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US Covid-19 cases rise 65% in 1 week

July 24, 2021 1:40 PM CNN

The US is now averaging more than 43,000 cases of Covid-19 a day as the Delta variant fuels a 65% jump in cases. CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports.

Tracking humidity and high temperatures this weekend

July 24, 2021 4:01 AM Nate Splater

Today: It’s a stuffy start with dewpoints already in the 70s in the early morning. A Weather Alert Day is in effect as temperatures reach the mid-90s this afternoon with a heat index between 102 and 105 degrees. Be sure to drink plenty of water and limit time outdoors as much as possible. Tomorrow: The

‘This was my final curtain bow’: Athlete’s Olympic dreams crushed by Covid

July 24, 2021 7:54 AM CNN

Hosting the Olympics during a pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for Japan, but there has also been a huge impact on the athletes themselves, some of whom suffered from Covid-19. CNN’s Will Ripley speaks to three athletes and hears some insight from CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta on how Covid-19 can impact athletic performance.

Belgian basketball star Ann Wauters’ Olympic dream

July 24, 2021 7:19 AM CNN

Belgium’s 40-year-old basketball player Ann Wauters boasts a glittering resume of success with club teams in three different continents, but neither she nor her country had ever qualified for the Olympics — until now.

Fire threat and drought remain for the Pacific Northwest as monsoon rains provide relief for the Southwest

July 24, 2021 4:05 AM CNN

Fire threat and drought remain for the Pacific Northwest as monsoon rains provide relief for the Southwest. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the weekend forecast.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blames this for surge in cases

July 25, 2021 12:36 AM CNN

As coronavirus cases are on the rise in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis vows he won’t impose a mask mandate. CNN’s Leyla Santiago reports.

Convincing your child to leave the screens behind to exercise is hard. Here’s how to do it

September 16, 2021 4:21 AM CNN

By Megan Marples, CNN “3, 2, 1, ready or not, here I come!” Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child’s day. That all counts as exercise

See Tokyo 2020 Olympics from above

July 24, 2021 4:48 PM CNN

CNN’s Will Ripley takes a look at the city of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics, where a growing number of athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 and venues sit nearly empty.

Mizzou football picked to finish fourth in the SEC East

July 23, 2021 10:45 AM Andrew Kauffman

HOOVER, Ala. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team was picked to finish fourth in the SEC East, according to the preseason media poll released on Friday. Alabama was the consensus pick to win the SEC championship. Meanwhile, Georgia was selected to represent the East in Atlanta. EASTERN DIVISION GeorgiaFloridaKentuckyMizzouTennesseeSouth CarolinaVanderbilt WESTERN DIVISION AlabamaTexas A&MLSUOle MissAuburnArkansasMississippi State

Triple digit temperatures hitting mid-Missouri this weekend.

MU Health Care doctor shares heat safety

July 23, 2021 9:42 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the heat indices expected to reach triple digits this weekend, an MU Health Care doctor says it’s important to be prepared to cool yourself and your loved ones down. According to the Stormtrack Weather Team, between noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday is expected to be the hottest of

Jefferson City man faces charges after gas station shooting

July 23, 2021 8:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is now charged for this week’s gas station shooting. Latrell Batts is charged with three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault, first-degree property damage and unlawful use of a weapon. He’s accused of shooting two people at this Phillips 66 on Stadium Drive

Former vaccine official says she received disturbing package before she was fired

July 23, 2021 7:31 PM CNN

Dr. Michelle Fiscus, who served as Tennessee’s top vaccine official before she was fired, describes receiving a disturbing package shortly before her termination.

Columbia heats up for final days of Boone County Fair

July 23, 2021 12:37 PM Hannah Falcon

Feels like temperatures are over 100 degrees for the final days of the Boone County Fair.

Tracking intense heat and humidity for the weekend

July 23, 2021 6:08 PM Maddie Est

Tonight: Temperatures will slowly fall overnight into the low 70’s with mostly clear sky conditions continuing. Tomorrow: We’ll wake up steamy for our Weather Alert Day with temperatures quickly rising into the mid-90s for the majority of the afternoon. Dew point values near 75 degrees will cause a heat index value to top out between

Mizzou brings “blue blood mentality” to SEC Media Days

July 22, 2021 4:05 PM Nathalie Jones

HOOVER, Ala. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team kept it real amid all the flash of SEC Media Days on Thursday morning. In short, Eli Drinkwitz showcased the team’s “blue blood mentality,” by bringing not one, but two linemen. “We’re a blue collar community, if you work hard you may not always be the flashiest, Mizzou’s

‘Just get the stupid shot’: Unvaccinated mom who got Covid-19

July 26, 2021 5:37 AM CNN

After choosing not to get the Covid-19 vaccine, Ganeene Starling ended up in the ICU with coronavirus and was given a 20% chance of survival by doctors. Starling speaks with CNN’s Randi Kaye about her experience.

Satellite image of Typhoon In-fa located near the southern Japan islands on July 22.

Weakening In-Fa to bring heavy rain to China as new storm could affect Tokyo Olympics

July 23, 2021 6:16 PM CNN

By Jackson Dill, CNN A weakening In-fa is beginning to track away from the southern Japanese islands but has its eye set on eastern China by the end of this weekend. The storm could bring extremely heavy rainfall to millions in China. And behind In-fa, there is a growing tropical threat from newly named Tropical

Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during Politicon 2018 at Los Angeles Convention Center on October 21

Tucker Carlson insults Capitol police officer

July 23, 2021 1:48 PM CNN

Fox News host Tucker Carlson attacked Capitol police officer Harry Dunn, who defended the Capitol during the January 6th attack.

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Trump ally charged with acting as agent of foreign nation

July 23, 2021 2:45 PM CNN

Tom Barrack, a former adviser to former President Donald Trump, was charged with illegal foreign lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates as an effort to influence the foreign policy positions of both the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and the incoming administration.

Tracking hot and dry conditions this weekend

July 23, 2021 1:14 PM Chance Gotsch

Today: Temperatures are continuing to rise throughout the rest of today. We will top out at 92 for today’s highs with winds continuing out of the southwest. Clouds will remain clear with a bit of haze thanks to the wildfires to our west. Tonight: Temperatures will slowly fall overnight into the low 70’s with mostly