July 1, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
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5 takeaways from Joe Biden’s trip to two of the most productive foreign summits in years
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden and his fellow NATO leaders departed a highly consequential summit Thursday that left the defense alliance larger, more muscular and more focused. Yet after a pair of high-profile summit meetings in Europe this week, questions persist about Biden’s ability to convince both his fellow leaders and the American
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Boone Health staff explains disaster response for 28 victims of Amtrak train derailment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health medical staff held a press conference Wednesday to share their experience caring for 28 patients after the Amtrak train derailment in Mendon on Monday. The crash killed four people and injured 150 others. According to investigators, a dump truck crossed in front of the train at the crossing on Porche
Continue ReadingA woman pushing a baby in a stroller was shot dead on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Authorities believe she knew her attacker, official says
By Pervaiz Shallwani, Mark Morales, Jason Hanna and Brynn Gingras, CNN A 20-year-old woman pushing a baby in a stroller was shot in the head at close range and killed Wednesday night on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, police said — a brazen crime that comes amid a push to curb gun violence in New York
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NTSB: Amtrak train was traveling at nearly 90 mph at time of Chariton County crash
Federal investigators looking into a Chariton County Amtrak crash that killed four people and injured dozens more will provide another update on their work Wednesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingAttorneys for the family of Randy Cox file federal lawsuit after he was paralyzed in a New Haven police van
By Amir Vera and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN A federal civil suit was filed in the US District Court of Connecticut Tuesday on behalf of Randy Cox, who is now partially paralyzed after an injury in the back of a New Haven police van, according to civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Scot X. Esdaile, the
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Special Olympics Missouri hosts campers from across the state
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Special Olympics Missouri is hosting campers from across the state during the week of June 26 through July 1 for its 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus. Campus program director, Susan Shaffer, says that this year’s theme is “adventure” meaning that athletes are learning a lot
Continue Reading4 people have been charged in the Texas semitruck smuggling operation that left 53 migrants dead
By Rosa Flores, Rosalina Nieves and Raja Razek, CNN Four people have been arrested and charged after 53 migrants died in what one Homeland Security Investigations agent called the deadliest human smuggling incident in US history. The migrants were found in sweltering conditions inside a semitruck in San Antonio on Monday after an employee at
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Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws
Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.
Continue ReadingDelaware governor signs bill expanding abortion access and provider protection
By Amy Simonson, CNN Delaware Gov. John Carney signed legislation Wednesday expanding access to abortion care and protecting providers and patients seeking services in the state following last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The Democratic governor signed House Bill 455 after it passed in the General Assembly on Tuesday, according to his
Continue ReadingHHS issues new guidance on post-Roe v. Wade patient privacy
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has released new guidance aimed at patient privacy in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The guidance “addresses the
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Court documents reveal contents of letter in Columbia baby death case
Court documents in the case of a mother and father charged with killing their baby made available Wednesday reveal some details of a letter that police say cracked the case open.
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Jordan Chavis joins women’s hoops staff at Columbia College
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It was announced Monday that former Mizzou standout Jordan Chavis is joining the Columbia College women’s basketball team as an assistant coach. Chavis played in 130 games over her Tiger career and ranked fifth in program history in 3-pointers made with 149. “I am thrilled to be adding Jordan to our program,”
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Tracking hotter temperatures through Friday, weekend storm chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the low 90s. EXTENDED: Temperatures have started to increase as high pressure slowly retreats to our east, bringing in southeasterly winds this afternoon. We continue to be comfortable with dew points near 60 through Thursday, but low
Continue ReadingSome Americans are offering to help others travel out of state for an abortion. But in a post-Roe era, experts urge caution
By Christina Maxouris, CNN The heartfelt messages spread across social media within hours of the seismic Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade: If you need assistance getting an abortion in another state, I can help. “We have to support each other, (let) people know that they’re not alone,” said Stephany Bolivar, who lives in
Continue ReadingSome big-city district attorneys vow not to prosecute abortion cases, setting up legal clashes in red states
By Casey Tolan, CNN As abortion bans go into effect in states across the US, how strongly the laws are enforced will depend on local prosecutors — and some are promising not to bring abortion providers to court. More than a third of the district attorneys representing the 25 most populous counties in states that
Continue ReadingInsomnia may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, study says
By Kyla Russell, CNN It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have substantial effects on your heart, a new study shows. The researchers said people with insomnia are more likely to have a heart attack. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the US,
Continue ReadingR. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges
By Sonia Moghe and Dakin Andone, CNN Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused. Prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence
Continue ReadingTop UK supermarket stops selling Heinz baked beans in dispute over rising prices
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business It’s getting harder for shoppers in the United Kingdom to find Heinz baked beans. Blame food price inflation. Tesco, the country’s biggest supermarket chain, has stopped selling some products made by Kraft Heinz in a dispute over prices. Kraft Heinz is behind some of the country’s favorite pantry staples, including
Continue ReadingSupreme Court says states can be sued for discriminating against veterans
By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans. The ruling will strengthen work protections for thousands of state-employed veterans returning to work after service
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