CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Iraq War which was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom until September 2010, when it was renamed Operation New Dawn. In December 2011, the last US troops in Iraq crossed the border into Kuwait, marking the end of the almost-nine year war. Timeline October 16, 2002
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with arson and other felonies after he allegedly set a house on fire with a propane torch on Monday. Robert Merritt, 51, was charged on Tuesday with second-degree arson and three counts of third-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.
Continue Reading By Holly Yan and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — When Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto landed in a fiery crash that ripped off a wing and rolled the plane upside down, panicked onlookers feared the worst. But Michael McCormick saw decades of aircraft safety improvements in action. All 80 people on board survived
Continue Reading CNN Library (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Personal:Birth date: August 1, 1924 Death date: January 23, 2015 Birth place: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Father: King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al Saud Mother: Fahda bint Al-Asi Al-Shuraim Marriages: Wives’ names
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball team will host one of its toughest opponents of the season Wednesday when No. 4 Alabama visits Mizzou Arena. The Tigers are ranked No. 15 after two big SEC wins last week. Now they’re hoping to keep the success going and pad their NCAA Tournament resume. Watch
Continue Reading By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A shark attacked and injured a Canadian tourist as she tried to take its picture in the Turks and Caicos Islands earlier this month, according to local authorities. The attack occurred the morning of February 7 at a beach on Providenciales, one of the territory’s eastern islands, per a
Continue Reading By Ivana Kottasová and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Russia will appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to reestablish diplomatic channels, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the end of key talks that excluded Kyiv. Speaking to reporters after meeting
Continue Reading CNN By Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80 people on board the CRJ900
Continue Reading By Kareem Khadder and Mick Krever and Sarah Sirgany, CNN (CNN) — Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest people held by the group, Kfir and Ariel Bibas. The group will also release six living hostages on Saturday, instead of the
Continue Reading KING, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Southwest Airlines said it will cut 15% of its corporate staff, or around 1,750 people — the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. The shakeup comes after a chaotic few years for the low-fare carrier, from lackluster earnings to operational meltdowns that caused thousands of canceled
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Southwest Airlines said it will cut 15% of its corporate staff, or around 1,750 people — the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. The shakeup comes after a chaotic few years for the low-fare carrier, from lackluster earnings to operational meltdowns that caused thousands of canceled flights. Here’s
Continue Reading By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has relaunched her lifestyle brand, naming it As Ever and unveiling a new website featuring what appears to be a rare photo of her daughter, Lilibet. The former “Suits” star announced the news in a post on Instagram Monday. “I’m shocked we’ve kept this a
Continue Reading CTV, THIRD PARTY, KYW By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. Video obtained by CNN shows the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bitter-cold temperatures moving into Mid-Missouri this week may lead to an extra strain on some people’s wallets. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates heating expenses will jump 10.5% this winter and reports for Northeast and Midwest states — an $889-$982 increase. “I think for a lot of people, it’s not just the heating.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council wants the Parks and Recreation Department to come up with a plan for reaching the community on the Douglass Park Improvement Project. The council on Monday unanimously decided to continue with the basketball court renovation project, but wants Parks and Rec staff to deliver a report on a
Continue Reading By Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will, for the time being, remain at the outposts in Lebanon “so we can continue to defend our residents and to make sure there’s no immediate threat,” Lt.
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stiff winds blew over Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport Monday afternoon as a slim aircraft, cleared by air traffic controllers to land, and its 80 passengers and crew approached the tarmac as snow whipped in the air. But within moments, the plane crashed into the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Both dayside and nightside Jefferson City snowplow crews are resting up before the city faces 4-7 inches of snow Tuesday. Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said that the 24-plow driver morning crew plans to get the roads passable before the morning commute while the smaller overnight crew will tend
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Missourians gathered at the Missouri Capitol on Monday to protest against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. The protest was organized by nonpartisan group We the People Missouri. According to the group’s website, the organization is strictly focused on removing Musk and DOGE from the executive branch
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