By Joshua Robinson Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Missouri lawmakers are toying with legalizing psychedelic drugs. They held a public hearing on House Bill 2850. The proposal would allow people with certain medical conditions to use plant or fungus-based psychedelics. If passed, this would apply to people with
Continue ReadingBy ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — UEFA is exploring fresh action against Russia to thwart a bid to host soccer’s European Championship that was launched on Wednesday, one month after invading its neighbor and seeing its teams suspended from international competitions over the war in Ukraine. The late declaration of interest
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Continue ReadingOpinion by Asa Hutchinson and Phil Murphy for CNN Business Perspectives As Americans strive to emerge from the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, our reliance on products from outside the US has been on stark display. From a dearth of new cars to the increasing costs of construction materials to shortages of some household
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN If you’ve been “Dreaming” of seeing “Selena” on the big screen, there’s good news. The film is returning to theaters in honor of its 25th anniversary, according to an announcement on late singer Selena Quintanilla’s verified Facebook page. “25 Years ago TODAY ‘Selena’ was released in theaters nationwide starring Jennifer
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Grant Fisher won’t soon be forgotten. “He had a special trait for love. He could love the unlovable people,” Adam Fisher, Grant’s dad, said. “I just miss everything about him. The thing I said in court today is ‘I miss getting
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Wright, CNN Kirsten Allen will be Vice President Kamala Harris‘ new press secretary, leaving her current role as national press secretary for Covid-19 response at the Department of Health and Human Services. “Kirsten brings a unique blend of talents as a communicator, as well as a history with the vice president,” communications director
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Rae Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON, Missouri (KMOV) — Charges were filed against two adults after a 13-year-old boy died of an overdose death while at a sleepover in Washington, Missouri. According to police, Zackary Foster, 13, was sleeping over his 12-year-old friend’s house in the 600 block of West
Continue ReadingBy RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is looking to the United States to help reduce its reliance on Russian energy and will be discussing major shipments of liquefied natural gas over the next two years during a meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday. EU Commission President Ursula von der
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Una pasajera en el avión de China Eastern Airlines que se accidentó este lunes era una madre que viajaba a visitar a su hija, a quien no había visto en varios años. Otra era una mujer que iba a reencontrarse con su prometido después de pasar meses separados. Mientras esperaban su llegada,
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that new forms of digital money such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins present risks to the U.S. financial system and will require new rules to protect consumers. Powell, speaking on a panel organized by the Bank for International Settlements, a
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that new forms of digital money such as cryptocurrencies and stablecoins present risks to the U.S. financial system and will require new rules to protect consumers. Powell, speaking on a panel organized by the Bank for International Settlements, a
Continue ReadingBy Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Time is of the essence when children go missing. The Cherokee Indian Police Department has a new tool to help officers find missing children more quickly. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one of the first tribes to receive
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — World Water Day is on Tuesday, so water officials are calling on Californians again to conserve more water in the face of a worsening drought. One of the best ways to conserve water is to reduce outdoor watering, so Metropolitan Water
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Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon! We are seeing another warm day across the High Desert. We are kicking off the morning mostly cloudy, then gradually clearing, becoming sunny as we move throughout the day. Most of the region will be topping out around the low 70’s, and you can expect south winds to range from 5
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A mountain lion was captured today after it ran into an Irvine business. “Never had such a wild encounter like that,” said Claire Leenerts. “It was very scary.” The mountain lion is believed to be the same one that was seen
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Andrea Elliott’s chronicle of a homeless girl in New York City, “Invisible Child,” and Jane Rogoyska’s investigation into Stalin’s atrocities in Poland, “Surviving Katyń,” are among the recipients of awards presented by the J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project. On Wednesday, “Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City” was
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Jennifer Lopez showed why she deserved the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award at Tuesday’s awards show in Los Angeles. The singer and dancer turned in an energetic performance of some of her hits and also expressed her gratitude for the award which honors longstanding artists who have made a significant impact
Continue ReadingFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have announced their signing of former Rockies shortstop Trevor Story to make the deal official. Story agreed to terms on a six-year deal on Sunday. The two-time All-Star will play second base in Boston, leaving shortstop for Xander Bogaerts. Story batted .251 with 24 homers and
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Carey, Kostan Nechyporenko and Jack Guy, CNN Russian forces have looted and destroyed a laboratory near the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant that was used to monitor radioactive waste, the Ukrainian government said Wednesday. The site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster fell into Russian hands in the first week of Russia’s invasion,
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