Poet Patricia Traxler, founder of the Spring Poetry Series,
will read tonight in the final event of the 37th annual
series.

The reading will begin at 7 p.m.
via Zoom web-based video conferencing. To sign up, visit Salina Arts &amp;
Humanities on Facebook, call the office at 785-309-5770, or visit the web page <a href="http://www.salinaarts.com/poetry_series.cfm">http://www.salinaarts.com/poetry_series.cfm</a>.
Viewers will be invited to ask the poet questions after the reading.

The series is sponsored by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities.

Traxler said her poetic interests
are “intimacy, the power and influence of family and personal history, and how
the power of desire (every sort of desire, not only sexual) is what most drives
and often shapes a work of poetry.” 

She will read poems from her previous books
as well as new work. 

“I love the idea of the symbiosis that can occur during a
reading - a separate, independent work-of-the-mind that is the creative product
of each person who witnesses the reading,” Traxler said. 

Traxler
is the author of a novel, Blood, a short-story collection, In the
Skin, and four poetry collections, including the 2019 Kansas Book Award
winner, Naming the Fires.&nbsp;She has twice been named Bunting Poetry
Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and has read or served as
resident poet at many universities, including The Ohio State University,
Harvard University, the University of Kansas, the University of Montana, and
Utah State University. Her&nbsp;poetry has appeared widely,
including in The Nation, The Boston Review, Agni, Ploughshares, Ms.
Magazine, The LA Times, and in the anthology Best American Poetry.&nbsp;She is
currently at work on her fifth poetry collection, Paradise.&nbsp;

Books by the poets who participated in the Spring
Poetry Series are available for purchase at Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House,
141 N. Santa Fe.

Poet Patricia Traxler, founder of the Spring Poetry Series,
will read tonight in the final event of the 37th annual
series.The reading will begin at 7 p.m.
via Zoom web-based video conferencing. To sign up, visit Salina Arts &amp;
Humanities on Facebook, call the office at 785-309-5770, or visit the web page <a href="http://www.salinaarts.com/poetry_series.cfm">http://www.salinaarts.com/poetry_series.cfm</a>.
Viewers will be invited to ask the poet questions after the reading.The series is sponsored by Salina Arts &amp; Humanities.Traxler said her poetic interests
are “intimacy, the power and influence of family and personal history, and how
the power of desire (every sort of desire, not only sexual) is what most drives
and often shapes a work of poetry.” She will read poems from her previous books
as well as new work. “I love the idea of the symbiosis that can occur during a
reading - a separate, independent work-of-the-mind that is the creative product
of each person who witnesses the reading,” Traxler said. Traxler
is the author of a novel, Blood, a short-story collection, In the
Skin, and four poetry collections, including the 2019 Kansas Book Award
winner, Naming the Fires.&nbsp;She has twice been named Bunting Poetry
Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and has read or served as
resident poet at many universities, including The Ohio State University,
Harvard University, the University of Kansas, the University of Montana, and
Utah State University. Her&nbsp;poetry has appeared widely,
including in The Nation, The Boston Review, Agni, Ploughshares, Ms.
Magazine, The LA Times, and in the anthology Best American Poetry.&nbsp;She is
currently at work on her fifth poetry collection, Paradise.&nbsp;Books by the poets who participated in the Spring
Poetry Series are available for purchase at Ad Astra Books &amp; Coffee House,
141 N. Santa Fe.

Founder of Spring Poetry Series to read tonight in closing event

Today is Tuesday, April 27, the 117th day of 2021. There are 248 days left in the year. 

On April 27, 1978, 51 construction workers plunged to their deaths when a scaffold inside a cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station site in West Virginia fell 168 feet to the ground. 

In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines. 

In 1791, the inventor of the telegraph, Samuel Morse, was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts. 

In 1810, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote one of his most famous piano compositions, the Bagatelle in A-minor. 

In 1822, the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.

In 1865, the steamer Sultana, carrying freed Union prisoners of war, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee; death toll estimates vary from 1,500 to 2,000.

In 1941, German forces occupied Athens during World War II.

In 1973, acting FBI Director L. Patrick Gray resigned after it was revealed that he'd destroyed files removed from the safe of Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt.

In 1982, the trial of John W. Hinckley Jr., who shot four people, including President Ronald Reagan, began in Washington. (The trial ended with Hinckley's acquittal by reason of insanity.) 

In 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon was remembered at an outdoor funeral service attended by all five of his successors at the Nixon presidential library in Yorba Linda, California. 

In 2009, a 23-month-old Mexico City toddler died at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, becoming the first swine-flu death on U.S. soil.

In 2010, former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega was extradited from the United States to France, where he was later convicted of laundering drug money and received a seven-year sentence. 

In 2015, rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers hours after thousands attended a funeral for Freddie Gray, a Black man who died from a severe spinal injury he'd suffered in police custody; the Baltimore Orioles' home game against the Chicago White Sox was postponed because of safety concerns. 

Ten years ago: Powerful tornadoes raked the South and Midwest; according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 120 twisters resulted in 316 deaths. An Afghan officer, Col. Ahmed Gul, killed eight U.S. airmen and one U.S. civilian during a routine meeting at an Afghan air force headquarters compound in Kabul; Gul died in an exchange of fire that followed his attack. Responding to critics' relentless claims, President Barack Obama produced a detailed Hawaii birth certificate in an extraordinary attempt to bury the issue of where he'd been born and confirm his legitimacy to hold office.

Five years ago: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was sentenced in Chicago to more than a year in prison in a hush-money case that revealed accusations he'd sexually abused teenagers while coaching high school wrestling. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill allowing mental health counselors to refuse to treat patients based on the therapist's religious or personal beliefs.

