HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day. The bill passed 45-5 on Wednesday. It would help school districts pay for locking bags after the district creates a policy requiring students to leave their phones in such bags for
Continue ReadingAP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Clyburn is often credited as the man who delivered the presidency to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago. But on Wednesday, the South Carolina congressman sent a resounding message to the Democratic president and elected officials across the nation that it may be
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. officials have asked Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral council as the country strives to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols, said Wednesday that U.S. officials asked Haitian Prime Minister
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue leader during a violent overnight encounter denied any role in her death. Michael Jackson-Bolanos testified in his own defense Wednesday. It was a dramatic moment in a trial that has mostly centered on circumstantial evidence. Samantha Woll was found dead outside her
Continue ReadingJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned outpost of Paris’ acclaimed Pompidou Center in Jersey City. But the city’s mayor believes his deteriorating relationship with Gov. Phil Murphy led to the decision. Centre Pompidou x Jersey City was to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last week’s debate, but she’s also emerged as a potential option to lead the party herself if Biden opted not to continue his campaign. One big question is what would happen to the current campaign’s
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel and Hamas appear to be on the brink of a framework agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations said. Israeli officials believe Hamas’ latest response will enable the two parties to enter detailed negotiations to reach an agreement, the
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of them? That’s a question being asked in the wake of the president’s halting debate performance in the debate with Donald Trump last week. Some critics wonder whether reporters who follow Biden should have
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after authorities say he assaulted another man with a step stool at the Columbia Mall last week. Daval Torres, 24, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday and is
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The defense for Sen. Bob Menendez has rested without the New Jersey Democrat testifying at his New York bribery trial. Lawyers for Menendez called several witnesses over two days in an effort to counter seven weeks of testimony and hundreds of exhibits and communications introduced by federal prosecutors. Menendez
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Emma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon’s third round. The 19th-seeded Navarro won 6-4, 6-1 at Centre Court on Wednesday. Navarro had never been past the second round at a Grand Slam tournament until this season. She made it to the third round at the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ringo Starr, musician and member of the Beatles. Personal Birth date: July 7, 1940 Birth place: Liverpool, England Birth name: Richard Starkey Jr. Father: Richard Starkey Sr., bakery worker Mother: Elsie (Gleave) Starkey, bakery worker Marriages: Barbara Bach (April 27, 1981-present); Maureen
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At least one mystery about President Joe Biden’s often convoluted answers during the presidential debate has been solved. During the debate, the 81-year-old Democrat ended one of his statements about the national debt by declaring, “We finally beat Medicare.” That was not what Biden had intended to say about the
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation of a cache of illegal fireworks, injuring 17 people and displacing dozens of others three years ago. The City Council unanimously approved the payments Tuesday and the settlements will now
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Prosecutors have struck a deal with a murder suspect in a Columbia shooting that will send him to prison for decades.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Tuesday with charges relating to child pornography. Christopher Oliver, 45, was charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and possessing child pornography. An initial court appearance was held on Wednesday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. According to the probable cause statement,
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — British players not named Andy Murray have struggled to make a lasting impact at Wimbledon in recent years, but there are flickers of hope. Emma Raducanu has reached the third round. And Thursday’s schedule at the All England Club offers all sorts of local treats. On Centre Court, wild-card
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration cannot enforce new anti-discrimination rules in health care for transgender Americans, a federal judge in Mississippi ruled Wednesday, citing a recent landmark Supreme Court ruling that weakened the power of federal agencies. The preliminary injunction from US District Judge Louis Guirola comes just two days
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Anthony Kennedy, retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 23, 1936 Birth place: Sacramento, California Birth name: Anthony McLeod Kennedy Father: Anthony J. Kennedy, lawyer and lobbyist Mother: Gladys (McLeod) Kennedy, civic leader Marriage: Mary
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