[Breaking news update, published at 5:24 p.m. ET] Authorities have found what they believe to be human remains near the site of the explosion, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the ongoing investigation. The remains have been sent to the medical examiner’s office for analysis. CBS News first reported information about the possible
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — After an exchange of gunfire, a burglary suspect was taken into custody in Overland Park. At 2 a.m. on Christmas, officers went to the 9200 block of Metcalf Ave. when a commercial burglary alarm went off. When officers arrived, they did find evidence
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MIDLAND, Michigan (WNEM) — Santa Claus is making a stop at the Days Inn hotel in Midland this year to give six families a Christmas they’ll never forget. Manisha and Bob Patel are one of the six families lodged at the hotel after they had to evacuate during
Continue ReadingA Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville that injured at least three people and damaged dozens of buildings likely was an intentional act, authorities said. Metro Nashville Police Department officers were responding to a call of shots fired around 5:30 a.m. CT Friday when they found a motor home parked in front of an AT&T
Continue ReadingA New York Police Department officer who was shot in the back during a domestic violence incident in Brooklyn on Thursday was saved by his bulletproof vest, in what officials called a “Christmas miracle.” “On this Christmas Eve into Christmas, I would say that somebody is absolutely looking out for us here in the NYPD
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TULSA, OK (Tulsa World ) — Grandpa Leonard is smiling in heaven right now. His grandson, Isaiah Thomas, has developed into an outstanding young man. On the football field, the Oklahoma defensive star terrorizes opponents with vicious play that earned him an Associated Press All-Big 12 first team
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — After a year and a half away from his kids, deployed to Africa, Petty Officer First Class Matthew Roeder was reunited with his young children three days before Christmas. The heartwarming homecoming was a surprise to 10-year-old Amelia and 6-year-old Rylan who thought they
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The driver of a pickup truck accidentally drove off of the Causeway and into Mobile Bay on Tuesday but escaped unhurt. Gavin Foster said he was driving to his job at Felix’s Fish Camp when he lost control of his vehicle. “I clipped the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A Powder Springs elementary school teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 passed away Christmas Day morning after a hard fought battle against the illness. Patrick Key, 53, taught art at Hendrix Elementary School. Two weeks ago, Key and his wife Priscella, who is a teacher
Continue ReadingA Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an intentional act, authorities said. According to police, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were responding to a call of shots fired around 5:30 a.m. CT Friday when they came upon an
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet and La Vergne Police departments reported outages to their 911 and non-emergency lines. The departments have set up alternate lines for people needing to call the police for emergencies. Please dial these numbers if you are in an emergency and need
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Officers with the Franklin Police Department posted a picture to their Facebook page Thursday night, urging everyone to be cautious on the slick roadways. They want to remind drivers if you don’t have to go anywhere — just stay home. One of their
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On this holiday, state health officials regret to report that the COVID-19 virus has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, including an 87-year-old Deschutes County man, raising the state’s death toll to 1,422, according to Oregon Health Authority data collected Friday.
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A fake Queen Elizabeth danced across TV screens on Christmas as part of a “deepfake” speech aired by a British broadcaster. The real British monarch traditionally delivers a Christmas Day speech aired around the world. But her speech on Friday at 3 p.m. was followed by a digitally-created fake of the Queen, aired on Channel
Continue ReadingA man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after midnight on Emerald Street, according to a release from the Philadelphia Police Department. As family members left their homes and formed a crowd
Continue ReadingWriter-director Robert Rodriguez offers an odd mashup of two movies from the 2000s with “We Can Be Heroes,” basically the offspring of his “Spy Kids” and “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.” The result is a lively and colorful if uninspired Netflix kids movie, which even throws in the David Bowie song that inspired the
Continue ReadingA Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an intentional act, authorities said. According to police, officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were responding to a call of shots fired around 5:30 a.m. CT Friday when they came upon an
Continue ReadingEvery year, high school seniors anxiously wait for college admissions letters, hoping they get accepted into their dream schools. Ahmed Muhammad was one of them. So when Muhammad got accepted into Stanford University, he was delighted. “It was a dream come true,” Muhammad told CNN. “It still doesn’t feel real.” He will become a first-generation
Continue ReadingNashville residents woke up to a vehicle explosion on Christmas morning that authorities now believe was intentional. The blast injured at least three people, damaged dozens of buildings and left people shaken during what should have been a joyful holiday spent with family. It also dealt yet another challenge to the city’s first responders in
Continue ReadingPassengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Thursday. Passengers will be required to have a negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours of boarding their flight from the UK to the US. Passengers are
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