Doctor: ‘We’ve all lost patients here in the last few weeks’
CNN’s Randi Kaye visits a hospital in Florida that is struggling to keep up with patients being admitted with coronavirus.
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Columbia man arrested after Saturday night shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a shooting Saturday night at a residence in the 3300 block of Dove Drive. Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at the residence and then received a search warrant for the residence. According to the probable cause statement, police found multiple drugs in
Continue Reading3 bodies found, 1 still missing after dangerous flooding in northern Colorado
By Amir Vera, Keith Allen and Jennifer Feldman, CNN Authorities found the bodies of two men over a two-day span following recent dangerous flooding in northern Colorado, and one woman is still missing. One man’s body was found in the Poudre River on Sunday and the other’s body was found in the same river Monday,
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Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer is a victim of assault and theft
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Former US Sen. Barbara Boxer of California was a victim of assault and theft Monday in the Jack London Square neighborhood of Oakland, her office said. “The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car,” a spokesperson from Boxer’s office said. “She is
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Steelville man charged after weekend incident in Centralia
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Steelville man is charged with first-degree burglary and fourth-degree domestic assault after an incident in Centralia Sunday morning. According to court records, Brandon Harrison went to a residence in the 23000 block of Schunemeyer Road near Centralia uninvited just after midnight. Boone County Joint Communications advised deputies that the resident reported
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DESE: In-person learning is still a priority in light of new COVID-19 guidance for the upcoming school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released reopening and operating guidance for schools as the start of the Fall 2021 semester is just four weeks away. The Covid-19 safety measures that are being recommended, are all in light of safely returning to full in-person instruction as the top priority.
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No charges will be filed against former detention officers in Jamal Sutherland’s death
By Steve Almasy and Deanna Hackney, CNN No charges will be filed against two former Charleston County, South Carolina, detention officers who tased and pepper sprayed Jamal Sutherland before his in-custody death in January, Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said Monday. “Ethically, I can’t bring a case forward that I know I can’t prove beyond
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Debate escalates over masks as the start of school year approaches
CNN’s Amara Walker discusses the debate states and school districts are having over requiring students to wear masks to return to in-person learning and the difficult decisions parents are having to make.
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Missouri medical association expects hospitals to mandate coronavirus vaccination
The American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association have all called for health care organizations to require their workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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Authorities identify the final victim in the Surfside collapse, ending a month-long search and recovery operation
By Amir Vera, Deanna Hackney and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The last remaining missing person from the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, Florida, was identified Monday, ending a month-long search and recovery operation. Estelle Hedaya was the remaining victim who had not yet been identified, leaving her family in limbo until today. “It was
Continue ReadingWashington, DC Metro System Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country’s sixth largest bus system. Facts There are currently 91 Metro stations. Ridership on the rail system in FY2022
Continue ReadingHouses of Parliament (Great Britain) Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Great Britain’s Houses of Parliament, located on the Thames River in London. Facts The meeting place of Great Britain’s bicameral legislature – composed of the House of Commons and the House of Lords – is also known as Westminster Palace. Visitors are subject to airport style security
Continue ReadingSummer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games were held July 23-August 8, 2021, in Tokyo. The Games were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Paris is slated to be the host city for the 2024 Olympic Games. The 2028 Olympic Games
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CN Tower Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m), it is the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere. The CN Tower is located on Front Street in Toronto’s entertainment district. It attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Other Facts Rogers Centre, home
Continue ReadingGolden Gate Bridge Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. Characteristics The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1.7 miles) and contains about 83,000 tons of steel. The total weight of the bridge
Continue ReadingJanet Yellen Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Janet Yellen, the first female Treasury secretary. Personal Birth date: August 13, 1946 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Janet Louise Yellen Father: Julius Yellen, doctor Mother: Anna (Blumenthal) Yellen Marriage: George Akerlof (1978-present) Children: Robert Education: Brown University, B.A. in Economics, 1967; Yale
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Former worker says city manager abused power in doling out discipline to employees
Colleen Spurlock had been on the job for about a year for the city of Columbia. She was working as a fellow in the city manager’s office, learning the ins and outs of government and helping with special projects and city council requests.
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Largest known comet is heading close enough to us to become visible
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have discovered the largest known comet, and it’s about a thousand times more massive than others. Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, so named because it was found by University of Pennsylvania department of physics and astronomy graduate student Pedro Bernardinelli and Professor Gary Bernstein, is between 62 to 124 miles (100 to 200
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More charges filed in Columbia shots-fired incident
D’Nozea Spain, 20, of Charlotte, N.C., was charged Saturday with shooting at a person, vehicle or home, armed criminal action and felony drug possession in connection with the shooting on Rice Road in northeast Columbia. Police reported no injuries in the incident.
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Sizzling summer sun: how to stay safe in the intense heat headed our way
You survived the first round of intense heat over the weekend, but the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking another round of even hotter conditions for later this week, and they have some tips and tricks to help you stay cool if you’re headed outdoors this week. Obviously, we can’t put our lives on
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