Kansas City News Walk: Local Celebrations, Temps Cool & Syria Falls

For the late night & early morning we take a glimpse at ladies underwear fashions, local events as the holidays approach AND ongoing international warfare . . . One of these things is more important than all the rest . . . Hint: It's women's panties.

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Celebrate Football Love Fest

Parkville couple ties the knot at Arrowhead ahead of Chiefs game

The newlyweds Josh and Talia Lindquist were thrilled to be getting married at one of their favorite places, all thanks to a contest they won from the Chiefs and Helzberg.

Crafty Traditions

A Kansas City beadworker is honoring her Native heritage and continuing her grandfather's work

Komina Guevara learned the art of beadwork by watching her grandfather. Now she makes traditional and modern pieces that honor 'my family, my culture and myself.'

Legislating Against End Game

A law lets people at risk of suicide avoid buying guns. Will Kansas or Missouri pass it?

Kansas Rep. Jarrod Ousley and Missouri Rep. Patty Lewis are introducing bills that would let people voluntarily exclude themselves from gun sales. Experts say such laws save lives.

Community Profits From Retail Space

Hyde Park retail space provides platform for small Black-owned businesses to thrive

Porter House KC, a retail space in Hyde Park, is providing Black-owned businesses a place to feel valued and seen.

Local Kindness & Help

Operation Holidays: Spreading kindness to families in need

Learn how you can support Della Lamb's annual holiday drive to feed & clothe families this winter

Pulling Down More Profits

Victoria's Secret Losses Narrow as Hillary Super Takes the Helm

Victoria's Secret (VSCO) Q3 2024 earnings are in with narrower losses and better sales as Hillary Super took the reins as CEO.

Dictator Chased Away

Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say

Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. The reports came hours after a stunning rebel advance swept into Damascus to cheers and ended the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.

Life Lessons From Tyrant

The rise and fall of Bashar and Asma Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma started as a couple that could have broken the country's tyrant regime, though the opposite happened.

Fighting For Middle-East Future

Syrian rebel takeover will have a 'remarkable' ripple effect equivalent to the Berlin Wall, GOP rep predicts

Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., reacts to the monumental rebel takeover in Syria, which drove longtime dictator Bashar Assad to flee the Middle East.

Bombs Away Again

US strikes dozens of ISIS camps and operatives in Syria amid Assad's downfall

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday it conducted air strikes against ISIS targets and operatives in Syria amid the downfall of Bashar Assad's regime.

Mogul Suffers Nasty Accusation

Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old in 2000 incident along with Sean 'Diddy' Combs | CNN

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean "Diddy" Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.

MAGA Amendment Underway

Trump aims to end birthright citizenship, says American citizens with family here illegally may be deported

President-elect Donald Trump, in an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press," also said he is open to working with Democrats on a legislative way to keep Dreamers in the United States.

Homeward Bound Logistics

Stephen Miller outlines how Trump administration would prioritize mass deportations

The incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy made clear this would be Trump's no.1 priority ahead of all other policies.

Warzone Communication

Syrian rebel leader's victory speech holds a message for Iran - and for Trump and Israel too | CNN

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani's road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.

Europe War Grind Pause

Trump calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy in Paris

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after a meeting in Paris with French and Ukrainian leaders. He claimed Kyiv "would like to make a deal" to end the more than 1,000-day war.

Rolling With Good Deeds

Thousands of truckers come together to support Kansas City area veterans

An organization that represents thousands of truckers has shown its gratitude for veterans in the Kansas City metro.

Grigs Help Start Work Week

Kansas City weather: A mild Monday, then temperatures tumble

The metro area will enjoy one more day of mild weather on Monday, with highs expected to reach about 53 degrees.

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