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FRIDAY UPDATES: Four COVID-19 related deaths reported between two Mid-Missouri counties

January 22, 2021 10:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Bus heading to the Grand Canyon crashes, killing one and injuring dozens

January 22, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

At least one person was killed and multiple people were injured when a tour bus bound for the Grand Canyon crashed Friday afternoon in northwest Arizona, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The bus, managed by a Las Vegas-based company, was carrying 48 people including the driver to Grand Canyon West when it

California man injured in apparent shark attack off Maui

January 22, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach on Friday morning was apparently bitten by a shark, according to the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety. The man was approximately 40 yards from shore when he suffered an apparent bite to his calf, officials say. He was able to make it to shore

Michigan county commissioner pulls gun out during virtual meeting when resident asked board to denounce Proud Boys

January 22, 2021 7:19 PM CNN Newsource

A Grand Traverse County commissioner in Michigan got up and grabbed a gun during a board Webex meeting while a local woman asked board members to denounce the Proud Boys, video from the meeting shows. Keli MacIntosh, a 72-year-old retired nurse and regular attendee of the board meetings, spoke at the Wednesday gathering about the

Police suspect stolen gun used to shoot at Columbia officers

January 22, 2021 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they found several stolen guns after a chase that included shots fired at officers early Thursday. Police suspect the gun used to fire at officers was one of the stolen weapons. The shooting, in which a police cruiser was damaged, happened after officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle

Hank Aaron rose to the top of baseball while facing pervasive racism. He leaves behind a powerful legacy

January 22, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Baseball legend Hank Aaron is remembered today as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Crucial to his legacy is that unlike his White counterparts, he pulled off his most significant achievements while enduring pervasive racism. Throughout his career, Aaron experienced hate and vitriol on and off the field for the simple fact

Columbia free computer program takes on more importance during coronavirus pandemic

January 22, 2021 11:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Advocates say having a computer is more important now than ever thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Many doctor’s office have increased their telehealth appointments and more schoolchildren are learning from home.

Florida cracks down on ‘vaccine tourism’ by asking for proof of residency

January 22, 2021 6:18 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Snowbirds hoping to skip the line in Canada by flying to Florida for COVID-19 vaccines now face a tougher set of rules aimed at snuffing vaccine tourism. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that anyone who owns property in Florida and lives there

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, CDC says

January 22, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC report published Friday revealed just 10 people had severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis, out of more than 4 million people vaccinated with a first dose of the Moderna shot as of January 10. That’s

Here’s why protesters say they’re gathering in Portland

January 22, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

Protesters again took to the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday — the first full day of Joe Biden’s presidency — to let the Democratic establishment know they are still fighting for racial justice, some told CNN. “We wanted to symbolize that both parties are the oppressor,” said a 25-year-old protester who wished not to

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses, attorney says

January 22, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

A Texas public health doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses so they wouldn’t go to waste, his attorney said Friday. Dr. Hasan Gokal has been charged with theft by a public servant, a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to one year in jail and

Philadelphia police look for man who shot 19-year-old Uber Eats driver in act of road rage

January 22, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Philadelphia Police are looking for a man who fired at least 11 shots at a 19-year-old female delivery driver in West Philadelphia, in what investigators describe as an act of road rage. It happened near the intersection of 47th and Chestnut Streets, just after 4

Three Breonna Taylor grand jurors among petitioners seeking to impeach Kentucky attorney general

January 22, 2021 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

Three former grand jurors are among the “concerned Kentucky citizens” petitioning the Kentucky Legislature to impeach state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, according to Kevin Glogower, one of the attorneys representing the petitioners. The citizens filed a petition Friday seeking the impeachment of Cameron on charges of “breach of public trust and failure to comply with

‘My 81-year-old dad would have never figured this out:’ Inside America’s vaccine sign-up process

January 22, 2021 5:11 PM CNN Newsource

For Caroline Brant, attempting to get a vaccine appointment for her in-laws in Pennsylvania felt like trying to “win a seat at the big show.” “Except in Pennsylvania, there’s no show yet,” she told CNN. “Just spinning sites.” The 48-year-old, who lives in Collegeville, is referring to the confusion over websites where those eligible for

Then-candidate Joe Biden made a secret hospital visit to meet a wounded police officer

January 22, 2021 4:54 PM CNN Newsource

Houston police officer Taylor Roccaforte was shocked when then-presidential candidate Joe Biden came to see him in the hospital after he was shot in the line of duty. Roccaforte was even more surprised that the future president wanted to keep the 2019 visit a secret. Roccaforte, 30, told CNN that Biden came to see him

‘Ghost Ship’ leaseholder pleads guilty in connection to blaze that killed 36

January 22, 2021 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

Derick Almena, the leaseholder of an Oakland, California, warehouse-turned-art collective that went up in flames in 2016, pleaded guilty Friday to 36 charges of involuntary manslaughter — one for each person killed in the blaze. In court Friday, Almena simply responded “guilty” to each of the three dozen counts as they were read out by

Missouri State Senate to remain in session after senator tests positive for COVID-19

January 22, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Senate is planning to be in session next week as scheduled even after State Senator Andrew Koenig tested positive for the coronavirus. Senate Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden tweeted out that “We are following CDC guidance relating to “close contacts” and contact tracing recommendations. I encourage my colleagues to

NYPD arrests man for three murders at Brooklyn senior housing complex

January 22, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

The New York Police Department says that evidence from three murders at a senior housing complex in Brooklyn point to one suspect: a well-known man who ran errands for the building’s residents. Kevin Gavin, 66, was arraigned Friday and charged with three counts of second-degree murder, according to a criminal complaint. Gavin confessed to all

Customers at coffee shop pay it forward with post-its, buying hundreds of drinks for strangers

January 22, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LINDENHURST, New York (WCBS) — An initiative on Long Island is gaining attention. Customers are paying it forward, and it all begins with a post-it note. Alice Bopp and her family moved to Lindenhurst from Rio de Janeiro. “I’m from Brazil, I love coffee,” Bopp told CBS2’s Jennifer

Astronauts prepare for 2 upcoming spacewalks

January 22, 2021 4:16 PM CNN Newsource

Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover Jr. are preparing for two upcoming spacewalks that will help to upgrade and maintain the International Space Station. The NASA astronauts will conduct spacewalks on Wednesday, January 27, and Monday, February 1. It will be the first spacewalk experience for Glover, who is a few months into his first