QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou keep the momentum rolling in SEC play?
The Mizzou Tigers moved to 4-0 on Saturday after beating Memphis in the Dome in St. Louis.
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From playgrounds to parade grounds: Russian schools are becoming increasingly militarized
CNN By Tim Lister and Katharina Krebs, CNN (CNN) — Russia’s playgrounds are becoming parade grounds. At schools from the Pacific to the Black Sea, children in nursery grade don uniforms and take part in marching practice. Older kids are being taught how to dig trenches, throw grenades and shoot with real ammunition. In schools
Continue ReadingLone survivor of suspected death cap mushroom poisoning released from Australian hospital
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — The sole survivor of a poisoning involving suspected death cap mushrooms that killed three others in Australia has been released from hospital following a remarkable recovery that could now help police piece together what happened. Ian Wilkinson, a 68-year-old reverend, was left critically ill in late July after eating
Continue ReadingMore schools are adopting 4-day weeks. For parents, the challenge is day 5
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — It’s a Monday in September, but with schools closed, the three children in the Pruente household have nowhere to be. Callahan, 13, contorts herself into a backbend as 7-year-old Hudson fiddles with a balloon and 10-year-old Keegan plays the piano. Like a growing number of students
Continue ReadingMafia boss ‘Diabolik’ dies in custody after nearly 30 years on the run, Italian reports say
By Alex Stambaugh, Lucas Lilieholm and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — A Mafia boss who spent nearly three decades evading law enforcement before he was arrested in January has died while receiving medical treatment, according to Italian media reports. Matteo Messina Denaro, who is thought to have ordered dozens of Mafia-related murders for the
Continue ReadingPowerball jackpot of $785 million up for grabs Monday night, the fourth largest prize in game’s history
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A record-breaking $785 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night’s drawing – the fourth largest prize in the game’s history, according to Powerball. A lucky grand prize winner would have the choice between an annuitized prize worth an estimated $785 million, or a lump sum payment
Continue ReadingWhy more women are choosing not to have kids
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Dyanna Volek was never someone who dreamed of becoming a mother. From an early age, she knew deep down that she didn’t want children. Maybe it stemmed from seeing her mother sacrifice her dream of becoming a flight attendant and work three jobs to raise two kids alone. Or
Continue ReadingCanada House Speaker apologizes after celebrating Ukrainian veteran who fought for Nazi unit in World War II
By Paula Newton and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN (CNN) — The speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has apologized after celebrating a Ukrainian veteran who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II. In a speech Friday during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the Canadian parliament, Speaker Anthony Rota recognized and lauded 98-year-old
Continue ReadingHollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Now that a tentative deal has been struck to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months, several steps remain before the industry gets back to normal. First, the board members of the Writers Guild of America must vote to approve the agreement. Then the
Continue ReadingWestern intelligence led to Canada accusing India of Sikh activist’s assassination, US Ambassador says
By Sahar Akbarzai, Rhea Mogul and Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Intelligence gained by the “Five Eyes” network led to Canada’s public accusation that the Indian government may have played a role in the assassination of a Sikh separatist activist on Canadian soil, the US Ambassador to Canada said Sunday. I’m “confirming that there was
Continue ReadingBears wrap up dismal week with disappointing performance in 41-10 loss in KC
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Bears were already having a bad week before they got to Kansas City. Then it became a whole lot worse. The Bears were blown out 41-10 in a game that was never very close. That came after defensive coordinator Alan Williams abruptly resigned
Continue ReadingUS Women’s National Team victorious in Megan Rapinoe’s final match
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — International soccer star Megan Rapinoe will leave her national team career a winner. The United States Women’s National Team defeated South Africa 2-0 in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday as Rapinoe played her final match with the team. The 38-year-old midfielder from California captained the
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes throws 3 TD passes, Taylor Swift celebrates as Chiefs rout Bears 41-10
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Jerick McKinnon, and the Kansas City Chiefs routed the Chicago Bears 41-10. Travis Kelce also had a TD catch for the Chiefs, much to the delight of 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift, who watched
Continue Reading‘Krapopolis’ and ‘The Irrational’ give fall TV some newness, but not much freshness
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The shortage of new scripted network series because of the writers strike makes “Krapopolis” and “The Irrational” stand out on the major networks, but only in terms of newness, not freshness. Indeed, a tired Fox animated sitcom and very familiar NBC crime procedural only provide a one-two reminder
Continue ReadingTatis’ spectacular catch, Soto’s soaring homer help the Padres rout the Cardinals 12-2
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto hit a 461-foot homer and had four RBIs for the San Diego Padres, who were pushed closer to elimination from the playoff picture even as they beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-2. Right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular leaping catch to
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce put the ball in Taylor Swift’s court, and she wound up bringing it to Arrowhead Stadium after all. The 12-time Grammy Award winner took advantage of an invitation from the All-Pro tight end to see the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago
Continue ReadingRoyals hit 4 homers, beat slumping Astros 6-5 for sweep and 6-game winning streak
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Nelson Velázquez hit two home runs and Salvador Perez and Matt Duffy also homered as the Kansas City Royals built a big lead early and held on for a 6-5 win over the slumping Houston Astros Sunday. The victory completed a three-game sweep and left Houston
Continue ReadingMissouri says clinic that challenged transgender treatment restrictions didn’t provide proper care
By JOSH FUNK Associated Press Missouri officials struck back at one of the clinics that unsuccessfully challenged new state restrictions on gender affirming care by filing a new lawsuit accusing the clinic of failing to provide proper care for transgender minors even before the new law took effect last month. Missouri’s Republican Attorney General Andrew
Continue Reading6 people dead, including 3 children, after a train hit an SUV, smashing it ‘like a soft drink can,’ Florida sheriff says
By Jared Formanek, CNN (CNN) — Six people are dead, including three children, after a train struck an SUV as it crossed railroad tracks in Hillsborough County, Florida, Saturday evening, according to the sheriff’s office. Responders had been left shaken by the resulting scene of carnage, which left the Cadillac Escalade SUV looking “like a
Continue ReadingA long-awaited asteroid sample has landed in the US
CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about the origins of the solar system and capturing a piece of a massive space rock that has a chance of colliding with our planet in the future. It’s the
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