Columbia providing buses to city’s Fire in the Sky celebration
Columbia’s bus system will provide a bus route from several city parking garages to the Fire in the Sky celebration on Monday.
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4 people have been charged in the Texas semitruck smuggling operation that left 53 migrants dead
By Rosa Flores, Rosalina Nieves and Raja Razek, CNN Four people have been arrested and charged after 53 migrants died in what one Homeland Security Investigations agent called the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history. The migrants were found in sweltering conditions inside a semitruck in San Antonio on Monday after an employee at
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Host Saint John wins Memorial Cup junior hockey title
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick (AP) — Vincent Sevigny and Cam MacDonald scored early and the host Saint John Sea Dogs won the Memorial Cup, beating the Ontario Hockey League champion Hamilton Bulldogs 6-3 on Wednesday night. Saint John won its second Memorial Cup title in four appearances, rebounding from a first-round loss to Rimouski in
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Delaware governor signs bill expanding abortion access and provider protection
By Amy Simonson, CNN Delaware Gov. John Carney signed legislation Wednesday expanding access to abortion care and protecting providers and patients seeking services in the state following last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The Democratic governor signed House Bill 455 after it passed in the General Assembly on Tuesday, according to his
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Delaware governor signs bill expanding abortion access and provider protection
By Amy Simonson, CNN Delaware Gov. John Carney signed legislation Wednesday expanding access to abortion care and protecting providers and patients seeking services in the state following last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The Democratic governor signed House Bill 455 after it passed in the General Assembly on Tuesday, according to his
Continue Reading LA Kings get Kevin Fiala in trade with Minnesota Wild
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for their first-round pick in the upcoming draft and prospect Brock Faber. The Kings are expected to sign the Swiss restricted free agent to a long-term contract extension. Fiala
Continue Reading HHS issues new guidance on post-Roe v. Wade patient privacy
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has released new guidance aimed at patient privacy in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The guidance “addresses the
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HHS issues new guidance on post-Roe v. Wade patient privacy
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has released new guidance aimed at patient privacy in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The guidance “addresses the
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Brazilian court orders Bolsonaro to compensate journalist for sexist remarks
By Camilo Rocha and Daniela Gonzalez-Roman, CNN A Brazilian court ruled on Wednesday that President Jair Bolsonaro must pay “moral damages” of 35,000 reais (approximately $6,700) to a Brazilian journalist after making remarks with sexual innuendo about her in 2020. The Brazilian president publicly claimed that Patricia Campos Mello, a reporter for newspaper Folha de
Continue ReadingCon el afán de recuperar el “orden público”, Guillermo Lasso decreta estado de excepción en cuatro provincias de Ecuador
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — En Ecuador, el presidente Guillermo Lasso declaró este miércoles estado de excepción en las provincias de Azuay, Imbabura, Sucumbíos y Orellana durante 30 días. “Esta decisión tiene el objetivo de recuperar el orden público, controlar situaciones de violencia manifiesta, proteger áreas reservadas, asegurar la provisión de alimentos, gases medicinales, oxígeno
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Special Olympics Missouri hosts campers from across the state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Special Olympics Missouri is hosting campers from across the state during the week of June 26 through July 1 for its 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus. Campus program director, Susan Shaffer, says that this year’s theme is “adventure” meaning that athletes are learning a lot
Continue Reading Julio Rodríguez hits 12th HR as Mariners topple Orioles 9-3
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez hit his 12th home run of the season as part of Seattle’s six-run fourth inning, and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 for their seventh win in nine games. The Mariners took two of three from Baltimore and continued a stretch of good
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Jordan Chavis joins women’s hoops staff at Columbia College
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It was announced Monday that former Mizzou standout Jordan Chavis is joining the Columbia College women’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Chavis played in 130 games over her Tiger career and ranked fifth in program history in 3-pointers made with 149. “I am thrilled to be adding Jordan to our program,”
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NTSB: Amtrak train was below speed limit before fatal crash
MENDON, Mo. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says an Amtrak passenger train was going about 87 mph when it collided with a dump truck at a rural Missouri railway crossing, killing four people. NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said Wednesday that the speed limit is 90 mph at the crossing where the collision occurred
Continue Reading NTSB: Amtrak train was below speed limit before fatal crash
MENDON, Mo. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says an Amtrak passenger train was going about 87 mph when it collided with a dump truck at a rural Missouri railway crossing, killing four people. NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said Wednesday that the speed limit is 90 mph at the crossing where the collision occurred
Continue Reading Clevinger 1-hit ball for 6 innings, Padres beat Diamondbacks
By JACK SOMMERS Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Clevinger outpitched Madison Bumgarner by throwing one-hit ball for six innings in his longest outing of the year, leading the San Diego Padres over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0. Jake Cronenworth broke out of a 0-for-26 skid with two doubles and a single, driving in two runs
Continue Reading Emoni Bates says he’s transferring to hometown E. Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — One of the top recruits in the 2021 men’s basketball recruiting class says he’s transferring from Memphis to Eastern Michigan. Emoni Bates announced on Instagram he’s returning to his hometown of Ypsilanti to play for the Eagles of the Mid-American Conference. An EMU spokesman said he could not confirm Bates’ transfer.
Continue Reading NFL inisists on indefinite suspension at Watson hearing
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL and Deshaun Watson’s legal team presented their arguments before a disciplinary officer for a second day with both sides holding firm as the hearing is scheduled to continue in Delaware on Thursday. The league is insisting on an indefinite suspension and Watson’s side is arguing there’s
Continue Reading Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — LIV Golf’s first U.S. event was set to begin Thursday, with a group of survivors and families who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terror attacks planning to gather at a nearby park to speak out against the Saudi Arabia-funded tour. The
Continue ReadingEncuentran con vida a un niño de 8 años en una alcantarilla, tras más de una semana desaparecido
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un niño de 8 años fue encontrado vivo en una alcantarilla ocho días después de su desaparición en Oldenburg, al noroeste de Alemania. El niño, identificado por las autoridades únicamente como Joe, fue reportado como desaparecido la tarde del 17 de junio. El movimiento de un robot a través del sistema
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