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Family tries euthanizing cat after he walked 12 miles to return home
Family tries euthanizing cat after he walked 12 miles to return home
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A North Carolina family gave their cat away and then tried to euthanize him after he walked 12 miles back to his home. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County, North Carolina, Toby the cat made the long trek back to his family after they tried to give him away. When he returned, they took him to a shelter to put him down. The shelter called the SPCA to ask if they would help
More >>RALEIGH, North Carolina - A North Carolina family gave their cat away and then tried to euthanize him after he walked 12 miles back to his home. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County, North Carolina, Toby the cat made the long trek back to his family after they tried to give him away. When he returned, they took him to a shelter to put him down. The shelter called the SPCA to ask if they would help
More >>'That's how she's wired': Southwest Airlines pilot lauded for handling crisis
'That's how she's wired': Southwest Airlines pilot lauded for handling crisis
BOERNE, Texas (AP) - The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a career where she has been one of the few women at the controls. Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, was the captain and piloting the Dallas-bound Flight 1380 when it made an
More >>BOERNE, Texas (AP) - The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a career where she has been one of the few women at the controls. Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, was the captain and piloting the Dallas-bound Flight 1380 when it made an
More >>Houston 911 operator found guilty of hanging up on callers
Houston 911 operator found guilty of hanging up on callers
HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say a former 911 operator in Houston has been found guilty of hanging up on people calling for emergency services and sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months of probation. The Harris County district attorney's office says jurors on Wednesday found 44-year-old Crenshanda Williams guilty of interference with emergency telephone calls, a misdemeanor. A judge sentenced her. Prosecutors say she worked as a 911 operator for a year and a half, ...
More >>HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say a former 911 operator in Houston has been found guilty of hanging up on people calling for emergency services and sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months of probation. The Harris County district attorney's office says jurors on Wednesday found 44-year-old Crenshanda Williams guilty of interference with emergency telephone calls, a misdemeanor. A judge sentenced her. Prosecutors say she worked as a 911 operator for a year and a half, ...
More >>Bring your child's old car seat to Target, get a coupon for a new one
Bring your child's old car seat to Target, get a coupon for a new one
Do you have an old car seat you're looking to toss? Has your child outgrown their current seat and are in need of an upgrade? Target might be the place to go, with the return of the company's car seat trade-in event. From April 22 to May 5, you can exchange your child’s old car seat for a 20 percent discount coupon to use towards a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, or travel system. The coupon will be valid through May 19. The deal is in honor of Earth...More >>Do you have an old car seat you're looking to toss? Has your child outgrown their current seat and are in need of an upgrade? Target might be the place to go, with the return of the company's car seat trade-in event. From April 22 to May 5, you can exchange your child’s old car seat for a 20 percent discount coupon to use towards a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, or travel system. The coupon will be valid through May 19. The deal is in honor of Earth...More >>President Trump: US is seeking to free Americans in N. Korea
President Trump: US is seeking to free Americans in N. Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the United States and North Korea (all times local): 6:50 p.m. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is "fighting very diligently" to win freedom for three Americans detained in North Korea. Trump said Wednesday that he thinks there's a "good chance of doing it" and that "we're having a good dialogue" with the North Koreans. He did not answer directly when asked if he intends to sit down with Nort...
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the United States and North Korea (all times local): 6:50 p.m. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is "fighting very diligently" to win freedom for three Americans detained in North Korea. Trump said Wednesday that he thinks there's a "good chance of doing it" and that "we're having a good dialogue" with the North Koreans. He did not answer directly when asked if he intends to sit down with Nort...
More >>The Latest: Plane victim's death attributed to impact trauma
The Latest: Plane victim's death attributed to impact trauma
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The National Transportation Safety Board says a preliminary examination of the blown jet engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that set off a terrifying chain of events showed evidence of "metal fatigue." One person was killed and seven others were injured after the twin-engine 737 blew an engine at 30,000 feet Tuesday and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window.
More >>PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The National Transportation Safety Board says a preliminary examination of the blown jet engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that set off a terrifying chain of events showed evidence of "metal fatigue." One person was killed and seven others were injured after the twin-engine 737 blew an engine at 30,000 feet Tuesday and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window.