One year ago: In a call with governors, President Donald Trump said states should "seriously consider" reopening public schools before the end of the academic year. Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors to "be on the lookout" for state and local coronavirus-related restrictions that could be unconstitutional. New York canceled its June Democratic presidential primary because of the pandemic. The family of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot to death in her home by officers serving a narcotics warrant, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Louisville, Kentucky and its police department. (The suit would be settled in September.) Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, sentenced to 10 years in prison in a corruption case in 2014, was released early because of the coronavirus.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Anouk Aimee is 89. Rock musician Jim Keltner is 79. Rock singer Kate Pierson (The B-52's) is 73. R&amp;B singer Herb Murrell (The Stylistics) is 72. Actor Douglas Sheehan is 72. Rock musician Ace Frehley is 70. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is 70. Pop singer Sheena Easton is 62. Actor James Le Gros is 59. Rock musician Rob Squires (Big Head Todd and the Monsters) is 56. Singer Mica Paris is 52. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is 52. Actor David Lascher is 49. Actor Maura West is 49. Actor Sally Hawkins is 45. Rock singer Jim James (My Morning Jacket) is 43. Rock musician Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket) is 43. Rock singer-musician Travis Meeks (Days of the New) is 42. Country musician John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) is 39. Actor Francis Capra is 38. Actor Ari Graynor is 38. Rock singer-musician Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) is 37. Actor Sheila Vand is 36. Actor Jenna Coleman is 35. Actor William Moseley is 34. Singer Lizzo is 33. Actor Emily Rios is 32. Singer Allison Iraheta is 29.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, April 27, the 117th day of 2021. There are 248 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 27, 1978, 51 construction workers plunged to their deaths when a scaffold inside a cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station site in West Virginia fell 168 feet to the ground. On this date: In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines. In 1791, the inventor of the telegraph, Samuel Morse, was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In 1810, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote one of his most famous piano compositions, the Bagatelle in A-minor. In 1822, the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.In 1865, the steamer Sultana, carrying freed Union prisoners of war, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee; death toll estimates vary from 1,500 to 2,000.In 1941, German forces occupied Athens during World War II.In 1973, acting FBI Director L. Patrick Gray resigned after it was revealed that he'd destroyed files removed from the safe of Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt.In 1982, the trial of John W. Hinckley Jr., who shot four people, including President Ronald Reagan, began in Washington. (The trial ended with Hinckley's acquittal by reason of insanity.) In 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon was remembered at an outdoor funeral service attended by all five of his successors at the Nixon presidential library in Yorba Linda, California. In 2009, a 23-month-old Mexico City toddler died at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, becoming the first swine-flu death on U.S. soil.In 2010, former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega was extradited from the United States to France, where he was later convicted of laundering drug money and received a seven-year sentence. In 2015, rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers hours after thousands attended a funeral for Freddie Gray, a Black man who died from a severe spinal injury he'd suffered in police custody; the Baltimore Orioles' home game against the Chicago White Sox was postponed because of safety concerns. Ten years ago: Powerful tornadoes raked the South and Midwest; according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 120 twisters resulted in 316 deaths. An Afghan officer, Col. Ahmed Gul, killed eight U.S. airmen and one U.S. civilian during a routine meeting at an Afghan air force headquarters compound in Kabul; Gul died in an exchange of fire that followed his attack. Responding to critics' relentless claims, President Barack Obama produced a detailed Hawaii birth certificate in an extraordinary attempt to bury the issue of where he'd been born and confirm his legitimacy to hold office. Five years ago: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was sentenced in Chicago to more than a year in prison in a hush-money case that revealed accusations he'd sexually abused teenagers while coaching high school wrestling. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill allowing mental health counselors to refuse to treat patients based on the therapist's religious or personal beliefs. One year ago: In a call with governors, President Donald Trump said states should "seriously consider" reopening public schools before the end of the academic year. Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors to "be on the lookout" for state and local coronavirus-related restrictions that could be unconstitutional. New York canceled its June Democratic presidential primary because of the pandemic. The family of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was shot to death in her home by officers serving a narcotics warrant, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Louisville, Kentucky and its police department. (The suit would be settled in September.) Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, sentenced to 10 years in prison in a corruption case in 2014, was released early because of the coronavirus.Today's Birthdays: Actor Anouk Aimee is 89. Rock musician Jim Keltner is 79. Rock singer Kate Pierson (The B-52's) is 73. R&amp;B singer Herb Murrell (The Stylistics) is 72. Actor Douglas Sheehan is 72. Rock musician Ace Frehley is 70. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is 70. Pop singer Sheena Easton is 62. Actor James Le Gros is 59. Rock musician Rob Squires (Big Head Todd and the Monsters) is 56. Singer Mica Paris is 52. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is 52. Actor David Lascher is 49. Actor Maura West is 49. Actor Sally Hawkins is 45. Rock singer Jim James (My Morning Jacket) is 43. Rock musician Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket) is 43. Rock singer-musician Travis Meeks (Days of the New) is 42. Country musician John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) is 39. Actor Francis Capra is 38. Actor Ari Graynor is 38. Rock singer-musician Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) is 37. Actor Sheila Vand is 36. Actor Jenna Coleman is 35. Actor William Moseley is 34. Singer Lizzo is 33. Actor Emily Rios is 32. Singer Allison Iraheta is 29.

Today in History -- April 27

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals">tax professionals</a> to continue using electronic options to speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments. IRS.gov showcases many <a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/tools">task-based tools</a> and features to help people navigate their taxes. All are available 24/7/365.

Timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance is especially important during the pandemic. To speed <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">refunds</a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc303">avoid delays</a> in processing, the IRS strongly advises taxpayers to <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options">file electronically</a> with <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a> as soon as they have the information they need.

Free options for the military and some veterans

<a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services">MilTax</a>,
 Military OneSource's tax service, provides online software for eligible
 individuals to electronically file a federal return and up to three 
state returns for free.

Military OneSource is a program funded by the Department of Defense 
that provides a range of free resources for military members, veterans 
and their families. More information about OneSource is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/">MilitaryOneSource.mil</a>.

Although the tax filing deadline has been <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-extends-additional-tax-deadlines-for-individuals-to-may-17">extended to May 17, 2021</a>,
 from April 15, the IRS continues to process electronic tax returns, 
issue direct deposit refunds and accept electronic payments. As of April
 16, the IRS received over 110 million tax returns and issued over $210 
billion in refunds.

Overall, the IRS anticipates nine out of 10 taxpayers will receive 
their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically with direct
 deposit if there are no issues with their tax return.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599869632873.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals">tax professionals</a> to continue using electronic options to speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments. IRS.gov showcases many <a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/tools">task-based tools</a> and features to help people navigate their taxes. All are available 24/7/365.Timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance is especially important during the pandemic. To speed <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">refunds</a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc303">avoid delays</a> in processing, the IRS strongly advises taxpayers to <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options">file electronically</a> with <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a> as soon as they have the information they need.<h2>Simple options to make filing easier</h2><ul>
 <li>Check IRS.gov for the latest tax information, including the latest on <a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/third-economic-impact-payment">Economic Impact Payments</a> and <a href="https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp">tax refund status</a>. There is no need to call. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>Consider <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">IRS Free File</a>.
 Taxpayers who want to prepare and file their tax returns electronically
 for free can use IRS Free File. This program offers brand-name tax 
software for taxpayers with an income of $72,000 or less in 2020. Those 
who earned more can use <a href="https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms">Free File Fillable Forms</a>,
 the electronic version of IRS paper forms. Some people will need to 
file a return to get a third Economic Impact Payment and Free File gives
 people the ability to do that for free. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>Check <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">payment options</a>
 on IRS.gov. Several electronic payment options are available to 
taxpayers. View an account and learn about other ways to pay such as an 
online installment agreement. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>Find answers to many tax questions using the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/ita">Interactive Tax Assistant</a>. The ITA is a tool that provides answers to several tax law questions specific to an individual's circumstances. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>Online tools for tax professionals. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/e-services">e-Services</a>
 is a suite of web-based tools that allow tax professionals, reporting 
agents, mortgage industry, payers and others to complete transactions 
online with the IRS.</li>
 </ul><h2>Other useful tools and features</h2><ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment">Get My Payment</a>.
 People can find out when their third Economic Impact Payment is 
scheduled to be sent, or when and how IRS sent it with the Get My 
Payment application. Get My Payment updates once a day, usually 
overnight. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing">Filing options</a>.
 Find complete tax filing information for individuals, business and 
self-employed taxpayers, charities and non-profits, International 
taxpayers and government entities. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin">Get an Identity Protection PIN</a>.
 IP PINs are available to all taxpayers. An IP PIN is a six-digit number
 that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using another 
taxpayers' Social Security number. The IP PIN is known only to the 
taxpayer and the IRS and helps the IRS verify the identity of a taxpayer
 when filing an electronic or paper tax return. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/view-your-tax-account">View an account</a>.
 Online account is an online system that allows people to securely 
access their individual account information. Taxpayers can view taxes 
owed, balance details, information on a most recent tax return, payment 
plan details and more. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript">Get a tax record</a>.
 Request a copy of a tax return online. The Get Transcript Service is 
for individual taxpayers to retrieve their own transcripts for their own
 purposes. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions">Download tax forms and instructions</a>.
 Current and prior years' forms are available. Other online options 
include IRS e-Books and accessible versions for people with 
disabilities. 
	&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/tax-withholding">Tax Withholding Estimator</a>.
 Use of this tool can help people bring their taxes paid closer to what 
is owed. The IRS encourages everyone to perform a "paycheck checkup" to 
be sure the right amount of tax is withheld based on their personal 
situation.</li>
 </ul><h2>Free options for the military and some veterans</h2><a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services">MilTax</a>,
 Military OneSource's tax service, provides online software for eligible
 individuals to electronically file a federal return and up to three 
state returns for free.Military OneSource is a program funded by the Department of Defense 
that provides a range of free resources for military members, veterans 
and their families. More information about OneSource is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/">MilitaryOneSource.mil</a>.<h2>Tax deadline is May 17</h2>Although the tax filing deadline has been <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-extends-additional-tax-deadlines-for-individuals-to-may-17">extended to May 17, 2021</a>,
 from April 15, the IRS continues to process electronic tax returns, 
issue direct deposit refunds and accept electronic payments. As of April
 16, the IRS received over 110 million tax returns and issued over $210 
billion in refunds.Overall, the IRS anticipates nine out of 10 taxpayers will receive 
their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically with direct
 deposit if there are no issues with their tax return.

IRS online: Tips on filing tax return electronically

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a motorcycle theft and have two suspects in custody.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Friday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a call that a red 1996 Honda motorcycle was just stolen from a residence in the 4200 block of SE 2nd Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 Deputies arrived in the area and located the suspect's white 2005 Ford Expedition pulling a trailer, at SE 2nd Street and SE Croco Road. 

