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US Senate passes unanimous resolution calling for withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopia
The US Senate has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopia’s war-torn northern Tigray region, after a CNN investigation revealed that the soldiers were cutting off critical aid routes. A CNN team traveling through Tigray in late April witnessed Eritrean soldiers, some disguising themselves in old Ethiopian military
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His family says they were told he died in a car wreck. Video now shows Ronald Greene was kicked, dragged and tased by police
After Ronald Greene’s fatal 2019 encounter with the Louisiana State Police, family members said police told them he died in an auto accident. A preliminary investigative report later said that Greene actually died after resisting and struggling with law enforcement after the chase ended in a crash. Now, more than two years later, body camera
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate approve the Jan. 6 commission?
A bipartisan commission to study the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol has become a point of contention between Democrats and Republicans.
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In 19 US states, at least half of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination rates have slowed nationwide and are uneven across American communities. For parts of the US, it will be an uphill battle to get more shots into arms. But experts say that
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Ohio mother allegedly faked daughter’s terminal illness to obtain funding for trips and housing
An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter’s terminal illness to “obtain funding for trips, housing, and other expenses of the last several years,” according to a complaint filed with the Stark County Family Court. GoFundMe told CNN that the fundraiser, set up by Lindsey Abbuhl to raise
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China’s obsession with financial secrecy is causing problems overseas … even when it’s giving $55M away
China is once again causing controversy in Africa for doing something that, in theory, should win praise — giving away money. This week, it emerged Beijing had secretly gifted Sierra Leone $55 million to fund a controversial “fishing harbor” on an undeveloped stretch of coastline, which supports the local fishing industry, borders protected rainforest, and
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Two people charged after alleged assault in Jefferson City Aldi’s parking lot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are charged after an alleged assault in the parking lot of an Aldi. According to court documents, the victim asked Jesssica Barton and Mikael Tice for a ride. The three people traveled to Aldi’s when the victim got out of the vehicle and Tice got out of the vehicle
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Two injured after wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was seriously injured and one person has minor injuries after a wreck on Highway 54 in Audrain County Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Elizabeth Brueggen was driving a 2005 Nissan Sentra and drove into the center line and hit a 2008 Dodge Ram
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Local highlights and scores: May 20, 2021
Here are the local scores from Thursday, May 20, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player below. https://youtu.be/Qh2vRZbUduM HS GIRLS SOCCER Rock Bridge 4 | Capital City 0 FINAL Southern Boone 2 | Christian 1 FINAL HS BASEBALL Blair Oaks 6 | Fatima 4 FINAL/8 Jefferson City 6 | Blue Springs South
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Alaska man survives near-deadly encounter with brown bear that bit his head
An Alaska man was able to bind up his wounds and call 911 after being mauled by a brown bear that bit him multiple times on the head. Allen Minish, 61, was conducting a land survey near Gulkana when “he unknowingly walked up on an adult brown bear,” according to a dispatch from Alaska State
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Ohio mother allegedly faked daughter’s terminal illness to obtain funding for trips, housing
An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter’s terminal illness to “obtain funding for trips, housing, and other expenses of the last several years,” according to a complaint filed with the Stark County Family Court. GoFundMe told CNN that the fundraiser, set up by Lindsey Abbuhl to raise
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Kansas City adopts new funding formula for police department
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The City Council of Kansas City swiftly approved two ordinances that reallocate a portion of the police department’s budget to a new fund. The council’s approval came just hours after Mayor Quinton Lucas announced ordinances that will reallocate about $44 million of the police department’s budget to focus on new
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Here’s what we know about Ronald Greene’s death in Louisiana
New evidence in the death of Ronald Greene provides more questions than answers surrounding his death in 2019 after a pursuit by Louisiana State Police (LSP). Video obtained by and published by the Associated Press Wednesday now offers a different view of what police say happened to Greene before he died. The video comes about
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New York and Maryland follow Ohio in creating Covid vaccine lottery
New York and Maryland both announced lotteries on Thursday for people who get vaccinated against Covid-19, joining Ohio, which last week announced drawings to give away millions of dollars in a bid to boost flagging vaccination rates in the state. New Yorkers who get vaccinated next week from Monday to Friday will be given a
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DEFENDERS: Mental health apps might not be as confidential with data
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mental health apps are becoming more popular, especially during the pandemic. Like any sort of app or website, your data might not be as safe as you think. Prasad Calyam with the University of Missouri Engineering school told ABC 17 News anytime a user inputs their data into an app, the user
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Columbia Parks and Recreation to delay opening pool season; seeks more lifeguards
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation is delaying the reopening of city pools this summer due to a lifeguard shortage. The department needs a minimum of 70 guards. The department reports that Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opening has been delayed from May 29 to June 9. The pool will be open Wednesday through Sunday
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Mizzou hires second soccer coach in program history
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou has a new soccer coach for just the second time in program history. MU hired Stefanie Golan to replace longtime head coach Bryan Blitz, who recently retired after spending 25 seasons at the helm. Golan comes to Columbia after spending the last nine seasons as the head coach at the University
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Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas agree to a ceasefire
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, after more than a week of conflict left hundreds dead, most of them Palestinians. The truce signals an end to the immediate bloodshed, but will likely leave both sides further apart than ever. Over 11 days, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out
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Freedom through fitness: This CNN Hero’s formula keeps former offenders from returning to prison
Joel Ramsey remembers the moment he decided to change his life. It came when he’d been incarcerated for the fourth time. “I was in a cell by myself and I just had a self-talk. And I’m like, ‘Damn, I’m here again.’ … I just made a decision that this was the last time.” he said.
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