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Russia Stands By Syria In Warning Against U.S. Attack
Russia Stands By Syria In Warning Against U.S. Attack
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia and Syria are standing shoulder to shoulder today against a U.S. drive for punitive attacks over the Syrian regime's alleged use of chemical weapons.More >>MOSCOW (AP) - Russia and Syria are standing shoulder to shoulder today against a U.S. drive for punitive attacks over the Syrian regime's alleged use of chemical weapons.More >>

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1 student wounded in shooting at Florida high school
1 student wounded in shooting at Florida high school
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A gunman carrying a shotgun in a guitar case opened fire at a Florida high school, wounding one student as other students and teachers piled desks and cabinets against classroom doors to make barricades. The 19-year-old suspect was later arrested and apologized as he was led away in handcuffs. Friday's shooting at Forest High School in Ocala happened on a day planned for a national classroom walkout to protest gun violence. A 17-year-old boy was taken ...
More >>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A gunman carrying a shotgun in a guitar case opened fire at a Florida high school, wounding one student as other students and teachers piled desks and cabinets against classroom doors to make barricades. The 19-year-old suspect was later arrested and apologized as he was led away in handcuffs. Friday's shooting at Forest High School in Ocala happened on a day planned for a national classroom walkout to protest gun violence. A 17-year-old boy was taken ...
More >>CDC expands E. coli warning to all romaine lettuce
CDC expands E. coli warning to all romaine lettuce
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its warning about an E. coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce to cover all forms of romaine, including whole heads and hearts of romaine grown in the Yuma, Arizona, growing area. A previous warning was limited to chopped forms of romaine, including salads and salad mixes. The CDC based the new warning on eight new cases of acute gastroenteritis at a correctional facility in Nome, Alaska, that appear to be c...More >>The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded its warning about an E. coli outbreak connected to romaine lettuce to cover all forms of romaine, including whole heads and hearts of romaine grown in the Yuma, Arizona, growing area. A previous warning was limited to chopped forms of romaine, including salads and salad mixes. The CDC based the new warning on eight new cases of acute gastroenteritis at a correctional facility in Nome, Alaska, that appear to be c...More >>Off-duty LAPD officer charged with murder in DUI crash
Off-duty LAPD officer charged with murder in DUI crash
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) - An off-duty Los Angeles police officer has been charged with murder in a fiery freeway crash that killed three people. Prosecutors say Edgar Verduzco also was charged Friday with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence in connection with the Sept. 26 crash. Verduzco appeared in court Friday but didn't enter a plea. The name of his attorney wasn't immediately known. Police said Verduzco was
More >>LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) - An off-duty Los Angeles police officer has been charged with murder in a fiery freeway crash that killed three people. Prosecutors say Edgar Verduzco also was charged Friday with vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence in connection with the Sept. 26 crash. Verduzco appeared in court Friday but didn't enter a plea. The name of his attorney wasn't immediately known. Police said Verduzco was
More >>Officials say postal worker hoarded over 17K pieces of mail
Officials say postal worker hoarded over 17K pieces of mail
NEW YORK (AP) - A United States Postal Service worker who prosecutors say hoarded away more than 17,000 pieces of undelivered mail in New York City allegedly told investigators he was overwhelmed by the amount of mail he had to deliver. But officials say Aleksey Germash told them he "made sure to deliver the important mail." Germash was charged Thursday in Brooklyn with delaying or detaining mail. He declined to comment as he left the federal courthouse.
More >>NEW YORK (AP) - A United States Postal Service worker who prosecutors say hoarded away more than 17,000 pieces of undelivered mail in New York City allegedly told investigators he was overwhelmed by the amount of mail he had to deliver. But officials say Aleksey Germash told them he "made sure to deliver the important mail." Germash was charged Thursday in Brooklyn with delaying or detaining mail. He declined to comment as he left the federal courthouse.
More >>North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing
North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The North's official Korean Central News Agency said the suspension of nuclear and ICBM tests went into effect Saturday. The country says it's making the move to shift its national focus and improve its economy. The announcements came days before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in i...
More >>SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The North's official Korean Central News Agency said the suspension of nuclear and ICBM tests went into effect Saturday. The country says it's making the move to shift its national focus and improve its economy. The announcements came days before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in i...
More >>Suspect hospitalized after stealing, crashing ambulance from Virginia Beach hospital
Suspect hospitalized after stealing, crashing ambulance from Virginia Beach hospital
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Police in Virginia say a man stole an ambulance, drove it while intoxicated and then crashed it. The Virginian-Pilot reported that 27-year-old Theodore E. Gasiorowski was charged with grand larceny and DUI. He was released from jail on bond Friday morning. Police said Gasiorowski stole the ambulance Thursday night at a hospital in Virginia Beach. He allegedly took the vehicle while its crew was dropping
More >>VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Police in Virginia say a man stole an ambulance, drove it while intoxicated and then crashed it. The Virginian-Pilot reported that 27-year-old Theodore E. Gasiorowski was charged with grand larceny and DUI. He was released from jail on bond Friday morning. Police said Gasiorowski stole the ambulance Thursday night at a hospital in Virginia Beach. He allegedly took the vehicle while its crew was dropping
More >>Mad Minute stories from Friday, April 20th
Mad Minute stories from Friday, April 20th
Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories from Friday, April 20th.
