August 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
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‘You’ve got to be good at crashing’: How two mountain bikers produced a stunning feat of skill
By Ben Church and Amy Li, CNN Hurtling simultaneously down a dirt-track on a mountain bike may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but for Kade Edwards and Brandon Semenuk, it’s a chance to push the limits of what’s possible on two wheels. The pair recently collaborated to produce ‘Parallel II,’ a video which has
Continue ReadingAmerican farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year’s drought is hurting their harvest — with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, a lobbying group that represents agricultural interests. This year’s drought conditions are taking a harder toll than last
Continue ReadingAfter Wyoming defeat, Cheney prepares for the longer-term fight against Trump — and her own political future
By Eric Bradner and Jeff Zeleny, CNN The day after losing the Republican primary for Wyoming’s House seat, Rep. Liz Cheney is positioning herself for a longer-term fight with former President Donald Trump. The question Cheney must confront is whether there is an appetite within the Republican Party for a candidate singularly focused on serving
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Hallsville school board approves updated COVID-19 guidelines
The Hallsville Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve the district’s updated plan for a safe return amid COVID-19.
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Mizzou students move into residence halls ahead of fall semester
Mizzou students started moving into their residence halls this week ahead of the new school year.
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Students return to University of Missouri campus, along with their money
Thousands of college students are coming back to Mid-Missouri this week, along with the extra money they pump into the local economy.
Continue ReadingWhat to watch for from Thursday’s hearing on releasing more warrant documents from the Mar-a-Lago search
By Tierney Sneed, CNN An extraordinary dispute will play out in a federal courthouse in South Florida on Thursday afternoon over what transparency the American public is owed into the Justice Department investigation of the handling of classified documents from former President Donald Trump’s White House. US Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart is holding a hearing
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Tolton’s “young and hungry” program continues to grow
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Father Tolton has a lot of underclassmen going into the 2022 season, but head coach Michael Egnew is happy with how far the program has come. As Egnew enters his fifth season with the Trailblazers, he says he has more players than before. “My first year here I had 17 kids and
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Tracking pleasant weather next few days, weekend rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. TOMORROW: Beautiful and mostly sunny with light winds and highs in the low to mid-80s. EXTENDED: We’ll have a gorgeous couple of days with continued upper level winds coming from the northwest, bringing in cooler than average temperatures through the end of the
Continue ReadingKabul mosque explosion kills 21, injures dozens, police say
By Ehsan Popalzai and Rob Picheta, CNN An explosion that erupted inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan‘s capital on Wednesday killed 21 people and injured 33 others, according to a spokesperson for the Kabul police chief. Security forces were investigating the incident in the city’s police district 17, the spokesperson added. Health care
Continue ReadingSpacewalk cut short by issue with Russian cosmonaut’s spacesuit: ‘Drop everything and start going back right away’
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business A spacewalk was cut short just a few hours into what was intended to be a nearly seven-hour spacewalk after a Russian cosmonaut was repeatedly ordered to drop what he was working on and return to the International Space Station’s airlock because of an issue with his spacesuit. NASA officials
Continue ReadingEven dollar stores are starting to feel the pinch from inflation
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Dollar stores, as their name suggests, offer inexpensive products for bargain-hungry shoppers. But even Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which have thrived this year as rampant inflation has helped boost sales, are starting to feel the pinch of a slowing economy. Dollar General and Dollar Tree both reported
Continue ReadingMonkeypox case reported in man whose ‘primary risk factor’ was close, nonsexual contact at a crowded outdoor event
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers new insight into other ways it may be spreading. A man noticed his first lesion and subsequently developed a rash about two weeks after
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WATCH: Missouri education commissioner on school security after Uvalde
ABC 17 News interviewed Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven about a variety of topics for our Back to School Headquarters coverage.
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Mizzou women’s hoops gets conference schedule
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The SEC announced its 2022-23 schedule on Wednesday which shows the 16 conference games that the Mizzou women’s basketball team will have this season. The Tigers will open conference play against Kentucky on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Mizzou Arena and will conclude their regular-season matchups at home against Florida on Sunday, Feb.
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MU football: Who’s “pulling ahead” leading up to season opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is just 16 days away from the start of the 2022 season. With a lot of the depth at certain positions on the roster this season, the coaches are starting to determine who is ready to get into the starting rotations. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker says the first
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Mizzou volleyball kicks off season with Black & Gold Match
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou volleyball is 10 days away from the team’s first game of the season and to try to get in game mode, the team held the Black & Gold Match Tuesday night at the Hearnes Center. With five freshman on the Tiger’s team this year, they are already stepping into big roles
Continue ReadingMike Pence says he’d consider testifying before January 6 committee if invited
By Athena Jones, CNN Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday he would give “due consideration” to any formal invitation to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while hinting at potential executive privilege issues. Pence made the remarks during a Q&A after a speech here
Continue ReadingFlorida Senate pauses review of state attorney’s suspension by Ron DeSantis
By Melissa Alonso and Jennifer Henderson, CNN The Florida state Senate will pause its proceedings to remove state attorney Andrew Warren, who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for his pledge not to prosecute certain cases, according to a letter penned by Senate President Wilton Simpson on Wednesday. The Republican governor announced he was suspending
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