CNN By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The Kurdish people are an ethnic minority group in the Middle East without an independent state. Estimates of the population range between 25 million and 45 million worldwide, with most living in the mountainous region that stretches across parts of western Iran, eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and Syria,
Continue Reading By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The Kurdish people are an ethnic minority group in the Middle East without an independent state. Estimates of the population range between 25 million and 45 million worldwide, with most living in the mountainous region that stretches across parts of western Iran, eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and Syria, and
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By Priscilla Alvarez, Kristen Holmes, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday on social media he was firing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and would name Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Trump thanked Noem for her service, saying in his Truth Social post she “has had numerous and
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By Chris Boyette, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — As Saturday night spilled into Sunday morning, the sidewalks and crowded patios of lively Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, were cloaked in terror and fear as the clinking of glasses and music gave way to frantic calls for help after a gunman opened fire. Panicked 911 calls
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CNN By Jessie Yeung, Billy Stockwell, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Now in its sixth day, the latest Middle East conflict continues to widen – with a “hybrid attack” on Israel from Iran, Israel ordering massive evacuations in Lebanon, and NATO countries increasing their missile defenses. Here’s what to know. What are the main headlines?
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters with the Boone County Fire Protection District were battling a house fire in Boone County, just east of Columbia Thursday morning. An ABC 17 News videographer arrived at the scene on Snead Drive just before 7 a.m. and saw heavy smoke coming from a home, with flames coming out of the
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By Holly Yan, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Utah’s rugged canyons and picturesque national parks became the backdrop of a horrific tragedy when officials in the small town of Torrey responded to a pair of distraught men who had discovered the bodies of their wives — friends who hadn’t come back from a hike on
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, Sophia Peyser, David Williams, CNN (CNN) — As Siobhan Kirchstein stepped up to the counter of the Kansas Division of Vehicles last Thursday, she was struck by how banal the moment felt, even though the circumstances that brought her there felt far from ordinary. “Why is everyone acting like this is a
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 17,500 American citizens have returned to the US from the Middle East since the war with Iran began six days ago, according to the State Department. Emotional reunions at airports around the world underscore the relief many families feel after making it home following days of uncertainty. Here’s what
Continue Reading CNN, WFSB, STUDENT HANDOUTS, UNSOURCED VIDEO AND IMAGE, MAMLEKATE, IRAN WIRE , SOCIAL MEDIA, VANTOR, IDF, CNN TURK, POOL, U.S. ARMY, PLANET LABS PBC By Jessie Yeung, Billy Stockwell, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Now in its sixth day, the latest Middle East conflict continues to widen – with a “hybrid attack” on Israel from
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday questioned whether the state’s commercial driver licensing standards adequately protect public safety following a high-profile wrong-way semi-truck incident in Lincoln County. The House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs held a public hearing on House Bill 3491, sponsored by Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker). The proposal would modify commercial driver’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead in central Columbia after he was shot on Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Police Department spokesman Colin Imhoff said William Riechers, 20, of Columbia, was the victim in the shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no information on if a suspect is in custody. Imhoff said
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, Billy Stockwell, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Now in its sixth day, the latest Middle East conflict continues to widen – with a “hybrid attack” on Israel from Iran, Israel ordering massive evacuations in Lebanon, and NATO countries increasing their missile defenses. Here’s what to know. What are the main headlines? Fresh
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of shooting someone at a Jefferson City apartment last month is facing additional charges after a grand jury indictment was filed on Tuesday. David Jarrett, of Jefferson City, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child, first-degree assault and resisting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission announced in a Wednesday press release that it will discuss amending its senior property tax policy during a Thursday meeting. The release says the amendment would get rid of the need for seniors to sign up for the tax freeze each year. Applicants who maintain eligibility will be
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) spoke with ABC 17 News Wednesday about the ongoing military’ conflict with Iran. The Senate took up a vote on a War Powers Resolution Wednesday that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval for additional attacks against Iran. The US and Israel struck the country on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 15 years after his death, Columbia Police are still trying to piece together the last 12 hours of Timothy Jones’ life. A jogger found the 43-year-old Columbia man just after 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20, 2011, at the end of White Oak Lane in Columbia near the MKT trail connector entrance. “He
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Higbee woman has sued the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in connection with her husband’s death in 2022. Anna Campbell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday in Randolph County, accusing the MHTC of negligence. Previous reporting shows Kevin Campbell and a 9-year-old passenger were killed in a crash on Country Road 2795
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City has outlined its process on its website for replacing now-former Ward 2 Councilman Aaron Mealy. The city shared a link on its social media to its website on Wednesday detailing the process, which has a couple of notable differences than what was described to media on Monday night. Mealy
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Academy Awards are right around the corner, and it’s difficult to find another year when the major categories were this wide open. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Water worries Sea levels are on average 1
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