By Lauren Izso, Abeer Salman and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israeli forces have surrounded two more hospitals in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said, describing intense shelling and heavy gunfire. Months into the conflict, fighting is still raging across Gaza, despite international pressure on Israel and ongoing efforts for a
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the US. To find the culprit, look no further than your front lawn. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend that was
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly concealing his participation in the Rwandan genocide almost three decades ago. Eric Tabaro Nshimiye, also known as Eric Tabaro Nshimiyimana, a 52-year-old living in Uniontown, Ohio, was arrested Thursday by special agents from Homeland Security Investigations, according to a news release
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support they have received from the public after Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced she has cancer. “The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in
Continue ReadingBy Matt Marshall, CNN (CNN) — Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage. In 2015, Copeland sprang into the highest echelons of dance when she became the first African American woman to be a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious and well-renowned dance companies
Continue ReadingCNN By Matt Marshall, CNN (CNN) — Misty Copeland has grown used to having the spotlight on her at center stage. In 2015, Copeland sprang into the highest echelons of dance when she became the first African American woman to be a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious and well-renowned dance
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Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ)- Mid-Missouri students are taking a break this week, as both the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools, and Jefferson City Schools are on spring break. Students are looking forward to stepping away from their studies for a week. However, concerns have arisen about safety and ensuring everyone returns to campus next week
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Jeong, Heather Chen and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday. In the interview broadcast on Nigeria’s Channels Television, Sani
Continue ReadingBy Heather Chen, Josh Pennington, Sophie Jeong and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Poland has demanded an explanation from Moscow after saying a Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine entered its territory. “On March 24 at 4:23 a.m., there was a violation of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles launched tonight by the
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sent shockwaves through Ireland when he candidly announced he was “no longer the best person” to lead his country. The taoiseach took journalists, opposition lawmakers and even members of his own government by surprise with his decision to step down for what he called “personal” but
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dean, CNN Johannesburg (CNN) — When Duane Riley turns on his taps, they shudder loudly from the air flowing through the pipes. There’s often no water trickling at all. It’s ironic, because Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, has plenty of water at the moment — authorities and water companies just can’t seem to
Continue ReadingBy SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookies Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt powered the Washington Spirit’s 2-1 comeback win against expansion team Bay FC on Saturday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. Bay FC (1-1-0) opened scoring in the 11th minute in Washington. Asisat Oshoala got the ball on the right wing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No-excuse absentee voting for the April municipal election began this week on March 19 and the Boone County Clerks office wants to give people the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. People will have another opportunity to cast their vote on Sunday at Douglas High School from 11 a.m. to
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — João Klauss scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to help St. Louis City earn a 2-2 draw with D.C. United.
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek and Jessica Flynn, CNN (CNN) — One man died and another was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years, according to authorities. An 18-year-old called authorities around 1:13 p.m. local time Saturday to report he and his 21-year-old brother were attacked by a mountain lion while
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The only thing slowing down Carter Starocci’s pursuit of wrestling glory was an ailing knee and some blood on his opponent’s face, and he left Aaron Brooks no choice but to follow his Penn State teammate into the history books. Starocci won his fourth NCAA title on Saturday night with
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Democratic Party announced President Joe Biden is the projected winner of the state’s presidential primary Saturday night. Local voters who consider themselves Democrats, can exercise their democratic right at The Arc, Saturday. The voting doors will open at 8 a.m. and remain accessible until noon. According to Missouri Democrats, the
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger challenged his players at halftime of their NCAA Tournament game against Washington State on Saturday night to remember who they are, along with what had gotten them to the brink of the Sweet 16. It was a simple speech. And
Continue ReadingBy Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said Saturday that “the train is coming,” referring to her team’s preparation for the case against former President Donald Trump and his 14 co-defendants and whether she was slowed down by attempts to remove her from the case. Willis, who avoided being disqualified from the election subversion case after more than two
Continue ReadingCNN By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Russia has been left reeling in the wake of the nation’s worst terrorist attack in decades. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the massacre, which saw armed assailants storm a popular concert venue complex on the outskirts of Moscow, killing more than 130 people. Nearly a dozen people have been detained
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