AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — picked
Continue ReadingBy Nick Paton Walsh, Muhammad Darwish, Saskya Vandoorne and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two-thirds of ISIS-linked arrests in Europe in the last nine months have been of teenagers, according to a landmark academic study, as concern grows among European security officials ahead of the Paris Olympics of the growing potency and reach in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial. He was charged under a Beijing-imposed law that has all but wiped out public dissent. The founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper is charged with colluding with foreign forces
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Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.
Continue ReadingStory by AP (CNN) — One person was killed and three others were injured at Cambodia’s famed centuries-old Angkor temple complex when a large tree was blown down onto their vehicle during a fierce rainstorm, the government said Wednesday. The accident occurred late Tuesday afternoon at the southern gate to Angkor Thom, which is near the more
Continue ReadingAssociated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gabriel Moreno gave Arizona the lead in the ninth inning with a two-run double, Ketel Marte added a three-run homer and the Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Wednesday night. Eugenio Saurez homered for Arizona in the second and Joc Pederson and Christian Walker hit back-to-back
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) If you take a look back at the entire season leading up to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory, it makes the win even more impressive. Time and time again the Chiefs’ defense took the spotlight in 2023, as quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the offense struggled to find its usual rhythm.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been announced for a Columbia man accused of murdering a woman in 2022. Adam Alfred Conner was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. A pretrial conference is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers have gathered in the capital of Laos for a regional forum that runs through Saturday. They will also be meeting with their counterparts from other nations to discuss their strategic partnerships in issues including the economy, security, climate and energy. Discussions on humanitarian assistance to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered a solemn Oval Office address Wednesday that laid out in the clearest terms yet why he abandoned his reelection campaign. He wanted to send an unmistakable warning about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump while anointing Vice President Kamala Harris as his natural successor, without invoking an
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge is temporarily blocking the state from enforcing a law requiring the licensing of practitioners and teachers of traditional Native Hawaiian midwifery. The temporary stay is for while a lawsuit challenging the statute wends its way through the courts. A group of women who are plaintiffs in the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The 416-0 vote Wednesday underscores the bipartisan outrage over the shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump came within inches of losing his life. One rallygoer
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Several courts across California have lost their phone lines after a ransomware attack targeting the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The court hosts phone servers for courts in Shasta, Inyo, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus and Colusa counties. The Shasta County courthouse has been operating without phones, fax or text reminders
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By Clare Foran, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House voted on Wednesday to create a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The move comes as lawmakers seek answers and accountability after the 2024 Republican presidential candidate was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers — well, the Sixers, for now — will soon need a new name. Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the arena in the South Philadelphia sports complex that has served as home
Continue ReadingCNN By Helen Regan, Taylor Ward, Eric Cheung and Isaac Yee, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — A powerful typhoon made landfall in northeastern Taiwan early on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring hundreds of others as authorities closed financial markets, schools and offices. Conditions in Taiwan worsened as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall,
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A 29-year-old man accused of breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home this year pleaded no contest to felony vandalism Wednesday and will avoid prison time, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. Ephraim Hunter was charged with burglary and vandalism in connection with the April
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The black bear population is looking up as we head into the future across the state. This also means increased sightings possible across Mid-Missouri. Black bear populations are increasing at a rate of 8%. The current population estimation is just under 1,000 across the Show-Me State. This means in the next ten years, we could
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden is addressing the nation for the first time since dropping out of the presidential election on Sunday. Watch it in the live player above.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
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