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Man facing charges for fake bomb threats directed at schools and hospital in Oregon

December 3, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A federal grand jury on Thursday charged a former Newberg man with calling in hoax bomb threats to three schools and one hospital in Oregon. Sean Case McGinley, 40, has been charged with four counts of making interstate threats involving explosives

Accountability concerns arise as private security firms take hold in Oregon

December 3, 2021 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

By BRIDGET CHAVEZ Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Many businesses in downtown Portland have turned to private security companies for help in protecting their storefronts and businesses, but there is a concern among law enforcement that this is more hurtful than helpful. Aaron Schmautz is the president of the

Kansas City community shows support for young victim in deadly standoff

December 3, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

By GREG PAYNE Click here for updates on this story WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — Tonight, neighbors in KCK held a vigil for the child killed in yesterday’s deadly stand-off. “She was a bright young lady. She had a contagious smile,” said neighbor Rahneshia Ragsdale. Ragsdale fought back emotion as she remembered the young girl

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said in a statement that suspect Darrell Brooks should not have been out on a $1

Milwaukee DA explains mistakes that led to Waukesha suspect’s low bail

December 3, 2021 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Barbaresi Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — For the first time since the Waukesha parade attack, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm spoke publicly on Thursday, Dec. 2. Chisholm previously said in a statement that suspect Darrell Brooks should not have been out on a $1,000 cash bond

Hundreds turned out to support a Mukwonago family Dec. 2

Visitation, funeral services held for 8-year-old, youngest Waukesha parade victim

December 3, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story MUKWONAGO, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Hundreds turned out to support a Mukwonago family Thursday night, Dec. 2, as they lay to rest 8-year-old Jackson Sparks. The third grader is one of six killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade. The family of Jackson Sparks respectfully declined to

Second World War vet who fought in an elite squadron honoured in Toronto on 100th birthday

December 3, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By John Vennavally-Rao Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — For years, Jack Paley didn’t talk much about his military past. The Second World War veteran, who turned 100 on Thursday, was part of an elite British group — the Special Air Service (SAS). In downtown Toronto, at the Historic Royal

Expectations of apology high as Indigenous leaders prepare to visit Vatican

December 3, 2021 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Bill Fortier and Anthony Vasquez-Peddie Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — An apology from the Vatican wouldn’t erase the history of what happened to Indigenous people inside Canada’s church-run residential schools, but for about 30 elders, knowledge-keepers and residential school survivors it still matters. “It’s something that we’ve been

Dallas billionaire businessman Ross Perot

Billionaire Ross Perot, Jr gifts Dallas Police Department new helicopter

December 2, 2021 5:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Kennedi Walker Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Dallas billionaire businessman Ross Perot, Jr. gifted the Dallas Police Department a new helicopter on Wednesday, Dec. 1. It will be used to help find criminals, property and missing people. The helicopter can carry loads of up to one ton and can

A man armed with a knife tried to stab a K9 officer in Fort Collins — and the dog might have been seriously injured

K9 Inox survives knife attack, police credit protective vest donated by family

December 2, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Anica Padilla Click here for updates on this story FORT COLLINS, Colorado (KCNC) — A man armed with a knife tried to stab a K9 officer in Fort Collins — and the dog might have been seriously injured, if he was not wearing a protective vest that was donated by a local family. On

Arad Arbasi and James Dawson have been classmates for years

Texas 6th grader says classmate used Heimlich maneuver to save him from choking

December 2, 2021 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Lucia Click here for updates on this story PLANO, Texas (KTVT) — Arad Arbasi and James Dawson have been classmates for years, but only recently became friends. “The whole choking situation, you know, made our friendship quite better,” said Arad. The two were at lunch last month at Robinson Middle School in Plano,

Chicago football team heads to national championship with help from donations

December 2, 2021 5:29 PM CNN Newsource

By CBS 2 Chicago Staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Once in doubt, some 13-year-old football players from Chicago’s south side are headed to Florida, to compete for a national championship. They needed $30,000 to make the trip and they were running out of time to raise the money. CBS

