Columbia man charged, accused of helping murder suspect avoid police
Boone County Prosecutors have filed charges against Maurice Penny Jr. after he is accused of helping Ja’Shaun Barney avoid arrest.
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From Lagos to London: Africa’s economic powerhouse makes historic debut at Lord Mayor’s Show
By Stephanie Busari and Nimi Princewill, CNN Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — Nigeria’s Lagos state marked a historic moment by making Africa’s inaugural appearance at the renowned Lord Mayor’s Show in London – an annual procession, steeped in 800 years of tradition, that celebrates the history and commerce of the city. The debut signals the state
Continue ReadingEU says around 100 civilians reportedly killed in Burkina Faso village massacre
By Niamh Kennedy and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 100 civilians were reportedly killed during a massacre on a village in the West African country of Burkina Faso, the European Union’s diplomatic service said Monday. “Nearly a hundred civilians, including women and children, are reported to have been killed in a massacre in the village
Continue Reading2023 In Review Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look back at the events of 2023. Notable US Events January 3 – Republican Kevin McCarthy fails to secure enough votes to be elected Speaker of the House in three rounds of voting. On January 7, McCarthy is elected House speaker after multiple days of negotiations and
Continue ReadingMan charged with arson after a fire at a New York racetrack killed more than 24 horses, police say
By Jessica Xing, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with felony arson after a fire at a New York racetrack left one person injured and more than two dozen horses dead, police said. Boyd H. Fenton, 32, of Athens, Pennsylvania, also faces felony charges of burglary, criminal mischief and assault,
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Driver arrested, accused of DWI after three injured in Randolph County UTV crash
JACKSONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The driver of a 2020 Honda Talon 1000X UTV was arrested after a crash early Sunday morning in Randolph County left two others hurt. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Matthew Wheeler, 19, of Jacksonville was driving too fast causing him to go off the side of the road.
Continue ReadingRep. Abigail Spanberger announces run for Virginia governor
From Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, announced Monday that she will run for governor of Virginia in 2025, in lieu of seeking reelection to her frontline seat. “The greatest honor of my life has been to represent Virginians in the U.S. House,” Spanberger said in a statement. “Today, I am proud
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Multiple Mid-Missouri cases headed to court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judges are set to hear multiple Mid-Missouri cases in court Monday. Emma Adams, Ja’shaun Barney, Amy Murray, and James Matt are all scheduled to appear in court, according to online court records. Emma Adams is scheduled to appear in the Boone County Courthouse on Monday at 1:30 p.m. for her alleged role
Continue ReadingAstronauts accidentally drop tool bag during ISS spacewalk
By Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara marked their first spacewalk this month with a tool bag floating through space. The pair concluded their maintenance work outside the International Space Station (ISS) in six hours and 42 minutes, according to the space agency. The spacewalk on November 1 saw
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 13: Israel, Presidential race, Government shutdown, Freeway fire, Iceland
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 55 million Americans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving and the vast majority will be driving, according to AAA. To avoid a holiday hassle, remember to depart early, pack strategically and monitor your forecasts for potential weather disruptions. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 13: Israel, Presidential race, Government shutdown, Freeway fire, Iceland
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 55 million Americans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving and the vast majority will be driving, according to AAA. To avoid a holiday hassle, remember to depart early, pack strategically and monitor your forecasts for potential weather disruptions. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue ReadingThey live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their back yards almost nightly
CNN By David Culver and Norma Galeana, CNN Jacumba Hot Springs, California (CNN) — Brian Silvas’ three dogs were usually the first to alert him that large groups of people were walking onto his San Diego County property. He’d wake up at all hours to Whisky, Soldier and Freedom barking incessantly. Today, the trio keep
Continue ReadingThey live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their back yards almost nightly
By David Culver and Norma Galeana, CNN Jacumba Hot Springs, California (CNN) — Brian Silvas’ three dogs were usually the first to alert him that large groups of people were walking onto his San Diego County property. He’d wake up at all hours to Whisky, Soldier and Freedom barking incessantly. Today, the trio keep quiet
Continue Reading‘Phenomenon’ Harry Kane breaking records at Bayern Munich
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s safe to say that Harry Kane is enjoying life in Germany. The England captain made his high-profile move from boyhood club Tottenham to Bayern Munich in August and he hasn’t looked back. After netting a brace against Heidenheim on Saturday, the striker took his tally to 17 league
Continue ReadingThis conservationist lost his eye in a tiger attack — but he’s still fighting to protect the king of the jungle
By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — In the Bardiya region of Nepal, near the western border with India, Bhadai Tharu grew up with tales of tigers. They were not common in the forests around his home. At the turn of the 20th century, more than 100,000 tigers roamed Asia. But by the time Tharu was
Continue ReadingThis unmanned lifeboat could rescue drowning people on its own
By Rebecca Cairns, CNN; video by Hazel Pfeifer, CNN (CNN) — Far from the watchful eyes of the coastguard, Scotland’s waters are home to a growing number of offshore wind farms, alongside their oil and gas rigs – and working on this remote infrastructure brings many risks. Accidents are all too common, and often deadly, says
Continue ReadingThis unmanned lifeboat could rescue drowning people on its own
CNN By Rebecca Cairns, CNN; video by Hazel Pfeifer, CNN (CNN) — Far from the watchful eyes of the coastguard, Scotland’s waters are home to a growing number of offshore wind farms, alongside their oil and gas rigs – and working on this remote infrastructure brings many risks. Accidents are all too common, and often deadly,
Continue ReadingMassive fire that closed Interstate 10 in Los Angeles was set intentionally, governor says
By Melissa Alonso, Matt Phillips, Elizabeth Wolfe and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The massive fire that forced the indefinite closure of parts of Interstate 10, a major traffic artery in Los Angeles, was set intentionally, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday. A preliminary investigation found there was “malice intent,” Newsom said at a news
Continue ReadingSuella Braverman, Britain’s hardline home secretary, fired as ex-PM David Cameron makes surprise return to government
By Rob Picheta, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak carried out a dramatic Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, firing his divisive home secretary and bringing back former premier David Cameron to the heart of government after a seven-year absence from politics. The hardline Home Secretary Suella Braverman was fired early on Monday
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Tigers will finish this season with 10 wins?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers football team improved their record to 8-2 in a 36-7 blitz of the Tennessee Volunteers in an Southeastern Conference bout Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers’ improved their conference record to 4-2. Missouri last won at least eight games in 2018. With two games left on the regular-season schedule
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