By Alexandra Banner, CNN Hello readers — welcome to a special Election Day edition of 5 Things. Voters will head to the polls today in critical races across the country, from New York to California. It’s the first major electoral test of President Donald Trump’s second term, and it may offer insights into how next
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By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A series of encrypted phone calls – secretly recorded by a confidential FBI source – tipped off federal agents that a group was allegedly planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Michigan on behalf of ISIS, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday. Mohmed Ali, 20, and Majed
Continue ReadingStory by the Associated Press The United Nations secretary-general warned Tuesday that the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after a paramilitary force seized the Darfur city of El Fasher. Speaking at a UN summit in Qatar, António Guterres offered a stark warning about El Fasher and called for an immediate ceasefire in
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — China has called for the US to avoid crossing four sensitive “red lines” in order to keep the two countries’ relations on track following a high-stakes meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last week. Taiwan, democracy and human rights, political path and system, and right to
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The federal judge in Illinois who ordered federal agents to limit aggressive tactics against protesters is known for her stern tone and an extensive career in civil and criminal litigation. Trump administration officials have defended themselves in court as Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Northern District of Illinois
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By Esha Mitra, Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — An avalanche that crashed through a camp on Nepal’s Mount Yalung Ri on Monday has killed at least seven people, including five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said. At least 15 people were climbing the 5,630-meter (18,471–foot) mountain when the avalanche struck base camp around
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team survived a close game against Central Arkansas, on Monday night, to open up head coach Kellie Harper’s first season with a victory. A couple of clutch buckets down the stretch from transfers Chloe Sotell and Jayla Smith led to a 78-71 win at the Arena. The Tigers
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By Tal Shalev, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Less than a week ago, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was the Israeli military’s top lawyer, tasked with enforcing the rule of law within the nation’s armed forces. Now, she is under arrest as part of a criminal investigation into the leak of a video showing the alleged abuse,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a $58,000 consultant agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics to help track and enforce the city’s new short-term rental regulations. Between February and July, the city passed a series of ordinances establishing land use, business license, and tax rules for short-term rentals, such
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of federal workers are feeling the financial strain as the government shutdown stretches past a month, leaving many furloughed or working without pay in what is expected to become the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 as lawmakers in Washington D.C. are in a stalemate over a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works crews will partake in its annual dry snow run Wednesday, according to a Monday evening press release from the city. Crews will review safety procedures and rehearse snow routes for the upcoming winter season. The release states a majority of the participants of the exercise will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar, a 25-year army veteran and humanitarian aid worker, spoke on Monday night about his experience in Gaza. The event was sponsored by Missourians for Justice in Palestine and was hosted at United Methodist Church in Columbia. Aguilar spent time earlier this year delivering aid as part of
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team started a highly-anticipated season off with a win, on Monday, as the Tigers handled business, 88-67, on the road at Howard. Head coach Dennis Gates and company showed off their depth against the Bison. The Tigers had just as much production off the bench, as they did
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council approved a resolution at Monday’s meeting allowing the Missouri Association of Counties to preserve another portion of the historic Buescher Memorial Home. The front part of the former funeral was known to be in good condition to renovate and preserve, but MAC Executive Director Steve Hobbs said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: AI was used to help research the background for this story. A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing the mother of his child began his bench trial at the Boone County Courthouse on Monday. Sergio Sayles, 39, faces charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and first-degree
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students spoke and Mizzou Athletics listened. Following a social media outcry over the new configuration of the student section out at Mizzou Arena, Tiger Athletics announced that it made some changes, ahead of Monday’s women’s basketball opener. You might remember that in the weeks leading up to the season, Athletic Director Laird
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By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Xi Jinping is not known for his easy smiles. China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand. But images released by the White House show a different side of Xi
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state safety coordinator of the Missouri Department of Transportation denies that he wielded a gun during a road-rage incident in Jefferson City. Harry Adrian IV, of Tuscumbia, was charged Wednesday in Cole County with felony unlawful use of a weapon. A criminal summons was issued for him the same day, and
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MoDOT leaders, state troopers and elected officials across Missouri gather for a ribbon cutting on I-70 near mile marker 137
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers. Since the start of the shutdown, controllers and other essential workers, like Transportation Security Administration screeners,
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