(AP) A fast-moving wildfire has engulfed a Northern California town, leveling much of the downtown and several homes. The Dixie Fire tore through Greenville Wednesday evening, destroying businesses and homes in the town that dates to the Gold Rush. A p...
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US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
(AP) The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. That’s according to a White House official who previewed the developing policy. The requirement...
Read More »Immigration detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises
(AP) The number of people in federal immigration detention has risen markedly under President Joe Biden. Since the end of February, the number of detainees has more than doubled, to nearly 27,000 as of July 22. That’s higher than the total detain...
Read More »Judge to allow secret audio recordings in Elledge trial
A judge will allow secret audio recordings into a Columbia man’s murder trial. The court handling the trial for Joseph Elledge said Tuesday that the recordings are relevant and admissible. Elledge is charged with first degree murder in the death of his...
Read More »Boone, Cole counties report COVID-19 deaths
Both Boone and Cole counties reported a COVID-19 death Tuesday. Health officials in Boone said Tuesday the patient was older than 80. Boone has 120 total deaths from the illness, and Cole has 127. There were 85 new coronavirus cases in Boone Tuesday. A...
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