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'Help me' sign leads to rescue of kidnapped Texas girl in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A 13-year-old girl kidnapped in Texas and sexually assaulted was rescued in Southern California when passersby saw her hold up a “help me” sign in a parked car, police and federal authorities said.The rescue occurred July 9 in Long Beach, south of Los Angeles, when officers responded to a trouble call and found the “visibly emotional and distressed girl,” police said in a press release Thursday.“Through their investigation, officers learned the Good Samaritans were in a parking lot when they saw the victim in a parked vehicle holding up a piece of paper with ‘help me’ written on it. They acknowledged the note and immediately called 9-1-1,” police said.On the morning of July 9, 2023, Sablan parked his Nissan Sentra in a car lot in Long Beach and took their clothes to a laundromat. While he was inside, the girl scrawled a message for help on a piece of paper and tried desperately to get someone’s attention. (DOJ)Steven Robert Sablan, 61, of Cleburne, Texas, w...

2-year-old boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in Las Vegas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A family is grieving the loss of a two-year-old boy who passed away from a rare brain-eating amoeba.Woodrow Bundy died Wednesday morning. Those close to his family told KLAS he was being treated at Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas.They said he contracted the brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, a few weeks ago while swimming in Ash Springs, which is near Alamo located about 100 miles north of Las Vegas. The family recently moved to Alamo from Mesquite, Nevada.According to the family, Woodrow's health began spiraling last week when he experienced flu-like symptoms. Trump classified documents trial date set for May 2024 “We have medications that we can use against these types of diseases, but by the time we find it, it's usually progressed pretty far,” Dr. Brian Labus, epidemiologist and associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Public Health, said.Dr. Labus said the brain-eating amoeba thrives in warm ...

Map shows which areas of the US will be underwater in 2050

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Residents of the northeastern U.S. saw firsthand this summer the devastation flooding can cause in a community. Unfortunately, scientists predict flooding will only become more common as the years go on. A map created by Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists focused on studying the impacts of climate change, shows what the future may hold for coastal communities as sea level rises.In the first map (below), we set the projections to include sea level rise and typical annual flooding (weather that can be expected every year). We set the map to include what would happen with "unchecked pollution" between now and 2050. That setting most closely matches the current path we're on, Climate Central said. What U.S. cities will look like with sea level rise, according to scientific projections For luck, we set the bar to "medium," which reflects the middle range of possibilities predicted by scientists. While Manhattan is largely spared under these...

AARP, Texas Consumer Association petition for moratorium on power shutoffs, calls it 'death sentence' amid heat danger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- AARP Texas and the Texas Consumer Association sent an emergency petition to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) on Thursday, asking for a moratorium on "all electric service disconnections of residential premises for bill arrearages or lack of payment until on or after September 15, 2023, as a public safety matter," citing concerns about heat-related illness and death. Related: Dangerous prison heat conditions on display at Texas Capitol The groups write that "extended heat wave conditions," combined with Texans' energy insecurity, creates the possibility of heat-related illness and death. "During a hot Texas summer and heat wave, living in low-quality, inefficient housing with no airconditioning or refrigeration for food and medicine could be a death sentence for seniors, young children, medically vulnerable citizens, and others," the petition reads, "Many households face the risk of disconnection month after month, so an electricity disconnection mor...

Burn restriction issued for City of Austin parks, greenbelts, preserves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has issued a burning restriction effective immediately. The restriction means no grilling or fires are allowed in any City of Austin parks, greenbelts and preserves. This includes the use of wood or charcoal BBQ pits/grills/smokers. Propane stoves are allowed in designated picnic areas only, according to a release from the city. Smoking is always prohibited in city parks.  Travis County leaders talk about wildfire dangers, preparations PARD issued the restriction to "ensure the safety of park patrons and surrounding communities while minimizing the wildfire risk in the city's parks and greenbelts," the release said. Park rangers will enforce the burning restriction in the city’s parks and greenbelts. Violations may result in a fine between $300 and $500, according to the city. Austin Parks and Recreation will continue to evaluate fire conditions and will lift the burning restriction as soon as it is safe to do so. Fo...

Biden picks female admiral to lead Navy. She’d be 1st woman to be a military service chief.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

By LOLITA C. BALDORWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has chosen Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, a senior administration official said Friday. If confirmed, she would be the first woman to be a U.S. military service chief.Biden’s decision to tap Franchetti, an admiral with broad command and executive experience, goes against the recommendation of his Pentagon chief, but he is selecting an officer whom insiders had considered the top choice for the job. Franchetti, the current vice chief of operations for the Navy, would become the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recommended that Biden select Adm. Samuel Paparo, the current commander of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet, several U.S. officials said last month. But instead, the administration official said Biden is nominating Paparo to lead U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the nomination has not been made public.The administration official ...

Dutchess County SPCA announces summer adoption event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Dutchess County SPCA is hosting a summer adoption event on Saturday, July 29, from 12 to 3 p.m. Anyone who adopts a dog at the event will have their adoption photo taken by professional photographer Carlisle Stockton for free. Police investigating shot fired in Rotterdam apartment All adoption fees for dogs (excluding puppies) are waived through the end of July. In addition, anyone who adopts a dog in July will be entered into a drawing for a 1-hour session with dog trainer Jess Kelley-Madera. To view all of the adoptable dogs, click here. All adopters who want to attend the event must have a pre-screened application. The DCSPCA encourages adopters to submit an application by July 24 to give adoption teams enough time to screen the applications before the event.

Police: 1 dead, multiple injured in Queensbury shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at a residence on Pershing Road on Friday morning. Police say a suspect shot people at the residence and then took his own life. Police investigating shot fired in Rotterdam apartment Investigations are ongoing but police say the victims were known to the shooter. Names are not being released at this time. Police say there are no concerns for public safety relating to this incident. Police investigating shot fired in Rotterdam apartment Warren County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency with the New York State Police assisting. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Two teens shot, another robbed within hours in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two teenagers were shot, and another teenager was robbed in three separate incidents that unfolded within eight hours Thursday in St. Louis. St. Louis police have not reported any deaths or arrests in any of the cases. Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire Police first responded to a shooting around 4:20 p.m. in the 900 block of Lasalle Park Court in the LaSalle Park neighborhood. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was shot in the groin. He was hospitalized with critical injuries. Just before midnight, police responded to another shooting involving a teenager in the 100 block of Hickory Street in St. Louis, also in the LaSalle Park neighborhood. The victim, a 14-year-old boy, suffered a graze wound to his leg and hospitalized for treatment. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

St. Louis County scratchers player wins $50,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT

ROCK HILL, Mo. -- One lucky lotto player won $50,000 after scratching ticket purchased at the One The Run gas station on Manchester Road. The Missouri Lottery says that he was shocked to see the 500X symbol, meaning his $100 prize was multiplied 500 times.“I got my calculator out and calculated it five times,” he told the Missouri Lottery. “My head’s still spinning,”The game costs $50 to play and has prizes that go up to five million dollars. I was released at the end of May and many top prizes remain. There are two $5 million prizes, four $1 million second prizes and 45 $50,000 prizes. The average chance of winning anything in this game, including a $50 prize, is around one in three.