August 2, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
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Co-pilot who exited a plane in mid-air during a North Carolina flight was ‘visibly upset’ and possibly sick prior to departing without a parachute, NTSB says
By Amir Vera and Jamiel Lynch, CNN The co-pilot who fell to his death after getting off an aircraft mid-flight in North Carolina may have been sick and was described as “visibly upset” prior to exiting the plane without a parachute, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation and Safety Board. Two people
Continue ReadingFor Asia’s migrant workers, extreme heat is ‘a matter of life and death’
By Heather Chen, CNN It was mid-afternoon on a sweltering Saturday when Raj, a laborer from northwest India, started feeling dizzy as he hauled heavy bags of concrete mix and sand on a construction site in downtown Singapore. Temperatures had reached 34 degrees Celsius (94 degrees Fahrenheit), but Raj carried on despite the heat and
Continue ReadingWho was al Qaeda leader and key 9/11 architect Ayman al-Zawahiri?
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death at the hands of a US drone strike brings an end to his “trail of murder and violence against American citizens,” President Joe Biden said Monday evening. Zawahiri, 71, was a key architect behind multiple assaults on the US, and was “deeply involved” in the
Continue ReadingPelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say
By Eric Cheung, Kylie Atwood, Alex Rogers and Kevin Liptak, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of Asia, according to a senior Taiwanese government official and a US official, despite warnings from Biden administration officials, who are worried about China’s response to such a high-profile
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Columbia city council approves increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars
High inflation and energy prices are affecting how much the city of Columbia spends on electricity. The Columbia City Council will vote Monday night, on increasing the 2022 energy budget by millions of dollars.
Continue ReadingRetired DC cop who testified before January 6 committee says Trump ‘adamantly’ wanted to go to Capitol
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN A retired Washington, DC, police officer who was part of Donald Trump’s motorcade on January 6, 2021, told CNN’s Don Lemon on Monday night that the then-President was adamant about going to the US Capitol as the riot unfolded. The comments by Mark Robinson, who has testified to the January 6
Continue ReadingHow Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding. The US drone strike that killed Zawahiri on his balcony in downtown Kabul was the product of months of highly secret planning by Biden and a tight circle
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including Walmart, Best Buy and Target — stocked up on merchandise months ago to prepare for supply chain shortages. But now, with extra goods sitting on their shelves, many stores are increasing promotions and
Continue ReadingWhite House warns China against escalations over Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan
By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s prospective trip to Taiwan, emphasizing that the potential visit would not mark a shift in American foreign policy. “There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit, consistent with long
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
By Nectar Gan, Selina Wang, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday evening, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25
Continue ReadingTwo ultra-rare floods in a single week; a wildfire generating its own weather. Here’s how it’s connected
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum has thrashed parts of the US over the past week — one of the many signals that climate change is here now, scientists say. On the one hand, overwhelming rainfall triggered two ultra-rare floods last week, one in the St. Louis area and
Continue ReadingNew Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges
By Melissa Alonso, CNN New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. APSO officers responded to an area hospital “in reference to a sexual assault” at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, a press release said. Ascension Parish is about 25
Continue ReadingHow Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding. The US drone strike that killed Zawahiri on his balcony in downtown Kabul was the product of months of highly secret planning by Biden and a tight circle
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Officer recovering after being run over by a car: suspect jailed
A Mexico, Mo. man is behind bars after he is accused of driving while intoxicated and running over a Mexico Public Safety Officer.
Continue ReadingMajor news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to obtain public records relating to the Robb Elementary School massacre. The coalition includes CNN, the Texas Tribune, and many of the state and the country’s biggest news outlets. The news organizations
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Tracking dangerous heat Tuesday
Tonight: Temperatures will slowly fall to the mid-70’s for the overnight low. Skies look to become partly cloudy with winds out of the southwest. Tomorrow: A Weather Alert Day has been issued beginning at 5 AM lasting through 7 PM Tuesday due to high heat index values between 105-107 degrees across much of Mid-Missouri. Early
Continue Reading‘Andor’ trailer explores origins of familiar ‘Star Wars’ heroes
By Scottie Andrew, CNN A “Star Wars” hero once said that rebellions are built on hope. The newest Disney+ series set in a galaxy far, far away explores the origins of that hero, whose sacrifices would eventually help the Rebel Alliance take down the evil Galactic Empire. Diego Luna returns to the “Star Wars” universe
Continue ReadingJan. 6 rioter who carried gun to US Capitol and threatened Nancy Pelosi gets more than 7 years in prison
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A federal judge on Monday sentenced Guy Reffitt, who brought a gun to the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and threatened House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to more than seven years in prison, the longest insurrection-related sentence to date. Reffitt, a recruiter for a right-wing militia known as the
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Mizzou football begins position battles on day one of fall camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team kicked off the 2022 edition of fall camp on Monday morning, as the battles for starting spots begin. You can watch extended highlights from the first day of fall camp in the video player below. https://youtu.be/Pgmnv_pKaxE “I’ve been practicing some of my dad jokes most of the summer
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