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What is the most American animal?

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — In 1782, a lesser-known Founding Father, Charles Thomson, slapped a shield onto a bald eagle with talons full of arrows and olive branches and called it the Great Seal of the United States. Benjamin Franklin remarked that the bird in the illustration looked more like a turkey, a “bird

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5 things to know for July 1: World Cup, cruel summer, Democratic socialists, crowd concerns, stock market gains

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump’s sweeping changes to student loans take effect today, bringing higher monthly payments for some borrowers and tighter borrowing limits for others. Experts say the overhaul will ripple across generations, affecting everyone from new professionals to parents helping pay for their child’s education. Here’s what else you need to

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Monaco's Attorney General Stephane Thibault

Who is the Ukrainian tycoon at the center of mysterious Monaco bombing?

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The motive behind Monday’s bombing attack against a Ukrainian-born millionaire in Monaco remains shrouded in mystery as residents of the super wealthy city-state grapple with their suddenly shattered sense of security. The victims too were not immediately identified by authorities, but CNN’s French affiliate BFMTV reported that Vadym Yermolaiev

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An image of Eugene Horsch was released by the Philadelphia Police Department.

Bizarre encounter in Philadelphia leads to a home full of guns, chemicals and drugs, police say – and a missing woman’s name

By Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Something odd caught a park ranger’s attention one recent Friday morning, according to court documents: a black BMW was parked in the wrong place. But police say the ranger approaching the car would ultimately lead to a sprawling investigation involving drugs, guns, mysterious chemicals, a missing woman and

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An image of Eugene Horsch was released by the Philadelphia Police Department.

Bizarre encounter in Philadelphia leads to a home full of guns, chemicals and drugs, police say – and a missing woman’s name

KYW, PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AMANDA STOFFER, CNN By Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Something odd caught a park ranger’s attention one recent Friday morning, according to court documents: a black BMW was parked in the wrong place. But police say the ranger approaching the car would ultimately lead to a sprawling investigation involving drugs,

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Residents watch rescuers' efforts to reach survivors beneath the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquakes in La Guaira

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

CNN By Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Avery Schmitz, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Caracas (CNN) — A week after the deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the official death count still strikes both Venezuelans and outside observers as remarkably low. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday at least 2,595 people were killed in the earthquakes, an

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Boone County Commission passes $4.6 million contract for gravel road pavement

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission on Tuesday passed a multi-million-dollar contract for gravel road pavement throughout the county. The commission unanimously approved a $4.62 million purchase order with Capital Paving and Construction LLC. The total and locations, according to meeting documents, includes: LocationDollar AmountBoothe Lane (North) upgrade)$516,099.90Boothe Lane (South)/Brennen Drive/Finnegan Court upgrade$842,121.05Coats Lane

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Missouri Republicans back Supreme Court decision on state transgender sports bans

COLUMBIA, Mo. (Kmiz) Missouri leaders are getting ready to discuss further restrictions on transgender athletes following Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision. The higher court upheld the power of the states to ban transgender athletes from participating in certain sports, ruling that these restrictions do not interfere with Title IX regulations. Missouri state Rep. Brian Seitz

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