Japan’s seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games, following the resignation of her predecessor after sexist remarks he made were leaked to the media. In a Games executive board meeting, Hashimoto said she would “bear a heavy responsibility as chair of the
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The body of a snowmobiler missing near Rand, Colorado has been found, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The grim discovery marked the 28th avalanche death this season. According to officials, two snowmobilers were caught by a large avalanche near Ruby Mountain on Tuesday. The accident occurred on a slope at around 11,400 feet
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As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially problematic — water. Whether it’s too much water or too little, high pressure or low pressure, or simply just the wrong form, water has been a huge issue for Texans during this ongoing catastrophe. “A
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The frigid temperatures, snow and ice that have devastated parts of the country are having an impact on Covid-19 vaccinations, delaying deliveries and appointments for shots. “It’s been slowed down in some places going to a grinding halt,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday.
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Although the rise of Covid-19 variants in the United States could spell trouble, pharmaceutical companies and scientists are confident vaccines will evolve with them, senior White House adviser Andy Slavitt told CNN. “I spoke to all the pharmaceutical companies and scientists, and they all say the same thing: Even if these vaccines diminish a little
Continue Reading A young woman shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, a family member told CNN. She is the first known casualty of pro-democracy protests that have been ongoing for two weeks, following the military’s seizure of power on February 1. Mya Thweh Thweh Khine, who
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Missouri teachers are pushing to move up in the coronavirus vaccination line but so far state leaders aren’t budging.
Continue Reading A young woman shot in the head last week during an anti-coup protest in the Myanmar capital died on Friday, a family member told CNN. She is the first known casualty of pro-democracy protests that have been ongoing for two weeks, following the military’s seizure of power on February 1. Mya Thweh Thweh Khine, who
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As Texas begins restoring power after a devastating series of outages during a week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is confronting a new crisis: overwhelmed water systems that could extend misery for a vast swath of the population. Leaks caused by frozen pipes have pushed the water supply to the brink. About
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The US will have to work “double time” to make up for Covid-19 vaccination delays this week caused by the winter weather that has ravaged much of the country, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. “It’s been slowed down in some places going to a grinding halt,” Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said in
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SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) John Fizer, the father of Hannah Fizer, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against deputy Jordan Schutte Wednesday. The deputy killed the 25-year-old during a traffic stop in June. The deputy had told investigators that Fizer said she had a gun in the car and she said she was going to shoot him.
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He said his office has involved the attorney general, and will “use all resources possible to stop any kind of illegal behavior.”
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Here are the local high school basketball scores from Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Helias 84 | Capital City 20 FINAL Battle 76 | Warrensburg 45 FINAL Centralia 35 | Southern Boone 59 FINAL Knox County 49 | Harrisburg 48 FINAL BOYS HOOPS Rock
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As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the state remained without power on Thursday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as bursted pipes flood homes. Millions who got their lights back on were also dealing with water
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents reveal more information regarding a Kansas City man wanted for the Sept. 2, 2016 murder of Brandon Johnson. Witnesses told police that Terrance Jones left a residence with Johnson and then allegedly shot Johnson multiple times according to court documents. Jones allegedly told a witness that Johnson was speaking poorly
Continue Reading The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan’s coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island’s health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at the last minute due to possible “political pressure.” Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said Thursday it was “purely fabrication” that Beijing had
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six Mid-Missouri high school basketball standouts were nominated to be a part of the 44th annual McDonald’s All American Games team. Lindsey Byers, Helias Catholic High School, Jefferson City, MissouriSarah Linthacum, Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, MissouriHannah Nilges, Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, MissouriKourtney Kendrick, Boonville High School, Boonville, MissouriPaige Clubb,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held a roundtable discussion during Thursday night’s 6:30 p.m. broadcast with Dr. Randall Williams of the Missouri Health Department, Commissioner Margie Vandeven from the State Board of Education and Head of Pharmacy Denny Hamilton with Capitol Region Medical Center. The group answered your questions regarding teacher prioritization, how the
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Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a reminder Thursday. “Consumers should be reassured that we continue to believe, based on our understanding of currently available reliable scientific information, and supported by
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this week, there are many families who simply cannot. COVID concerns for a vulnerable family member will keep them home. WCCO has been documenting the distance-learning journey of some Twin Cities families for more than six
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