Deputies located the stolen motorcycle on SE 2nd Street near the Oakland Expressway and returned it to the owner.

They also arrested 33-year-old Joshua A. Krahn and 33-year-old Ryan W. Brooks both of Topeka and transported them to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.

Krahn and Brooks were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the theft of the motorcycle, according to Christian. Brooks was also charged with driving with a suspended license.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a motorcycle theft and have two suspects in custody.Just before 5:30 a.m. Friday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a call that a red 1996 Honda motorcycle was just stolen from a residence in the 4200 block of SE 2nd Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Deputies arrived in the area and located the suspect's white 2005 Ford Expedition pulling a trailer, at SE 2nd Street and SE Croco Road. <figure>
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 <figcaption>Krahn photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies located the stolen motorcycle on SE 2nd Street near the Oakland Expressway and returned it to the owner.They also arrested 33-year-old Joshua A. Krahn and 33-year-old Ryan W. Brooks both of Topeka and transported them to the Law Enforcement Center for further questioning.Krahn and Brooks were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for the theft of the motorcycle, according to Christian. Brooks was also charged with driving with a suspended license.

Sheriff: 2 Kansas men arrested for motorcycle theft 

Today is Monday, April 26, the 116th day of 2021. There are 249 days left in the year. 

On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere. (Dozens of people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the disaster while the long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands.) 

In 1607, English colonists went ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Virginia, on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere. 

In 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was surrounded by federal troops near Port Royal, Virginia, and killed.

In 1913, Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old worker at a Georgia pencil factory, was strangled; Leo Frank, the factory superintendent, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to death. (Frank's death sentence was commuted, but he was lynched by an anti-Semitic mob in 1915.)

In 1933, Nazi Germany's infamous secret police, the Gestapo, was created. 

In 1945, Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, the head of France's Vichy government during World War II, was arrested. 

In 1968, the United States exploded beneath the Nevada desert a 1.3 megaton nuclear device called "Boxcar." 

In 1977, the legendary nightclub Studio 54 had its opening night in New York.

In 1989, actor-comedian Lucille Ball died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 77. 

In 1994, voting began in South Africa's first all-race elections, resulting in victory for the African National Congress and the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president. 

In 2000, Vermont Gov. Howard Dean signed the nation's first bill allowing same-sex couples to form civil unions.

In 2009, the United States declared a public health emergency as more possible cases of swine flu surfaced from Canada to New Zealand; officials in Mexico City closed everything from concerts to sports matches to churches in an effort to stem the spread of the virus. 

In 2018, Bill Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004; it was the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era and completed the spectacular downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers on his way to TV superstardom. (Cosby was later sentenced to three to 10 years in prison.) 

Ten years ago: Phoebe Snow, a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose song "Poetry Man" was a defining hit of the 1970s, died in Edison, New Jersey.

Five years ago: Republican Donald Trump roared to victory in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island while Democrat Hillary Clinton prevailed in four of those states, ceding Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders.

One year ago: Children in Spain were allowed to go outside and play for the first time in six weeks as European countries moved to ease their coronavirus lockdowns and reopen their economies. Italy recorded its lowest 24-hour death toll from the virus since mid-March. China's state-run media said hospitals in Wuhan, the original epicenter of the virus, no longer had any COVID-19 patients.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Carol Burnett is 88. R&amp;B singer Maurice Williams is 83. Songwriter-musician Duane Eddy is 83. Singer Bobby Rydell is 79. Rock musician Gary Wright is 78. Actor Nancy Lenehan is 68. Actor Giancarlo Esposito is 63. Rock musician Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) is 61. Actor Joan Chen is 60. Rock musician Chris Mars is 60. Actor-singer Michael Damian is 59. Actor Jet Li is 58. Actor-comedian Kevin James is 56. Author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey is 55. Actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste is 54. Rapper T-Boz (TLC) is 51. Former first lady Melania Trump is 51. Actor Shondrella Avery is 50. Actor Simbi Kali is 50. Country musician Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) is 50. Rock musician Jose Pasillas (Incubus) is 45. Actor Jason Earles is 44. Actor Leonard Earl Howze is 44. Actor Amin Joseph is 44. Actor Tom Welling is 44. Actor Pablo Schreiber is 43. Actor Nyambi Nyambi is 42. Actor Jordana Brewster is 41. Actor Stana Katic is 41. Actor Marnette Patterson is 41. Actor Channing Tatum is 41. Americana/roots singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt is 37. Actor Emily Wickersham is 37. Actor Aaron Weeks is 35. Electro pop musician James Sunderland (Frenship) is 34. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is 29.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, April 26, the 116th day of 2021. There are 249 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere. (Dozens of people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the disaster while the long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands.) On this date: In 1607, English colonists went ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Virginia, on an expedition to establish the first permanent English settlement in the Western Hemisphere. In 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was surrounded by federal troops near Port Royal, Virginia, and killed.In 1913, Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old worker at a Georgia pencil factory, was strangled; Leo Frank, the factory superintendent, was convicted of her murder and sentenced to death. (Frank's death sentence was commuted, but he was lynched by an anti-Semitic mob in 1915.)In 1933, Nazi Germany's infamous secret police, the Gestapo, was created. In 1945, Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, the head of France's Vichy government during World War II, was arrested. In 1968, the United States exploded beneath the Nevada desert a 1.3 megaton nuclear device called "Boxcar." In 1977, the legendary nightclub Studio 54 had its opening night in New York.In 1989, actor-comedian Lucille Ball died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 77. In 1994, voting began in South Africa's first all-race elections, resulting in victory for the African National Congress and the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as president. In 2000, Vermont Gov. Howard Dean signed the nation's first bill allowing same-sex couples to form civil unions.In 2009, the United States declared a public health emergency as more possible cases of swine flu surfaced from Canada to New Zealand; officials in Mexico City closed everything from concerts to sports matches to churches in an effort to stem the spread of the virus. In 2018, Bill Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting Temple University employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004; it was the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era and completed the spectacular downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers on his way to TV superstardom. (Cosby was later sentenced to three to 10 years in prison.) Ten years ago: Phoebe Snow, a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose song "Poetry Man" was a defining hit of the 1970s, died in Edison, New Jersey.Five years ago: Republican Donald Trump roared to victory in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island while Democrat Hillary Clinton prevailed in four of those states, ceding Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders. One year ago: Children in Spain were allowed to go outside and play for the first time in six weeks as European countries moved to ease their coronavirus lockdowns and reopen their economies. Italy recorded its lowest 24-hour death toll from the virus since mid-March. China's state-run media said hospitals in Wuhan, the original epicenter of the virus, no longer had any COVID-19 patients.Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Carol Burnett is 88. R&amp;B singer Maurice Williams is 83. Songwriter-musician Duane Eddy is 83. Singer Bobby Rydell is 79. Rock musician Gary Wright is 78. Actor Nancy Lenehan is 68. Actor Giancarlo Esposito is 63. Rock musician Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) is 61. Actor Joan Chen is 60. Rock musician Chris Mars is 60. Actor-singer Michael Damian is 59. Actor Jet Li is 58. Actor-comedian Kevin James is 56. Author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey is 55. Actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste is 54. Rapper T-Boz (TLC) is 51. Former first lady Melania Trump is 51. Actor Shondrella Avery is 50. Actor Simbi Kali is 50. Country musician Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) is 50. Rock musician Jose Pasillas (Incubus) is 45. Actor Jason Earles is 44. Actor Leonard Earl Howze is 44. Actor Amin Joseph is 44. Actor Tom Welling is 44. Actor Pablo Schreiber is 43. Actor Nyambi Nyambi is 42. Actor Jordana Brewster is 41. Actor Stana Katic is 41. Actor Marnette Patterson is 41. Actor Channing Tatum is 41. Americana/roots singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt is 37. Actor Emily Wickersham is 37. Actor Aaron Weeks is 35. Electro pop musician James Sunderland (Frenship) is 34. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is 29.

