Boone County Cyber Task Force to receive part of $1.8 million grant to investigate crimes against children
$1.8 Million in Grants given out to 19 agencies across Missouri to investigate crimes against children
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A former Boston ballerina and her husband have been accused of sexually abusing young dancers, according to a federal lawsuit
By Melissa Alonso, CNN Former Boston Ballet star Dusty Button and her husband, Mitchell Taylor Button, are accused of sexually abusing several dancers, including a minor, according to a federal lawsuit. Taylor Button was accused over the summer but an updated complaint filed on Thursday also named his wife. Dusty Button was a ballerina for
Continue Reading¿Qué países aplican la Sputnik V? La vacuna rusa deja a millones en América Latina que quieren viajar a EE.UU. en un aprieto
Ángela Reyes (CNN Español) — La decisión de Estados Unidos de permitir que ingresen al país solo los extranjeros completamente vacunados con fármacos que ya están autorizados por la Organización Mundial de la Salud dejaría por fuera, al menos por el momento, a millones de latinoamericanos que recibieron una de las vacunas que aún no
Continue ReadingLos trabajadores que mantienen funcionando a las cadenas de suministro mundiales advierten de un “colapso del sistema”
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Business) — Los marineros, conductores de camiones y trabajadores de las aerolíneas han soportado cuarentenas, restricciones de viaje, así como requisitos complejos de vacunación y pruebas de covid-19 para mantener a las cadenas de suministro, ya saturadas, en movimiento durante la pandemia. Pero ahora, muchos están llegando a su punto de
Continue ReadingRedefiniendo el covid-19: meses después de la infección, pacientes informan dificultad para respirar, fatiga excesiva
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Han pasado cinco meses desde que Lucy Gahan contrajo el covid-19 y su vida aún no ha vuelto a la normalidad. Gahan, psicóloga clínica de Shrewsbury, Reino Unido, no ha podido regresar al trabajo. La enfermedad causa lo que ella llama “tormentas”, períodos incapacitantes en los que siente dificultad
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Audrain County Health Department developing plan to administer 3rd Pfizer vaccine dose
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Brewers pitcher likely out for postseason after punching wall with throwing hand
By Jacob Lev, CNN Milwaukee Brewers star relief pitcher Devin Williams will likely miss the postseason because of a fractured hand after the player says he struck a wall in frustration. Williams told reporters on Wednesday that he had too much to drink and got “frustrated and upset” over something on his way home after
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USPS to slow down some mail delivery starting Friday
By Kristen Holmes Americans across the country could start seeing slowdowns in mail delivery across the country as early as Friday, when the US Postal Service implements its new service standards. The changes, which include longer first-class mail delivery times and cuts to post office hours, are part of embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year
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USDA sends schools $1.5 billion to relieve student lunch crunch
By Katie Lobosco and Tami Luhby, CNN The US Department of Agriculture is sending $1.5 billion to schools struggling to serve students healthy lunches as supply chain disruptions lead to continued food shortages, delivery delays and higher costs. School districts across the country are facing extraordinary challenges in feeding students, many of whom are returning
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Restaurant industry in worse shape today than three months ago, according to survey
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN The restaurant industry is in worse shape now than it was three months ago, according to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association. Seventy-eight percent of restaurant operators said they have experienced a decline in customer demand in recent weeks because of Delta variant concerns, according to survey data released
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Mark Hoppus says he’s cancer-free
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Not a small thing: Mark Hoppus is cancer-free. “Just saw my oncologist and I’m cancer free!!” the Blink-182 singer wrote on Instagram. “Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love.” Hoppus said he still has to get scans every six months
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Centralia residents want more transparency after police chief resigns
Centralia residents are asking the city for more transparency after the police chief on Friday submitted his letter of resignation.
Continue ReadingMedallista de oro olímpico se declara culpable por los disturbios del Capitolio y ayudará a los fiscales en casos futuros
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El medallista de oro olímpico Klete Keller se declaró culpable este miércoles de un delito grave de obstrucción de los procedimientos del Colegio Electoral el 6 de enero, y en una decisión sorprendente, planea cooperar con el Departamento de Justicia y potencialmente testificar contra otros presuntos agitadores. El acuerdo con Keller
Continue ReadingHaley Barbour Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. Personal Birth date: October 22, 1947 Birth place: Yazoo City, Mississippi Birth name: Haley Reeves Barbour Father: Jeptha F. Barbour Jr., attorney Mother: Grace LeFlore (Johnson) Barbour Marriage: Marsha (Dickson) Barbour (1971-present) Children: Sterling and Haley Reeves Jr. Education:
Continue ReadingUS Supreme Court Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Supreme Court of the United States. Facts The US Supreme Court was created in accordance with Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution of the United States and by the authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789. Nine justices comprise the US Supreme Court,
Continue ReadingEE.UU. expulsó a cerca de 4.600 haitianos desde el 19 de septiembre
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Aproximadamente 4.600 haitianos han salido de Estados Unidos en vuelos de repatriación de Texas a Haití desde el 19 de septiembre, dijo a CNN un portavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) el miércoles. El gobierno de Joe Biden se ha basado en una norma de
Continue ReadingTop US Supreme Court Decisions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. 1803 – Marbury v. MadisonThis decision established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government. Situation: Federalist William Marbury and many others were appointed to
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Nominations Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Supreme Court nominations. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President nominates justices to the Supreme Court, with the “advice and consent of the Senate.” If a vacancy occurs when Congress is not in session, a recess appointment allows an appointee to serve without Senate approval until Congress
Continue ReadingKim Yo Jong Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) – Here is a look at the life of North Korean government official Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un. Little is known about her as the family is notoriously secretive. Personal Birth Date: September 26, 1987 or 1988 (Widely believed to be in her early 30s, though her reported
Continue ReadingUSS Cole Bombing Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000. Facts In October 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers, while in port in Aden, Yemen, for refueling. The attack was attributed to al Qaeda and foreshadowed the attack on the United
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