By Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Indiana teen who had an “obsession” with the school shooter who murdered 17 people exactly seven years ago is accused of plotting another Valentine’s Day massacre, authorities say. Trinity Shockley, 18, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges,
Continue Reading CNN By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Tim Lister and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The strike hit the concrete shelter that covers the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, sparking a fire that was
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant bouquets
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Another member of the Donald Trump Cabinet is in place.
Continue Reading By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Rob Picheta, CNN Vatican City (CNN) — Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string of ailments that have raised concerns about the 88-year-old
Continue Reading By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Tim Lister and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The strike hit the concrete shelter that covers the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, sparking a fire that was later
Continue Reading By Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision with a merchant ship near Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday night, a Navy spokesperson said Thursday. It’s not clear what caused the collision between the US warship and the Panamanian-flagged vessel
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire ripped through a Columbia home Thursday afternoon. Seven firetrucks were at the scene on Connery Court near Southampton Drive. Smoke was coming through the roof of the house. Emergency radio traffic indicated flames were showing from the garage when firefighters arrived and had spread to the attic. Two people —
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service has removed references to transgender and queer people on its web page for the Stonewall National Monument, which marks the site of the New York City inn where LGBTQ rioters – including now-legendary transgender activists – galvanized a movement for LGBTQ rights. On the NPS
Continue Reading Story by Reuters Bangkok (Reuters) — Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centers operating along a porous border. Criminal gangs have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people and forced
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Amber Alert was issued in several Mid-Missouri counties around 4 p.m. Wednesday for a 16-year-old Wisconsin teenager who may have been abducted. The Amber Alert says that Sophia Franklin, 16, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, was last seen at her residence at 9 p.m. Feb. 2 and could have been abducted the
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A Macon, Missouri man is grieving the loss of his daughter Trinity who was killed when a car rolled on a snowy Highway 54 exit ramp in Holts Summit Wednesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Stephens Stars and Williams Woods Owls women’s basketball teams meet Thursday night in Columbia. The Owls (6-7) look to avenge a loss last month at home against Stephens (7-6). Watch the game in the media player.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crafting store chain that’s in financial trouble will close one of its Mid-Missouri stories, according to a list published Wednesday. Joann’s store at 3600 Country Club Drive in Jefferson City is among about 500 locations the chain is closing. It wasn’t clear when the store will close. Not on the list
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The driver of a single-vehicle crash that occurred over the summer in Miller County was charged on Thursday with DWI. Austin Riley Oberreither-Newcomb, of Eldon, was charged with driving while intoxicated and misdemeanor reckless driving. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and a $10,000 bond was set. Previous reporting
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Millions of people start their day with a morning cup of joe, but how much coffee is too much?
Continue Reading CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Millions of people start their day with a morning cup of joe, but how much coffee is too
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 26-year-old Vicksburg, Mississippi, man was seriously injured Thursday in a crash in Pulaski County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man was driving a 2018 Kenworth when while heading eastbound on Interstate 44 near mile marker 145. The Kenworth was going to
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