Today in History -- April 26

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 2a.m. Thursday,&nbsp;a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 2019 Volkswagen Jetta in the 1500 block of SW Auburn Road for speeding, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The Drug Enforcement Unit assisted and seized approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine and multiple oxycodone pills.&nbsp;

Deputies arrested Troy C. Russell, 39, of Topeka on a City of Topeka warrant and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619128596108.png" alt="Russell photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Russell photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 2a.m. Thursday,&nbsp;a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 2019 Volkswagen Jetta in the 1500 block of SW Auburn Road for speeding, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, the deputy located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The Drug Enforcement Unit assisted and seized approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine and multiple oxycodone pills.&nbsp;Deputies arrested Troy C. Russell, 39, of Topeka on a City of Topeka warrant and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of unlawful possession of controlled substances, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

Sheriff: Kan. man stopped for speeding, jailed on drug charges

Today is Sunday, April 25, the 115th day of 2021. There are 250 days left in the year. 

On April 25, 1507, a world map produced by German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller contained the first recorded use of the term "America," in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci. 

In 1859, ground was broken for the Suez Canal. 

In 1862, during the Civil War, a Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans.

In 1898, the United States Congress declared war on Spain; the 10-week conflict resulted in an American victory. 

In 1915, during World War I, Allied soldiers invaded the Gallipoli Peninsula in an unsuccessful attempt to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war. 

In 1917, legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia. 

In 1944, the United Negro College Fund was founded.

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River, a meeting that dramatized the collapse of Nazi Germany's defenses. Delegates from some 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to organize the United Nations. 

In 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened to shipping. 

In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit from the space shuttle Discovery. (It was later discovered that the telescope's primary mirror was flawed, requiring the installation of corrective components to achieve optimal focus.) 

In 1992, Islamic forces in Afghanistan took control of most of the capital of Kabul following the collapse of the Communist government. 

In 2002, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of the Grammy-winning trio TLC died in an SUV crash in Honduras; she was 30. 

In 2019, former Vice President Joe Biden entered the Democratic presidential race, declaring the fight against Donald Trump to be a "battle for the soul of this nation." 

Ten years ago: President Bashar Assad of Syria sent the military into the southern city of Daraa, where an anti-government uprising had begun the previous month.

Five years ago: The city of Cleveland reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old Black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center. A panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled 2-to-1 that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had to serve a four-game "Deflategate" suspension imposed by the NFL, overturning a lower judge and siding with the league in a battle with the players union. (Brady ended up serving the suspension.)

One year ago: As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000, countries took cautious steps toward easing lockdowns. The U.K. became the fifth country in the world to report 20,000 virus-related deaths.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Al Pacino is 81. Ballroom dance judge Len Goodman (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 77. Rock musician Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 76. Singer Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA) is 76. Actor Talia Shire is 76. Actor Jeffrey DeMunn is 74. Rock musician Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty &amp; the Heartbreakers) is 71. Country singer-songwriter Rob Crosby is 67. Actor Hank Azaria is 57. Rock singer Andy Bell (Erasure) is 57. Rock musician Eric Avery is 56. Country musician Rory Feek (Joey + Rory) is 56. TV personality Jane Clayson is 54. Actor Renee Zellweger is 52. Actor Gina Torres is 52. Actor Jason Lee is 51. Actor Jason Wiles is 51. Actor Emily Bergl is 46. Actor Jonathan Angel is 44. Actor Marguerite Moreau is 44. Singer Jacob Underwood is 41. Actor Melonie Diaz is 37. Actor Sara Paxton is 33. Actor/producer Allisyn Snyder is 25. Actor Jayden Rey is 12.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, April 25, the 115th day of 2021. There are 250 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On April 25, 1507, a world map produced by German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller contained the first recorded use of the term "America," in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci. On this date: In 1859, ground was broken for the Suez Canal. In 1862, during the Civil War, a Union fleet commanded by Flag Officer David G. Farragut captured the city of New Orleans.In 1898, the United States Congress declared war on Spain; the 10-week conflict resulted in an American victory. In 1915, during World War I, Allied soldiers invaded the Gallipoli Peninsula in an unsuccessful attempt to take the Ottoman Empire out of the war. In 1917, legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News, Virginia. In 1944, the United Negro College Fund was founded.In 1945, during World War II, U.S. and Soviet forces linked up on the Elbe River, a meeting that dramatized the collapse of Nazi Germany's defenses. Delegates from some 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to organize the United Nations. In 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened to shipping. In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed in orbit from the space shuttle Discovery. (It was later discovered that the telescope's primary mirror was flawed, requiring the installation of corrective components to achieve optimal focus.) In 1992, Islamic forces in Afghanistan took control of most of the capital of Kabul following the collapse of the Communist government. In 2002, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of the Grammy-winning trio TLC died in an SUV crash in Honduras; she was 30. In 2019, former Vice President Joe Biden entered the Democratic presidential race, declaring the fight against Donald Trump to be a "battle for the soul of this nation." Ten years ago: President Bashar Assad of Syria sent the military into the southern city of Daraa, where an anti-government uprising had begun the previous month.Five years ago: The city of Cleveland reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old Black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center. A panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled 2-to-1 that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had to serve a four-game "Deflategate" suspension imposed by the NFL, overturning a lower judge and siding with the league in a battle with the players union. (Brady ended up serving the suspension.)One year ago: As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000, countries took cautious steps toward easing lockdowns. The U.K. became the fifth country in the world to report 20,000 virus-related deaths. Today's Birthdays: Actor Al Pacino is 81. Ballroom dance judge Len Goodman (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 77. Rock musician Stu Cook (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 76. Singer Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA) is 76. Actor Talia Shire is 76. Actor Jeffrey DeMunn is 74. Rock musician Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty &amp; the Heartbreakers) is 71. Country singer-songwriter Rob Crosby is 67. Actor Hank Azaria is 57. Rock singer Andy Bell (Erasure) is 57. Rock musician Eric Avery is 56. Country musician Rory Feek (Joey + Rory) is 56. TV personality Jane Clayson is 54. Actor Renee Zellweger is 52. Actor Gina Torres is 52. Actor Jason Lee is 51. Actor Jason Wiles is 51. Actor Emily Bergl is 46. Actor Jonathan Angel is 44. Actor Marguerite Moreau is 44. Singer Jacob Underwood is 41. Actor Melonie Diaz is 37. Actor Sara Paxton is 33. Actor/producer Allisyn Snyder is 25. Actor Jayden Rey is 12.

Today in History -- April 25

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug distribution.

On April 20, police&nbsp;conducted a traffic stop in the 3800 Block of S. Topeka boulevard, which led to a narcotics search warrant service in the 2400 Block of SE Ohio in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.

During the investigation, officers located heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested Charles Handley, 40, of Topeka, and booked him on requested&nbsp;charges that include Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution and Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, according Monasmith.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619183651006.png" alt="Handley photo Shawnee County Detention Center" />
 <figcaption>Handley photo Shawnee County Detention Center</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug distribution.On April 20, police&nbsp;conducted a traffic stop in the 3800 Block of S. Topeka boulevard, which led to a narcotics search warrant service in the 2400 Block of SE Ohio in Topeka, according to Lt. Jerry Monasmith.During the investigation, officers located heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. They also arrested Charles Handley, 40, of Topeka, and booked him on requested&nbsp;charges that include Possession of heroin with the intent of distribution, Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution and Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, according Monasmith.

Kansas man accused of heroin distribution

Today is Saturday, April 24, the 114th day of 2021. There are 251 days left in the year. 

On April 24, 1980, the United States launched an unsuccessful attempt to free the American hostages in Iran, a mission that resulted in the deaths of eight U.S. servicemen. 

In 1800, Congress approved a bill establishing the Library of Congress. 

In 1877, federal troops were ordered out of New Orleans, ending the North's post-Civil War rule in the South.

In 1915, in what's considered the start of the Armenian genocide, the Ottoman Empire began rounding up Armenian political and cultural leaders in Constantinople. 

In 1960, rioting erupted in Biloxi, Miss., after Black protesters staging a "wade-in" at a whites-only beach were attacked by a crowd of hostile whites.

In 1962, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology achieved the first satellite relay of a television signal, between Camp Parks, California, and Westford, Massachusetts.

In 1967, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov was killed when his Soyuz 1 spacecraft smashed into the Earth after his parachutes failed to deploy properly during re-entry; he was the first human spaceflight fatality.

In 1974, comedian Bud Abbott, 78, died in Woodland Hills, Calif.

