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Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Columbia Public Schools dealing with staffing shortages

July 14, 2021 12:12 PM Ben Fein

Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools says it continues to deal with staffing shortages in both substitute teachers and bus drivers.

Medical workers prepare to vaccinate people at a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Leland

Mississippi health officer warns about Covid-19 surge that has put 7 children in intensive care

July 14, 2021 5:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs warned residents about a surge of Covid-19 cases in the southern state on Tuesday and said that seven children are in ICUs, including two children on a ventilator. “Please be safe and if you are 12 or older — please protect yourself,” the doctor

Northern Ireland Fast Facts

July 14, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Northern Ireland. For many years, Northern Ireland has been split over the question of whether it should remain part of the United Kingdom or become part of Ireland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The nation is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Scotland and

This family’s 24-year search for their abducted son inspired a movie. They’ve just been reunited

July 14, 2021 9:39 AM CNN

By Jessie Yeung, CNN The abduction of 2-year-old Guo Xinzhen in eastern China in 1997 sparked a desperate, seemingly never-ending nationwide search by his parents that inspired filmmakers to bring their story to the big screen. But this week — 24 years after his disappearance — the search for Guo finally came to an end.

Mid-Missouri school boards take up critical race theory, The 1619 Project

July 13, 2021 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Teachers in Mid-Missouri’s largest school district will evaluate the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which is embroiled in controversy over critical race theory in schools.

A field of rapeseed stands next to the Lippendorf coal-fired power plant which is reflected in a car roof on May 10 in Lippendorf

EU unveils ambitious climate package as it cools on fossil fuels

July 14, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Luke McGee, CNN The European Union has unveiled some of the world’s most ambitious proposals to reduce carbon emissions and wean its 27 members off fossil fuels, including taxes on emissions-heavy imports into the union and non-renewable energy, such as oil, gas and coal. The package of measures looks to fundamentally transform the world’s

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Teen driver dies in Phelps County crash

July 14, 2021 8:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The teen was driving a crossover SUV on Highway 63 a mile north of Rolla when she crossed the center line, sideswiped another vehicle and hit a third vehicle head-on, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Columbia Public Works director announces retirement

July 14, 2021 8:50 AM Josie Anglin

Columbia Director of Public Works Dave Nichols will be retiring on October 14.

WATCH: Columbia’s new superintendent talks about the return to learn

July 14, 2021 3:48 AM Molly Stawinoga

Dr. Brian Yearwood, the new superintendent at Columbia Public Schools, is joining ABC 17 News This Morning on KMIZ Wednesday.

Enrique Peña Nieto Fast Facts

August 17, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Personal Birth date: July 20, 1966 Birth place: Atlacomulco, Mexico Birth name: Enrique Peña Nieto Father: Gilberto Enrique Peña del Mazo, an engineer Mother: Maria del Perpetuo Socorro Ofelia Nieto Sanchez, a teacher Marriages: Angélica Rivera, (2010-May 2, 2019,

Iranian journalist and writer Masih Alinejad listens during an event at European Parliament headquarters in Brussels in 2016. Four Iranian nationals have been charged in an alleged plot to kidnap the US journalist and human rights activist from New York

4 Iranian nationals charged with alleged kidnapping plot of US journalist, court documents say

July 14, 2021 2:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Brian Vitagliano, CNN Four Iranian nationals have been charged in an alleged plot to kidnap a US journalist and human rights activist living in New York, court documents show. According to an indictment unsealed Tuesday in a New York federal court, Alireza Shavaroghi Farahani, aka Vezerat Salimi and Haj Ali, 50;

Case involving body camera footage from Colorado officer charged with felony assault is a test for new state law

July 14, 2021 6:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN A Colorado police officer was in court Tuesday morning at a bail hearing for an assault charge he faces for allegedly tasing and injuring a 75-year-old man while responding to a call at the man’s apartment. According to a news release from the police department last week, Idaho

Afghan security personnel stand guard as Afghan security forces fight the Taliban in Kandahar on July 9.

Taliban fighters execute 22 Afghan commandos as they try to surrender

July 14, 2021 12:06 PM CNN

By Anna Coren, Sandi Sidhu, Tim Lister and Abdul Basir Bina, CNN Over clear but unsteady video, the words ring out: “Surrender, commandos, surrender.” Several men emerge from a building; they are clearly unarmed. Gunfire erupts. At least a dozen men are seen shot to death amid cries of “Allahu Akhbar” — God is Great.

Pope Francis is seen after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli University Hospital.

Pope Francis leaves hospital after undergoing surgery

July 14, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Delia Gallagher, CNN Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing surgery for colon diverticulitis. In response to questions from journalists, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the pontiff was discharged shortly after 10:30 a.m. local time (4:30 a.m. ET). Bruni added that before returning to the

Columbia Regional Airport passengers increase by more than 386% in June

July 14, 2021 6:10 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Columbia Regional Airport is continuing to see a significant increase in travelers compared to 2020. Compared to June 2020, COU saw a 386.6% increase in passengers in June 2021. Even though passenger numbers are increasing, it still has not reached pre-pandemic levels. In June

Excavators dig through the remains from the collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building on July 9 in Surfside

Surfside inspectors visited Champlain Towers South dozens of times. Now its collapse is spurring calls for reform

July 14, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Tolan and Curt Devine, CNN In the wake of last month’s deadly building collapse, inspectors from around South Florida have fanned out to review other high-rises for damage in an attempt to avert another tragedy. But Champlain Towers South had been visited regularly by officials in the years before it fell. Inspectors from

Significant severe weather possible for millions today

July 14, 2021 5:20 AM CNN

A day of active weather is expected across the country. From severe storms in the Midwest to monsoon flooding in the Southwest, CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin discusses all of today’s threats,

Shocking footage shows looting in South Africa

July 14, 2021 5:20 AM CNN

Soldiers and police struggled to restore order in parts of South Africa after dozens of people were killed in the worst violence and looting the country has seen in decades. CNN’s David McKenzie reports.

Subway CEO on menu changes: The one thing we did not touch is our tuna

July 14, 2021 5:20 AM CNN

Subway CEO John Chidsey talks with CNN’s Julia Chatterley about the restaurant chain’s biggest menu refresh in 56 years. He also addresses controversy around its tuna.

2 maps that tell the story of Covid-19 in America

July 14, 2021 5:20 AM CNN

A map of the 2020 election results and a map of fully vaccinated areas paint a strikingly similar picture of today’s political landscape — and (surprise, surprise… ) it was largely driven by former President Donald Trump. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza tries to explains why these two maps are so similar.