More >>Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News 11 at 11 Mad Minute stories from Friday, April 20th.
More >>Washington man dead after TV tower collapses in Missouri
Washington man dead after TV tower collapses in Missouri
FORDLAND, Mo. - Investigators say a worker was killed on a tower after it collapsed in a field in Fordland, Mo. KY 3 TV reports that 56-year-old Steve J. Lemay from Washington state died in the collapse. Firefighters say a crew of seven were working at the tower when it fell. Three suffered minor injuries. Emergency crews transported them to a Springfield hospital. Ozarks Public Television, KOZK-TV, confirmed with KY 3 TV that it was the
More >>FORDLAND, Mo. - Investigators say a worker was killed on a tower after it collapsed in a field in Fordland, Mo. KY 3 TV reports that 56-year-old Steve J. Lemay from Washington state died in the collapse. Firefighters say a crew of seven were working at the tower when it fell. Three suffered minor injuries. Emergency crews transported them to a Springfield hospital. Ozarks Public Television, KOZK-TV, confirmed with KY 3 TV that it was the
More >>Headless doll triggers major police operation in Germany
Headless doll triggers major police operation in Germany
BERLIN (AP) - An apparent headless body that prompted a major police operation in southern Germany has turned out to be a doll. Police in Baden-Wuerttemberg state say a passer-by spotted what appeared to be a clothed but headless corpse covered in blood lying by a stream in Remstal, near Stuttgart, late Monday. Officers cordoned off the suspected crime scene and firefighters were called to retrieve the body, which was lying in an inaccessible place.
More >>BERLIN (AP) - An apparent headless body that prompted a major police operation in southern Germany has turned out to be a doll. Police in Baden-Wuerttemberg state say a passer-by spotted what appeared to be a clothed but headless corpse covered in blood lying by a stream in Remstal, near Stuttgart, late Monday. Officers cordoned off the suspected crime scene and firefighters were called to retrieve the body, which was lying in an inaccessible place.
More >>Tortoise dubbed 'Humpty Dumpty' undergoes surgery after fall causes shell to crack
Tortoise dubbed 'Humpty Dumpty' undergoes surgery after fall causes shell to crack
SAN DIEGO - A Southern California tortoise, dubbed Humpty Dumpty by veterinarians, got an expensive repair job after cracking his shell. San Diego County Animal Services Director Dan DeSousa says the 90-pound male African spurred tortoise probably was a pet that got loose from a yard. He says it was found Sunday after falling a the wall while escaping a dog. DeSousa says the animal's shell cracked into three pieces. Veterinarians
More >>SAN DIEGO - A Southern California tortoise, dubbed Humpty Dumpty by veterinarians, got an expensive repair job after cracking his shell. San Diego County Animal Services Director Dan DeSousa says the 90-pound male African spurred tortoise probably was a pet that got loose from a yard. He says it was found Sunday after falling a the wall while escaping a dog. DeSousa says the animal's shell cracked into three pieces. Veterinarians
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World's oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117
World's oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117
TOKYO (AP) - The world's oldest person has died in southern Japan at the age of 117. An official in the town of Kikai says Nabi Tajima died in a hospital on Saturday shortly before 8 p.m. She had been hospitalized since January. Tajima was born on Aug. 4, 1900, and reportedly had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren.
More >>TOKYO (AP) - The world's oldest person has died in southern Japan at the age of 117. An official in the town of Kikai says Nabi Tajima died in a hospital on Saturday shortly before 8 p.m. She had been hospitalized since January. Tajima was born on Aug. 4, 1900, and reportedly had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren.
More >>SVFD and Red Cross team up to install hundreds of smoke alarms
SVFD and Red Cross team up to install hundreds of smoke alarms
Spokane, Wash. Spokane Valley Firefighters and volunteers took time on Saturday Morning to make sure homes were properly equipped with smoke alarms. They tested existing alarms and installing new ones as needed "It's a unique opportunity for us to try an make a difference," said Rick Freier with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. The area was selected based on a risk assessment conducted by Spokane Valley Fire Department. It's part of the agency's comprehensive
More >>Spokane, Wash. Spokane Valley Firefighters and volunteers took time on Saturday Morning to make sure homes were properly equipped with smoke alarms. They tested existing alarms and installing new ones as needed "It's a unique opportunity for us to try an make a difference," said Rick Freier with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. The area was selected based on a risk assessment conducted by Spokane Valley Fire Department. It's part of the agency's comprehensive
More >>80-year-old man gets over 20 years in prison for child rape
80-year-old man gets over 20 years in prison for child rape
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - An 80-year-old man in southeastern Washington has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for raping a child. The Tri-City Herald reports William Nicol was sentenced Thursday in Benton County Superior Court. A jury found in 2016 that Nicol violated his position of trust to rape a boy over several years.