In 2003, U.S. forces in Iraq took custody of Tariq Aziz, the former Iraqi deputy prime minister. China shut down a Beijing hospital as the global death toll from SARS surpassed 260. 

In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI formally began his stewardship of the Roman Catholic Church; the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said in his installation homily that as pontiff he would listen to the will of God in governing the world's 1.1 billion Catholics. 

In 2009, Mexico shut down schools, museums, libraries and state-run theaters across its overcrowded capital in hopes of containing a deadly swine flu outbreak. 

In 2013, in Bangladesh, a shoddily constructed eight-story commercial building housing garment factories collapsed, killing more than 1,100 people. 

In 2019, avowed racist John William King was executed in Texas for the 1998 slaying of James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged along a road outside Jasper, Texas; prosecutors said Byrd was targeted because he was Black.

Ten years ago: Pope Benedict XVI offered an Easter Sunday prayer for diplomacy to prevail over warfare in Libya and for citizens of the Middle East to build a new society. Taliban militants staged a massive jailbreak in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as some 480 inmates escaped through a tunnel that had been dug over a matter of months.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama, visiting Hannover, Germany, defended international trade deals in the face of domestic and foreign opposition, saying it was "indisputable" that they strengthened the economy and made Americans businesses more competitive. Billy Paul, 80, a jazz and soul singer best known for the No. 1 hit ballad and "Philadelphia Soul" classic "Me and Mrs. Jones," died in Blackwood, New Jersey.

One year ago: The recorded U.S. death toll from the coronavirus passed the 50,000 mark. Republican governors in Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska allowed some businesses to reopen with restrictions, although health experts warned that it was too soon to ease lockdown orders. President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion measure to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert about the dangers of using a malaria drug that Trump had repeatedly promoted for coronavirus patients. The parent company of Lysol and another disinfectant warned that its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus, a day after Trump wondered aloud about that prospect during a White House briefing. Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died in Virginia at the age of 80.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director-producer Richard Donner is 91. Actor Shirley MacLaine is 87. Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 79. Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is 79. Country singer Richard Sterban (The Oak Ridge Boys) is 78. Rock musician Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 76. R&amp;B singer Ann Peebles is 74. Former Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny is 70. Actor-playwright Eric Bogosian is 68. Rock singer-musician Jack Blades (Night Ranger) is 67. Actor Michael O'Keefe is 66. Rock musician David J (Bauhaus) is 64. Actor Glenn Morshower is 62. Rock musician Billy Gould is 58. Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 57. Actor Djimon Hounsou is 57. Rock musician Patty Schemel is 54. Actor Stacy Haiduk is 53. Rock musician Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) is 53. Actor Aidan Gillen is 53. Actor Melinda Clarke is 52. Actor Rory McCann is 52. Latin pop singer Alejandro Fernandez is 50. Country-rock musician Brad Morgan (Drive-By Truckers) is 50. Rock musician Brian Marshall (Creed; Alter Bridge) is 48. Actor Derek Luke is 47. Actor-producer Thad Luckinbill is 46. Actor Eric Balfour is 44. Actor Rebecca Mader is 44. Country singer Rebecca Lynn Howard is 42. Country singer Danny Gokey is 41. Actor Reagan Gomez is 41. Actor Austin Nichols is 41. Actor Sasha Barrese is 40. Contemporary Christian musician Jasen Rauch (Red) is 40. Singer Kelly Clarkson is 39. Rock singer-musician Tyson Ritter (The All-American Rejects) is 37. Country singer Carly Pearce is 31. Actor Joe Keery is 29. Actor Jack Quaid is 29. Actor Doc Shaw is 29. Actor Jordan Fisher is 27. Golfer Lydia Ko is 24.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, April 24, the 114th day of 2021. There are 251 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 24, 1980, the United States launched an unsuccessful attempt to free the American hostages in Iran, a mission that resulted in the deaths of eight U.S. servicemen. On this date: In 1800, Congress approved a bill establishing the Library of Congress. In 1877, federal troops were ordered out of New Orleans, ending the North's post-Civil War rule in the South.In 1915, in what's considered the start of the Armenian genocide, the Ottoman Empire began rounding up Armenian political and cultural leaders in Constantinople. In 1960, rioting erupted in Biloxi, Miss., after Black protesters staging a "wade-in" at a whites-only beach were attacked by a crowd of hostile whites.In 1962, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology achieved the first satellite relay of a television signal, between Camp Parks, California, and Westford, Massachusetts.In 1967, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov was killed when his Soyuz 1 spacecraft smashed into the Earth after his parachutes failed to deploy properly during re-entry; he was the first human spaceflight fatality.In 1974, comedian Bud Abbott, 78, died in Woodland Hills, Calif.In 2003, U.S. forces in Iraq took custody of Tariq Aziz, the former Iraqi deputy prime minister. China shut down a Beijing hospital as the global death toll from SARS surpassed 260. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI formally began his stewardship of the Roman Catholic Church; the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said in his installation homily that as pontiff he would listen to the will of God in governing the world's 1.1 billion Catholics. In 2009, Mexico shut down schools, museums, libraries and state-run theaters across its overcrowded capital in hopes of containing a deadly swine flu outbreak. In 2013, in Bangladesh, a shoddily constructed eight-story commercial building housing garment factories collapsed, killing more than 1,100 people. In 2019, avowed racist John William King was executed in Texas for the 1998 slaying of James Byrd Jr., who was chained to the back of a truck and dragged along a road outside Jasper, Texas; prosecutors said Byrd was targeted because he was Black.Ten years ago: Pope Benedict XVI offered an Easter Sunday prayer for diplomacy to prevail over warfare in Libya and for citizens of the Middle East to build a new society. Taliban militants staged a massive jailbreak in Kandahar, Afghanistan, as some 480 inmates escaped through a tunnel that had been dug over a matter of months. Five years ago: President Barack Obama, visiting Hannover, Germany, defended international trade deals in the face of domestic and foreign opposition, saying it was "indisputable" that they strengthened the economy and made Americans businesses more competitive. Billy Paul, 80, a jazz and soul singer best known for the No. 1 hit ballad and "Philadelphia Soul" classic "Me and Mrs. Jones," died in Blackwood, New Jersey.One year ago: The recorded U.S. death toll from the coronavirus passed the 50,000 mark. Republican governors in Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska allowed some businesses to reopen with restrictions, although health experts warned that it was too soon to ease lockdown orders. President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion measure to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert about the dangers of using a malaria drug that Trump had repeatedly promoted for coronavirus patients. The parent company of Lysol and another disinfectant warned that its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus, a day after Trump wondered aloud about that prospect during a White House briefing. Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died in Virginia at the age of 80.Today's Birthdays: Movie director-producer Richard Donner is 91. Actor Shirley MacLaine is 87. Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 79. Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley is 79. Country singer Richard Sterban (The Oak Ridge Boys) is 78. Rock musician Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 76. R&amp;B singer Ann Peebles is 74. Former Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny is 70. Actor-playwright Eric Bogosian is 68. Rock singer-musician Jack Blades (Night Ranger) is 67. Actor Michael O'Keefe is 66. Rock musician David J (Bauhaus) is 64. Actor Glenn Morshower is 62. Rock musician Billy Gould is 58. Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 57. Actor Djimon Hounsou is 57. Rock musician Patty Schemel is 54. Actor Stacy Haiduk is 53. Rock musician Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) is 53. Actor Aidan Gillen is 53. Actor Melinda Clarke is 52. Actor Rory McCann is 52. Latin pop singer Alejandro Fernandez is 50. Country-rock musician Brad Morgan (Drive-By Truckers) is 50. Rock musician Brian Marshall (Creed; Alter Bridge) is 48. Actor Derek Luke is 47. Actor-producer Thad Luckinbill is 46. Actor Eric Balfour is 44. Actor Rebecca Mader is 44. Country singer Rebecca Lynn Howard is 42. Country singer Danny Gokey is 41. Actor Reagan Gomez is 41. Actor Austin Nichols is 41. Actor Sasha Barrese is 40. Contemporary Christian musician Jasen Rauch (Red) is 40. Singer Kelly Clarkson is 39. Rock singer-musician Tyson Ritter (The All-American Rejects) is 37. Country singer Carly Pearce is 31. Actor Joe Keery is 29. Actor Jack Quaid is 29. Actor Doc Shaw is 29. Actor Jordan Fisher is 27. Golfer Lydia Ko is 24.

