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‘We’re feeling this moment in our bones’: Death of Jewish protester has shaken his Southern California synagogue

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Shock and grief have reverberated through the congregation of Temple Etz Chaim since one of its longtime members, Paul Kessler, fell and fatally struck his head during dueling Israel-Hamas war protests in Thousand Oaks, California, over the weekend, synagogue leaders said during a Wednesday night vigil. The 69-year-old Jewish

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Alabama sets a date to execute a death row inmate by nitrogen gas, governor says, a method never used in the US

By Devon M. Sayers and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Alabama has scheduled the nation’s first execution by nitrogen hypoxia, an alternative to lethal injection, its Republican governor said. Kenneth Eugene Smith’s execution by lethal injection was abruptly canceled in November after the state couldn’t properly set the IV line before the warrant for execution

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MDC closes overlook area at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area for repairs

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The overlook area at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area has been temporarily closed for repairs and maintenance, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. A timeframe for when the overlook area will reopen was not announced. MDC staff continually evaluate existing infrastructure on conservation areas to ensure public safety. The repair

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CAMPO seeks public input for transportation improvement in Jefferson City area

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is working on its long-term infrastructure improvement plan, but it wants input from residents on what to prioritize. The Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is looking for feedback for its Metropolitan Transportation Plan for 2024 and beyond. CAMPO plans for all kinds of transportation — bicycles, pedestrians, drivers and

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