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Mark Diehl, left, and Dale Atchley move items to higher ground at the Fenton Feed Mill on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Fenton, Mo. Torrential rains over the past several days pushed already swollen rivers and streams to virtually unheard-of heights in parts of Missouri and Illinois. (J.B. Forbes /St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Cedar Rapids fends off flood damage with temporary barriers

By RYAN J. FOLEY - Associated Press

The Pride of Baltimore II is a modern re-creation of a typical early United States privateering vessel. Civilians who took up privateering could hope to gain huge wealth while wreaking havoc on English commerce.

Pride of Baltimore II sets sail Friday in Maryland Day commemoration

By Carleton Bryant - The Washington Times

In this Monday, July 22, 2013 photo, pedestrians walk past the main branch of the New York Public Library in New York, Monday, July 22, 2013. The New York Public Library has abandoned its $300 million plan to revamp its flagship midtown Manhattan building and move 1.5 million books to New Jersey. Library president Tony Marx said Wednesday, May 7, 2014, that library officials and New York City officials are discussing possible alternatives. A statement from Marx doesn’t detail the reasons for the change of plans.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

EDITORIAL: A youngster with a passion for books takes on City Hall

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

KC fire departments in both cities court diversity

Associated Press

Supporters of Yokohama F. Marinos cheer during a J-League soccer match between Marinos and Kawasaki Frontale in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Man City buys into Japanese club Yokohama

Associated Press

Column: A millionaire footballer strikes? Pathetic

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press