Today in History -- April 24

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after executing a search warrant at a home in Great Bend.

Just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, members of the Great Bend Police Department served an arrest warrant at a home at 2537 16th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.

Officers arrested 20-year-old Jericho Riddle on three felony no bond warrants.  During the arrest, illegal drugs were observed inside of the residence.

Officers secured the residence and obtained a narcotics search warrant. During a thorough search of the residence, detectives and officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, items of drug paraphernalia and a firearm.

In addition to the no bond warrants, Riddle and 20-year-old Sonia Candia, age 20, were arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.

Officers also arrested Blake Stegman, age 19, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, and criminal use of a weapon.

Riddle, Candia and Stegman were all transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of bond.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619188943685.jpeg" alt="Riddle photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Riddle photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after executing a search warrant at a home in Great Bend.Just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, members of the Great Bend Police Department served an arrest warrant at a home at 2537 16th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.Officers arrested 20-year-old Jericho Riddle on three felony no bond warrants. During the arrest, illegal drugs were observed inside of the residence.Officers secured the residence and obtained a narcotics search warrant. During a thorough search of the residence, detectives and officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, items of drug paraphernalia and a firearm.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619188962376.jpeg" alt="Candia photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Candia photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>In addition to the no bond warrants, Riddle and 20-year-old Sonia Candia, age 20, were arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.Officers also arrested Blake Stegman, age 19, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, and criminal use of a weapon.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619188982040.jpeg" alt="Stegman photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Stegman photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Riddle, Candia and Stegman were all transported to the Barton County Detention Center and booked in lieu of bond.

Police seize drugs, weapon after search of Kan. home

Today is Friday, April 23, the 113th day of 2021. There are 252 days left in the year. 

On April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for assassinating New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. (The sentence was later reduced to life imprisonment.) 

In 1616 (Old Style calendar), English poet and dramatist William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon on what has traditionally been regarded as the 52nd anniversary of his birth in 1564. 

In 1789, President-elect George Washington and his wife, Martha, moved into the first executive mansion, the Franklin House, in New York.

In 1898, Spain declared war on the United States, which responded in kind two days later. 

In 1940, about 200 people died in the Rhythm Night Club Fire in Natchez, Mississippi.

In 1943, U.S. Navy Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy assumed command of PT-109, a motor torpedo boat, in the Solomon Islands during World War II. (On Aug. 2, 1943, PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer, killing two crew members; Kennedy and 10 others survived.) 

In 1954, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hit the first of his 755 major-league home runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. (The Braves won, 7-5.) 

In 1987, 28 construction workers were killed when an apartment complex being built in Bridgeport, Connecticut, suddenly collapsed. 

In 1988, a federal ban on smoking during domestic airline flights of two hours or less went into effect. 

In 1993, labor leader Cesar Chavez died in San Luis, Arizona, at age 66.

In 1996, a civil court jury in The Bronx, New York, ordered Bernhard Goetz to pay $43 million to Darrell Cabey, one of four young men he'd shot on a subway car in 1984. 

In 1998, James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and then insisted he'd been framed, died at a Nashville, Tennessee, hospital at age 70. 

In 2005, the recently created video-sharing website YouTube uploaded its first clip, "Me at the Zoo," which showed YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo. 

Ten years ago: Yemen's embattled president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, agreed to a proposal by Gulf Arab mediators to step down within 30 days and hand power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution. (Saleh ended up leaving office in Feb. 2012.) Former Sony Corp. president and chairman Norio Ohga, credited with developing the compact disc, died in Tokyo at age 81.

Five years ago: A confident Donald Trump told supporters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that he was not changing his pitch to voters, a day after his chief adviser assured Republican officials their party's front-runner would show more restraint while campaigning. Britain marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with parades, church services and stage performances; President Barack Obama took a break from political talks in London to tour the Globe Theatre, a re-creation of the venue where many of the Bard's plays were first performed.

One year ago: New data showed unemployment in the U.S. swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of a job by the coronavirus; more than 4.4 million laid-off workers had applied for unemployment benefits in the preceding week. At a White House briefing, President Donald Trump noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the coronavirus, and wondered aloud whether they could be injected into people. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden told an online fundraiser that Trump's efforts to block emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service showed that Trump was trying to "undermine" the election and make it harder for Americans to vote by mail. In an NFL draft conducted remotely due to the coronavirus, the Cincinnati Bengals chose LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as the first pick.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Alan Oppenheimer is 91. Actor David Birney is 82. Actor Lee Majors is 82. Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito is 78. Irish nationalist Bernadette Devlin McAliskey is 74. Actor Blair Brown is 74. Writer-director Paul Brickman is 72. Actor Joyce DeWitt is 72. Actor James Russo is 68. Filmmaker-author Michael Moore is 67. Actor Judy Davis is 66. Actor Valerie Bertinelli is 61. Actor Craig Sheffer is 61. Actor-comedian-talk show host George Lopez is 60. U.S. Olympic gold medal skier Donna Weinbrecht is 56. Actor Melina Kanakaredes is 54. Rock musician Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray) is 53. Actor Scott Bairstow is 51. Actor-writer John Lutz is 48. Actor Barry Watson is 47. Rock musician Aaron Dessner (The National) is 45. Rock musician Bryce Dessner (The National) is 45. Professional wrestler/actor John Cena is 44. Actor-writer-comedian John Oliver is 44. Actor Kal Penn is 44. Retired MLB All-Star Andruw Jones is 44. Actor Jaime King is 42. Pop singer Taio Cruz is 38. Actor Aaron Hill is 38. Actor Jesse Lee Soffer is 37. Actor Rachel Skarsten is 36. Rock musician Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs) is 34. Singer-songwriter John Fullbright is 33. Actor Dev Patel is 31. Actor Matthew Underwood is 31. Model Gigi Hadid is 26. Rock musicians Jake and Josh Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet) are 25. Actor Charlie Rowe (TV: "Salvation") is 25. Tennis player Ashleigh Barty is 25. U.S. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Chloe Kim is 21.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, April 23, the 113th day of 2021. There are 252 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 23, 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for assassinating New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. (The sentence was later reduced to life imprisonment.) On this date: In 1616 (Old Style calendar), English poet and dramatist William Shakespeare died in Stratford-upon-Avon on what has traditionally been regarded as the 52nd anniversary of his birth in 1564. In 1789, President-elect George Washington and his wife, Martha, moved into the first executive mansion, the Franklin House, in New York.In 1898, Spain declared war on the United States, which responded in kind two days later. In 1940, about 200 people died in the Rhythm Night Club Fire in Natchez, Mississippi.In 1943, U.S. Navy Lt. (jg) John F. Kennedy assumed command of PT-109, a motor torpedo boat, in the Solomon Islands during World War II. (On Aug. 2, 1943, PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer, killing two crew members; Kennedy and 10 others survived.) In 1954, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hit the first of his 755 major-league home runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. (The Braves won, 7-5.) In 1987, 28 construction workers were killed when an apartment complex being built in Bridgeport, Connecticut, suddenly collapsed. In 1988, a federal ban on smoking during domestic airline flights of two hours or less went into effect. In 1993, labor leader Cesar Chavez died in San Luis, Arizona, at age 66.In 1996, a civil court jury in The Bronx, New York, ordered Bernhard Goetz to pay $43 million to Darrell Cabey, one of four young men he'd shot on a subway car in 1984. In 1998, James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and then insisted he'd been framed, died at a Nashville, Tennessee, hospital at age 70. In 2005, the recently created video-sharing website YouTube uploaded its first clip, "Me at the Zoo," which showed YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo. Ten years ago: Yemen's embattled president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, agreed to a proposal by Gulf Arab mediators to step down within 30 days and hand power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution. (Saleh ended up leaving office in Feb. 2012.) Former Sony Corp. president and chairman Norio Ohga, credited with developing the compact disc, died in Tokyo at age 81.Five years ago: A confident Donald Trump told supporters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that he was not changing his pitch to voters, a day after his chief adviser assured Republican officials their party's front-runner would show more restraint while campaigning. Britain marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with parades, church services and stage performances; President Barack Obama took a break from political talks in London to tour the Globe Theatre, a re-creation of the venue where many of the Bard's plays were first performed.One year ago: New data showed unemployment in the U.S. swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of a job by the coronavirus; more than 4.4 million laid-off workers had applied for unemployment benefits in the preceding week. At a White House briefing, President Donald Trump noted that researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on the coronavirus, and wondered aloud whether they could be injected into people. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden told an online fundraiser that Trump's efforts to block emergency funding for the U.S. Postal Service showed that Trump was trying to "undermine" the election and make it harder for Americans to vote by mail. In an NFL draft conducted remotely due to the coronavirus, the Cincinnati Bengals chose LSU quarterback Joe Burrow as the first pick. Today's Birthdays: Actor Alan Oppenheimer is 91. Actor David Birney is 82. Actor Lee Majors is 82. Hockey Hall of Famer Tony Esposito is 78. Irish nationalist Bernadette Devlin McAliskey is 74. Actor Blair Brown is 74. Writer-director Paul Brickman is 72. Actor Joyce DeWitt is 72. Actor James Russo is 68. Filmmaker-author Michael Moore is 67. Actor Judy Davis is 66. Actor Valerie Bertinelli is 61. Actor Craig Sheffer is 61. Actor-comedian-talk show host George Lopez is 60. U.S. Olympic gold medal skier Donna Weinbrecht is 56. Actor Melina Kanakaredes is 54. Rock musician Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray) is 53. Actor Scott Bairstow is 51. Actor-writer John Lutz is 48. Actor Barry Watson is 47. Rock musician Aaron Dessner (The National) is 45. Rock musician Bryce Dessner (The National) is 45. Professional wrestler/actor John Cena is 44. Actor-writer-comedian John Oliver is 44. Actor Kal Penn is 44. Retired MLB All-Star Andruw Jones is 44. Actor Jaime King is 42. Pop singer Taio Cruz is 38. Actor Aaron Hill is 38. Actor Jesse Lee Soffer is 37. Actor Rachel Skarsten is 36. Rock musician Anthony LaMarca (The War on Drugs) is 34. Singer-songwriter John Fullbright is 33. Actor Dev Patel is 31. Actor Matthew Underwood is 31. Model Gigi Hadid is 26. Rock musicians Jake and Josh Kiszka (Greta Van Fleet) are 25. Actor Charlie Rowe (TV: "Salvation") is 25. Tennis player Ashleigh Barty is 25. U.S. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Chloe Kim is 21.

