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A look back at the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship season and the coming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Here is what we know about the unidentified objects shot down over North America
By Haley Britzky, CNN A high-altitude object was shot down near Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon, marking the fourth time in just over a week that the US military has taken down objects in North American airspace. On Saturday, an unidentified object was downed over northern Canada, a day after another object had been shot
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Columbia residents, businesses prepare for Super Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than a day away from Super Bowl LVII, Columbia residents and businesses prepare for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Before any celebrations on any end, some fans have a list to check off to prepare for Sunday’s game. While some restaurants and bars spent Saturday
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Tracking pleasant weather for Super Bowl Sunday, and chances for rain later in the week
TONIGHT: Tracking clear skies throughout the night, and calm winds. Because of this, we will see a decent drop in temperatures across the area. By the end of the night, temperatures will be making their way back down into the 30s. TOMORROW: If you’re worried about a chilly morning, don’t worry, because it wont last
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One man shot during illegal drug deal on Demaret Drive early Saturday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:25 P.M.: Boone County Sheriff’s Office said one man was seriously injured with gunshot wounds when deputies responded to the 700 block of Demaret Drive Saturday morning. After investigating, the sheriff’s office believes the shooting happened during an illegal marijuana sale. From talking to witnesses, the sheriff’s office said several rounds
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Tracking a sunny weekend with climbing temperatures
TODAY: Below freezing to start, with temperatures fighting a northerly breeze through the day. Highs top out near 50 under bright blue skies. TOMORROW: Another cold morning but southerly winds and sunshine will bring highs to the upper 50s. Clouds should hold off most of the day before a minor disturbance arrives into early Monday.
Continue ReadingHere is what we know about the unidentified objects shot down over North America
By Haley Britzky, CNN A high-altitude object was shot down near Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon, marking the fourth time in just over a week that the US military has taken down objects in North American airspace. On Saturday, an unidentified object was downed over northern Canada, a day after another object had been shot
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Missouri lawmakers push for legal sports betting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Around $16 million is expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association. But despite Missouri being the home of one Super Bowl team, the state will receive none of the gambling revenue. Sports betting is illegal in Missouri, but lawmakers have been pushing to change
Continue ReadingA twisted tale of celebrity promotion, opaque transactions and allegations of racist tropes
By Elle Reeve and Samantha Guff, CNN Sitting across from Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show,” Paris Hilton, wearing a sparkling neon green turtleneck dress and a high ponytail, looked at a picture of a glum cartoon ape and said it “reminds me of me.” The audience laughed. It did not look like her at
Continue ReadingLula says Brazil is no more divided than the US as he meets Biden
By Tara John, CNN Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the divisions in his country were no worse than the political split in the United States, in an exclusive CNN interview Friday ahead of his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House. “Here there’s also a split, much more, or as
Continue ReadingEL0NMUSK, BAD G1RL: In Hong Kong, personalized license car plates are a coveted luxury
Kristie Lu Stout and Jadyn Sham, CNN At a government auction in Hong Kong, “EL0NMUSK” sold for the equivalent of $1,405. The namesake of the headline-grabbing tech titan is one of a number of selected vehicle license plates — including “BAD G1RL,” “LATTE” and “SHADYB1Z” — that went under the hammer at the end of
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Inflation drives food prices up ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl revelers are likely to pay more for their favorite party foods this year as inflation continues to squeeze budgets.
Continue ReadingBiden says shoot down of ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska was a ‘success’
By Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein, Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN President Joe Biden told CNN that the shoot down a “high-altitude object” hovering over Alaska on Friday “was a success,” shortly after American national security officials disclosed that the commander-in-chief gave the US military approval to take the action. The announcement — marking the
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Mahomes not worried about MVP-Super Bowl curse
The Kansas City Chiefs already have one piece of hardware to load up on the plane back home to Missouri.
Continue Reading‘This is a lie’: Sinema’s office denies Santos’ account of friendly exchange during State of Union
By Manu Raju, Eva McKend and Clare Foran, CNN Freshman Rep. George Santos of New York, who has been caught lying extensively about major parts of his life story, may have just been caught in another lie — this time by a United States senator. The embattled House Republican, describing his tense encounter with GOP
Continue ReadingCongressman who raised issue of antisemitism on Twitter says he was bombarded with antisemitic tweets
By Alayna Treene and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN A Jewish lawmaker who spoke about the problem of antisemitism on Twitter during a House Oversight hearing this week focused on the company was later bombarded with antisemitic messages on the platform, he explained in a letter to new owner Elon Musk on Thursday. “What happened on Twitter
Continue ReadingRestrict calories to live longer, study says, but critics say more proof is needed
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories, according to a new study that attempted to measure the pace of aging in people asked to cut their calorie intake by 25% over two years. “We’ve known for nearly 100 years that calorie restriction can
Continue ReadingExclusive: US developed method to track China’s spy balloon fleet within last year, sources say
By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US intelligence community has developed a method to track China’s fleet of surveillance balloons that was only discovered within the last year, six people familiar with the matter tell CNN. After President Joe Biden took office in 2021, a Chinese spy balloon briefly transited the continental
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes enters historic territory after second Super Bowl title in burgeoning career
By Ben Morse, CNN Sometimes, you need a little reminder of greatness. Sure, new players come along with their own skills and talents, but the established greats show you why they are not to be overlooked. Many have grown used to Patrick Mahomes‘ magic, but Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII victory was just a little reminder
Continue ReadingMost young people aren’t getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they’re not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care systems indicate that even though a small percentage of people under age 65 have gotten the new Covid-19 booster, people this age are not becoming severely ill and overwhelming hospitals. “Even if
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