More >>KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - An 80-year-old man in southeastern Washington has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for raping a child. The Tri-City Herald reports William Nicol was sentenced Thursday in Benton County Superior Court. A jury found in 2016 that Nicol violated his position of trust to rape a boy over several years.
More >>Statue unveiled honoring firefighters killed in Arizona fire
Statue unveiled honoring firefighters killed in Arizona fire
Judy Willis, Darrell Willis, Deborah Pfingston, Colleen Sinclair, Alan Sinclair, Roxanne Preston and Gov. Doug Ducey take a photo at the surprise unveiling of a statue to honor wildland firefighters at the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park.
YARNELL, Ariz. (AP) - A statue honoring 19 members of a firefighting team known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in a 2013 Arizona wildfire has been unveiled near the site where they died. The statue was dedicated Saturday at a state memorial park established where all but one member of the team died near Yarnell on June 30, 2013.
More >>YARNELL, Ariz. (AP) - A statue honoring 19 members of a firefighting team known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in a 2013 Arizona wildfire has been unveiled near the site where they died. The statue was dedicated Saturday at a state memorial park established where all but one member of the team died near Yarnell on June 30, 2013.
More >>Dog thought to have cancer recovers after vets remove 4 toys from stomach
Dog thought to have cancer recovers after vets remove 4 toys from stomach
A British family was happy to learn their family dog Maisy is in good health. Maisy's owners were frightened she might have cancer after the 8-year-old St. Bernard had a CT scan that showed an unusually full stomach and a mass on her spleen. But it turned out Maisy had eaten four teddy bears instead.
More >>A British family was happy to learn their family dog Maisy is in good health. Maisy's owners were frightened she might have cancer after the 8-year-old St. Bernard had a CT scan that showed an unusually full stomach and a mass on her spleen. But it turned out Maisy had eaten four teddy bears instead.
More >>Police rescue baby raccoon trapped under SUV hood
Police rescue baby raccoon trapped under SUV hood
EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) - A baby raccoon halted Northern California traffic after he crawled inside the engine compartment of an SUV stopped at a traffic signal. The East Bay Times reports that police Lt. Fred Dauer thought he had come across a traffic accident in Emeryville on Friday when he saw cars parked and people standing around using their cellphones.
More >>EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) - A baby raccoon halted Northern California traffic after he crawled inside the engine compartment of an SUV stopped at a traffic signal. The East Bay Times reports that police Lt. Fred Dauer thought he had come across a traffic accident in Emeryville on Friday when he saw cars parked and people standing around using their cellphones.
More >>Texas 8th-graders asked to list positives of slavery
Texas 8th-graders asked to list positives of slavery
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A Texas charter school has apologized after a teacher asked students in an eighth grade American history class to list the positive and negative aspects of slavery. Officials at Great Hearts Monte Vista in San Antonio say the teacher who distributed the worksheet has been placed on leave and the school would be reviewing the history textbook associated with the lesson.
More >>SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A Texas charter school has apologized after a teacher asked students in an eighth grade American history class to list the positive and negative aspects of slavery. Officials at Great Hearts Monte Vista in San Antonio say the teacher who distributed the worksheet has been placed on leave and the school would be reviewing the history textbook associated with the lesson.
More >>'Mini-Me' actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
'Mini-Me' actor Verne Troyer dead at 49
Verne Troyer, the actor best-known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series of comedy films has died. He was 49 years old. Representatives issued a statement on the actor's Facebook page Saturday saying in part, "Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible."
More >>Verne Troyer, the actor best-known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series of comedy films has died. He was 49 years old. Representatives issued a statement on the actor's Facebook page Saturday saying in part, "Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible."
More >>Northport lodge trashed by Eastern Washington fraternity posing as WSU bird watchers
Northport lodge trashed by Eastern Washington fraternity posing as WSU bird watchers
NORTHPORT, Wash. - A 22-year-old Eastern Washington University student is facing charges after he organized a party for his fraternity at a Northport lodge that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage. When reserving the lodge, he told the owner it was to host a Washington State University bird watchers club.
More >>NORTHPORT, Wash. - A 22-year-old Eastern Washington University student is facing charges after he organized a party for his fraternity at a Northport lodge that resulted in thousands of dollars in damage. When reserving the lodge, he told the owner it was to host a Washington State University bird watchers club.
More >>Deputies: Suspicious man approached middle school student near Evergreen and 26th
Deputies: Suspicious man approached middle school student near Evergreen and 26th
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. The Spokane Valley Police Department wants parents to be away of an incident reported earlier this week where a young female student saw a man while walking to and from school on the same day last week. The man's suspicious behavior was concerning to the student, but his intentions are not known. Police say attempts to locate and identify the man have not been successful and no similar incidents have been reported.
More >>SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. The Spokane Valley Police Department wants parents to be away of an incident reported earlier this week where a young female student saw a man while walking to and from school on the same day last week. The man's suspicious behavior was concerning to the student, but his intentions are not known. Police say attempts to locate and identify the man have not been successful and no similar incidents have been reported.
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