More >>Fresno State professor stirs outrage, calling Barbara Bush an 'amazing racist'
Fresno State professor stirs outrage, calling Barbara Bush an 'amazing racist'
FRESNO, Calif. - A Twitter rant from a Fresno State English professor has sparked outrage after she labeled Barbara Bush an “amazing racist” on the same day the former first lady died. The Fresno Bee reports that professor Randa Jarrar tweeted her displeasure with the Bush family within an hour after the official announcement that Mrs. Bush died Tuesday at the age of 92. “Barbara Bush was a generous and smart and amazing racist who,
More >>FRESNO, Calif. - A Twitter rant from a Fresno State English professor has sparked outrage after she labeled Barbara Bush an “amazing racist” on the same day the former first lady died. The Fresno Bee reports that professor Randa Jarrar tweeted her displeasure with the Bush family within an hour after the official announcement that Mrs. Bush died Tuesday at the age of 92. “Barbara Bush was a generous and smart and amazing racist who,
More >>Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, April 18th
Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, April 18th
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Sam Strahan's mother set to speak at Art 4 Reform, an event showcasing paintings of school shooting victims
Sam Strahan's mother set to speak at Art 4 Reform, an event showcasing paintings of school shooting victims
SPOKANE, Wash. - Two Spokane mothers are launching a non-profit to inspire common sense gun laws and legislative reform for safer schools. Carolina Johnson and her friend, Janelle Carney have started Art4Reform and hope powerful displays of art will move people to get involved with their local government and advocate for safer communities.
More >>SPOKANE, Wash. - Two Spokane mothers are launching a non-profit to inspire common sense gun laws and legislative reform for safer schools. Carolina Johnson and her friend, Janelle Carney have started Art4Reform and hope powerful displays of art will move people to get involved with their local government and advocate for safer communities.
More >>Prince's doctor fined for illegal prescription
Prince's doctor fined for illegal prescription
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota doctor accused of illegally prescribing an opioid for Prince a week before the musician died has agreed to pay $30,000 to settle a federal civil claim. The settlement comes as state prosecutors are planning to announce whether anyone will be charged in the two-year investigation into Prince's death. Prince died on April 21, 2016, from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. No one has been criminally charged.
More >>MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota doctor accused of illegally prescribing an opioid for Prince a week before the musician died has agreed to pay $30,000 to settle a federal civil claim. The settlement comes as state prosecutors are planning to announce whether anyone will be charged in the two-year investigation into Prince's death. Prince died on April 21, 2016, from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. No one has been criminally charged.
More >>Michigan mother leaves 2 infant girls in suitcase on curb
Michigan mother leaves 2 infant girls in suitcase on curb
FLINT, Mich. - Police say a 26-year-old Michigan woman left her two infant daughters inside a suitcase on the side of the road as child welfare workers arrived to take the children away. Police say officers assisting Child Protective Services workers Wednesday were unable to find the children inside the Flint home, about 50 miles northwest of Detroit.
More >>FLINT, Mich. - Police say a 26-year-old Michigan woman left her two infant daughters inside a suitcase on the side of the road as child welfare workers arrived to take the children away. Police say officers assisting Child Protective Services workers Wednesday were unable to find the children inside the Flint home, about 50 miles northwest of Detroit.
More >>'Seinfeld' actor shows up at Devils game with face painted
'Seinfeld' actor shows up at Devils game with face painted
NEWARK, N.J. - Life imitated art at the Stanley Cup playoffs as the actor who played Puddy on the TV sitcom "Seinfeld" showed up at the game with his face painted as a New Jersey Devils fan. Patrick Warburton is a Devils fan and in a 1995 episode of the hit show he appeared with his face painted in red and green.
More >>NEWARK, N.J. - Life imitated art at the Stanley Cup playoffs as the actor who played Puddy on the TV sitcom "Seinfeld" showed up at the game with his face painted as a New Jersey Devils fan. Patrick Warburton is a Devils fan and in a 1995 episode of the hit show he appeared with his face painted in red and green.
More >>Louisiana homeowner finds naked intruder in her tub, eating Cheetos
Louisiana homeowner finds naked intruder in her tub, eating Cheetos
MONROE, La. - Police in Louisiana say a woman came home to discover a naked stranger in her tub, eating her Cheetos while taking a bath. A Monroe police affidavit says 29-year-old Evelyn Washington was arrested on burglary and property damage charges. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that a responding officer found "a full tub of water and a plate of food along with half eaten Cheetos belonging to the victim on the toilet next to the tub."
