Columbia groups that help those in need with housing, food, and childcare are about to get a boost. The city council on Monday night approved how to spend nearly $800,000 in federal coronavirus relief money. Councilwoman Pat Fowler says the city should...
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Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals
(AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have completed their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies. St. Louis dealt left-hander Austin Gomber and four minor leaguers to the Rockies: infielder Elehuris Monter...
Read More »‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
(AP) “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with cancer. His spokesman confirmed Diamond’s death. He was 44. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized last month in Flor...
Read More »Chiefs’ Robinson, Kilgore on COVID-19 list as close contacts
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed a pair of backups, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore, on the COVID-19 list as close contacts as they begin their final preparations for the Super Bowl against Tampa Bay. Chiefs coach Andy sai...
Read More »Missouri lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme
(AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem cells that could treat various diseases including COVID-19. The 20-count ...
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