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Former president Donald Trump’s hush-money trial got underway Monday.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt traffic at Golden Gate Bridge, O’Hare airport and other sites across US
By Joe Sutton and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — More than 250 people were arrested or taken into custody across the US Monday as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads and one of the country’s most famous bridges. In places from San Francisco and Seattle to Chicago and the East Coast cities of Miami and New York,
Continue Reading Sonny Gray cherishes what was likely his last start in Oakland as A’s prepare to move
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sonny Gray earned his first career win for the Athletics in Oakland on Aug. 15, 2013. Almost 11 years later, the right-hander notched victory No. 100 back in the Coliseum wearing a Cardinals jersey this time. It meant the world to him to win what
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Jefferson City police, city officials noticing more homeless individuals in city
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is experiencing an increase in its homeless population, according to Jefferson City Police Department Lt. David Williams. Williams said he believed the up-tick stems from the individuals moving to Jefferson City from Columbia, after homeless encampments were cleared throughout the city. Homeless encampments have been cleared out in wooded
Continue Reading Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers’ help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
By HANNAH FINGERHUT and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. Nearly identical bills
Continue Reading Sonny Gray pitches Cardinals past his former A’s as St. Louis wins 3-1
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sonny Gray struck out six and didn’t walk a batter over six scoreless innings to beat his former club, and Willson Contreras doubled twice and drove in a run for the St. Louis Cardinals in their 3-1 win against the Oakland Athletics. Nolan Arenado hit
Continue Reading Tennessee judge set to decide whether a Nashville school shooter’s journals are public records
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge will soon decide whether the journals of a Nashville school shooter can be released to the public, after nearly a year of legal wrangling over who can participate in the case. Nashville police have said they will release the records once their investigation
Continue Reading Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0. Lugo allowed four hits in his third straight win. Kansas City improved to 5-0 against Chicago already this season. The surprising Royals have allowed a major
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Police: Man arrested after robbing Subway restaurant in northeast Columbia
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story identified the apartment complex as The Links. The standoff occurred at The Greens, which is in the same area. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they have arrested a man on Monday who allegedly robbed a Subway restaurant in the 5600 block of St. Charles Road. Columbia
Continue Reading Father-son baseball play-by-play broadcasters Chip and Chris Caray cherish reunion in Oakland
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chip Caray reunited with son Chris on the field at the Oakland Coliseum before each headed up to the broadcast booth to handle play-by-play duties for their respective clubs. Chris is in his first season with the Athletics sharing duties with Jenny Cavnar, and this
Continue Reading Court documents describe a custody battle and a bloody scene in the alleged killings of 2 women in Oklahoma
By Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Court documents unsealed Monday shed new light on the disappearance of two women and the arrest of four people accused of their slayings in rural Oklahoma. Tad Bert Cullum, 43; Tifany Machel Adams, 54; Cole Earl Twombly, 50; and Cora Gayle Twombly, 44, each
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Next round of Missouri cannabis microbusinesses applications opens; applicant, state discuss challenges, triumphs in first round
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Missouri Department of Cannabis Regulation opened its second round of microbusiness applications. According to the Department of Health and Senior Service, microbusinesses “are designed to allow marginalized or under-represented individuals to participate in the legal marijuana market.” To be eligible for a license an application needed to meet
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Columbia Golden Corral could reopen in June
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Golden Corral, which sustained significant damage in a fire at the end of 2022, could reopen as early as June, according to a spokesman. Spokesman Bill Marks, of the Porter Novelli PR firm, told ABC 17 News that construction delays are pushing the reopening to June. He previously said the
Continue Reading At least 17 dead after flash floods in Oman
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — At least 17 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday, the country’s National Committee for Emergency Management (NCEM) reports. On Tuesday, the government suspended the work of employees and workers in the public and private sectors in five governorates, including Musandam, Al Buraimi,
Continue Reading Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who won 3 World Series with Oakland, has died at 78
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who threw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and helped the Oakland Athletics win three straight World Series championships in the 1970s, has died. The Cubs announced Holtzman’s death Monday on social media. He was 78. Holtzman’s brother Bob Holtzman
Continue Reading Narendra Modi: India’s popular but controversial leader seeking a transformative third term
By Rhea Mogul, CNN Varanasi and New Delhi (CNN) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once famously made a simple election promise: “good days are coming.” To his adoring supporters, it’s a vision of a future now finally within reach should Modi and his right-wing Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure an emphatic and rare third consecutive
Continue Reading Royals catcher Salvador Perez sidelined by mild groin strain
CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had an MRI that showed a mild groin strain. It was a promising development for Kansas City after Perez left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the New York Mets following a fourth-inning collision at home plate with Starling Marte. Royals manager Matt Quatraro says it was the
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Victims, advocates ask Missouri lawmakers to approve measure to allow retroactive sexual assault lawsuits
Victims of child sexual abuse and advocates are gathering in Jefferson City to pressure the Missouri attorney general to investigate several Christian boarding schools.
Continue Reading 20 decomposed bodies found in boat off coast of Brazil
By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — At least 20 severely decomposed bodies have been found in a boat off the coast of northeastern Brazil, officials say. The boat was found on the coast of Bragança, northeast of Pará, on April 13, the Brazilian Federal Public Ministry announced Sunday. Two investigations have been since been opened. Officials
Continue Reading Chicago White Sox activate slugger Eloy Jiménez from the 10-day injured list
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The slumping Chicago White Sox have activated slugger Eloy Jiménez from the 10-day injured list. The White Sox also brought up right-hander Nick Nastrini from Triple-A Charlotte. Infielder Zach Remillard and right-hander Justin Anderson were sent down, and veteran catcher Max Stassi was transferred to the
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