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Record heat and wildfire threat persisting out West over the weekend
(NEW YORK) -- Over 30 million remain under heat alerts from Arizona up through Washington State, where widespread highs in the triple digits are expected. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories will still in effect through Sunday -- and into next week for parts of the Pacific Northwest.Hot, dry and…
Two infants injured in fast-moving Fork Fire in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
(LOS ANGELES) -- Two infants needed medical attention due to smoke inhalation as a fast-moving brush fire in Southern California spread 330 acres with 0% containment, officials said as of Saturday morning.The brush fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains in northern Los Angeles County near East Fork and Glendora…
Historic Dallas church largely collapsed in massive fire
(DALLAS) -- Overhaul companies remain on the scene of a historic Baptist church in Dallas after a major fire broke out Friday, leaving the structure largely collapsed. As of Saturday morning, the fire was knocked down and contained.First Baptist Dallas is a Baptist church located in Dallas, Texas, that dates…
Postal worker fatally shot in front of Chicago residence: Officials
(CHICAGO) -- A postal worker was fatally shot in front of a residence in Chicago on Friday, officials said.The gunman approached the victim and fired multiple times before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.The National Association of Letter Carriers identified the postal worker as 48-year-old Octavia Redmond. She had been…
Montana town’s economy withers due to lack of affordable housing
(SEELEY LAKE, Mo.) -- A slice of paradise in Montana is suffering economic disruption, but it isn’t a result of any political battles or environmental change. Instead, Seeley Lake’s problem lies in its lack of a centralized sewer system.The Missoula County community’s reluctance to come up with a plan to…
4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Wisconsin city reflects on unity and moving on
(KENOSHA, Wis.) -- Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque community on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. However, everything changed when Kenosha burst into the national spotlight in 2020.Jacob Blake, 29, a father of three,…
Lesser-known dangers of hot cars include common items left in vehicles, experts say
(NEW YORK) -- The interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave. But everyday items can also be dangerous.Water bottles, for example, pose unique hazards when temperatures begin to climb, according to experts.One of the unexpected risks is…
Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, the Springfield, Illinois, woman who died after authorities say a police deputy shot her after she called 911 to report a possible intruder.Sean Grayson, the deputy involved in the shooting who has since been fired, was indicted on three…
7 officers injured in police pursuit of vehicle linked to drive-by shooting: Officials
(SPOKANE, Wash.) -- A high-speed police pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Washington state Friday left seven officers injured and three suspects in custody, according to officials.The crash took place near the intersection of North Oak Street and West Carlisle Avenue in Spokane, police said.All individuals involved in…
Enforcement of Louisiana’s Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause
(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments will not be publicly enforced or endorsed in any way until November 15, 2024, according to a new court filing in the ongoing legal battle over the policy.Both parties agreed that the Ten Commandments…
