A major state highway along the Missouri River in Callaway County was among those listed as closed by flooding Thursday morning across the state.
Continue ReadingBy JUAN FRANCISCO VALBUENA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government and the National Liberation Army, or ELN, have formally begun a six-month cease-fire as part of a process to forge a permanent peace between authorities and the country’s last remaining rebel group. The cease-fire agreement was announced June 9 during talks in Havana.
Continue ReadingBy JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct. They argue it will be used to target drag shows but could also criminalize ballet and even
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By Zachary Cohen and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden’s former business partner told lawmakers, throughout his nearly five hours of testimony earlier this week, that “nothing” of importance was discussed the 20 times he recalled then-Vice President Joe Biden being placed on speaker phone during meetings with business partners, according to a full
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By Samantha Bresnahan, CNN (CNN) — On July 29, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid performed in front of a sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, becoming the first African artist to earn that title. With 45,000 fans in attendance, the Grammy winner kicked off the European leg of his “More Love, Less Ego” tour. He joins
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By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — US mortgage rates jumped this week, climbing closer to 7%. The move follows last week’s rate hike from the Federal Reserve, and the downgrade this week by Fitch Ratings agency of US sovereign debt, and of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90%
Continue ReadingBy THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Those ads showing caged dogs and desperate looking cats while Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” played in the background have been not just effective at making viewers sad, but also remarkably successful at raising money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, bad news for Americans seeking to upgrade or buy their first home. The average rate on the 30-year home mortgage rate ticked up to 6.90% this week from 6.81% a week ago. A year ago, the benchmark home loan
Continue ReadingBy PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Carl Davis, the American composer and conductor behind the scores for numerous award-winning British television shows and movies, has died, aged 86. In a statement, his family said Davis, who is perhaps best-known for the score of “The World at War,” a hugely influential documentary series about
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By Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — A baby grand piano that once belonged to Freddie Mercury sold for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby’s auction Wednesday. Bought in 1975 and imported to England from Japan, the Yamaha G2 was used by the Queen frontman to compose his seminal track “Bohemian Rhapsody” that
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By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Do you need a jump-start on your path to a “beautiful, optimized life”? Here’s your shot at living the Goop lifestyle promoted by Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty, fashion, food and wellness brand. For one night only, the Oscar-winning actress and Goop founder and CEO is putting her California guesthouse on
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN Español) — Al menos 18 personas murieron luego de que se accidentase un autobús de pasajeros que se trasladaba por Tepic, en el oeste de México, informó este jueves Protección Ciudadana y Bomberos del estado de Nayarit. Entre los fallecidos hay 15 adultos —5 mujeres y 10 hombres— y tres menores
Continue ReadingGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Bird watchers are flocking to northeastern Wisconsin in hopes of glimpsing a shorebird last seen in the state almost 180 years ago. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that a roseate spoonbill was spotted in the Ken Euers Nature Area in Green Bay on July 26. The bird was first spotted by
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Student loan debt affects millions. Tovuti LMS researched strategies companies across the U.S. implement to help employees pay or offset costs.
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EDsmart used National Center for Education Statistics data to identify the states with the greatest undergraduate enrollment declines in the last decade.
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Grist broke down everything you need to know about the science linking global warming to extreme heat.
Continue ReadingBy Steve Minich Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, Maine (WMTW) — In the small town of Liberty, there is a shop that has been using T-shirts to display the work of Maine artists for decades. “We have people come from all over the country just to come and check out our shirts,”
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By Sarah Fili Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha police said a man shot and killed a puppy in its kennel in an argument with his girlfriend. Prosecutors said the gunfire started with an argument on the road. Now the suspect’s in jail on a $50,000 bond. Prosecutors said
Continue ReadingBy Mariana La Roche Click here for updates on this story GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WISN) — A roseate spoonbill was spotted at the Ken Euers Nature Area, a 116-acre bird watcher’s paradise in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This is a rare sighting in Wisconsin. The rose-colored bird with a wide and flat bill is usually found
Continue ReadingBy Scott Heidler Click here for updates on this story ROSWELL, New Mexico (KOAT) — A team is training in Central Florida to break a skydiving record, and the man behind it is an adventurer and trailblazer who piloted a private mission to the International Space Station. “It is true that we are trying to
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