By Robbert Iddiols and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he will run for another term in elections set to be held in 2025, a move likely to extend the long rule of a key ally of Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko, while speaking to journalists at a polling station after voting
Continue ReadingBy Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — After almost four years, Yale University is joining another Ivy League school to once again require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score, saying the change could help boost admittance for underprivileged students despite concerns from advocates. The school said Thursday it would also allow applicants to provide
Continue ReadingBy Laura Paddison, Jack Guy and Fidel Gutiérrez, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than three months. Sometimes it comes on for an hour or two, but only a small trickle, barely enough to fill a couple of buckets. Then nothing for many days. Gomez, who
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The Columbia Police Department has been solving crimes at a better rate the past couple of years but is still struggling with too few officers and slower responses to calls, according to official data.
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The remains of a Portland, Oregon, teenager who vanished in the late 1960s have been identified through advanced DNA testing more than 50 years after she went missing, authorities said. In 1970, a Boy Scout troop leader discovered the remains buried in a shallow grave on Sauvie Island in
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As the Jorō spider continues to spread across the southeastern United States, its spindly homes can be spotted almost anywhere — even on power lines and stoplights hovering over busy roads. Typical spiders — and most creatures — tend to find the noise and wind disturbance from nearby busy roads
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Russia is nearing a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule throughout this decade and into the 2030s. The vast majority of votes will be cast over three days from 15 March, though early and postal voting has already begun, including in occupied parts
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Samuel Adeniran scored late in the second half to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. Adeniran’s goal in St. Louis City’s opener came in the 79th minute, five minutes after Cristian Arango’s netter had given Real Salt Lake a 1-0 lead. Roman Bürki had
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were several grass fires Saturday, and firefighters expect more grass fires due to high winds and dry weather in the coming week. On Saturday afternoon, there was a grass fire in Hallsvile, Mo. in the 5100 block of Kemper Road. ABC 17 News was on scene and saw three fire trucks
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Led by Jamar Brown’s 22 points, the UMKC Kangaroos defeated the Omaha Mavericks 63-58. Frankie Fidler led the way for the Mavericks with 29 points. The Kangaroos improved to 14-15 with the victory and the Mavericks fell to 14-16.
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy is expected to become UCLA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details of the contract are still being worked
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Cade Tyson’s 25 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Missouri State Bears 93-78 on Saturday night. The Bruins improved to 17-12 with the win and the Bears fell to 15-14.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 82-72 on Saturday night led by Jacob Crews’ 31 points. The Skyhawks are now 19-10 on the season, while the Redhawks dropped to 8-21.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Makhel Mitchell scored 21 points as Little Rock beat Lindenwood 82-73 on Saturday night. Mitchell also added 14 rebounds and three blocks for the Trojans (18-11, 12-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Khalen Robinson added 19 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 10 for
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Led by Gibson Jimerson’s 19 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 96-91 on Saturday night. The Billikens improved to 10-17 with the victory and the Revolutionaries fell to 14-13.
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter for speeding through a red light and killing a Kansas City police officer, his K-9 partner and a pedestrian. Officer James Muhlbauer, 42, Jesse Eckes, 52, and Champ the dog were all killed in the crash last February.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hundreds of mourners attended a funeral mass for a Kansas City-area DJ who was killed during a celebration rally of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Lisa Lopez-Galvan was remembered Saturday during a funeral mass as a loving mother and wife who saw each day as a chance for excitement and
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Grace Beyer set the women’s NAIA career-scoring record on Saturday, rising to 3,874 points with a 32-point effort in an 80-56 victory for University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (St. Louis) over Hannibal-LaGrange (Missouri). Needing 14 points to pass the NAIA record of 3,855 points set by Miriam Walker-Samuels of Claflin
Continue ReadingFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Khalif Battle shattered his previous career high by scoring 42 points to help carry Arkansas to a season sweep of Missouri, 88-73, overshadowing a 33-point career-best effort by the Tigers’ Sean East II. Battle topped his 32-point best mark with a pair of free throws with 7:27 left and followed it
Continue ReadingBy DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings scored three times in the first six minutes while rolling over the St. Louis Blues 6-1. Patrick Kane extended his point streak to seven games on Saturday with a goal and an assist as
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