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At least 8 arrested in Portland as demonstrators vandalize federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters

January 21, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, according to police. At least four demonstrations were planned in the city, Sgt. Kevin Allen, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, said in a video statement early Thursday. Two remained peaceful, but the others

Beijing sanctions outgoing US officials as Chinese state media bids ‘good riddance’ to Trump

January 21, 2021 6:46 PM CNN Newsource

The Chinese government has announced sanctions against outgoing secretary of state Mike Pompeo and 27 other high-ranking officials under former United States President Donald Trump, accusing them of “prejudice and hatred against China.” In a strongly-worded statement published after US President Joe Biden was sworn into office in the early hours of Thursday morning, Beijing

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 6:34 PM CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research. Previous studies had suggested that being physically fit could mitigate the negative effects of being overweight on heart health, but this is not the case, according to a new study in the

Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations

January 21, 2021 2:35 PM Chanel Porter

People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson City police spokesman said after a man was accused of kidnap and rape.

Virus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak

January 21, 2021 6:14 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature is planning to open a rapid testing clinic for potential COVID-19 cases in the Capitol building, after the session began with an outbreak of the disease caused by the coronavirus. Chief House Clerk Dana Rademan Miller said Thursday that she hopes to open the testing site within

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says ‘I am sorry’ after ‘tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall’

January 21, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a “damaging” workplace harassment investigation. “Everyone has a right to a healthy and safe work environment, at all times and under all circumstances. It appears this was not always the case

Loss of smell drives Covid-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t having anything to do with it. “It was black bean pasta with almonds and turmeric chunks and I was like ‘I’m not eating that, it’s disgusting,’” said Sarah Yeats, 31, an

Columbia police shot at early Thursday morning; the training officers receive for these situations

January 21, 2021 3:12 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia police were shot at early Thursday morning. A police training expert says officers receive training in preparation of these situations.

Charges filed against 18-year-old after officers shot at in downtown Columbia

January 21, 2021 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple people have been detained after firing shots at officers at the intersection of Ash and Orr Street.

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

January 21, 2021 5:11 PM Associated Press

Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

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Crash blocks highway near Ashland

January 21, 2021 5:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

The crash is at Route DD, just west of Ashland, the patrol’s Troop F said on its Twitter account.

Elementary school honors lives of Georgians lost to COVID-19 with flag display

January 21, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — People have been coming to Gwin Oaks Elementary School to stand in its parking lot in silence and remembrance for the last week. They are coming to the school to look at a sea of 10,000 small white flags placed by

MoDOT: Lane closures to occur during culvert pipe replacement on Route 52 in Miller County

January 21, 2021 4:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MILLER COUNTY – MoDOT will close down one lane of Route 52 in various locations of Miller and Maries counties over the next two weeks in order to improve drainage. MoDOT will be replacing culvert pipes between Route 17 in Tuscumbia and Route 133 in Maries County from Monday, January 25 until Monday, February 8.

Eli Lilly’s antibody therapy helps prevent Covid-19 in nursing homes, drugmaker says

January 21, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

Eli Lilly and Company’s monoclonal antibody combination therapy helped prevent symptomatic Covid-19 infection among nursing home residents and staff in a Phase 3 trial, the company announced on Thursday. The study findings were described in a company news release, but Eli Lilly noted that the full results will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed

Lane closures expected during culvert pipe replacement on Route 179

January 21, 2021 4:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is warning drivers of Moniteau County that Missouri Route 179 lanes will be closed for the replacement of a culvert pipe and ditch cleaning operations over the next two weeks. MoDOT crews will close one lane of Route 179 between Bacon Bridge Road and Factory Creek Road from Monday, January

Survivor of fiery tanker crash shares his story

January 21, 2021 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TRYON, North Carolina (WHNS) — We first introduced you to the wife of the man that was behind the wheel of a tanker that crashed and you couldn’t even see beyond this large cloud of smoke and raging fire. It happened on I-26 in Polk County back in

Columbia police to arrest suspect after a domestic assault Thursday morning

January 21, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a suspect after an alleged domestic assault in the 4700 block of King Salmon Way. Upon arrival, officers got EMS on site to help out the middle aged victim that was severely beaten. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be treated for the injuries.

Infant’s death attributed to meth intoxication; parents arrested

January 21, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, LA (KTBS) — A mother and father have been arrested in the death of their 7-month-old daughter after an autopsy confirmed the infant died from methamphetamine intoxication, Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper said. Randavious Mosley, 26 and Shondreka McGlothen, 26, both of Minden were booked into the

Man rescued after falling through house floor, 20 feet down into well

January 21, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GAFFNEY, South Carolina (WHNS) — The Gaffney Fire Chief said Thursday afternoon that crews responded to a home to rescue a man who had fallen into a well. The incident happened at an address on Broad Street. A 73-year-old man was doing work in the house when he

Packers memorabilia store gets boost as team heads into NFC Championship game

January 21, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT ) — As the Green Bay Packers get ready for the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 24, local retailers are also staying busy. “As they win, us in the sports memorabilia business, we win also,” Jeff’s Sports Inc. owner Jeff Lemieux said. The Brookfield