Jefferson City man flown to Columbia hospital after motorcycle crash
According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers were called to a crash at 7:34 p.m. on Sunday in the 2900 block of E McCarty Street.
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s structure
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal challenging the structure of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the latest legal case that threatened independent government agencies. The appeal from two “educational organizations,” alleged that the 52-year-old independent consumer protection agency violates the Constitution because its five-member board can
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Stars shine at Academy Museum gala
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many entertainment figures who attended. The event held over the weekend raised more than $11 million for the museum, while honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino, according to
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Mental health workers strike against Kaiser Permanente in Southern California
By Robert Ilich, CNN (CNN) — More than 2,000 unionized mental health workers in Southern California went on strike against Kaiser Permanente on Monday after the two sides failed to reach a new labor agreement. The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) — which represents 19,000 healthcare workers in California and Hawaii, including 4,700 mental
Continue ReadingSupreme Court won’t revive Michael Cohen’s lawsuit against Trump claiming retaliatory imprisonment
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, who wanted to hold his former boss and ex-president Donald Trump liable for a jailing that Cohen said was retaliation for writing a tell-all memoir. The justices did not detail their reasoning in the brief order Monday. Cohen had asked
Continue ReadingUn joven de 17 años de Hawai sobrevivió 11 horas varado en el océano Pacífico antes de ser rescatado por un socorrista fuera de servicio
urielblanco (CNN) — Era una típica tarde de miércoles para Noland Keaulana, que estaba arreglando su camioneta en casa de sus abuelos cuando recibió una alerta en su teléfono sobre un joven de 17 años desaparecido frente a la costa de Honolulu. Keaulana, socorrista del Departamento de Seguridad Oceánica de Honolulu desde hace 16 años, no
Continue ReadingPolice in Mozambique fire tear gas at opposition politician as post-election tensions soar
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Police in Mozambique have fired tear gas at the country’s leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reporters. The country is on edge following a disputed Oct. 9 election and the slaying of two senior opposition figures over the weekend. Venancio Mondlane was the main challenger to the longtime
Continue Reading Supreme Court tosses Michael Cohen appeal over alleged retaliation by Trump
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court brushed aside an appeal Monday from Michael Cohen, the one-time fixer for Donald Trump, who accused the former president of retaliating against him for promoting a critical tell-all book. Without comment, the justices declined to hear the case, leaving in place decisions from lower courts that
Continue ReadingHarris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ campaign and affiliated Democratic committees raised more than $359 million in September alone and about $633 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30. That pushed their total for the election over $1 billion and maintaining a large advantage over her opponent, Republican Donald Trump. But the vice president’s
Continue ReadingDisney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026
AP Business Writer The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year. The entertainment giant also announced that it anticipates naming its new CEO in early 2026. Gorman will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025. He will succeed Mark Parker, who is leaving
Continue Reading Major shakeup at Disney: Board chair is out. New CEO is coming soon
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Disney is about to have its fourth board chair in just over three years, as the company continues to navigate ongoing tumult in the media industry. Chairman Mark Parker will step down at the end of the year, the company announced Monday. Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman will replace
Continue ReadingNew Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in the Roswell area after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the weekend. The flooding left at least two people dead and stranded many on rooftops and in high water. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency Monday.
Continue ReadingResumen de noticias de elecciones de EE.UU. en 2024, 21 de octubre
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Continue ReadingAsí es la papeleta para votar en las elecciones presidenciales de EE.UU. 2024
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Las elecciones generales de Estados Unidos se llevarán a cabo el martes 5 de noviembre, y en ellas los ciudadanos elegirán a los políticos que se harán cargo de la presidencia y la vicepresidencia del país por los siguientes cuatro años. Elecciones de EE.UU. 2024, en vivo: última hora sobre Trump,
Continue ReadingUS missile deployment to Philippines ‘incredibly important’ for combat readiness, US general says
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly train for the potential usage of such heavy weaponry in conditions in an Asian tropical archipelago. U.S. Maj.
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5 ways to support your friends with cancer, according to CNN’s Sara Sidner
By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we bring you a special episode of the podcast “Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.” It’s a frank discussion between three friends about the disease, which two of them are facing. You can listen to it here. (CNN) — What would you
Continue ReadingAlbania’s former president Meta is arrested for alleged corruption
Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged corruption charges. Local media showed Meta being arrested in the capital, Tirana, by officers with the National Investigation Bureau. The party’s secretary-general calls it “a criminal kidnapping.” There is no immediate
Continue Reading BuyBuy Baby is closing all of its stores – again
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — BuyBuy Baby is once again saying goodbye to its stores less than a year after the bankrupt retailer tried to reopen some locations under a new parent. As part of a “strategic reset,” the retailer will shift to an online-only business model, and its 10 locations will
Continue ReadingThe White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden has unveiled what she’s calling a reimagined White House public tour that was designed to teach visitors more about the mansion’s history and events that unfolded in some of its famous rooms. She has added the Diplomatic Reception Room to the tour. Presidents often use that entrance on
Continue ReadingPolice in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police in Haiti are clashing with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, that is not controlled by gangs. Haiti’s National Police said in a statement late Sunday that officers have seized control of several areas in Solino as they keep pursuing gang members.
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