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Ice core samples were taken from the Guliya ice cap in 2015.

Ancient viruses dating back 15,000 years found in Tibetan glacier

July 23, 2021 11:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN Scientists have discovered previously unknown viruses dating from 15,000 years ago in ice samples taken from a glacier in the Tibetan plateau. The viruses are unlike any that have been cataloged by scientists before, according to a study published earlier this week in the journal Microbiome. A team including climate scientists

Columbia man arrested for November shooting

July 23, 2021 10:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man in connection with a shots fired incident in November 2020. Prosecutors filed charges against Aaron Jones, 20, on July 14, more than seven months after police say they identified Jones as the suspect in the case. According to court documents obtained by ABC 17 News, police responded

Cleveland Indians changing name to Cleveland Guardians

July 23, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, Homero De la Fuente and Kevin Dotson, CNN The Cleveland Indians are changing their name next season to the Cleveland Guardians, the Major League Baseball club announced Friday morning, after the current moniker drew criticism for decades from Native Americans. “You see, there’s always been a Cleveland — that’s the best part

Unvaccinated nursing instructor in Missouri is hospitalized with Covid-19 and urging everyone to get the vaccine

July 23, 2021 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Miguel Marquez, Carolyn Sung and Travis Caldwell, CNN Christy Henry had played it safe during the pandemic. Wearing a mask in public and rarely coming into contact with others, the 56-year-old former nurse, who now works as a nursing instructor, resides in southern Missouri with her retired husband and children. However, after Covid-19 vaccines

Ex-nurse didn’t get vaccinated, then she was hospitalized with Covid-19. Hear her message

July 23, 2021 11:50 AM CNN

A handful of states have been driving the bulk of the nationwide surge of Covid-19 cases and many of those cases are unvaccinated people. CNN’s Miguel Marquez reports.

Car making U-turn in Miller County injures woman lying near road

July 23, 2021 7:58 AM Molly Stawinoga

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman from Osage Beach was flown to a hospital with serious injuries after a pedestrian crash Friday morning. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday. Troopers said a 20-year-old driver was heading east on Kaiser Industrial Park in

Bride dances too hard to Dave Matthews Band and dislocates knee

July 23, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

A bride’s first dance was a doozy as she dislocated a knee at her wedding. Here comes the bride … to the ER. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.

Tom Brady cracks stolen election joke at White House visit

July 23, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

During a visit to the White House, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady made a joke referring to some people believing Joe Biden lost the 2020 election.

See inside capsule during Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight

July 23, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

Video shows footage from inside the Blue Origin capsule as Jeff Bezos and his crew launched to space.

Dog was missing for 5 days. Then a neighbor heard whining behind a wall

July 23, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

The Cincinnati Fire Department broke through a wall to free a dog that had been missing and trapped in a small space for five days.

Must-watch videos of the week

July 23, 2021 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachael Scott, CNN NFL GOAT Tom Brady lobs jokes at the White House and a new bride tests her “in sickness and in health” vow at the reception. These are the must-watch videos of the week. ‘Sleepy Tom’ Brady The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the White House to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory

Illinois man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks

July 23, 2021 7:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

A 64-year-old from Illinois drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks Thursday night.

Frustration in Lebanon as residents search for essential items

July 23, 2021 7:03 AM CNN

CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports from Lebanon where residents grow increasingly frustrated at politicians while they search for medicine, gasoline, food and other essential items as inflation continues to rise.

A man rides his scooter with empty water bottles to fill them with gasoline

Lebanon’s water system on brink of total collapse, says UN

July 23, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Ghazi Balkiz, Ben Wedeman and Kareem Khadder, CNN Lebanon‘s water supply system is on the verge of total collapse, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in what would mark the latest development in the eastern Mediterranean country’s slide into chaos. More than 71% of the country’s population — over 4 million people

The full buck moon rises over a dancing lady on the Spanish City building in Whitley Bay

Watch the July full ‘buck’ moon illuminate the sky tonight

July 23, 2021 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Molano and Ashley Strickland, CNN Lunar lovers, grab a cozy spot outside and set your sights to the southeast to gaze upon July’s full moon, dubbed the “buck” moon, as it rises Friday after sunset. The moon will reach peak illumination at 10:37 p.m. ET Friday, according to NASA. In all its glory,

Show-Me State Games return for week two as extreme heat settles in

July 23, 2021 5:49 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day as hot temperatures are expected this weekend and the Show-Me State Games week two start Friday. Tennis, baseball, youth tackle football and track and field all have events starting Friday and go through the weekend. The Stormtrack Weather Team said

5 things to know for July 23: Abortion, Afghanistan, coronavirus, economy, Cuba

July 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

By AJ Willingham, CNN Water thieves are running rampant during California’s drought, sometimes tapping into fire hydrants and waterlines to make off with truckloads. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox

Fire threat and drought remain for the Pacific Northwest as monsoon rains provide relief for the Southwest

July 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN

Fire threat and drought remain for the Pacific Northwest as monsoon rains provide relief for the Southwest. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the weekend forecast.

Tragic death of translator highlights plight of allies left behind in Afghanistan

July 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN

CNN’s Anna Coren speaks with Afghan interpreters who risked their lives helping the US government, and now face reprisals from the Taliban as many of them struggle to secure US visas and protection.

Crocs CEO: It’s a polarizing brand, but that’s our strength

July 23, 2021 5:23 AM CNN

Crocs CEO Andrew Rees acknowledges Crocs aren’t for everyone but that the company welcomes the “tension” the criticism brings. He also addresses the company’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2030.