President Joe Biden on Wednesday offered his first public reaction to the House GOP’s efforts to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from party leadership, saying simply: “I don’t understand the Republicans.” Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, has faced growing opposition in her role in the No. 3 leadership position and party leaders, including former President Donald Trump
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The crash happened a little before 9 p.m. at Highway 50 and Missouri Boulevard when a patrol car with lights and sirens on was hit by a pickup truck in the intersection, according to a JCPD crash report.
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Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state workers to return to their offices for in-person work no later than May 17.
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Members of the World Trade Organization discussed a proposal to waive intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments Wednesday amid growing international pressure for greater access for developing nations. While no decision was made, the discussion was “far more constructive, pragmatic, it was less emotive and less finger-pointing” than on previous occasions, WTO spokesman
Continue Reading Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has aligned most often with Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch in her first months on the bench. Yet as the court enters the final weeks of its annual session, Barrett is also separating herself from brethren on the right with a lower key, attention-deflecting manner. As she has adopted
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of Mark David Chapman, who was convicted of murdering musician John Lennon. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1955 Birth place: Fort Worth, Texas Birth name: Mark David Chapman Father: David Chapman, former sergeant, US Air Force Mother: Diane Chapman, nurse Marriage: Gloria (Abe) Chapman (June 1979-present) Education: Attended DeKalb
Continue Reading Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Personal Birth date: July 31, 1965 Birth place: Gloucestershire, England Birth name: Joanne Rowling Father: Peter Rowling, aircraft factory manager Mother: Anne (Volant) Rowling, lab technician Marriages: Neil Murray (December 26, 2001-present); Jorge Arantes (1992-1995, divorced) Children: with
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Kelly Osbourne is talking about a lot lately, but there’s one person she’s not sharing with. The reality star/actress is promoting her new weekly podcast “The Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher Show” and has been giving interviews. During an appearance that ran this week on family friend Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast Osbourne revealed that
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Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out “Amber” by 311 or “The Promise” by When in Rome — his go-to songs every time he grabs the mic at a bar. Soto plans to resume some social activities
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A sophisticated system pumping deadly, liquid meth from Mexico to metro Atlanta, run by a dangerous crime ring here in Georgia, has been taken down, for now at least. CBS46 dug through the 166-page indictment detailing the disturbing July bust, as a task force took
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MONROE, Georgia (WGCL) — A metro-Atlanta homeowner is warning others after he says a local contractor took nearly $100,000 of his money – and never finished building his pool. David Dyer, a 65-year-old retired federal law enforcement officer, moved into this Monroe, Georgia, home in 2019. He’s trapped
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlanta police are working to find the person who shot a DoorDash food delivery driver early Wednesday morning. The shooting may have happened near the Appletree Apartment complex located at the 2300 block of Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta. According to Atlanta police, the victim,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GLASTONBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Glastonbury firefighter came under fire after he told protestors holding a rally this past weekend to get rid of Narcan and let those overdosing, die. It was all caught on camera, and the video picked up steam on social media, with many saying
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TOPEKA, Kansas (KCTV) — The Kansas House will likely vote on a medical marijuana bill later this week. It’s a historic event in the conservative state where legislation of its kind has never made it this far. Supporters of the bill believe it’s likely to pass the House.
Continue Reading Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fourth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Personal Birth date: July 27, 1975 Birth place: New York,
Continue Reading The UK’s Queen Elizabeth II is associated with many things — but beer is not usually among them. Until now. The 95-year-old monarch’s Sandringham Estate announced on Twitter that it has developed its own beer range — an Indian pale ale and a bitter. Organic barley grown in the grounds of the Queen’s retreat in
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The Republican-led House voted 98-50 to pass the bill.
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Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it has authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for the age group. Clinical trial results showed the vaccine had 100% efficacy and was well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15. “The most commonly reported
Continue Reading Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it has authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for the age group. Clinical trial results showed the vaccine had 100% efficacy and was well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15. “The most commonly reported
Continue Reading The Academy Awards ending was a little different this year due to a decision by producers that had to do with late actor Chadwick Boseman. As a reminder, producers had switched the order of the final awards of the night so best picture was announced before the lead acting categories. Boseman, nominated for lead actor
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