Books set in Missouri
Stacker compiled a list of books set in Missouri from Goodreads.
Continue ReadingMonth: September 2022
Ex-Iowa trooper pleads guilty in use-of-force against biker
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa State Patrol trooper who was captured on cruiser dash camera video hitting and knocking over a biker during a traffic stop in 2017 has pleaded guilty to a federal count of violating the biker’s rights, prosecutors said Wednesday. Robert Smith, 58, pleaded guilty Monday to deprivation of
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Progress made but how soon CFP expands still up in the air
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The administrators who’ve been given the task of expanding the College Football Playoff from four to 12 teams left their latest in-person meetings outside Chicago with the biggest question unanswered: How soon? The CFP management committee is scheduled to convene again Oct. 20
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Senators push new oversight to combat federal prison crises
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday to overhaul oversight and bring greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system and increased congressional scrutiny. The
Continue Reading Tagovailoa banged up as Dolphins face Bengals in short week
By The Associated Press Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sore ahead of the Thursday night game at Cincinnati. Tagovailoa had a sore back and ankle after the Dolphins’ 21-19 win over the Bills last week. He also took a hard shot during the game, but returned to finish. The Bengals are clicking after struggling
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Amazon’s $999 dog-like robot is getting smarter
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a collection of product updates that tie together its vast suite of services and help ensure it remains at the center of peoples’ lives and homes. Nearly a year after Amazon was met with criticism over its controversial vision for the future of home security,
Continue Reading DA: Death row inmate should get new trial over judge’s bias
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A Jewish death row inmate who was part of a gang of prisoners who fatally shot a police officer in 2000 after they had escaped is one step closer to getting a new trial after prosecutors have agreed with defense claims that the judge who presided
Continue Reading Belichick: Hoyer will start if Jones can’t play vs. Packers
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick says veteran Brian Hoyer will start if Mac Jones is unable to play in their matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Belichick says Jones has made progress on the left ankle injury he sustained late in New England’s loss to Baltimore
Continue Reading 1 person shot dead at Arkansas hospital, 1 in custody
SHERWOOD, Ark. (AP) — One person was fatally shot Wednesday morning at a Little Rock-area hospital, and authorities have a person in custody in the shooting, police said. Sherwood Police Chief Jeff Hagar said police found one person dead at CHI St. Vincent North in Sherwood, which was on lockdown as authorities responded to reports
Continue ReadingTracking a local cooldown
Today: Wednesday looks to remain well below average highs with temperatures topping out into the upper 60s this afternoon. Skies remain sunny as winds remain out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight temperatures cool to near 40 degrees tonight as northern counties such as Macon could break into the upper 30s bringing the
Continue Reading Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotage
By LORNE COOK and JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible retaliation.
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Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC stop of her tour — playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former US president. The “About Damn Time” singer and accomplished flutist carefully played the delicate woodwind, which was sent as a gift to James
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Lake Regional Health provides bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Regional Health System announced it is offering Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine at each of its seven primary care clinics. Its locations include Camdenton, Eldon, Iberia, Lake Ozark, Laurie, Lebanon and Osage Beach. The CDC recommends people ages 12 and older receive the booster. This includes those who have received all primary
Continue Reading VW readies Porsche IPO in one of Europe’s largest listings
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German automaker Volkswagen is holding a share offering for a minority stake in its luxury division, Porsche. And it will rank among the largest in European history. Volkswagen could reap as much as 9.5 billion euros to fund its push into electric cars and software.
Continue ReadingMila Kunis se sincera sobre cómo sobrellevó el susto de salud de Ashton Kutcher
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Mila Kunis compartió más sobre la reciente batalla de su marido Ashton Kutcher con un raro trastorno autoinmune llamado vasculitis. Kutcher reveló su enfermedad durante un episodio de “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge”, diciendo que experimentó una batalla de dos años con una forma rara de vasculitis que lo
Continue Reading Racist abuse of Richarlison shows FIFA still has work to do
By JAMES ROBSON AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino was shown visual proof of the racism that continues to infect soccer when he attended Brazil’s final warmup game before the World Cup. Infantino was on hand at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday, when a banana was thrown
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Google will make it easier to search for nearby soup dumplings, and tell you if they’re spicy
By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Google is making it easier to find specific dishes at nearby restaurants, whether it’s an ahi tartare, soup dumplings, or something else entirely. A new search feature the company announced Wednesday will let users search for a particular dish by typing its name and “near me” to see a list
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Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings
By Katia Hetter, CNN Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings, such as mammograms and colonoscopies. In the meantime, cancer remains one of the major causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. Why is cancer screening
Continue ReadingSi no evacuaste a tiempo antes de la llegada del huracán Ian, esto es lo que debes hacer
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Hay condados de Florida donde ya no es posible evacuar: ahora la única opción es resguardarte lo mejor posible en tu hogar ante la llegada del huracán Ian, que tocó tierra este miércoles el estado. Al tocar tierra, el huracán Ian fue un ciclón de categoría 4 de gama
Continue Reading Syracuse PK Andre Szmyt back in award-winning form
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse place-kicker Andre Szmyt was ready to move on last December and announced he wasn’t returning for his final year of eligibility. The decision came after a frustrating year. He quickly changed his mind when Syracuse hired Bob Ligashesky to coach special teams. The unit
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