Associated Press BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — This fall, hundreds of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Vermont must leave state-funded motel rooms where they’ve been living as the state winds down its pandemic-era motel voucher program. The move is prompting outcry from city leaders and advocates who say many don’t have a place to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUNBARTON, N.H. (AP) — It’s harvest time in central New Hampshire, and one farm there appears to have been transplanted from a distant continent. Farmers balance large crates laden with vegetables on their heads while chatting in Somali and other languages. As the sun burns away the early morning mist, the farmers pick
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Until recently, Lillian Dunsmuir of Bullhead City, Arizona, “didn’t really think about” Kamala Harris and had no opinion of the vice president. But now she likes what she’s seeing. “She’s funny. I think she’s very smart. She can speak well,” said Dunsmuir, a 58-year-old real estate agent. “I would feel
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Jerome Powell, the unflappable Federal Reserve chair, would never march into a press conference, declare victory over inflation and drop the mic while giving a middle finger to his haters. That’s not his style. But in his own way (very demure, very mindful) that is what
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that “Americans are sicker, die younger and struggle to afford essential health care.” Compared with nine other high-income nations, the United States ranked last overall this year, with a lower life expectancy and higher
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk. In a fresh show of governing futility, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday failed to
Continue ReadingCNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk. In a fresh show of governing futility, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday failed
Continue ReadingBOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia has suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel group for an attack that killed two soldiers and injured more than 20. The government’s peace delegation announced the suspension of the dialogue process in a statement Wednesday. It’s the deepest crisis of the peace
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA WOMEN’S SOCCER MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN (1) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (1) FINAL NAIA VOLLEYBALL AVILA (0) WILLIAM WOODS (3) FINAL HS SOFTBALL HALLSVILLE (15) MOBERLY (1) FINAL BOONVILLE (2) HARRISBURG (5) FINAL ODESSA (5)
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CNN By Kate Sullivan and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former first lady Melania Trump posted a new video on social media Wednesday defending her previous nude modeling work as she promoted her new book. “Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work? The more pressing question is: Why has the media chosen
Continue ReadingLAFAYETTE, Wis. (AP) — About 25 children and adults have been injured after a wagon carrying them overturned at a western Wisconsin apple orchard. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes says the children, parents and chaperones were on a field trip to the orchard in Lafayette when one of two wagons being pulled by a tractor
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street romped to records Thursday as a delayed jubilation swept markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates. The S&P 500 jumped 1.7% for one of its best days of the year and topped its last all-time high set in July. The Dow Jones
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One member of Mizzou Football’s secondary is currently uncertain to suit up for Saturday’s conference opener at Faurot Field. Joseph Charleston has been listed as questionable on the first round of the SEC’s mandated injury reports. According to head coach Eli Drinkwitz, the graduate safety suffered an injury during the team’s Week
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon. The Nigerian hydrological agency said on Wednesday that water would be released from the Lagdo dam gradually and could cause flooding, but that there was no cause for alarm.
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Alan Pulido and Erik Thommy each scored two goals to help Sporting Kansas City beat the Colorado Rapids 4-1. Pulido beat goalkeeper Zack Steffen with a rolling shot from the top of the penalty area to give Sporting KC a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute. He doubled the lead
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be using part of its 2025 budget to address concerns raised by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, however, it would still like to see more changes. On Monday, the city passed a nearly $563 million budget which includes money for an agreement with the Missouri Department of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the third game of a four-game series. Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer and Masyn Winn added a solo homer. Billy
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de República Dominicana informó este miércoles que implementó, con apoyo de agencias estadounidenses, un operativo en el que se detuvo a un grupo de al menos 10 personas por presunto narcotráfico y se decomisaron más de 2.000 kilogramos de cocaína. La Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas detalló
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By Associated Press (CNN) — Australian police said Wednesday they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests. The app’s alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, 32, appeared in a Sydney court Wednesday on charges including supporting a criminal organization and benefitting from proceeds of crime. Jung did
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot. Riley Greene hit a go-ahead home run as the Tigers won their
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