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School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

US Covid-19 numbers may be slowing but experts project tens of thousands more deaths in next 3 months

February 21, 2021 8:12 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 trends may be encouraging in recent weeks — but a new forecast offered a grim reminder the US is not in the clear. More than 497,500 Americans have died of Covid-19. Another 91,000 Americans are projected to lose their life to the virus by June 1, the latest forecast from the University of Washington’s

Commercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts

February 21, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest number of deaths in a single commercial airplane crash occurred when a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 crashed into Mt. Ogura in Japan, killing

Three people killed, two injured, in shooting at gun store in Louisiana

February 21, 2021 7:58 AM CNN

Three people were killed and two were injured in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana on Saturday. Deputies were called to the scene at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in Metairie just before 3 p.m., Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto III said during a press briefing. Metairie is just a few miles northwest of

Black women’s roles in the civil rights movement have been understated — but that’s changing

February 21, 2021 7:54 AM CNN

Claudette Colvin did a revolutionary act nearly 10 months before Rosa Parks. In March 1955, the 15-year-old was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a White person on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The teenager and others challenged the law in court. But civil rights leaders, pointing to circumstances in Colvin’s personal

White parents, it’s time to do the work this Black History Month

February 21, 2021 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

Black History Month is a celebration of Black excellence and you are invited. Right now, all over the United States, Black families are teaching the next generation of Black youth with intention and care. Black History Month is a time to consciously center and celebrate Black empowerment and achievements, as well as the legacies of

Meet the bunnies that helped people survive 2020

February 21, 2021 7:25 AM CNN Newsource

Meet Finn and Budgie, rabbits that are more than just lovable companions. They provide their owners with emotional support. “So many people think of cats and dogs when they think about emotional support from an animal in their life. And I think many people would say that they get all those same benefits in their

After the snow melts, the flooding will begin. Here’s how to prepare

February 21, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

You’re probably familiar with the dangers that snow and ice pose for motorists. But how about your home? More than 73% of the United States mainland was covered by snow last week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Water Prediction. Soon, warmer temperatures will thaw that snow and ice, creating snowmelt

CNN Exclusive: WHO panel to recommend ‘deeper’ study of early Covid-19 clues

February 21, 2021 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization’s preliminary report into the origins of the novel coronavirus will recommend more extensive contact tracing of the first known patient with Covid-19 in Wuhan, China, as well as the supply chain of nearly a dozen traders in the Huanan seafood market, which is thought to have played a role in the

WHO panel to recommend ‘deeper’ study of early Covid-19 clues

February 21, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization’s preliminary report into the origins of the novel coronavirus will recommend more extensive contact tracing of the first known patient with Covid-19 in Wuhan, China, as well as the supply chain of nearly a dozen traders in the Huanan seafood market, which is thought to have played a role in the

Shooting at bowling alley in Pennsylvania leaves one dead, 3 wounded, police say

February 21, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Police in East Norriton, Pennsylvania, are searching for a suspect who opened fire at a bowling alley Saturday night, leaving one person dead and at least three others wounded. “There is a possibility that additional victims may have been transported to hospitals in private vehicles,” the East Norriton Police Department said in a statement on

One dead, one badly hurt in small plane crash north of Birmingham

February 20, 2021 11:36 PM CNN Newsource

One person is dead and another is severely injured after a small plane crashed in Cullman County, Alabama, Saturday, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick said the crash occurred near Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field. Cullman County is about 50 miles north of Birmingham. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokeswoman Arlene Salac said a Piper

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

United Airlines flight suffers engine failure, sending debris falling on neighborhoods outside Denver

February 20, 2021 9:23 PM CNN Newsource

A United Airlines flight was forced to return to Denver International Airport Saturday after it suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff, sending aircraft debris raining down on soccer fields, homes and yards in a Denver suburb. United Flight 328 returned to the airport around 1:30 p.m. after suffering an engine issue, an airport spokesperson

Missing Princess Latifa ‘being cared for at home,’ Dubai royal family says

February 20, 2021 9:03 PM CNN Newsource

Dubai’s royal family says Princess Latifa is “being cared for at home,” dismissing videos in which she accused them of holding her hostage since she attempted to flee abroad in 2018. “In response to media reports regarding Sheikha Latifa, we want to thank those who have expressed concern for her wellbeing, despite the coverage which

A zoo crocodile in Florida underwent surgery to remove a shoe from her stomach

February 20, 2021 7:06 PM CNN Newsource

A Nile crocodile named Anuket had to undergo surgery in Florida recently. The problem started in December when a shoe slipped off the foot of a tourist ziplining over the crocodile habitat at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, according to a social media post from the zoo. Anuket, who lived in the enclosure

Texas officials are investigating outrageous energy bills in storm price surge

February 20, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

Dallas resident DeAndre Upshaw said it was “very shocking” when he opened his latest electricity bill. “While I’m trying to get gas and groceries and make sure that my pipes don’t explode, the last thing I’m thinking about is a $7,000 bill from my utility company,” Upshaw told CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield via Skype Saturday. As

The first Black sheriff in Wyoming takes over an agency that has faced significant controversy

February 20, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

For the first time in its 130-year history, Wyoming has a Black sheriff. Aaron Appelhans, 39, has taken charge of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, which faces two pending lawsuits and calls for reform in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Robert “Robbie” Ramirez by a deputy in 2018. “You don’t see a whole

Two Floridians attempted to get second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine by dressing as elderly women

February 20, 2021 5:01 PM CNN

Two women were caught trying to get second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine by dressing up as “grannies,” the Director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County said Thursday. The women came to the vaccination site wearing bonnets, gloves, and glasses in an attempt to receive their vaccines, Dr. Raul Pino said during

United Airlines flight returns to airport as aircraft debris found in neighborhoods outside Denver

February 20, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu returned to Denver International Airport Saturday after suffering an engine failure with debris from the aircraft falling onto a Denver suburb. United Flight 328 returned safely to the airport around 1:30 p.m. after suffering an engine issue, an airport spokesman told CNN. The flight returned about 20 minutes