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Governor making several stops in Mid-Missouri Thursday as Bicentennial gets in full swing

August 5, 2021 4:06 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.

William Jordan Carter was arrested for alleged theft.

Dallas firefighter allegedly faked his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and took paid leave to go to a resort

August 5, 2021 12:45 AM CNN

By Ashley Killough and Amir Vera, CNN A Dallas firefighter was charged with theft after allegedly taking paid leave for nearly a month while lying about testing positive for Covid-19. William Jordan Carter, 38, who’s been with the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department for 14 years, was arrested Friday, and bail was set at $1,500, according to

Dallas firefighter allegedly faked his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and took paid leave to go to a resort

August 5, 2021 12:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Killough and Amir Vera, CNN A Dallas firefighter was charged with theft after allegedly taking paid leave for nearly a month while lying about testing positive for Covid-19. William Jordan Carter, 38, who’s been with the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department for 14 years, was arrested Friday, and bail was set at $1,500, according to

A view of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty on June 15

What you need to know about vaccine mandates if you’re visiting New York City

August 5, 2021 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN New York City’s newly announced vaccine mandate for certain indoor activities raises questions for visitors about meeting the new requirements. The Key to NYC pass, announced Tuesday by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, will require vaccination for workers and customers for indoor dining, indoor fitness facilities and indoor entertainment

The UK government will update its "green" travel list to add Germany

UK to add Germany, Austria, several other European countries to ‘green’ travel list

August 4, 2021 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Dean and Lauren Kent, CNN The UK government will update its “green” travel list on Thursday to add Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia, Romania, and Norway to the list. Travelers returning from green-listed countries do not need to quarantine unless their required PCR test result is positive. The travel list changes announced will

UK to add Germany, Austria, several other European countries to ‘green’ travel list

August 4, 2021 4:22 PM CNN

By Sarah Dean and Lauren Kent, CNN The UK government will update its “green” travel list on Thursday to add Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia, Romania, and Norway to the list. Travelers returning from green-listed countries do not need to quarantine unless their required PCR test result is positive. The travel list changes announced will

‘The Suicide Squad’ lets James Gunn take another shot at DC’s team of supervillains

August 4, 2021 1:52 PM CNN

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “The Suicide Squad” is a rather ironic title for a do-over, but that’s what DC and Warner Bros. have essentially done, taking another stab at the team of supervillains five years after a prior effort. On the plus side, writer-director James Gunn’s movie is superior to its predecessor on most

'"he Suicide Squad" takes another stab at the DC villains.

‘The Suicide Squad’ lets James Gunn take another shot at DC’s team of supervillains

August 4, 2021 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “The Suicide Squad” is a rather ironic title for a do-over, but that’s what DC and Warner Bros. have essentially done, taking another stab at the team of supervillains five years after a prior effort. On the plus side, writer-director James Gunn’s movie is superior to its predecessor on most

Sean Combs on life without Kim Porter and posting that throwback Jennifer Lopez photo

August 4, 2021 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Sean “Diddy” Combs believes he’s been given a second chance. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the man who added “Love” to his name talked about a wide range of topics, including the loss of the mother of three of his children, Kim Porter, in 2018 at the age of

Selena Gomez responds to ‘tasteless’ organ transplant joke on TV show ‘The Good Fight’

August 4, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Selena Gomez is responding to a joke about her kidney transplant on the television show, “The Good Fight.” Gomez tweeted, “I am not sure how writing jokes about organ transplants for television shows has become a thing but sadly it has apparently. I hope in the next writer’s room when one

Lizzo and Chris Evans seem to be having fun sending each other messages.

Lizzo started a rumor she’s pregnant with Chris Evans’ baby and he loves it

August 4, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Lizzo and Chris Evans are having lots of fun with their very public flirtation. In her latest move, the singer posted a TikTok pretending to be pregnant with Captain America’s baby. “This is something that I’ve been really trying to keep personal and private just between me and the father of

Offspring drummer says band axed him from tour for not getting vaccinated

August 4, 2021 9:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Parada says he’s been dropped from his band The Offspring and their tour over his refusal to get vaccinated. The drummer posted a lengthy note on his verified Instagram account saying that he had some “unfortunate and difficult news to share.” “Given my personal medical history and the side-effect

Offspring drummer says band axed him from tour for not getting vaccinated

August 4, 2021 9:18 PM CNN

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Pete Parada says he’s been dropped from his band The Offspring and their tour over his refusal to get vaccinated. The drummer posted a lengthy note on his verified Instagram account saying that he had some “unfortunate and difficult news to share.” “Given my personal medical history and the side-effect

Japan’s incredible convenience stores thrust into the Olympic spotlight

August 4, 2021 6:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Tokyo is considered one of the world’s top food cities, drawing travelers from around the world who spend their days sampling renowned Japanese dishes, from sushi to ramen. But for those who flew into the city to compete or work at the Tokyo Olympics, most local restaurants are off limits.

John Corbett says he and Bo Derek are finally married after 20 years together

August 4, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN Actor John Corbett has revealed that he and partner Bo Derek married at a secret ceremony in December. “Around Christmas time we got married. Bo and I got married,” Corbett told Jerry O’Connell, host of CBS’ “The Talk,” on Tuesday. “I noticed your ring, and I was going to say something,

Jennifer Aniston on vaccines: ‘A lot of opinions don’t feel based in anything except fear’

August 3, 2021 7:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Jennifer Aniston keeps her people close but her vaccinated people closer. In a new interview with In Style, the actress admitted she’s been strict about keeping vaccinated company in her circle, noting in the process that there’s a “large group of people” who “just don’t listen to the facts.” “It’s a

Machu Picchu is older than previously thought

August 4, 2021 9:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru was occupied from around 1420-1530 AD, several decades earlier than previously thought, according to a new study. A team of researchers, led by Richard Burger, a professor of anthropology at Yale University, used radiocarbon dating to reveal that the emperor Pachacuti, who built

A colorful, chaotic, ‘mind bending’ experience is coming to Denver

August 3, 2021 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Molano, CNN Imagine this: Four worlds collide following a cosmic event 25 years ago. All inhabitants lose their memories, leading to the disappearances of four women. What sounds like the premise of a sci-fi novel is actually the foundation of art collective Meow Wolf’s third permanent immersive experience in Denver, “Convergence Station.” But

Kathy Griffin said Tuesday that her surgery "went well." Griffin was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Kathy Griffin shares post-surgery update

August 3, 2021 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Kathy Griffin shared an update on her health Tuesday. A day after going public with her lung cancer diagnosis and plans to have surgery, Griffin posted on her official Instagram account about where she is now. “Wow! I’m so grateful for all the love you guys are sending me,” Griffin

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds recreate their first date for their 10-year anniversary. The couple are seen here at the "A Quiet Place" premiere on April 2

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds recreate their first date for 10-year anniversary

August 3, 2021 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN If there were an award for the cutest anniversary idea, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds would win. The actors went back to the spot where they had their very first date over the weekend, O Ya, a sushi restaurant in Boston. “If it weren’t for this place. We wouldn’t be together.