More >>MONROE, La. - Police in Louisiana say a woman came home to discover a naked stranger in her tub, eating her Cheetos while taking a bath. A Monroe police affidavit says 29-year-old Evelyn Washington was arrested on burglary and property damage charges. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that a responding officer found "a full tub of water and a plate of food along with half eaten Cheetos belonging to the victim on the toilet next to the tub."
More >>Pompeo, Kim discussed held Americans
Pompeo, Kim discussed held Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - CIA Director Mike Pompeo raised the plight of three U.S. citizens held in North Korea during his meeting earlier this month with Kim Jong Un. That's according to a senior White House official who was not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
More >>WASHINGTON (AP) - CIA Director Mike Pompeo raised the plight of three U.S. citizens held in North Korea during his meeting earlier this month with Kim Jong Un. That's according to a senior White House official who was not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive discussions and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
More >>It's (another) boy! Michigan family with 13 sons gets No. 14
It's (another) boy! Michigan family with 13 sons gets No. 14
ROCKFORD, Mich. - A Michigan couple with 13 sons has welcomed a 14th into the family. The Grand Rapids Press reports Jay and Kateri Schwandt's latest addition was born Wednesday evening, five days before the baby's expected due date. WOOD-TV reports the boy weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 21 inches long.
More >>ROCKFORD, Mich. - A Michigan couple with 13 sons has welcomed a 14th into the family. The Grand Rapids Press reports Jay and Kateri Schwandt's latest addition was born Wednesday evening, five days before the baby's expected due date. WOOD-TV reports the boy weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is 21 inches long.
More >>Community comes together at candlelight vigil for Medical Lake students
Community comes together at candlelight vigil for Medical Lake students
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - It was an incredibly emotional night in Medical Lake as a candlelight vigil was held in this community that continues to heal. The Medical Lake family gathered tonight to be with each other and be there for each other. On Saturday, 17-year-old Journey Tueller was killed, and three other students, Laci Sica, Savannah Sutton and Hailey Gross were injured in a crash as they were on their way to catch a team bus.
More >>MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - It was an incredibly emotional night in Medical Lake as a candlelight vigil was held in this community that continues to heal. The Medical Lake family gathered tonight to be with each other and be there for each other. On Saturday, 17-year-old Journey Tueller was killed, and three other students, Laci Sica, Savannah Sutton and Hailey Gross were injured in a crash as they were on their way to catch a team bus.
More >>Family tries euthanizing cat after he walked 12 miles to return home
Family tries euthanizing cat after he walked 12 miles to return home
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A North Carolina family gave their cat away and then tried to euthanize him after he walked 12 miles back to his home. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County, North Carolina, Toby the cat made the long trek back to his family after they tried to give him away. When he returned, they took him to a shelter to put him down. The shelter called the SPCA to ask if they would help
More >>RALEIGH, North Carolina - A North Carolina family gave their cat away and then tried to euthanize him after he walked 12 miles back to his home. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County, North Carolina, Toby the cat made the long trek back to his family after they tried to give him away. When he returned, they took him to a shelter to put him down. The shelter called the SPCA to ask if they would help
More >>Big hurdle cleared for a sportsplex in Spokane
Big hurdle cleared for a sportsplex in Spokane
Spokane, Wash. Spokane County Commissioners have approved a $25 million bond to help build the Spokane Sportsplex. The Sportsplex would be a multi-purpose sports facility. It would be able to host national and local sporting events "We are almost at the end of the big phase which is we've identified the funding. The county, as you know, quoted to sell bonds for us, and the cities provided the land and will be providing us a 5 million dollar contribution as well....
More >>Spokane, Wash. Spokane County Commissioners have approved a $25 million bond to help build the Spokane Sportsplex. The Sportsplex would be a multi-purpose sports facility. It would be able to host national and local sporting events "We are almost at the end of the big phase which is we've identified the funding. The county, as you know, quoted to sell bonds for us, and the cities provided the land and will be providing us a 5 million dollar contribution as well....
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