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Mother writes letters to son dying of COVID-19

January 27, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MOORHEAD, Minnesota (WDAY) — The battle the community has waged against the pandemic will one day be talked about in regional history books for years to come. For just over 30 days, Val Laidlaw wrote letters to her son who was hospitalized with COVID-19. She became a cheerleader

Yulia Navalnaya’s husband was poisoned and detained. Now she is piling pressure on Vladimir Putin

January 27, 2021 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

“Why are you detaining me? Have I violated any laws?” demanded Yulia Navalnaya, as four policemen surrounded her on Saturday. She was on her way to a protest in Moscow, where thousands had gathered to demand the release of her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, from jail. She was freed a few hours later,

Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants

January 27, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can neutralize both, despite the mutations, researchers reported Wednesday. The tests also confirm what other teams of researchers have found: vaccines are likely to protect people against both the variant first seen in Britain and

‘Too little, too late’: Dethroned Italian prince criticized over apology for King’s role in rubber-stamping fascist laws

January 27, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

A letter from a descendent of Italy’s wartime King, apologizing for his ancestor’s role in enabling Mussolini’s fascist policies during World War II, has been criticized by historians and Jewish groups after several decades of silence from members of the disbanded royal family. Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, the great-grandson of King Victor Emmanuel III, wrote

5 things to know for January 27: Covid-19, White House, Capitol riot, Italy, Newark

January 27, 2021 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

The US is awash in rough weather: California may see record-breaking rain and snow this week, and an EF-3 tornado blew through Alabama, killing one, injuring dozens and leaving untold destruction. 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

12 Houston police officers have been charged in connection with a botched 2019 raid

January 27, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

A total of 12 officers have now been indicted in connection with a 2019 botched raid that left two people dead in Houston. Six officers were indicted last year, including Gerald Goines, who is accused of lying to obtain a warrant, and Steven Bryant, who is accused of tampering with government records. Six other officers

As California lifts restrictions, a top health official worries about Covid-19 variants and the slow vaccine supply

January 27, 2021 3:58 AM CNN Newsource

The stay-at-home order in California has ended, but a top Los Angeles health official worries that another spike could be on the horizon as Covid-19 variants spread and the supply of vaccines struggles to meet the demand. State officials in California, a recent epicenter of the pandemic in the US, lifted the regional stay at

Newly released incident reports paint timeline of the fire that led to Tony Hsieh’s death

January 27, 2021 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

The investigation into the house fire that led to former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s death is now concluded, the New London, Connecticut, Police Department announced Tuesday. Police said they found “no criminal violations and/or aspects in association with” the November 18 fire. Hsieh’s death was announced in late November by a spokesperson for DTP Companies,

Florida sheriff accuses ‘Paramedic of the Year’ of forging Covid-19 vaccine paperwork

January 27, 2021 2:31 AM CNN Newsource

Police arrested a man recently honored as a local 2020 Paramedic of the Year after Polk County, Florida, law enforcement officials alleged he “set up the circumstance” that led to the theft of three Covid-19 vaccine doses meant for firefighters. Paramedic Joshua Colon, 31, is accused of forging vaccine screening and consent forms for three

Indian farmers storm New Delhi’s Red Fort during tractor protest

January 27, 2021 2:20 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of Indian farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms stormed New Delhi’s historic Red Fort Tuesday, with others breaching barricades and clashing with police. Protesters scaled the walls of the iconic monument and a flag was hoisted alongside India’s national flag. Tear gas and flash bangs could been seen on live streams from the city’s streets

January has been the deadliest month for Covid-19 deaths in the US

January 27, 2021 2:14 AM CNN Newsource

January has already become the worst month for US Covid-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 79,000 coronavirus fatalities, topping the previous record set in December by more than a thousand, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The grim milestone underpins the growing demand from

Seoul’s mayor died before he could face sexual harassment claims in court. A new report says the allegations were credible

January 27, 2021 1:52 AM CNN Newsource

Seoul’s former mayor died last year in an apparent suicide after his secretary accused him of sexual harassment. Now, an investigation by a human rights watchdog in South Korea has found that her accusations were credible. In a report released Monday, the independent National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRC) found that former mayor Park

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are two trash bags enough?

January 27, 2021 1:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

The City of Columbia has changed its trash pickup program.

Even with coronavirus vaccine distribution set to increase, upcoming months could be rough

January 27, 2021 12:59 AM CNN Newsource

As the federal government promises more help against the coronavirus pandemic with better distribution of vaccines, the President is joining the chorus of officials reminding Americans they need to continue to wear face coverings and social distance for the rest of winter and spring. “The brutal truth is it’s going to take months before we

Auburn’s freshman star too much for No. 12 Mizzou

January 26, 2021 11:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

AUBURN, Alab. The No. 12 Mizzou basketball game gave up more than 80 points for the first time this season as the Tigers lost to Auburn 88-82 on Tuesday night. You can hear from head coach Cuonzo Martin in the video player above. Auburn freshman Sharife Cooper finished with a game-high 28 points, eight rebounds

Local highlights and scores: Jan. 26, 2021

January 26, 2021 11:01 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school basketball scores from Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Tolton 39 | Harrisburg 42 FINAL Moberly 37 | Moberly 60 FINAL BOYS HOOPS North Callaway 64 | Van-Far 45 FINAL Moberly 45 | Mexico 81 FINAL Rolla 65 |

January 26 coronavirus news

January 26, 2021 10:59 PM CNN Newsource

Cole County taking the lead on Mid-Missouri’s mass vaccination clinics

January 26, 2021 5:30 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County is taking the reigns to coordinate the National Guard’s mass vaccination clinics in the Mid-Missouri region. Governor Mike Parson activated Guard troops last week to staff mass vaccination clinics in each of the Missouri State Highway Patrol regions. The Cole County Commission approved a contract between the Cole County