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The military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers – and restitution

October 15, 2023 12:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Former residents of a low-income, majority-Black housing development in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking restitution from the US Army over a Cold War-era testing program they say made them ill. Ben Phillips was five years old when he moved with his family into the Pruitt-Igoe housing development, a predominately-Black

Mizzou completes comeback against Kentucky for first win in Lexington in 10 years

October 14, 2023 9:54 PM Nathalie Jones

LEXINGTON, Ky. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team overcame a 14-point deficit in the first quarter to capture the program’s first win in Lexington since 2013. The Tigers topped the No. 24 Wildcats, 38-21, on Saturday night. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/C–62Z7Ae58 With the win, head coach

CNN’s Jim Acosta on how he stays grounded

October 15, 2023 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Covering the news can be a stressful job that often requires long and odd working hours. News correspondents must be available almost any time of the day to report on events as they unfold. That was the life of CNN anchor and chief national correspondent Jim Acosta for many

WATCH: Mizzou football news conference after SEC win over Kentucky Wildcats

October 14, 2023 10:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers overcame the Kentucky Wildcats on hostile turf Saturday night.

Brady Cook throws for a TD and scores on a run as Missouri takes down No. 24 Kentucky 38-21

October 14, 2023 10:20 PM Associated Press

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — With nothing working initially against No. 24 Kentucky, Missouri gambled on deception to find a spark. It paid off with a touchdown, and the Tigers followed that up with inspired play to spark a sorely needed victory. Brady Cook threw for one touchdown and

Thomas, Binnington lift Blues to a 2-1 shootout win over Kraken

October 14, 2023 10:17 PM Associated Press

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas scored and Jordan Binnington stopped all three shots in the shootout, lifting St. Louis to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the Blues’ home opener. Jordan Kyrou scored for St. Louis and Binnington had 28 saves in regulation and two in overtime.

US sending second carrier strike group, fighter jets to region as Israel prepares to expand Gaza operations

October 14, 2023 9:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN Washington/Seoul (CNN) — The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter jets to the region as Israel prepares to expand its Gaza operations, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement Saturday. The

‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak

October 14, 2023 11:56 PM CNN

CNN By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing on top of a mound of sand, he locates his home – or rather, what little is left of it. “We used to live here and now you

‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak

October 14, 2023 8:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Anna Coren and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing on top of a mound of sand, he locates his home – or rather, what little is left of it. “We used to live here and now you can

‘Ring of fire’ eclipse appears over the Americas

October 14, 2023 8:39 PM CNN

CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A rare celestial spectacle appeared over the Americas Saturday — the likes of which won’t be seen again in this part of the world until 2046. Millions were within the path of the annular solar eclipse as it created a “ring of fire” in the sky over North,

Buy Missouri week kicks off Sunday, focusing on shopping local

October 14, 2023 8:28 PM Euphenie Andre

ARROW ROCK, Mo. (KMIZ) Buy Missouri week begins Sunday, showcasing local businesses throughout the state. Missouri is one of the worst states to start a business. Missouri has the highest rate of business failures in the last five years, according to the Lending Tree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Statics, Missouri has the second

Zolten Osbourne and TJ Ruff lead Charleston Southern to 24-10 victory over Lindenwood

October 14, 2023 7:59 PM Associated Press

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Zolten Osbourne threw a pair of touchdown passes, TJ Ruff added 126 yards rushing and a score and Charleston Southern beat Lindenwood 24-10. Osbourne threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Landon Sauers in the first quarter and added a 6-yarder to Will Kakavitsas late in the second as Charleston Southern took

Athletes receive free hearing exams at Missouri Special Olympics

October 14, 2023 7:34 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) About 30,000 Special Olympics athletes have hearing loss, but 83% of them have never had a hearing examine, according to the Special Olympics and Starkey. Hearing aid manufacturer Starkey hosted hearing screenings during the Special Slympics games Saturday in Jefferson City. Athletes got hearing tests and can qualify for free hearing

Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ actress, dies at 91

October 14, 2023 7:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Josh du Lac, CNN (CNN) — Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly religious mother in “Carrie” and for playing Paul Newman’s down-in-the-dumps girlfriend in “The Hustler,” has died at 91, her manager said. Laurie died early Saturday in Los Angeles, her manager, Marion Rosenberg,

Pachot throws 3 TD passes, Wright runs for 2 and Missouri State beats Western Illinois 48-7

October 14, 2023 6:49 PM Associated Press

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Jordan Pachot threw three touchdown passes, Jacardia Wright rushed for two scores, and Missouri State rolled past winless Western Illinois 48-7. Pachot was 17 of 24 and 217 yards for the nation’s third-ranked passing yards offense. Wright had 163 yards on 22 carries. Terique Owens made six catches for 98 yards

Southeast Missouri State scores 21 straight points to beat Eastern Illinois 35-28

October 14, 2023 5:53 PM Associated Press

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Geno Hess rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan Flournoy had 98 yards receiving and a touchdown and Southeast Missouri State beat Eastern Illinois 35-28 on Saturday. SEMO trailed 21-14 midway through the third quarter before scoring 21 straight points to take a 35-21 lead with 8:06 remaining on

Columbia politicians collect donations for United Auto Workers strike

October 14, 2023 5:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday marks one full month of the united auto workers strike. Four Columbia state house representatives were collecting donations Saturday afternoon for the picketing union workers. Several car factories nation-wide are striking until a deal is met between the union and auto-manufacturers. The four democratic house members representing Columbia were collecting donations outside

Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he’s ready for ‘round 2’

October 14, 2023 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Noorlander, who lost part of his jaw in a grizzly bear attack in Montana last month, says he’s looking forward to a special treat as he prepares to leave the hospital. “‘That first root beer float is going to taste so amazing,’” the Navy veteran said through

Stephen Rubin, publisher of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and other blockbusters, dies at 81

October 14, 2023 4:57 PM Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Rubin, a longtime publishing executive with an eye for bestsellers and a passion for music and public life who helped launched the career of John Grisham, among others, and released such blockbusters as “The Da Vinci Code” and “Fire and Fury,” has died. He

These Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza

October 14, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez, Zoe Sottile and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — In Columbus, Ohio, a 59-year-old cardiologist locked himself in his office to cry as he awaited news about his siblings and much of his extended family caught in the continual bombing in Gaza. “It’s just too much to see, too much to tolerate,” Dr.