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US Army: Helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no weather issues or visibility problems at the time, an Army spokesperson said Sunday. The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided. Killed were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39, of Oneonta, New York; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, 32, of North Logan, Utah.A fourth soldier survived and remained hospitalized Sunday, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska.Investigators planned to fly on Monday morning to the accident scene about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of the small town of Healy, Pennell said.The Army grounded aviation units on Friday to conduct further training following recent deadly accidents....

Official: No life-threatening injuries in press box collapse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

WAYNE, W.Va. (AP) — The partial collapse of a press box floor at a school softball tournament in West Virginia sent nine people to hospitals over the weekend, but none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, authorities said.Superintendent of Wayne County Schools Todd Alexander told broadcast outlet WCHS-TV that six students and three adults were taken for medical attention after Saturday’s collapse though none appear to be in danger.“Looks like everyone’s going to be fine,” Alexander said without elaborating on the extent of the injuries. “We’re extremely grateful for that.”Five people were inside the press box at Wayne County High School when the floor gave way while several others were beneath it on Saturday, the county school district said in a statement. A middle school softball tournament was being held at the time, according to reports.Alexander told the news outlet that the collapse is under investigation, and inspectors are expected to examine the site on Mon...

Widening manhunt for Texas gunman slowed by ‘zero leads’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A widening manhunt for a Texas gunman who killed five neighbors continued turning up nothing Sunday as officers knocked on doors, the governor put up $50,000 in reward money and the FBI acknowledged they had “zero leads” after nearly two days of searching.“What we need from the public is any type of information, because right now we’re just we’re running into dead ends,” James Smith, the FBI’s special agent in charge, said during an afternoon news conference. “I can tell you right now, we have zero leads.”The search for the suspect has grown in scale since the Friday shooting, with more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions searching for Francisco Oropeza, many going door to door, looking for the 38-year-old suspect and asking for tips. Local officials and the FBI also chipped in reward money, bringing the total to $80,000 for any information about Oropeza’s whereabouts. Oropeza is considered armed and dangerous after fleeing the area Friday...

First Republic up in air as regulators juggle bank’s fate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

Regulators continued their search for a solution to First Republic Bank’s woes over the weekend before stock markets were set to open Monday. San Francisco-based First Republic has struggled since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March, as investors and depositors have grown increasingly worried that the bank may not survive as an independent entity for much longer. The bank’s stock closed at $3.51 on Friday, a fraction of the roughly $170 a share it traded for a year ago.Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs president who served as President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser, told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation “would prefer to sell the bank in its entirety than in pieces.” “What will most likely happen is the FDIC will seize control and then simultaneously resell the asset to the successful bidder,” Cohn said. Cohn said he believed it will be a “much faster process” than what happened with Sil...

Teen fatally shot in the chest on Chicago's South Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A teen is dead after he was shot in the chest Sunday morning on the South Side of Chicago, according to police.The boy, between the ages of 15 and 16, was found shot in the chest around 9:15 a.m. in the 3700 block of South Michigan Avenue in the city's Douglass neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. Dismembered human remains found in Kankakee County; 1 charged with murder He was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition and later died.Police said they were originally called to the area to investigate the report of shots fired when they found the boy. Joliet police officer stabbed during welfare check call Frank Banks, who lives in the area, points out how scenes like this, involving teens, are becoming far too common."They need to start holding the parents responsible for their kid's actions," Banks said.No one has been arrested yet.The incident is still under investigation by Area One detectives.Anyone with information should contact t...

Chicago man charged with allegedly selling undercover ATF agents guns, machine gun switches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago man was indicted after federal prosecutors said he sold guns and machine gun conversion devices, known as switches, to undercover ATF agents.According to federal prosecutors, Rogelio Castaneda, 29, allegedly sold four firearms and nine switches to undercover ATF agents four times. Chicago area law enforcement sees rise in machine gun conversion device recoveries Castaneda was indicted by a federal grand jury with firearms trafficking and sale of machine gun conversion devices.The indictment stems from an investigation by the Chicago firearms trafficking strike force, a collaboration between the Department of Justice, ATF and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.If convicted, Castaneda faces up to 15 years in federal prison: five years for the trafficking charge and 10 years for the machine gun charge, according to the DOJ.

City College student athlete has big D1 decision to make

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A City College student from Englewood is on the verge of achieving one of his biggest goals and has a big decision to make.Josiah Hammons said playing basketball brings him peace. Teen, 15, fatally shot in the chest on Chicago’s South Side "As I played, as I got better, I was like I just want to make it to the NBA, step-by-step, go to high school, play high-level basketball, go to college, play high-level basketball," Hammons said.He went to Curie High School but his senior year, during the pandemic, was challenging. "As soon as everything close down, showcases shut down that I could have joined so I turned to Twitter to post my thoughts," Hammons said. Nanotechnology scout program to return after 3-year hiatus He spent two years at a community college in Michigan before coming back home with a full basketball scholarship to Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago."It was really good, I liked going to class, having access to everything I would like in a sc...

2-year-old daughter of NFL linebacker drowns after falling into pool, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The youngest daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowned after falling into a pool in Tampa Sunday morning, authorities confirmed. According to the Tampa Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. at a home in the Beach Park area. Police said Barrett's daughter, 2-year-old Arrayah, was transported to a nearby hospital. The police department said that despite emergency efforts, Arrayah died a short time later. USF football player arrested for domestic violence, allegedly strangled victim, deputies say While police said this is an ongoing investigation, the incident is "not believed to be suspicious in nature at this time, but a purely accidental and tragic incident."Following the tragic news, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released a statement on Twitter offering their condolences to Barrett's family."Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna ...

You can still use expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons: Here's where

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

(WJW) — After Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy many were left wondering what to do with their remaining Big Blue coupons. Now that the retailer has stopped accepting those coupons, some of the chain's competitors are stepping in to honor the discount. Bed Bath & Beyond officially stopped accepting the Big Blue coupons on April 26 in order to deeply discount items for closing sales. A day later, Big Lots announced it will honor the now-expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons through May 7, 2023. Shoppers can turn in an expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupon at any Big Lots store and receive 20% off their entire purchase of $50 or more. Fired Big Lots manager says she was just trying to get shopping cart back from shoplifter "At Big Lots, our mission is to help people live big and save lots, which means we're always thinking of ways to step up and deliver even more value to consumers," said Bruce Thorn, president & CEO of Big Lots in the press release. "For anyone who ...

'Zero leads': Reward offered in search for Texas mass shooting suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:22 GMT

CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A widening manhunt for a Texas gunman who killed five neighbors continued turning up nothing Sunday as officers knocked on doors, the governor put up $50,000 in reward money and the FBI acknowledged they had “zero leads” after nearly two days of searching.“What we need from the public is any type of information, because right now we’re just we’re running into dead ends,” James Smith, the FBI's special agent in charge, said during an afternoon news conference. “I can tell you right now, we have zero leads.”The search for the suspect has grown in scale since the Friday shooting, with more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions searching for Francisco Oropeza, many going door to door, looking for the 38-year-old suspect and asking for tips. Local officials and the FBI also chipped in reward money, bringing the total to $80,000 for any information about Oropeza's whereabouts.Oropeza is considered armed and dangerous after fleeing the area Friday night, likel...