By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United States to Chile on high alert with millions urged to evacuate. The waves hit Russia and Japan first
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By Katelyn Polantz, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official who also defended Donald Trump in his criminal indictments, has been confirmed to a lifetime appointment as a federal appellate judge, despite accusations from a handful of whistleblowers accusing him of improperly overseeing cases for the administration. Bove’s nomination to
Continue ReadingBy CNN’s Betul Tuncer (CNN) — A town hall hosted by Democratic Rep. Bill Foster of Illinois on Tuesday was repeatedly interrupted by audience members shouting about the ongoing war in Gaza. The town hall comes as House members have returned to their districts for a weekslong district work period. The war in Gaza and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Donations continue to come in for both of Columbia’s candidates in the Second Ward special election. Election Day is Aug. 5 and both candidates have filed their eight-day-before-the-election report. Elwood’s has totaled $19,245.54 in donations this election and currently has $7,306.21 on hand; while Rice raised $7,519.30 this election and currently has
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JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is set to have negotiation talks with a third-party vendor to operate the city’s parking lots and structures. Some city council members have raised concerns that when a city service or the management of the city service is privatized, prices increase for the citizens served. The Jefferson City Council
Continue ReadingPor Lex Harvey, CNN Un gran sismo de magnitud 8,8 sacudió la remota costa este de Rusia, provocando olas de tsunami en Japón, Rusia y las costas de Estados Unidos, con olas de 1,5 metros llegando a Hawai. También se emitieron alertas de tsunami en varias naciones del Pacífico, las costas oestes de Estados Unidos
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Federal criminal cases in New Jersey remain in chaos with judges postponing sentencings, plea hearings and status conferences this week as questions swirl about the authority of former Donald Trump lawyer Alina Habba to serve as the acting US attorney. It’s not clear how long the pause in activity
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Boone County have taken advantage of in-person no-excuse absentee voting ahead of the Aug. 5 special election. In-person, no-excuse absentee voting began on July 22 and Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said turnout has been steady so far. “In-person that have come in the office to vote we’ve had almost
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By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate vote. Monarez, a microbiologist and infectious disease expert who has served across several federal health agencies over the years, was the CDC’s deputy director from January to March.
Continue ReadingPor Gina Park, CNN Los observadores pueden tener una buena oportunidad de ver bolas de fuego cruzar el cielo nocturno esta semana. Dos lluvias de meteoros —las Alfa Capricórnidas y las Delta Acuáridas del Sur— alcanzarán su punto máximo y otra más se está intensificando. La lluvia de meteoros de las Alfa Capricórnidas, que es
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to late-night television, Seth Meyers knows the future is largely out of your control. Meyers, who has hosted “Late Night” on NBC for over a decade, spoke on this week’s episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast about dealing with the uncertainty that comes with hosting a
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: After the publication of this article, the Social Security Administration submitted an amended filing to the Office of Management and Budget that states the additional verification process is optional. The changes comes after the agency had discussions with AARP about the authentication requirement’s negative impact on senior
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close a portion of Highway 5 on Wednesday between New Franklin and Fayette to replace a culvert, according to a Tuesday press release. A stretch of highway between County Roads 426 and 320 will be closed from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The work is related
Continue ReadingCNN en Español Al menos ocho personas heridas fueron trasladadas a hospitales para su atención tras los dos sismos registrados este martes en el oriente de Guatemala, informó la Asociación de Bomberos Municipales (ASONBOMD) de ese país. “La estación de @ASONBOMDGT ubicada en Comapa, Jutiapa, reporta daños en varias viviendas, se están trasladando a 8
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and obesity, but an increased risk of lung cancer may be yet another, a new study suggests. Ultraprocessed foods contain ingredients “never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is
Continue ReadingPor Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Un adolescente que se había presentado a declarar como testigo del atentado del 7 de junio contra el senador y precandidato presidencial colombiano Miguel Uribe Turbay se fugó de custodia, informó este martes la Procuraduría General de Colombia. En su cuenta de X, la Procuraduría pidió a las autoridades
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Morgan Rimmer, Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans are weighing a number of options to expedite the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees on the floor of the Senate in order to overcome Democratic filibusters, members warn. While no decisions have been made, Republicans discussed a range of potential
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By Rachel Clarke from reporting by Dakin Andone, Taylor Galgano, Lauren Mascarenhas, John Miller, Mark Morales, Sharif Paget, Shimon Prokupecz, Andy Rose, Ray Sanchez and Jessie Yeung, CNN New York (CNN) — Hundreds of people call 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan their work home. The skyscraper soars more than 600 feet and occupies the entire
Continue Reading CNN By Rachel Clarke from reporting by Dakin Andone, Taylor Galgano, Lauren Mascarenhas, John Miller, Mark Morales, Sharif Paget, Shimon Prokupecz, Andy Rose, Ray Sanchez and Jessie Yeung, CNN New York (CNN) — Hundreds of people call 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan their work home. The skyscraper soars more than 600 feet and occupies the
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Editor’s note: Woodard’s name has been corrected. Her employment history with MU Health Care was added on Wednesday. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Oklahoma woman who worked as a nurse at University Hospital was charged on Friday after she was accused of stealing fentanyl from the hospital earlier this year. Amanda Woodard, of Sperry, Oklahoma, was
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