By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After months of delays and disappointments, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday. Thousands of Palestinians have begun walking from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City in the north. The Israeli military is pulling back its forces, in accordance with the deal
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 100,000 people are on organ transplant waiting lists in the US, each holding onto hope for the chance at a healthier, longer life. As demand outpaces available donors, some doctors around the world are exploring the use of animal organs for patients in critical need. Here’s what else you
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while insisting the Catholic Church is committed to supporting “rejected” migrants. Leo’s almost 40-page text, released on Thursday, focuses on poverty, emphasizing the Catholic Church’s long commitment to the socially
Continue ReadingBy Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has taken aim in his second term at some of the country’s largest Democratic-run cities – Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC – sending in federal officers and, in some cases, the US military to aid immigration enforcement and root out what he calls rampant crime. But
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By Helen Regan, Dana Karni, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through. US President Donald Trump announced
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Audrain County isn’t eligible to use funds from the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program to build a new hospital in Mexico. The federal program prohibits the funds to be used for capital investments, like building a new hospital, according to Missouri Hospital Association spokesman Dave Dillon. There were plans for the Audrain Community
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several parents of University of Missouri students are growing worried about sending their children off to school in Columbia, records show. Email records obtained by ABC 17 News show several parents have reached out to UM System President Mun Choi in the wake of a deadly downtown shooting. Stephens College student Aiyanna
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt after a home in the 4200 block of Santa Barbara Drive was hit by gunfire on Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brian Leer told ABC 17 News that deputies responded to multiple calls about shots being fire at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. A
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By Helen Regan, Yoonjung Seo, Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has rolled out the red carpet for a host of foreign dignitaries, treating them to a spectacle of color and dancing, and all signs suggest he’ll also be showing off his country’s latest military hardware in a pomp-filled parade.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A cabinetry manufacturer has opened a new facility in Glasgow, Missouri. Heritage Wood Mills invested $925,000 into the facility and created 30 new jobs, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The release says Heritage Wood Mills will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused in a domestic shooting was denied bond Wednesday. Michael Anthony Davis, 40, will remain in the Cole County Jail after Cole County Judge Joseph Shetler ruled against allowing him out on bond. Davis is charged with first-degree domestic assault, three counts of armed criminal action and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with three felonies after he allegedly locked a woman in a room at a gym and sexually abused her on Tuesday. Daniel Melendez, 37, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree kidnapping and first-degree burglary. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Employment and education center Job Point hopes to establish a charter school in Boone County. The organization has submitted a letter of intent to the state-run Missouri Charter Public School Commission, which will be voted on Thursday. If approved, Job Point will be invited to apply to establish a charter school. Job
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schnucks announced in a Wednesday press release that it is recalling smoked mozzarella penne salad because of a possible listeria contamination. The recall was announced for stores in Missouri, Indiana and Illinois. Schnucks has three locations in Columbia and one store in Jefferson City. Affected products have the UPC code 21287100000 and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a deal to end the two-year war. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big changes are coming to college athletics gambling rules. On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee approved a proposal that would allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to place bets on professional sports. The rule change must be approved by all three NCAA divisions. Divisions II and III are expected to
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Eight people allegedly connected to a Texas midwife accused of performing illegal abortions have been arrested and indicted for practicing medicine without a license, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday. At least one of the eight people indicted in the case is accused of illegally performing an abortion in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people have died from West Nile virus in Missouri this year, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The DHSS also says there’s been an increase in human cases of the virus this year with 16, compared to 15 reported last year. There was one fatality
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When you go out for a drink, you want to feel comfortable while sipping your favorite beverage. So it’s no surprise that a casual neighborhood joint was just named the world’s best bar. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When you go out for a drink, you want to feel comfortable while sipping your favorite beverage. So it’s no surprise that a casual neighborhood joint was just named the world’s best bar. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
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