By Andy Rose and Ralph Ellis, CNN Two more states announced their first probable cases of monkeypox Saturday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the suspected case developed in a Kansas City resident who had recently traveled out-of-state. The Indiana Department of Health also said it was investigating a probable monkeypox case,
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By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — World swimming’s governing body has adopted new rules for transgender athletes, only permitting swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events. FINA members have voted 71.5% in favor of the new “gender inclusion policy” at the organization’s extraordinary general congress. It will
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Fire ended a 10-game league winless streak, beating D.C. United 1-0 on a 78th-minute goal by second-half substitute Fabian Herbers. Chicago had lost seven league games and tied three since beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at home on March 19. The skid was one shy of the team record, set
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By Daniella Diaz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The House January 6 committee will show evidence at its upcoming hearing about then-President Donald Trump’s involvement in a scheme to submit fake slates of electors in the 2020 presidential election, US Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the panel, said Sunday. “Yes, we’ll show evidence of the
Continue Reading By Daniella Diaz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The House January 6 committee will show evidence at its upcoming hearing about then-President Donald Trump’s involvement in a scheme to submit fake slates of electors in the 2020 presidential election, US Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the panel, said Sunday. “Yes, we’ll show evidence of the
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BLACK JACK, Mo. (AP) — Two men have been charged with murder in a house explosion near St. Louis that authorities say killed four people who were assembling fireworks in a garage. St. Louis County prosecutors charged 37-year-old Terrell Cooks and 43-year-old Seneca Mahan with three counts of second-degree murder before a fourth victim died
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Lightyear” wasn’t able to get enough buzz at the box office this weekend. The latest film from Disney’s Pixar — which features the voice work of Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear — opened to an estimated $51 million at the North American box office this weekend. That number came in
Continue Reading By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Lightyear” wasn’t able to get enough buzz at the box office this weekend. The latest film from Disney’s Pixar — which features the voice work of Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear — opened to an estimated $51 million at the North American box office this weekend. That number came in
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By Zahid Mahmood and Yousuf Basil, CNN Saudi Arabian government officials have cracked down on rainbow-colored toys and clothing from shops in the country’s capital, Riyadh, on Tuesday, saying the items promote homosexuality, according to Saudi state-run TV channel al-Ekhbariya. “We are having to look out for slogans that violate the rules of Islam and
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN The cannabis industry has had a major impact on the tiny town of Moffat, Colorado — so much that the town is now considering changing its name to “Kush.” Cassandra Foxx, the mayor of Moffat, tells CNN that the town is home to around 120 residents. Still, “Moffat feels like it’s
Continue ReadingBy Chandler Pawloski, Anna Muckenfuss Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Officials say that cleanup efforts continue following an oil spill in the Flint River. The leak was first reported Wednesday. State investigators confirmed Friday that the source of the Flint River oil spill came from the Lockhart Chemical Company.
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story NEWINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Six students and one instructor suffered minor burns after training at a fire training center in Newington. Officials say the incident happened at a training facility on Milk Lane. The fire started as a controlled burn, but the heat eventually got
Continue Reading BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil has secured back-to-back WTA titles after Chinese opponent Shuai Zhang retired with an injury trailing 5-4 in the first set of the final. Haddad Maia was preparing to serve for the first set when Zhang walked slowly to the net and hugged her opponent. It was
Continue Reading By Inke Kappeler and Tara John, CNN Germany must reduce natural gas consumption and increase the burning of coal in order to help fill gas storage facilities for next winter, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced Sunday as the country moves away from reduced Russian gas supplies. “The situation is serious,” Habeck said in a
Continue ReadingBy Holly Yan, CNN A 5-year-old had just finished his first day of kindergarten when he watched his young mother collapse and take her final breaths. A 13-year-old has suffered panic attacks since her dad’s death. A 17-year-old must face adulthood without his idol. More than 202,000 US children have lost one or both parents
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Will Kendrick’s family has had a painful year. “It’s hard. It’s still hard. I don’t know how I’m standing here with strength but by the grace of God, I’m still standing,” his brother, Joseph Kendrick, said. On June 17, 2021, Will
Continue ReadingBy KOTV Staff Click here for updates on this story TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — U.S Coast Guard crews responded to a fire on a 42-foot commercial fishing vessel off the coast of Manzanita Beach in Oregon early Saturday morning. USCG said they received a distress call at around 6:30 a.m., about 2 miles West
Continue Reading BERLIN (AP) — Ons Jabeur has won the Berlin Open after her opponent Belinda Bencic retired with an ankle injury. Jabeur was leading 6-3, 2-1 when Bencic signaled she couldn’t continue after hurting her left ankle in a fall in the first set. Jabeur gave her words of comfort at the net and then rushed
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV) — There were no serious injuries following a train derailment near Lawrence on Friday night — thanks in no small part to infrared technology. The Lawrence Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) team assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Union Pacific
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Hennessy Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Juneteenth festivals bring people out to community centers, parks, and areas like the Jazz District in Kansas City. The crowd braved through the summer heat for this year’s JuneteenthKC 2022 Heritage Festival. Mekhi Willis helped serve fun, sugary drinks inside
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