Tearful Graham Mourns McCain In Senate Eulogy

By LAURIE KELLMAN , Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain’s close friend Lindsey Graham mixed laughter and tears on the Senate floor Tuesday as he remembered “Operation Maverick,” which he described as lessons in choosing “what’s right at your own expense.” “He taught me that honor and imperfection are always in competition,” Sen. Graham…

Extra Police Patrols Target Impaired Drivers Heading Into Holiday

(KTRS) ST. LOUIS MO  Around 60 Bi-State police agencies beefed up patrols over the weekend for “Saturation Saturday”. Mother’s Against Drunk Driving partners this operation saying everyday 29 people die from alcohol related accidents. These fatal DWI accidents cost the United States more than 44 billion dollars annually.  St. Louis Metropolitan Police informed KTRS they…

McConnell Pays Tribute To McCain On Senate Floor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell paid tribute to John McCain by recalling their own legislative battles while echoing the late senator’s belief that there’s more that unites than divides Americans. Speaking from the Senate floor, McConnell says that while McCain served the state of Arizona in Congress, “he was America’s hero all…