The global race for a COVID-19 vaccine boils down to some critical questions: How much must the shots rev up someone’s immune system to really work? And could revving it the wrong way cause harm?
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Throughout January, the World Health Organization publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. It repeatedly thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of the virus “immediately,” and said its work and commitment to transparency were “ve…
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When the country started opening back up at the start of May, I thought Major League Baseball had a real opportunity to gain back some of the popularity it has lost over the past several decades.
Dear Athletic Support: My 8-year-old son’s baseball team started practicing again a week or so back. The sound of bats cracking and gloves popping fit perfectly with the warm, almost-summer day. For one brief moment, things finally felt like they were back to “normal.”
If there’s one thing Webb City coaches learned about Terrell Kabala, it’s that he’s a guy of few words. However, the two-sport senior let his actions on the football field and basketball court speak more than enough for him.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat said Tuesday the death of George Floyd was the result of an abuse of power and that the 27-nation bloc is “shocked and appalled” by it.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian scientist imprisoned in the U.S. and acquitted in a federal trade secrets case is on his way back to Iran after being deported, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday.
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s 650 lawmakers are grappling with a question familiar to millions of their compatriots: When is it safe to go back to work?
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
The global race for a COVID-19 vaccine boils down to some critical questions: How much must the shots rev up someone’s immune system to really work? And could revving it the wrong way cause harm?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours after a carefully orchestrated declaration by President Donald Trump to send out the military and “dominate the streets,” American cities were engulfed in more violence and destruction that overshadowed peaceful protests demanding justice after generations of racism.
If you fish for trout in Missouri, you have something to celebrate this summer.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has been stocking tiger trout in the catch-and-release area below Bull Shoals Dam.
Among everything that is on hold as we wrestle with the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is at least one local project that is slowly moving forward — development of the downtown Joplin Arts District.
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As soon as I figured out how to parallel park Mom’s 1968 Chevy Impala — which was longer than the Love Boat — I was able to pass my driving test. On the second attempt.
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LAMAR, MO - Norma Lee Hart, 90, formerly of Sheldon, MO, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She retired from Nevada State Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
WEBB CITY, MO - Jimmy D. Stapleton, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Webb City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory, Joplin.
COLUMBUS, KS - Virginia C. Rockers, 90, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. Private family mass will be at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Columbus, visitation to follow.
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