By Aaron Pellish and Devan Cole, CNN Former Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday he is “cautiously optimistic” that two Americans wrongfully detained by Russia will be released and suggested they could be freed by the end of the year. Richardson, a former Democratic governor of New Mexico, and his namesake center privately work on behalf
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Millman and Devan Cole, CNN A Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday that “there’s got to be consequences” after Saudi Arabia and a cartel of major oil producers moved to slash oil production last week in a move the White House said was “shortsighted” and hurtful to low and
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Sunday defended his support for fellow Republican Kari Lake, an election denier running for governor in Arizona, arguing that their party needs to be inclusive of a wide range of members in order to be successful. “In order for us to press forward in the Republican
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Roots N Blues Festival is set to wrap up it’s last day Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m, with the festival set to run till 9:00 p.m. Roots and Blues is set to feature multiple different musical acts and vendors. Tickets can be bought online or at the event
Continue ReadingBy Dan Merica, CNN When former President Donald Trump touched down in Minden, Nevada, on Saturday to campaign for a slate of Republican candidates, he landed in a town of just under 3,500 people — about 0.1% of the state’s population. It’s a tiny stop for the former President, who rode stronger-than-expected turnout in rural
Continue ReadingBy Artemis Moshtaghian, Raja Razek and Jennifer Deaton, CNN An Iranian state broadcaster was allegedly hacked during its nightly news program Saturday, according to the pro-reform IranWire outlet, which shared a clip of the incident. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that the 9 p.m. newscast by the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN)
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Today: Chilly in the morning with lows in the upper 30s. Temperatures recover nicely with southerly winds picking up today, and highs make it all the way to the mid-70s. Wind gusts could reach up to 20 mph. Tomorrow: Southerly flow lends to a slight warmup, with highs climbing to near 80 degrees Monday afternoon.
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Torgan, CNN After decades of hard work and (hopefully) proper planning, many of you out there may be approaching retirement. If you’ve been diligent in the care and feeding of your 401(k) or IRA, you might have enough money socked away to relax and enjoy yourself. But once you do stop working comes
Continue ReadingBy Janelle Davis, CNN Stanley Tucci transports viewers as he travels around Italy and indulges in the world’s most popular cuisine. In this season of “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” he invites you to a front-row seat as he and chefs, artisans and home cooks celebrate such specialties as the rich pesto Genovese in Liguria,
Continue ReadingBy Ivan Watson, Rebecca Wright, Tom Booth and Dinara Salieva, CNN Vadim says he plunged into depression last month after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military draft to send hundreds of thousands of conscripts to fight in Ukraine. “I was silent,” the 28-year-old engineer says, explaining that he simply stopped talking while at work.
Continue ReadingBy Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” opened its show this week by testing the temperament of contestants being read news headlines on a game show called “So You Think You Won’t Snap!” “Have you noticed that everyone around you is angry and crazy? People are flipping out at Target, stabbing is back and the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College soccer played a dominate game Saturday as the Cougars shut out Central Baptist 3-0. CC scored early in the first half off of a goal from Nick Brandt. Luke Hynes and Nedim Sarajlija also had goals on the day. William Reese had a shut out day in the goal with
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOY’S SOCCER MONETT (1) ROCK BRIDGE (9) FINAL KIRKSVILLE (0) TOLTON (3) FINAL BATTLE (2) MARSHALL (7) FINAL HS SOFTBALL IBERIA (1) BLAIR OAKS (9) FINAL HANNIBAL (3) CHILLICOTHE (13) FINAL
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Missourians will have the chance to vote on legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. If the recreational use of the drug is passed, some non-violent marijuana convictions will be expunged in the state. Charges will likely stick for those who’ve been charged with driving under the influence or people who have been charged
Continue ReadingTonight: Winds remain out of west at 2-5 mph. Skies remain mostly clear with overnight lows into the lower 40’s. Tomorrow: Sunday looks to remain mostly sunny with afternoon highs warming into the mid-70s. Extended: Temperatures remain into the mid to upper 70s Monday before a cold front brings widespread chances of showers which will
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Wyatt and Leisure Hills Road. Black smoke was visible from Highway 63 due to the size of the fire. Boone County Fire said no people were hurt, but the mobile home was completely destroyed. The total damage
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans
Continue ReadingBy Michael Warren, CNN Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia said Saturday that his Republican rival Herschel Walker “has trouble with the truth” but did not directly address the recent allegation that Walker once paid for a woman to have an abortion. “It’s up to Georgia voters. It’s not up to him, it’s not up
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and rape that took place Friday afternoon. Police say, around 12:45 p.m. authorities were called to the 2300 block of Whitegate Drive. CPD says, they spoke to a victim at that address on White Gate who provided them with evidence and a witness to the
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh, Andy Rose and Amanda Musa, CNN The former San Antonio police officer who was charged and arrested Tuesday in the shooting of an unarmed 17-year-old at a McDonald’s parking lot was released early Wednesday on bond, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. James Brennand turned himself in Tuesday night on two
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