Daily Brief: Sunday, October 11, 2026

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CeCe Winans and friends turn Chaifetz Arena into a house of praise

The faithful didn’t just show up at Chaifetz Arena Friday night — they came ready. The Come Worship! Tour asked them to do exactly that, and for more than three hours they answered the call. They… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Irene, Maida and Mike — a Tale of Delusion, Promise and Possibility” (Nov 2008)

Sophomore standouts lead Cardinal Ritter past Lift for Life

Sophomore quarterback Rhylan Moore threw three touchdown passes to lead Cardinal Ritter to a 30‑22 victory over Lift for Life in a Thursday night football game at Ritter. Moore’s favorite target was… — St. Louis American

📼 From the PubDef archive: “Of Parks and People (Part 2)” (Aug 2008)

Measles cases reach a 35-year high in the U.S.

Measles cases in the United States have reached a 35-year high, with 4,080 confirmed cases reported as of Oct. 8, surpassing the 2,289 cases recorded throughout 2025, according to the Centers for… — St. Louis American

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