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BELTON, Mo. — The FBI says one of their agents fatally shot a domestic terror suspect Tuesday in 100th block of Wilbur Parish Circle in Belton. Officials say the suspect, 36-year-old Timothy Wilson, was angry with the government’s social distancing measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Wilson reportedly planned to bomb a hospital in response. FBI investigators say Wilson was motivated by racial, religious and anti-government views. Wilson “decided to accelerate his plan to use a vehicle-born improvised explosive device in an attempt to cause severe harm and mass casualties,” a press release said. Wilson allegedly decided on...

A metal detector enthusiast believes he has found a royal crown jewel buried in a field. Peter Beasley, 67, was stunned when he pulled a heavy gold ring from the ground while out with his metal detector near Petersfield. He claims the ring is 900 years old and belonged to Robert, the eldest son of William the Conquerer, whose name is engraved on the ring. Robert, known as 'Short-legs', unsuccessfully attempted to take the English throne when he landed in Portsmouth in 1101. But Mr Beasley is now involved in a dispute over the authenticity of the ring. The British...

A lot of kooks run for president: Strom Thurmond, Ross Perot, Howard Dean. By comparison, Timothy Rexford Wilson of Belfast, Maine, seems almost normal. Remember, I said almost. In late January, Wilson sent out a news release announcing his independent candidacy for the nation’s top job. Since the 48-year-old Massachusetts native has relatively little money, no governmental experience, and even less name recognition, an impartial observer could be excused for tactfully suggesting that Wilson give a wide berth to any hungry squirrels he happens to encounter on the campaign trail. Unlike the above-mentioned candidates, Wilson took no offense at the...