By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Those who last saw James “Jimmy” Gracey at a Barcelona nightclub may recall a young American man whose curls were backlit by the crimson glow of the dance floor, or the strobe lights glinting off the rhinestone cross he wore around his neck. Gracey parted ways with friends while
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By Jessie Yeung, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — As the US-Israel war against Iran nears the end of its third week, US President Donald Trump has downplayed prospects of a ceasefire contending the US has the upper hand and would like a decisive end to the war. A fresh wave of attacks began in Tehran
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By Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a time of family, renewal, and the promise of fresh beginnings. Falling on the spring equinox, it is a celebration of a “new day” for millions in Iran and around the globe. But for many Iranians, there’s little enthusiasm for festivities this year.
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NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) On May 11, 2013, a grain truck rolled over on Highway 40, trapping the driver inside as crews rushed to the scene. What followed was a rapid extrication. The Howard County Fire Protection District freed the driver in just four minutes, a rescue, officials say, may not have been possible without
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult after authorities claim he shot at a Jefferson City apartment building on Dec. 26. Bryson Little, of Jefferson City, was charged on Thursday in Cole County with shooting at a building, armed criminal action, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and delivery of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission voted to move forward with the updated affordable housing plan Thursday following changes made earlier this month. Bill Florea with Boone County spoke with ABC 17 after the meeting. “It went great and I expected that it would.” Florea said. “We had worked closely with the Planning and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All three victims in a Jan. 27 fire at an assisted care home in Fayette have now been identified after the release of a state fire marshal report. Roy Holloway, 67, of Fayette, was the third person killed in the fire along with Marcia Lyon, 63, of Armstrong, and Donald Bittle, 62,
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Want to live longer? Switching up your exercise routine might do the trick. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Polluting plants When the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back mercury regulations, it said the high cost wasn’t worth
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer firefighter for the Tuscumbia Fire Department has been charged with two child sex crimes. Izak Lachance, 25, of Eldon, was charged on Wednesday in Morgan County with second-degree child sex trafficking and child enticement. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail on a $250,000 bond. A court date
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CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Natalie Wright, and Sarah Dadouch, CNN Beirut (CNN) — The prime minister of Lebanon made an urgent appeal Thursday to President Donald Trump to intervene in the cause of peace, calling for an immediate ceasefire and direct talks with Israel. Nawaf Salam told CNN in an exclusive interview that he
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By Nick Paton Walsh, Natalie Wright, and Sarah Dadouch, CNN Beirut (CNN) — The prime minister of Lebanon made an urgent appeal Thursday to President Donald Trump to intervene in the cause of peace, calling for an immediate ceasefire and direct talks with Israel. Nawaf Salam told CNN in an exclusive interview that he sought
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By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A blanketed figure stood Wednesday in the Peace Garden of California’s Fresno State University like a shadowy ghost. The large black sheet awkwardly held taut with plastic binder clips hid the statue of Cesar Chavez, who spent decades in the spotlight as an icon of labor power and Latino
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CNN By Chris Boyette, Pau Mosquera Barcelona, Spain (CNN) — James “Jimmy” Gracey, an American college student reported missing in Spain earlier this week, has been found dead, a spokesperson for the Barcelona police told CNN. “Everything points to it being an accident, not a criminal act,” the spokesperson said. The 20-year-old junior of Elmhurst,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A “swatting” call Thursday afternoon led to a lockdown at buildings across the Moberly School District, according to a social media post from the district. The district posted Thursday afternoon that Moberly Police received a threat report, which led to an immediate lockdown at all school sites. “Law enforcement has since determined
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By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — Moments after reports emerged that Israeli jets had struck Iran’s largest gas production plant on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump posted a combative message on Truth Social. “We are putting them out of business,” he said, following the attack on Iran’s part of the world’s biggest natural gas reserves.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football has its new starter behind center. On Thursday afternoon, the Tigers’ social media accounts sent out a post naming Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons as the new starting quarterback, after just three weeks of spring camp practices. Simmons won the job over returning sophomore Matt Zollers. The senior joined head
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County officially introduced its Safe Haven Baby Box to the community in a dedication ceremony on Thursday. County leaders, EMS staff and Gov. Mike Kehoe were in attendance. “We’ve always known this community has a huge heart and really wants to look out for not only the first responder community
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By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home in America. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% this week, up from 6.11% the week before. It’s the highest level since early December, reflecting the inflation fears rippling through markets. Less than a
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By Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents are invited to attend an open house Thursday to hear more about the Business Loop improvement plan and provide feedback. Residents, business owners, property owners and anyone who travels along Business Loop 70 are invited to attend the first public open house for the project from 4 p.m. to 6
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