Today in History -- April 23

NEOSHO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities made several arrests Wednesday following an eight-month long joint investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

With assistance from the United States Attorney’s Office, arrest warrants were issued for individuals related to the distribution of methamphetamine. Then&nbsp; arrest warrants were executed as a part of “Operation Spring Cleaning" in&nbsp;Chanute, Kan., and in the surrounding Neosho, Allen and Montgomery counties.

Those arrested were booked into the Neosho County and Allen County Jails for drug-related crimes including the suspected distribution of methamphetamine, and the possession of controlled substances.&nbsp;

During the execution of one of the arrest warrants at&nbsp;804 N. Garfield, in&nbsp;Chanute, Kan., suspicious explosive devices were located. The ATF and KHP Hazardous Device Unit responded to assist with the safe removal of these devices and aid in the investigation.

Name,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; City,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Charge&nbsp;(*Listed charge may be the most serious of several charges)

Shadow McKinney, 28, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school, and Distribution of methamphetamine&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kerry Wilson, 41, Chanute, (6 Counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school

Anna Stockenbrand, 31, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school

Dedra Bright, 36, Cherryville, Distribution of methamphetamine

Gina Perez, 37, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school

Michael Naff, 35, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school

Ellen Fisher, 34, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine

Quintin Obermiller, 30, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine

Markus K. Steeves, 47, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of school property, Criminal use of an explosive

Pending arrests connected to this operation:

Kevin Pratt, 45, Iola, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school

Jessica Rogers, 39, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine

Timothy J. Mishler, 30, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine

The joint operation represented a coordinated law enforcement effort to reduce the accessibility of illegal drugs impacting Southeast Kansas. This investigation is ongoing.

The cases will be prosecuted by Neosho County Attorney Linus A. Thuston, Allen County Attorney Jerry Hathaway, and Assistant Allen County Attorney Jacqie Spradling.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619043819595.png" alt="Michael Naff photo Allen County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Michael Naff photo Allen County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>NEOSHO COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities made several arrests Wednesday following an eight-month long joint investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.With assistance from the United States Attorney’s Office, arrest warrants were issued for individuals related to the distribution of methamphetamine. Then&nbsp; arrest warrants were executed as a part of “Operation Spring Cleaning" in&nbsp;Chanute, Kan., and in the surrounding Neosho, Allen and Montgomery counties.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619044014479.png" alt="Gina Perez photo Allen County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Gina Perez photo Allen County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Those arrested were booked into the Neosho County and Allen County Jails for drug-related crimes including the suspected distribution of methamphetamine, and the possession of controlled substances.&nbsp;During the execution of one of the arrest warrants at&nbsp;804 N. Garfield, in&nbsp;Chanute, Kan., suspicious explosive devices were located. The ATF and KHP Hazardous Device Unit responded to assist with the safe removal of these devices and aid in the investigation.Arrested during this operation were:Name,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; City,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Charge&nbsp;(*Listed charge may be the most serious of several charges)Shadow McKinney, 28, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school, and Distribution of methamphetamine&nbsp;&nbsp;Kerry Wilson, 41, Chanute, (6 Counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a schoolAnna Stockenbrand, 31, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a schoolDedra Bright, 36, Cherryville, Distribution of methamphetamineGina Perez, 37, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a schoolMichael Naff, 35, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619043891748.png" alt="Fisher photo Allen County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Fisher photo Allen County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>Ellen Fisher, 34, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamineQuintin Obermiller, 30, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamineMarkus K. Steeves, 47, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of school property, Criminal use of an explosivePending arrests connected to this operation:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619087859955.png" alt="Kevin Pratt photo from a previous arrest in Wilson Co." />
 <figcaption>Kevin Pratt photo from a previous arrest in Wilson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Kevin Pratt, 45, Iola, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a schoolJessica Rogers, 39, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamineTimothy J. Mishler, 30, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamineThe joint operation represented a coordinated law enforcement effort to reduce the accessibility of illegal drugs impacting Southeast Kansas. This investigation is ongoing.The cases will be prosecuted by Neosho County Attorney Linus A. Thuston, Allen County Attorney Jerry Hathaway, and Assistant Allen County Attorney Jacqie Spradling.&nbsp;

KBI: Multiple suspects jailed in 'Operation Spring Cleaning'

Today is Thursday, April 22, the 112th day of 2021. There are 253 days left in the year. 

On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom outside Washington, D.C. to conspiring with the Sept. 11 hijackers to kill Americans. (Moussaoui is serving a life prison sentence.) 

In 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins. 

In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims.

In 1898, with the United States and Spain on the verge of war, the U.S. Navy began blockading Cuban ports. Congress authorized creation of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the "Rough Riders." 

In 1915, the first full-scale use of deadly chemicals in warfare took place as German forces unleashed chlorine gas against Allied troops at the start of the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium during World War I; thousands of soldiers are believed to have died.

In 1937, thousands of college students in New York City staged a "peace strike" opposing American entry into another possible world conflict.

In 1952, an atomic test in Nevada became the first nuclear explosion shown on live network television as a 31-kiloton bomb was dropped from a B-50 Superfortress.

In 1954, the publicly televised sessions of the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings began. 

In 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first "Earth Day." 

In 1994, Richard M. Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, died at a New York hospital four days after suffering a stroke; he was 81. 

In 2000, in a dramatic pre-dawn raid, armed immigration agents seized Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy at the center of a custody dispute, from his relatives' home in Miami; Elian was reunited with his father at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. 

In 2004, Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who'd traded in a multi-million-dollar NFL contract to serve in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire; he was 27. 

In 2015, a federal judge in Philadelphia approved a settlement agreement expected to cost the NFL $1 billion over 65 years to resolve thousands of concussion lawsuits. A federal appeals court in San Francisco overturned home run leader Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction, ruling 10-1 that his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into illegal steroids distribution.

