Month: June 2019
246,000 pounds of breakfast burritos recalled after customers find ‘small rocks’ in food
iStock/VeselovaElena(DINUBA, Calif.) — Ruiz Foods, Inc., is recalling over 246,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos after consumers found “small rocks” inside them. The recall, issued by Ruiz Foods, after reporting the problem to the U.S. [Read More…]
Texas police officer died after fall, not shooting, as originally suspected
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — A Texas police officer died after suffering a medical emergency, falling and seriously injuring his head Friday. The news, released Saturday afternoon, was a shocking turn from what authorities initially said was suspected [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 9:26AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska… James River Near Scotland Lake Francis Case At Chamberlain Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel
Iran attempted to shoot down US drone over tanker attack site in Gulf of Oman
iStock(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran attempted to shoot down a U.S. drone that was surveilling the attack on one of two tankers hit in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday morning, U.S. Central Command said. The [Read More…]
O.J. Simpson joins Twitter, says he’s ‘got a little getting even to do’
Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Just days ahead of the 25th anniversary of his arrest on charges he murdered his ex-wife and her friend, O.J. Simpson has launched a Twitter account and says he’s “got [Read More…]
Notre Dame Cathedral holds first mass since devastating fire
iStock(PARIS) — Notre Dame Cathedral held mass on Saturday, its first since a devastating fire tore through the building two months ago on April 15. Only a small group of about 30 people attended the [Read More…]
When supercars go electric: The $2M Battista is faster than any current Formula 1 car
Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — When Indian auto and tractor maker Mahindra & Mahindra launched Automobili Pininifarina in April 2018, executives were charged with developing a line of extreme performance cars that would establish the [Read More…]
Black Boeing employee sues company after finding noose at desk
iStock(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — A black employee at Boeing who says that he has found a noose hanging near his desk, signs near his workspace saying “n—–” and urine covering his desk on separate occasions says [Read More…]
Severe storms threaten Midwest, Ohio Valley over weekend
iStock(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Father’s Day weekend will be a wet one for a large portion of the eastern half of the country. The radar on Saturday morning shows a couple areas of storms from [Read More…]
In wake of tragedy in places of worship, faith leaders come together to discuss challenges
iStock (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the shooting at the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina.Nine black people were shot dead at a bible study by a racist gunman hoping [Read More…]
1 dead, 3 injured in California Costco shooting
iStock(CORONA, Calif.) — One person was killed and three others were injured after a shooting inside a southern California Costco Friday night, police said. The shooting took place after an argument and was not an [Read More…]
Flights resume at Newark Airport after United flight skids off runway
iStock(NEWARK, N.J.) — Flights have resumed Newark International Airport on Saturday afternoon after a United Airlines plane skidded off the runway upon landing and all flights were temporarily grounded, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. [Read More…]
Swimmer, 67, apparently drowns in Hudson River during competition in New York City
WABC(NEW YORK) — A 67-year-old apparently drowned in the Hudson River during a distance-swimming competition on Friday afternoon, according to authorities. The man, whose name has not been released, was competing in the 8 Bridges [Read More…]
Man arrested with gun, hollow-point bullets outside elementary school
Google Maps(WESTFIELD, N.J.) — A New Jersey elementary school went into lockdown on Thursday afternoon after a man with a loaded handgun and dozens of rounds of ammunition was found in the school parking lot. [Read More…]
Hong Kong suspends controversial extradition bill indefinitely following protests
ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP/Getty Images(HONG KONG) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam acquiesced, at least in part, to massive protests in the city this week as she announced Saturday the controversial extradition bill will be suspended [Read More…]
Man arrested for trying to jump White House fence, assaulting police officer, Secret Service says
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Secret Service arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a police officer and tried to jump over the fence outside the White House late Friday. The incident took place just after 9 p.m. on [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 8:51AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa…Nebraska… James River Near Scotland Big Sioux River At Akron Lake Francis Case At Chamberlain Missouri River Near Greenwood
Woman arrested in connection to killing of former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins-Smith
iStock/Viktorcvetkovic(NEW YORK) — Authorities in Arkansas arrested a woman on Friday in connection to the murder of former State Senator Linda Collins-Smith, who was found dead in her home last week. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, 48, [Read More…]
Video captures man returning stolen deck chairs
iStock/jimkruger(COVINGTON, Ky.) — A man alarmed a homeowner in Covington, Kentucky, when he was caught on camera scoping out her porch and then returning two days later to steal her deck chairs in the middle [Read More…]
Disaster payments limited by appropriations
American Farm Bureau economist John Newton says disaster and prevent plant compensation is limited by congressional appropriations. Speaking on a Missouri Farm Bureau conference call, Newton said disaster legislation allows for prevent plant payments up [Read More…]