By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Apple launched a new iPhone feature this week that promises to let users contact emergency dispatchers when cell phone service is unavailable. It functions using a network of satellites orbiting above Earth at 16,000 mph. When CNN tested the tool’s reliability, it showed lifesaving potential — but also revealed some significant
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Apple launched a new iPhone feature this week that promises to let users contact emergency dispatchers when cell phone service is unavailable. It functions using a network of satellites orbiting above Earth at 16,000 mph. When CNN tested the tool’s reliability, it showed lifesaving potential — but also revealed some significant
Continue ReadingBy Phil Mattingly, Kevin Liptak, Radina Gigova, Jim Sciutto and Sophie Tanno, CNN The leaders of Poland and NATO said the missile that killed two people in Polish territory on Tuesday was likely fired by Ukrainian forces defending their country against a barrage of Russian strikes, and that the incident appeared to be an accident.
Continue ReadingBy Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Thanksgiving dinner will cost a whopping 20% more than it did last year, according to a new survey released Wednesday by the American Farm Bureau Federation. A feast for 10 with 12 menu items including a turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie mix will cost $64.05 on average — up
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN Business NASA’s Orion capsule passed about 80 miles (130 kilometers) above the lunar surface early Monday, a monumental achievement in the mission designed to test the US space agency’s ability to one day return astronauts to the moon. After its lunar flyby, Orion — which is designed to fly astronauts but
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan and Rhea Mogul, CNN Russia’s international isolation grew Wednesday, as world leaders issued a joint declaration condemning its war in Ukraine that has killed thousands of people and roiled the global economy. The Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, concluded Wednesday with a leaders’ statement that “deplores in the strongest terms
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN As he begins to discuss his sexuality, Isaac Humphries says he is able to lift 25 years of weight off his shoulders. Humphries, who plays for Melbourne United in Australia’s National Basketball League, had never previously spoken publicly about his sexuality out of fear it would negatively impact
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine, CNN Two people were stabbed, including a 9-year-old boy, at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday evening in what police are describing as an “unprovoked” and “heinous act.” The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was shot and killed by a security guard who confronted him, according to Los Angeles Police Department
Continue ReadingBy Jackie Wattles, CNN The historic Artemis I mission, which is sending an uncrewed spacecraft on an unprecedented trip around the moon, is now in the final stretch of its historic journey. Orion, as NASA’s new space capsule is called, made another pass by the surface of the moon Monday morning, capturing views of notable
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team remained undefeated to start the season with a 105-80 win over SIUE on Tuesday night. Cleveland State transfer D’Moi Hodge played like a man on a mission against the Cougars. The guard finished with the team-high 30 points, along with seven rebounds and three assists. Watch the
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr, Kristen Holmes and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for
Continue ReadingBy Katie Bo Lillis, CNN CIA Director Bill Burns traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his intelligence counterparts on Tuesday, according to a US official. Burns, the official said, was safely in the US Embassy during Russian missile strikes across the country, including blasts that rocked the nation’s capital. The
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister, Tara John, Antonia Mortensen, Anna Chernova, Emmet Lyons and Rhea Mogul, CNN World leaders gathering at the G20 summit in Bali are attempting to diffuse a potential escalation in the months-long Ukraine war after a “Russian-made” missile struck NATO-member Poland killing two people. The missile landed outside the rural Polish village of
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former President Donald Trump began his 2024 presidential campaign just as he ended his presidency in 2021: with a whole lot of inaccuracy. Like many of Trump’s speeches as president, his announcement speech in Florida on Tuesday was filled with false and misleading claims about a variety of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Although the Mizzou football team needs two more wins to become bowl eligible this season, head coach Eli Drinkwitz said the group is focused on getting a win for the seniors this week, against New Mexico State. MU will honor its 21 seniors in Saturday’s game against the Aggies. You can watch
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) True North Columbia — an advocacy group for people experiencing domestic and sexual violence — encourages at-risk people to reach out, as the Columbia Police Department says it has seen an increase in homicides involving elements of domestic violence. A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with murder after Columbia police
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman announced that the team is officially planning on leaving Kauffman Stadium to build a new, $2 billion stadium and entertainment district. The team has not landed on a location yet, but Sherman said his team will begin scouting for a final destination. Kauffman Stadium, otherwise
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The Columbia Public Works Department says despite being short-staffed it is feeling confident about heading into winter after its first real-world test of the season.
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TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and cold with lows in the low to mid-20s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries, especially north of I-70. Highs in the lower 30s. EXTENDED: Cloud clover holds through much of this evening as low pressure spins to our northeast. We get enough breaks in the clouds along with
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Find out what Mid-Missouri can expect to see this winter with the ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special on Nov. 22.
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