Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines more likely to continue working effectively against mutations, one expert says. “The best thing we could possibly do to improve the chances that the vaccine will continue working as we’re hoping it will,
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A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden administration steps up the US’ military presence in the disputed waters. In a so-called freedom of navigation operation, the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell steamed within 12 nautical
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early June, he told CNN’s Jim Sciutto on Tuesday. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, acknowledged that previous estimates had placed vaccine availability for the general public — or nonessential workers under
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Going back more than a hundred years, New York has held the dubious distinction of being a corruption leader among US states and has struggled to ensure integrity in state government. In recent years, high-profile bribery cases have ensnared the leaders of both legislative bodies and Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former right-hand man. Now, a different
Continue Reading North Korean hackers stole technology related to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments from US drugmaker Pfizer, according to a South Korean lawmaker. Ha Tae-keung said Tuesday that he and other lawmakers were briefed on the hack by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, the country’s spy agency. It is unclear when the alleged attack happened. The NIS
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Fulton’s city council will meet Tuesday night to address concerns over fluctuating natural gas and wholesale electricity prices that could impact city utility users’ bills.
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Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
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President Joe Biden took part in his first town hall since entering the White House last month, answering questions from CNN’s Anderson Cooper (and audience members) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I watched, took notes and have some thoughts about what mattered most — and why. My takeaways are below. 1. A hard deadline on vaccinations: Less
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Two new coronavirus mass vaccination sites opened in California on Tuesday, where cities continue to struggle with securing vaccine supply. The sites are the first to open as part of a wider effort by the federal government to establish 100 vaccination sites nationwide in 100 days. In a joint effort with the Federal Emergency Management
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President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost Americans’ hopes when he could not be certain of a still-early vaccine rollout. The prediction of nearly another year in pandemic-dampened conditions was admittedly not optimistic. But
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone
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ATHENS, Georgia (KMIZ) The No. 20 Mizzou basketball team lost its third straight game on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs beat the Tigers 80-70. You can hear from head coach Cuonzo Martin in the video player above. Mizzou was up 48-35 with 15:36 to go in the game after starting the second half on an 11-2
Continue Reading In late December, Su became sick with Covid-19. The single mother-of-two had a persistent fever and trouble breathing. She knew that her asthma and chronic bronchitis had left her vulnerable to the worst effects of the illness. “I wondered if I would wake up tomorrow,” said the 32-year-old, who asked not to be identified because
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against two people in connection to a Columbia shooting. 25-year-old Elizabeth Dye is accused of armed criminal action, robbery and assault. According to court documents, she is homeless and was staying at the victim’s home in the 200 block of Orchard Court as a guest. Police say she
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President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost Americans’ hopes when he could not be certain of a still-early vaccine rollout. The prediction of nearly another year in pandemic-dampened conditions was admittedly not optimistic. But
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.
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President Joe Biden said teachers should move ahead in the line to receive shots in order to reopen schools, attempting to clarify an administration stance that he acknowledged had become muddled over the last week. Speaking at a CNN town hall from Milwaukee during his first trip outside Washington since taking office, Biden said he
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire is on scene of a fire incident in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications reports that Route K between Sabine Dr and Scott Blvd is closed due to a fire incident. Officials report there was no one at the residence. Crews on scene report issues with the hoses due
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Road crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.
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