempting to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, seizing control of the oil-rich emirate. (The Iraqis were later driven out in Operation Desert Storm.)Ten years ago: Kofi Annan resigned as peace envoy to Syria, blaming the Syrian government's intransigence, the growing militancy of Syrian rebels and a divided U.N. Security Council that he said failed to forcefully back his effort. Gabby Douglas became the third American in a row to win gymnastics' biggest prize when she claimed the all-around Olympic title; Michael Phelps added to his medal collection with his first individual gold medal of the London Games in the 200-meter individual medley.Five years ago: Former Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian died at his home in Granger, Indiana, at the age of 94. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 22,000 for the first time, after stocks spent five months gradually moving higher.One year ago: The U.S. finally reached President Joe Biden's goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults - a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant. Louisiana reinstated a mask mandate in all indoor locations, as the state saw the highest per capita COVID-19 growth in the nation. The Biden administration expanded efforts to help at-risk Afghan citizens flee Taliban violence ahead of a U.S. military pullout at the end of the month; more Afghans would be eligible for refugee status in the United States. San Francisco's iconic cable cars were chiming their bells and rolling again on the city's hills after being sidelined for 16 months by the pandemic.Today's Birthdays: Rock musician Garth Hudson (The Band) is 85. Singer Kathy Lennon (The Lennon Sisters) is 79. Actor Joanna Cassidy is 77. Actor Kathryn Harrold is 72. Actor Butch Patrick (TV: "The Munsters") is 69. Rock music producer/drummer Butch Vig (Garbage) is 67. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., is 65. Singer Mojo Nixon is 65. Actor Victoria Jackson is 63. Actor Apollonia is 63. Actor Cynthia Stevenson is 60. Actor Mary-Louise Parker is 58. Rock musician John Stanier is 54. Writer-actor-director Kevin Smith is 52. Actor Jacinda Barrett is 50. Actor Sam Worthington is 46. Actor Edward Furlong is 45. TV meteorologist Dylan Dreyer (TV: "Today") is 41. Actor Marci Miller is 37. Singer Charli XCX is 30. Actor Hallie Eisenberg is 30.