Vehicle catches fire at Gerbes gas pump
A van caught fire at a pump at a west Columbia gas station Wednesday.
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Raquel Welch, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ star, has died at age 82
By Sandra Gonzales and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve Sauer. She was 82. Welch died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after a “brief illness,”
Continue ReadingFeds are sending medical experts to Ohio toxic train wreck site as residents’ safety concerns simmer
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The Biden administration said it has deployed federal medical experts to help assess what dangers remain at an Ohio village where a train carrying hazardous materials derailed this month — a ramp-up of federal support at the governor’s request as anxious residents point to signs of adverse effects. Ohio Gov. Mike
Continue ReadingNikki Haley’s first days in GOP 2024 race preview the Trump balancing act awaiting other contenders
By Eric Bradner, CNN Nikki Haley’s entrance into the 2024 Republican presidential race is offering the first demonstration of the difficult task awaiting other potential GOP candidates, as she seeks to stand out in what could become a crowded field — without directly attacking former President Donald Trump or alienating his supporters. Since announcing her
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Tracking a wintry mix into Thursday morning
TODAY: Wednesday is a mixed bag when it comes to temperatures. We are starting mild, and even sunny in some spots, but a cold front will move in from the northwest this morning. This will bring an increase in clouds, but also a drop in temperatures. This will make for a fairly steep temperature gradient
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WATCH: Kansas City hosts Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade
The parade is scheduled to start at noon, with a celebration at the end of the parade route.
Continue ReadingBuffalo grocery store mass shooter apologizes for racist attack and receives sentence of life in prison
By Mark Morales, Eric Levenson, Laura Ly and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The 19-year-old White man who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at a grocery store in a predominantly Black area of Buffalo last May apologized to the victims’ families and was sentenced to life in prison during an emotional court hearing Wednesday.
Continue ReadingAirbnb shares soar as first annual profit is another sign of travel rebound
By Chris Isidore, CNN Airbnb shares posted their biggest one-day gain in trading Wednesday after the home rental service posted its first annual profit and forecast a sunny travel outlook in 2023 and an uptick in listings. The company reported it earned $1.9 billion in 2022, compared to a $352 million loss a year earlier.
Continue ReadingAs anxiety lingers near the Ohio toxic train wreck, Norfolk Southern backs out of a community meeting, citing threats
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Christina Maxouris, CNN An overwhelming stench of chlorine filled the air this week where Nathen Velez and his wife had been raising their two children, quickly burning his throat and eyes. The odor has lingered nearly two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the Ohio-Pennsylvania line,
Continue ReadingThousands of people can’t get full treatments of a lifesaving cancer drug
By Elizabeth Cohen and Amanda Musa, CNN Dino Carlone was frightened when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer three years ago, but his spirits were buoyed when he learned that he could get help from a highly effective drug with a great track record. “You’re telling yourself, ‘OK, I have cancer, and it’s a very
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Yes, marijuana use can still get you in trouble at work
Recreational use of marijuana became legal in Missouri at the beginning of February. However, some marijuana users still do not have job protection.
Continue ReadingMiami preschool criticized for allegedly painting children in blackface
By Nicole Chavez and Athena Jones, CNN A mother in Miami says she was shocked and outraged after the staff at her children’s day care shared photos with parents of students in blackface as part of Black History Month. “You’re a certified, established institutions, you should know better. I mean, ignorance on — about racism
Continue ReadingAmid devastating loss, Turkish family reunited with ‘miracle baby’ found in quake rubble
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Like those of thousands of families across Turkey and Syria, the Fansas’ lives were shattered by last week’s earthquakes. But Nilay Fansa and her husband, Cengiz, are also holding tight to their “miracle baby.” The February 6 quakes trapped the family beneath the rubble that had been their seven-story apartment building
Continue ReadingWalmart warns it’s in for a tough year
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Walmart had a strong holiday shopping season, but the year ahead will be more challenging for America’s largest retailer. Walmart forecast slower sales and profit growth, disappointing investors and sending its stock down during morning trading Tuesday. However, Walmart notched an 8.3% sales increase during its latest quarter at US stores
Continue ReadingFact check: Nikki Haley’s claim about Biden, Harris and racism
By Daniel Dale, CNN Nikki Haley, the Republican former governor of South Carolina and the former US ambassador to the United Nations, made the first speech of her 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday. Like many kickoff speeches, Haley’s address in Charleston was heavy on broad themes and light on the kind of specific claims that
Continue ReadingOlaplex sued for allegedly causing hair loss and bald spots
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Olaplex, a beauty brand favored by TikTok and Instagram influencers, sells hair products that dozens of customers allege caused “serious injury,” according to a lawsuit filed last week. Olaplex denies the claims, saying independent test results prove the allegations to be false. Nearly 30 women joined together to file a lawsuit
Continue ReadingNew Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine ‘more aspirational than realistic,’ say Western officials
By Jim Sciutto, Chief National Security Correspondent As Russia begins a new offensive in eastern Ukraine, the US and its allies are skeptical Moscow has amassed the manpower and resources to make significant gains, US, UK and Ukrainian officials tell CNN. “It’s likely more aspirational than realistic,” said a senior US military official. Russia has
Continue ReadingThe Michigan State University killer was previously charged with a felony but was still able to buy guns. Here’s why
By Nouran Salahieh and Holly Yan, CNN Years before Anthony Dwayne McRae killed three Michigan State University students and critically wounded five others, he was charged with carrying a concealed weapon — a felony count that would have prevented him from being able to buy a gun if he were convicted. That felony case never
Continue ReadingAmid devastating loss, Turkish family reunited with ‘miracle baby’ found in quake rubble
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Like those of thousands of families across Turkey and Syria, the Fansas’ lives were shattered by last week’s earthquakes. But Nilay Fansa and her husband, Cengiz, are also holding tight to their “miracle baby.” The February 6 quakes trapped the family beneath the rubble that had been their seven-story apartment building
Continue ReadingNicola Sturgeon unexpectedly quits as first minister of Scotland amid swirl of political setbacks, citing ‘brutality’ of public life
By Luke McGee and Jack Guy, CNN Nicola Sturgeon, the figurehead of the Scottish independence movement, dramatically announced on Wednesday that she would resign after eight years as Scotland’s first minister. The Scottish National Party leader made the announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh. She will stay in office until a new SNP leader
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