Restaurant accused of illegally sharing workers’ tips with managers

December 2, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

By KDKA News Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A dozen workers are getting $41,000 back after a Pittsburgh restaurant illegally shared their tips, the U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday. Provision PGH at Federal Galley’s operator is accused of improperly using a tip pool, requiring workers to share tips

Richard Troup is facing charges after a Brackenridge homeowner said he found him eating ice cream at his kitchen table on Thanksgiving Day.

Police: Homeowner finds man at kitchen table eating ice cream on Thanksgiving Day

December 2, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story BRACKENRIDGE, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A man is facing charges after a Brackenridge homeowner said he found him eating ice cream at his kitchen table on Thanksgiving Day. The victim told police he locked the door to his house on Cleveland Avenue before running an errand,

Kool and The Gang’s Robert ‘Kool’ Bell using music to inspire kids: ‘I think it’s important to give back’

December 2, 2021 5:13 PM CNN Newsource

By John Elliott Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A man who has been making music for over 50 years is now using music to inspire kids. CBS2’s John Elliott went “Steppin’ Out” with a story to “Cherish.” Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & The Gang has a message for

Real estate asset manager Delfarib Fanaie gets ready for her volunteers to pack hundreds of holiday food boxes for low-income families.

Woman’s nonprofit helps battle extreme poverty in Bay Area, around the globe

December 2, 2021 5:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Sharon Chin Click here for updates on this story BURLINGAME, California (KPIX) — This week’s Jefferson Award Winner is a Peninsula woman helping to make a difference in the battle against extreme poverty in the Bay Area and around the globe. Real estate asset manager Delfarib Fanaie gets ready for her volunteers to pack

Eleven-year-old Hannah Barrs was supposed to be starting her first year of middle school in person

1,000 students still learning remotely months after Ida destroyed school

December 2, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

By WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story CRESSKILL, New Jersey (WCBS) — One thousand Bergen County middle and high schoolers are still learning virtually after Hurricane Ida destroyed their school months ago, and some parents worry their kids won’t be back to the classroom next school year. Eleven-year-old Hannah Barrs was supposed

An arrest has been made in the murder of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers in Palm Beach Gardens.

Police: Ryan Rogers killed in chance encounter with ‘animal’ that shouldn’t have been on streets

December 2, 2021 4:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Austin Carter Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — An arrest has been made in the murder of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers in Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach Gardens police said Semmie Lee Williams Jr., 39, has been charged with first degree murder. He’s being held in jail without bond. “He appears

Police say they have the person who killed Carla Lowe in Palm Beach County.

Man charged with murder 38 years later; New tech helped crack case

December 2, 2021 4:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Austin Carter Click here for updates on this story DELRAY BEACH, Florida (WFOR) — Thirty-eight years later, police say they have the person who killed a Pompano Beach woman in Palm Beach County. Carla Lowe, 21, waited for an Amtrak train at the old Delray Beach Station in November of 1983. She never climbed

Kupel’s is a Kosher bakery renowned since 1978 for its baked goods and award-winning bagels.

Kupel’s Jewish bakery thriving with unlikely owner

December 2, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Liam Martin Click here for updates on this story BROOKLINE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — If you live in Brookline, you know the name. And you’ve probably eaten the bagels. Kupel’s is a Kosher bakery renowned since 1978 for its baked goods and award-winning bagels. Farzad Ghorbi started working here in 1984 as an immigrant from

A suspect was arrested in the killing of church employee Evelyn Player

Suspect arrested in killing of church employee Evelyn Player, police say

December 2, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

By WJZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police said Wednesday night they have made an arrest in the murder of Evelyn Player, a 69-year-old woman found dead in a Baltimore church. Player was found stabbed to death in a bathroom inside the Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore

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