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DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a statement. “My family and I are mourning the loss of my sister, Mercia Bowser, who passed away this morning due to complications related to Covid-19,” Bowser said in the statement. “Mercia was loved immensely and
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Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special
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Amazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe
While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in 2018, is intended to study the sun and reveal some of its mysteries. Over the course of seven years, the probe will travel through the sun’s atmosphere and come closer
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MidwayUSA promotes Matt Fleming to President/CEO; Larry Potterfield to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth
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Here’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car wreck and injuries
The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash near Los Angeles. Woods, 45, was awake and responsive after a lengthy surgery at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, according to a statement early Wednesday on his Twitter account. Here’s what we know
Continue Reading Family of student athlete who died files lawsuit against school employees
Click here for updates on this story JONESBORO, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — The family of Imani Bell has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several Elite Scholars Academy employees, attorney Justin D. Miller announced Wednesday. The 16-year-old Elite Scholars Academy basketball player died of heat stroke in August 2019 when she collapsed while taking
Continue Reading Ban on defunding police in Georgia clears State House
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A bill aimed at preventing Georgia city and county governments from making deep cuts in the budgets of their local police agencies passed in the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday. Sponsored by state Rep. Houston Gaines, R-Athens, the bill would limit
Continue Reading Fifth graders show appreciation for frontline school nurses
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Fifth graders at Dana Elementary Schools are crafting “surprise care kits.” The students decided to take on this activity to show their appreciation for what the school nurses have done since last March to keep the county’s schools safe. The kids said
Continue ReadingSchool official charged with putting hidden camera in foster son’s room
Click here for updates on this story FLORISSANT, Missouri (KMOV) — A Florissant man has been charged for hiding a camera in his foster son’s room. Matthew Phillips, 52, of Florissant, is charged with invasion of privacy and tampering with physical evidence. According to the Florissant Police Department, a hidden camera was found inside the
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Japan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’
Japan’s military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia’s most powerful armed forces. The number of what Japan calls “asset protection” missions was up from 14 in 2019 amid a “severe security environment,” according to an announcement from Japan’s Ministry
Continue Reading One-handed basketball player inspiring others on and off the court at high school
Click here for updates on this story Harmony, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Like many kids, Sydney Ring started playing basketball at a young age. But unlike most, she did so with just one hand. A congenital birth defect left Ring without an appendage below her left wrist. “This has been her life, this is the only
Continue Reading US sprinter Grant Holloway breaks the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles in Madrid
US track and field athlete Grant Holloway just broke the world record for the indoor 60-meter hurdles. Holloway, 23, set the record Wednesday in Madrid during the indoor track and field World Championships by running the race in 7.29 seconds. In his last race two weeks ago in Lievin, France, Holloway was just .02 off
Continue Reading Teen boy charged with stabbing younger brother, sister multiple times at elementary school playground
Click here for updates on this story Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after he stabbed his younger siblings multiple times at an elementary school playground Monday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. The Lansdale teen has been arrested and charged in the stabbing.
Continue ReadingMan tried to pull down woman’s pants on Manhattan subway platform, NYPD says
Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — Police are trying to find a man who allegedly tried to pull down a woman’s pants on a Manhattan subway platform Saturday. The incident happened around 10 a.m. on the northbound N/Q/R/W platform inside the 14th Street-Union Square subway station. Police are trying to
Continue Reading Family of Minnesotan presumed dead while kayaking in Florida propose ‘Aqua Alert’ system
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — A Minnesota family is turning personal tragedy into a cause for positive change. David Schink is presumed to have died over the weekend while kayaking in Florida. He was 61. Judy Schink is his wife. “I thought, ‘He’ll be here any minute, he’ll be here
Continue ReadingResearchers developing rapid at-home Covid test that connects to your smartphone
Click here for updates on this story Miami (WFOR) — Researchers are developing a new, rapid COVID-19 test that connects to your smartphone to reveal results at home. Ever since the pandemic began, researchers in France have been working on a way to test for COVID-19 quickly and accurately. “Since March, we try to develop
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FDA reports Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot effective against COVID-19
During clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration found the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 cases.
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Some in Missouri successfully appeal jobless repayments
ST. LOUIS (AP) — About 46,000 Missourians were mistakenly overpaid unemployment benefits as part of the stimulus during the coronavirus pandemic. While the state wants the money back, some are having success in winning their appeals. Missouri Department of Labor Director Anna Hui has said the state has a duty to collect the $150 million
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Texas students struggling during pandemic, now hit with winter storms
Click here for updates on this story Dallas (KTVT) — The so-called “COVID slide” could be even worse after last week’s storms. Experts say the continued interruption of school could make our children’s learning loss even more pronounced. It’s a concern for parents everywhere: The longer the pandemic goes, the greater the gap in their
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