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Owen Ramsingh, the Columbia man who was detained by ICE late last year, has been banned from the United States. Despite efforts from the Columbia community, he was deported to the Netherlands in February.
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Key oil transportation routes remain closed due to war in Iran, causing increased gas costs. Columbia businesses are paying the price. -
The Aug. 4 primary election will feature a slew of competitive regional contests and some crowded races for congressional seats. -
New University of Missouri and MU Extension program wants to bring Missourians together through classes and community programs. -
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UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season. -
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The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
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