Ten years ago: Syrian security forces fired at protesters, killing at least 75 people around the country. A tornado ripped through Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, causing significant damage to the C Concourse.

Five years ago: Leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the United Nations as the landmark deal took a key step toward entering into force years ahead of schedule.

One year ago: Tyson Foods suspended operations at a pork plant in Waterloo, Iowa, that was blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the region; the plant was critical to the nation's pork supply. (At least three workers at the plant died after contracting the virus, which infected more than 1,000 other workers there.) Federal officials said two pet cats in New York state had tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States; the cats had mild respiratory illnesses. The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft for sign-stealing in 2018; former Red Sox manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros' sign-stealing operation. Actor Shirley Knight, a two-time Oscar nominee, died in Texas at the age of 83.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Estelle Harris is 93. Actor Jack Nicholson is 84. Singer Mel Carter is 82. Author Janet Evanovich is 78. Country singer Cleve Francis is 76. Movie director John Waters is 75. Singer Peter Frampton is 71. Rock singer-musician Paul Carrack (Mike and the Mechanics; Squeeze) is 70. Actor Joseph Bottoms is 67. Actor Ryan Stiles is 62. Baseball manager Terry Francona is 62. Comedian and entertainment executive Byron Allen is 60. Actor Chris Makepeace is 57. Rock musician Fletcher Dragge is 55. Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is 55. Actor Sheryl Lee is 54. Actor-talk show host Sherri Shepherd is 54. Country singer-musician Heath Wright (Ricochet) is 54. Country singer Kellie Coffey is 50. Actor Eric Mabius is 50. Actor Ingo Rademacher is 50. Rock musician Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down) is 47. Rock singer-musician Daniel Johns (Silverchair) is 42. Actor Malcolm Barrett is 41. Actor Cassidy Freeman is 39. Actor Michelle Ryan is 37. Actor Zack Gottsagen is 36. Actor Amber Heard is 35. Singer-songwriter BC Jean (Alexander Jean) is 34. Drummer Tripp Howell (LANCO) is 32. Rapper/singer Machine Gun Kelly is 31.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, April 22, the 112th day of 2021. There are 253 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom outside Washington, D.C. to conspiring with the Sept. 11 hijackers to kill Americans. (Moussaoui is serving a life prison sentence.) On this date: In 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins. In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims.In 1898, with the United States and Spain on the verge of war, the U.S. Navy began blockading Cuban ports. Congress authorized creation of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the "Rough Riders." In 1915, the first full-scale use of deadly chemicals in warfare took place as German forces unleashed chlorine gas against Allied troops at the start of the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium during World War I; thousands of soldiers are believed to have died.In 1937, thousands of college students in New York City staged a "peace strike" opposing American entry into another possible world conflict.In 1952, an atomic test in Nevada became the first nuclear explosion shown on live network television as a 31-kiloton bomb was dropped from a B-50 Superfortress.In 1954, the publicly televised sessions of the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings began. In 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first "Earth Day." In 1994, Richard M. Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, died at a New York hospital four days after suffering a stroke; he was 81. In 2000, in a dramatic pre-dawn raid, armed immigration agents seized Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy at the center of a custody dispute, from his relatives' home in Miami; Elian was reunited with his father at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. In 2004, Army Ranger Pat Tillman, who'd traded in a multi-million-dollar NFL contract to serve in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire; he was 27. In 2015, a federal judge in Philadelphia approved a settlement agreement expected to cost the NFL $1 billion over 65 years to resolve thousands of concussion lawsuits. A federal appeals court in San Francisco overturned home run leader Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction, ruling 10-1 that his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into illegal steroids distribution.Ten years ago: Syrian security forces fired at protesters, killing at least 75 people around the country. A tornado ripped through Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, causing significant damage to the C Concourse.Five years ago: Leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the United Nations as the landmark deal took a key step toward entering into force years ahead of schedule. One year ago: Tyson Foods suspended operations at a pork plant in Waterloo, Iowa, that was blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the region; the plant was critical to the nation's pork supply. (At least three workers at the plant died after contracting the virus, which infected more than 1,000 other workers there.) Federal officials said two pet cats in New York state had tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States; the cats had mild respiratory illnesses. The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft for sign-stealing in 2018; former Red Sox manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros' sign-stealing operation. Actor Shirley Knight, a two-time Oscar nominee, died in Texas at the age of 83.Today's Birthdays: Actor Estelle Harris is 93. Actor Jack Nicholson is 84. Singer Mel Carter is 82. Author Janet Evanovich is 78. Country singer Cleve Francis is 76. Movie director John Waters is 75. Singer Peter Frampton is 71. Rock singer-musician Paul Carrack (Mike and the Mechanics; Squeeze) is 70. Actor Joseph Bottoms is 67. Actor Ryan Stiles is 62. Baseball manager Terry Francona is 62. Comedian and entertainment executive Byron Allen is 60. Actor Chris Makepeace is 57. Rock musician Fletcher Dragge is 55. Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is 55. Actor Sheryl Lee is 54. Actor-talk show host Sherri Shepherd is 54. Country singer-musician Heath Wright (Ricochet) is 54. Country singer Kellie Coffey is 50. Actor Eric Mabius is 50. Actor Ingo Rademacher is 50. Rock musician Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down) is 47. Rock singer-musician Daniel Johns (Silverchair) is 42. Actor Malcolm Barrett is 41. Actor Cassidy Freeman is 39. Actor Michelle Ryan is 37. Actor Zack Gottsagen is 36. Actor Amber Heard is 35. Singer-songwriter BC Jean (Alexander Jean) is 34. Drummer Tripp Howell (LANCO) is 32. Rapper/singer Machine Gun Kelly is 31.

Today in History -- April 22

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft from area businesses and have two suspects in custody.

On April 5, 2021, deputies were dispatched to a business in the 8100 block of SW Topeka Boulevard for a possible theft, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a large hole cut into the fence and a damaged gate at the entrance of the property. 

During the investigation, it was discovered that multiple items were stolen, including industrial sized batteries, and multiple items were damaged with a total value over $28,000.

On Wednesday deputies gathered valuable information and responded to a residence in the 200 block of SE Pinecrest Drive and located the remaining stolen batteries as well as two suspects.

Jarrod M. Ryan (48) and Amy L. Kibbee (28), both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into the

Shawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of aggravated criminal damage to

property, theft, conspiracy and criminal trespass. Ryan was also charged with several drug related

This incident is still under investigation.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619088593865.png" alt="Ryan photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ryan photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft from area businesses and have two suspects in custody.On April 5, 2021, deputies were dispatched to a business in the 8100 block of SW Topeka Boulevard for a possible theft, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a large hole cut into the fence and a damaged gate at the entrance of the property. During the investigation, it was discovered that multiple items were stolen, including industrial sized batteries, and multiple items were damaged with a total value over $28,000.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619088574976.png" alt="Kibbee photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Kibbee photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday deputies gathered valuable information and responded to a residence in the 200 block of SE Pinecrest Drive and located the remaining stolen batteries as well as two suspects.Jarrod M. Ryan (48) and Amy L. Kibbee (28), both of Topeka, were arrested and booked into theShawnee County Department of Corrections on charges of aggravated criminal damage toproperty, theft, conspiracy and criminal trespass. Ryan was also charged with several drug relatedcharges.This incident is still under investigation.

2 suspects jailed for theft at rural Kansas business

<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/GaryFrenchy-Jeardoe">Obituary for Gary "Frenchy" D. Jeardoe | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home</a>

January 22, 1949 ~ April 20, 2021 (age 72)

<h2>Gary 'Frenchy' D. Jeardoe, Concordia</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/GaryFrenchy-Jeardoe">Obituary for Gary "Frenchy" D. Jeardoe | Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home</a>January 22, 1949 ~ April 20, 2021 (age 72)Obituary to follow.<h2>Services</h2>FRIENDS MAY SIGN REGISTER BOOK Monday April 26, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 Pp.m. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home 1104 20th Street Belleville, Kansas 66935

MEMORIAL SERVICE Tuesday April 27, 2021 11:00 a.m. Zion Cemetery - rural Talmo, Kansas 249 190 Road Concordia, KS 66901&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Meadowlark Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary "Frenchy" D. Jeardoe, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituary/GaryFrenchy-Jeardoe/sympathy">floral store.</a>