By CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint meeting of Congress in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, marking his first visit outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. Read his remarks as transcribed by CNN. Dear Americans in all states, cities, and communities, all those who value freedom and justice, who cheer
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN Three-hundred days after his country was invaded by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jetted to Washington, DC, for talks on what the next 300 days might bring. Shrouded in secrecy until the last minute, the historic visit was heavy with symbolism, from Zelensky’s drab green sweatshirt to President Joe Biden’s blue-and-yellow
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman Enrique Corcuera would take a nap at his family home each afternoon. His daughter Viviana, meanwhile, would irritate him by hitting tennis balls against the walls of the house. That prompted Corcuera
Continue ReadingBy Tom Page, CNN Business Fashion’s ephemeral nature might seem an odd bedfellow for the blockchain, an online ledger that’s designed to be permanent. But the industry is finding ways to harness it and other digital tools to reduce waste and push fashion into the future. Italian company Lablaco is working with fashion houses and
Continue ReadingBy Ehsan Popalzai, Sahar Akbarzai and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has ordered all local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to stop their female employees from coming to work, according to a letter by the Ministry of Economy sent to all licensed NGOs. Non-compliance will result in revoking the licenses of said
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh and Emma Tucker, CNN Kason Thomass, the 5-month-old baby who was kidnapped with his twin while inside a car that was stolen Monday, was found safe and alive in Indianapolis Thursday, just hours after the suspect was taken into custody, according to a statement from the Columbus Division of Police. Kason was
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling to the lowest it has been since 1996, according to final mortality data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. Covid-19 was a major contributor to the
Continue ReadingBy Sonnet Swire and Rashard Rose, CNN Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Congress “extraordinary,” saying the country’s fight against Russian aggression has “proven that they are a really good investment for the United States.” The speech “connected the struggle of Ukrainian people to our own revolution, to
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh, CNN As a Trump-era migration policy remains in limbo, so are the lives of thousands of migrants waiting across the United States border, many sleeping out in the cold in encampments or overcrowded shelters, hoping to cross to request asylum. In Matamoros, Mexico, near the US border across from Brownsville on the
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a historic speech from the United States Capitol Wednesday night, expressing gratitude for American support in fighting Russian aggression since the war began — and asking for more. “I hope my words of respect and gratitude resonate in each American heart,” Zelensky said
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN Three-hundred days after his country was invaded by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jetted to Washington, DC, for talks on what the next 300 days might bring. Shrouded in secrecy until the last minute, the historic visit was heavy with symbolism, from Zelensky’s drab green sweatshirt to President Joe Biden’s blue-and-yellow
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the temperatures continue to fall this evening for some in Mid-Missouri being exposed to the elements is a part of life. Frostbite and hypothermia are just two of the immediate concerns when it comes to being outside in this cold for a long period of time. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team will play its final game before the holiday break Thursday against rival Illinois in the McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights game. With this being head coach Dennis Gates’ first time in rivalry, along with 12 of his players, he compared his game to the UNC and Duke
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Dawn Sullivan was introduced as the new Mizzou women’s volleyball coach after the announcement on Sunday that she would take over the program. “This place is rich in tradition,” Sullivan said. “I played here and coached against Mizzou for many years. Maybe the last couple of years haven’t been
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first day of early signing day for college football kicked off Wednesday and Mizzou football has announced quite a few national letters of intent. The day started off with head coach Eli Drinkwitz tweeting “Flipmas Season.” It was found out later that the flip was defensive lineman Sam Williams. “It’s always
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As the countdown for an incoming drop in temperatures continues, so do preparations for the nearing cold weather. For some, that included knocking out some last-minute holiday shopping. Rusty Strodtman, general manager of the Columbia Mall, said stores were much busier than a typical Wednesday. Among the shopping crowd was Mizzou junior Elizabeth Ganey, who
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City and Columbia’s public works have crews ready for the winter weather heading to Missouri Thursday. Public Works are responsible for plowing roads within the city. spokespersons from both departments said their crews are ready to clear the streets ahead of the storm despite an ongoing battle with short staffing. “Staffing
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol held a press conference Wednesday ahead of the projected extreme weather on driver safety during snow. One main highlight during the meeting was being prepared for the chance of being stranded. “Make sure you have plenty of gas in your
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN The US announced this week that it is providing a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine — but experts say that while it will be a valuable addition to the beleaguered country’s air defense, it’s not a cure-all. The US announced a new aid package to Ukraine on Tuesday, which included the
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TONIGHT: Cloudy with snow showers moving in before sunrise. Temperatures in the upper teens to mid-20s, falling quickly through Thursday morning. TOMORROW: Snow showers early, with accumulation most likely between late morning and mid-afternoon. Temperatures dropping below zero by afternoon. Wind chills between -20 and -30. EXTENDED: The entire region is under a wind chill
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