MU Health Care neurosurgeon says quick action is critical after stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and one MU Health Care neurosurgeon said Monday that it’s important people act quickly if someone is having a stroke.
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What a 5/5 risk means for portions of the Midwest
Things are shaping up for a very active severe weather day across portions of the Midwest this afternoon lasting throughout the overnight hours.
Continue ReadingHouse Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audio
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving forward with holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Republicans are preparing to act on the contempt charges next week because the Justice Department refuses to turn over the audio of a special counsel interview with President Joe Biden. That’s according
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Takeaways from Day 12 of the Donald Trump hush money trial
By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial dove into the paper trail at the heart of their case on Monday, revealing to jurors exactly how Michael Cohen was repaid by Trump’s trust and personal accounts in 2017 after he paid hush
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Husband of American woman reported missing in Spain arrested in Florida, FBI says
By Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — The husband of Ana Maria Knezevich Henao, a woman who was reported missing while in Spain in February, has been arrested in Florida, the FBI confirmed Monday. David Knezevich, 36, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is in federal custody for his alleged involvement in his wife’s kidnapping on or about
Continue Reading¿Quedarse sola con un hombre o con un oso? Una pregunta viral generó respuestas aterradoras
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Otro día, otro escenario hipotético desata el debate en las redes sociales. Sin embargo, este discurso cultural tiene unos dientes afilados. La pregunta, dirigida a las mujeres, parece sencilla: ¿preferirías estar sola en el bosque con un hombre o con un oso? Si bien no hay una respuesta unánime, un buen
Continue ReadingClaudia Sheinbaum quiere elevar el salario mínimo en México a 11.287 pesos mensuales, ¿qué tan viable es la propuesta?
Belén Liotti (CNN) — La candidata presidencial oficialista de México Claudia Sheinbaum aseguró durante el segundo debate de este 28 de abril que, de ganar la presidencia de México en las elecciones del 2 de junio, elevará el salario mínimo a 2,5 canastas básicas. Esto quiere decir que lo aumentaría a 11.287 pesos al mes
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: When grief and AI collide, Social Security shortfall, benefits of olive oil
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A staple of the Mediterranean diet could help lower your risk of death from dementia, according to a new study. A daily spoonful of olive oil was linked with a 28% lower risk compared with those who never or rarely ate any, Harvard University
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: When grief and AI collide, Social Security shortfall, benefits of olive oil
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A staple of the Mediterranean diet could help lower your risk of death from dementia, according to a new study. A daily spoonful of olive oil was linked with a 28% lower risk compared with those who never or rarely ate any, Harvard University scientists
Continue Reading Federal corruption trial of Sen. Menendez on track to begin next week
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN New York (CNN) — Sen. Bob Menendez will be allowed to argue at his federal corruption trial that he thought he was acting for the “good of the public” when helping Egypt and Qatar, while prosecutors will be able to present evidence to the jury that they allege shows the lawmaker
Continue ReadingCalifornia reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years. California’s Department of Water Resources said Monday the state saw 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge in the water year ending in September. Much of the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press images of migrants’ struggle are recognized with a Pulitzer Prize
By ADAM GELLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Well before the year began, Associated Press journalists knew that surging migration through the Americas was a major story. They decided to focus on showing that migration is more than numbers – it has to do with people and the stories behind the reasons they left
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Parson to head to Mexican border Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson will travel on Wednesday to the southern border with Mexico for an update on Missouri troopers and National Guardsmen deployed for Operation Lone Star, according to a Monday press release from the governor’s office. Parson will head to Eagle Pass, Texas, and sign a supplemental bill that will fund
Continue Reading The running mate reality show returns, updated for 2024 with election skepticism
CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It’s easy to compare former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate to his old TV show, “The Apprentice,” in which would-be businesspeople contestants hoped to hear him say, “You’re hired!” But considering how the winner of Trump’s last vice presidential search ultimately had to
Continue ReadingThe running mate reality show returns, updated for 2024 with election skepticism
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It’s easy to compare former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate to his old TV show, “The Apprentice,” in which would-be businesspeople contestants hoped to hear him say, “You’re hired!” But considering how the winner of Trump’s last vice presidential search ultimately had to flee
Continue ReadingThe running mate reality show returns, updated for 2024 with election skepticism
CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It’s easy to compare former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate to his old TV show, “The Apprentice,” in which would-be businesspeople contestants hoped to hear him say, “You’re hired!” But considering how the winner of Trump’s last vice presidential search ultimately had to
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In sickness and health: Wilkes County couple gets married at hospital before bride’s surgery
By Kara Peters Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — A Wilkes County couple has a wedding story they will never forget. It wasn’t the venue or setup they had in mind, but for Aidan and Megan Nault, their wedding day was so much sweeter than they expected. Just days
Continue ReadingBoeing Starliner’s first crewed mission set to launch Monday after years of delay
By Scott Heidler Click here for updates on this story CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (WESH) — Prelaunch operations for Starliner’s first crewed mission marched forward with the astronauts’ arrival at the Kennedy Space Center, a dress rehearsal completed, and the spacecraft stacked on an Atlas V rocket out near the launch pad. NASA, Boeing, and ULA
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Court docs: Two men found burning transformer parts, charged with receiving stolen property
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men allegedly found burning parts from a transformer were charged with felonies in Randolph County on Monday. Timothy Duane Still, 45, of Keytesville, and Ronald Walstead, 40, of Moberly were both charged with receiving stolen property. Both are being held at the Randolph County Jail on $15,000 bonds. Court dates have
Continue ReadingMan confesses to killing hospitalized wife because he couldn’t afford to care for her, police say
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Court records say a Kansas City-area man who’s charged with killing his hospitalized wife told police he couldn’t take care of her or afford her medical bills. Ronnie Wiggs made his first appearance Monday on a second-degree murder charge and was referred to the public defender’s office. A hearing was set
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