Jefferson City man charged in connection with McClung Park shooting
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a reported shooting in McClung Park on Wednesday night.
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Ashville studio provides support, art space for artists affected by mental health needs, addiction
By Robert Mahosky Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Aurora Studio and Gallery’s mission is to provide a supportive art space for artists affected by mental health needs, addiction and/or homelessness. It’s a place in Asheville where artists can gather and express themselves through the visual arts. “So many
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Mexico says it caught replacement leader of drug gang
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors say they have caught the replacement leader of a drug gang involved in a bloody turf battle in central Mexico. The suspect was allegedly appointed leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima gang after the group’s founder was arrested in 2020. Prosecutors in the north-central state of Guanajuato identified the
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Broadcaster Kaat apologizes for “40-acre” comment
HOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat has apologized during an AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees
Continue Reading Broadcaster Kaat apologizes for “40-acre” comment
HOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat has apologized during an AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees
Continue ReadingCalifornia declara ilegal la práctica de quitarse el preservativo sin consentimiento, también conocida como “stealthing”
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, firmó el jueves un proyecto de ley que convierte al estado en el primero en prohibir el “stealthing”, es decir, quitarse el preservativo, el condón, durante una relación sexual sin el consentimiento verbal de la pareja. La nueva ley convierte la retirada de un preservativo
Continue Reading Packers hopeful Alexander can avoid season-ending surgery
By BILL HUBER Associated Press The Green Bay Packers are hoping 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder will heal on its own rather than needing season-ending surgery. Alexander was injured during the third quarter of a 27-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. LaFleur ruled out Alexander and center Josh Myers for Sunday’s game
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Bannon to defy subpoena from January 6 committee, citing Trump’s ‘direction’
By Sara Murray, Katelyn Polantz and Ryan Nobles, CNN Steve Bannon will not cooperate with the House select committee investigating January 6, his lawyer said in an email obtained by CNN that cites former President Donald Trump’s claim of executive privilege. Bannon’s attorney told the committee that “the executive privileges belong to President Trump” and
Continue Reading Stock indexes closing lower as jobs data sparks uncertainty
By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers U.S. stock indexes are closing lower Friday after a weak jobs report sparked questions about when the Federal Reserve could pare back its immense support for the markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% after wavering throughout the day. Government data showed far fewer
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Stock indexes closing lower as jobs data sparks uncertainty
By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers U.S. stock indexes are closing lower Friday after a weak jobs report sparked questions about when the Federal Reserve could pare back its immense support for the markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% after wavering throughout the day. Government data showed far fewer
Continue Reading Titans LB Jayon Brown among 4 put on IR, A.J. Brown to play
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Jayon Brown and three others on injured reserve after declaring them out against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans also promoted a trio from the practice squad to the active roster Friday. The Titans also put rookie wide receiver Racey McMath, offensive lineman Aaron Brewer and
Continue Reading Rookie QBs getting crash course in up-and-down life of NFL
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Playing quarterback in the NFL is certainly no simple task, and this year’s class of newcomers is getting a crash course filled with sacks, interceptions and losses in how difficult it is to immediately succeed under center. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, the New York
Continue ReadingTragedia en Miami: ¿Cómo enfrentar el duelo? ¿Cómo prepararse para las peores noticias?
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — La tragedia no ha terminado en Miami. Tras días en los que cientos de rescatistas han trabajado sin parar para buscar posibles sobrevivientes y recuperar los cuerpos, las familias enfrentan una dolorosa espera: tener noticias, las que sean, sobre sus seres queridos. Hasta el momento el derrumbe parcial de un edificio
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FEC won’t take action against RNC for its spending on Trump’s Russia probe lawyers
By Tierney Sneed, CNN The Federal Election Commission won’t take action against the Republican National Committee for how it paid for the lawyers who represented then-President Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr., in the various Russia investigations. The campaign finance allegations against the RNC — which were filed with the FEC in 2018
Continue Reading Biden restores Bears Ears, other monuments cut by Trump
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has restored two sprawling national monuments in Utah, reversing a decision by President Donald Trump that had opened some lands for mining and development. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments encompass more than 3.2 million acres. They include red-rock lands sacred to Native Americans
Continue Reading Biden restores Bears Ears, other monuments cut by Trump
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has restored two sprawling national monuments in Utah, reversing a decision by President Donald Trump that had opened some lands for mining and development. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments encompass more than 3.2 million acres. They include red-rock lands sacred to Native Americans
Continue Reading¿Qué países de América Latina han comenzado vacunar a menores de edad contra el covid-19?
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — A medida que los contagios de covid-19 vuelven a dispararse en distintas partes del mundo debido a la variante delta, llevando incluso a los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de Estados Unidos a volver a recomendar el uso de mascarillas a los vacunados, los países
Continue Reading Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, who is Black, during a domestic disturbance in Kenosha in August 2020. The shooting left Blake paralyzed from the waist down
Continue Reading Blackhawks D Caleb Jones sidelined by sprained left wrist
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks lost another young defenseman when the team announced Caleb Jones has a sprained left wrist. The 24-year-old Jones, the younger brother of Chicago defenseman Seth Jones, is expected to miss approximately six weeks. Caleb Jones was acquired in a July trade with Edmonton that moved Duncan Keith to the
Continue Reading Syria says 6 troops wounded in airstrike in Homs province
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media are quoting an unnamed military official as saying that an Israeli strike targeted a military airbase in the country’s central Homs province, wounding six soldiers. The official said there was material damage in the area from the attack on Friday. Israel rarely comments on strikes inside Syria but is
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