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‘What Black hair product is safe?’ Lead and carcinogens are found in hair extensions used by Black women

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to protect and maintain their natural hair. For others, they’re a pre-vacation splurge — an easy way

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School shooting suspect Colt Gray exits court after a status hearing in Barrow County

Concerning texts and a case of mistaken identity. Colin Gray trial testimony reveals frantic moments before school shooting

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Minutes before the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, administrators and officers went to intercept a freshman student named Colt Gray, whose concerning comments that morning had raised several red flags. They went to his second period math class but learned he had gone to the bathroom. There, they

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What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

By Christian Edwards, Karina Tsui, Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader for nearly four decades, thrusting the country into uncertainty and sparking a conflict that could draw in much of the Middle East. Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s death on Saturday, and Iranian

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Mother of Columbia teen robbed and killed in June speaks out after teen suspect pleads not guilty following adult certification

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police suspect a Columbia teen who was charged as an adult with murder Friday could have fired a gun into the victim’s vehicle, according to a probable cause statement. Rodney Moore Jr., 16, is charged with second-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson

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Copper Kettle to have follow-up inspection after 9 violations noted by health inspector

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Copper Kettle in Ashland will have a follow-up health inspection after it reportedly had nine violations, seven of which are critical. The inspection report said management was using the same cutting board for raw sausage and for ready-to-eat food. The health inspector also found expired food in the coolers and improper hand-washing practices

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Columbia mayor recommends delaying vote that could ban gaming machines

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s mayor is recommending the City Council table a vote that could ban gaming machines. Previous reporting shows the city was looking at banning unregulated machines known as “gray machines” or “no-chance machines.” The machines have been described as being “skill-based,” which has brought up questions of legality.  The Columbia ban would

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