Jefferson City man found guilty in killing of Lincoln University student
A Cole County judge on Wednesday found a Jefferson City man guilty in the deadly shooting of a Lincoln University student in 2018.
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ChatGPT passes exams from law and business schools
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business ChatGPT is smart enough to pass prestigious graduate-level exams — though not with particularly high marks. The powerful new AI chatbot tool recently passed law exams in four courses at the University of Minnesota and another exam at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, according to professors at
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Missouri AG issues another letter to CPS over drag performance at diversity event
A drag queen performance last week at diversity breakfast where Columbia students were present continued Wednesday to draw the ire of Missouri Republican officials.
Continue ReadingElizabeth Warren: Crypto giants are ‘collapsing under the weight of their own fraud’
By Allison Morrow, CNN Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime crypto critic, warned recent turbulence in the digital asset space will only continue unless a host of regulators strengthen protections for investors. “For all their talk of innovation and financial inclusion, crypto industry giants — from FTX to Celsius to Voyager — are collapsing under the
Continue ReadingA common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the risk. Some dermatologists say the findings, in a study published January 17 in the journal Nature Communications,
Continue ReadingDisney’s Splash Mountain fans are getting their hands on whatever souvenirs they can
By AJ Willingham, CNN Walt Disney World’s iconic Splash Mountain ride is officially closed, but hardcore Disney fans are going to creative lengths to keep pieces of the attraction forever. Throngs of people crowded Orlando’s Magic Kingdom theme park to witness the log flume-style attraction’s final runnings on January 23, decked in all manner of
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Tracking possible refreeze tonight with falling temperatures
Today: Temperatures meander into the mid-30s with mostly cloudy skies. Scattered light drizzles and flurries will remain possible into the early afternoon hours. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to around 20 degrees with winds remaining out of the northwest. With melting snowfall on roadways and standing water in puddles, the possibility of black ice increases leading
Continue ReadingExclusive: Goldman Sachs says even a near-default on US debt could spark a recession and market mayhem
By Matt Egan, CNN A full-blown debt ceiling crisis has the potential to stop the US economy in its tracks, according to the top economist at Goldman Sachs. “If there were any doubt about the US government’s ability or willingness to make interest and principal payments on time, that could have very, very adverse consequences,”
Continue ReadingFormer New York gynecologist convicted of federal sex abuse charges, prosecutors say
By Laura Ly and Lauren del Valle, CNN A former Columbia University gynecologist accused by the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang and others of sexual assault has been convicted of federal sexual abuse charges, prosecutors say. Robert Hadden, 64, was convicted of four counts of enticing and inducing individuals to travel interstate
Continue ReadingVirginia schools superintendent denies effort to ‘withhold recognition’ amid National Merit Scholarship investigation
By Athena Jones, Kirsten Appleton and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent denied any “division-wide effort to withhold recognition,” as multiple schools in her district in Virginia are under investigation for allegedly failing to give students their National Merit Scholarship recognition in a timely manner, before many students submitted college applications. Dr.
Continue ReadingTrump and Biden teams both jump on Pence disclosure as a classified documents defense
By Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Zachary Cohen, Phil Mattingly and Kristen Holmes, CNN Advisers to former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden jumped on news of classified documents being found in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home, with both viewing it as a helpful defense in their own documents investigations. Biden’s team continues
Continue ReadingTrump and Biden teams both jump on Pence disclosure as a classified documents defense
By Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Zachary Cohen, Phil Mattingly and Kristen Holmes, CNN Advisers to former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden jumped on news of classified documents being found in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home, with both viewing it as a helpful defense in their own documents investigations. Biden’s team continues
Continue ReadingTyre Nichols was a son and father who enjoyed skateboarding, photography and sunsets, his family says
By Christina Zdanowicz and Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN Tyre Nichols was a father, a man who loved his mama and a free-spirited soul who was looking for a new life in Memphis, Tennessee. That life was tragically cut short earlier this month after a violent arrest by five officers with the Memphis Police. Now, as attention
Continue ReadingMcCarthy officially denies Schiff and Swalwell seats on House Intelligence Committee
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday officially denied seats on the House Intelligence Committee to Democratic Reps. Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff, the former chairman of the panel. The decision reflects the increasingly politicized nature of one of Congress’ most important national security committees and was swiftly met with outrage by
Continue ReadingWant to avoid debt ceiling fallout? Invest in foreign stocks
By Nicole Goodkind and Paul R. La Monica, CNN The US could be approaching a 2011-style debt ceiling market meltdown, but worried investors shouldn’t abandon ship, Wall Street analysts say. Instead, they should jump on a ship (hypothetically speaking) and plant their money in overseas equities. What’s happening: The US government has hit its $31.4
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 25: Classified docs, Tornadoes, Immigration, Covid, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Rihanna headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show has already drummed up immense excitement. But if pop music isn’t your genre of choice, perhaps you’ll be happy to learn the NFL has added a country music star and some Hollywood heavyweights to its entertainment lineup. Here’s what else you need to
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 25: Classified docs, Tornadoes, Immigration, Covid, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Rihanna headlining the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show has already drummed up immense excitement. But if pop music isn’t your genre of choice, perhaps you’ll be happy to learn the NFL has added a country music star and some Hollywood heavyweights to its entertainment lineup. Here’s what else you need to
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Tracking the end of snow and a weekend warmup
TODAY: Snow is wrapping up by midday Wednesday. Accumulations with this system will slowly melt through the day as temperatures climb just above freezing after sunrise. Roads will be slushy in many places through the early morning if untreated, but especially in southern counties. Communities near the lake area to the east towards Hermann, and
Continue ReadingTornadoes ravage the South in month of extremes
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist January 2023 will be remembered more for its tornadoes and severe weather than for more traditional winter weather like snow and ice for everyone east of the Rockies. January is not typically a severe weather month, but this year was a big one. The Storm Prediction Center reports we had
Continue ReadingHigh-ranking Russian officials are defecting. This man is aiding them
By Melissa Bell, Saskya Vandoorne and Joseph Ataman, CNN Vladimir Osechkin says he was walking toward his dining room table, plates of spaghetti for his children in his hands, when he spotted the red laser dancing across the wall. He knew what was coming. Slamming off the lights, he says he and his wife pulled
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