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ATF joins investigation into four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary
DALLAS – Investigators, including from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are continuing to examine Friday's massive four-alarm fire at the historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary.A spokesman said Dallas Fire-Rescue asked the ATF to be part of the investigation."It is not standard, but not unheard of," said Robert Borse, with Dallas Fire-Rescue. "We requested because initial callers said they heard a 'boom.' That has since been proven inaccurate."Sara Abel, with ATF Dallas Field Division, said her agency was asked to assist with the investigation "as it is one of the 'services' we at AFT provide.""It doesn't necessarily mean...
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri's attorney general to keep her behind bars.Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after a judge threatened to hold the attorney general's office in contempt if they continued to fight against her release. She reunited with her family at a nearby park, where she hugged her sister, daughter and granddaughter. "You were just a baby when your mom sent me a picture of you," she said. "You looked just like your...
Trump gunman flew drone over rally venue before shooting, sources say
The shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump flew a drone over a field adjacent to the grounds where the rally was held on July 13, three law enforcement sources familiar with the federal investigation into the shooting told CBS News on Saturday.Investigators are still probing exactly when the shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, flew the drone, the law enforcement officials said. They believe, however, that it was within days of the rally, though it remains unclear if he flew the drone hours or days prior to the event.The Wall Street Journal was the first...
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
A Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media was arrested on Friday, police said. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged in Palm Beach County Jail, according to Jupiter police Maj. Don Hennessy. Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed. The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact...
Software developers want AI to give medical advice. But how accurate is it?
Software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that can give medical advice and diagnose conditions — but questions abound about accuracy. This spring, Google unveiled an "AI Overview" feature where answers from the company's chatbot started to appear above typical search results, including for health-related queries. While it might have sounded like a good idea in theory, there have been issues around health advice offered by the software. In the first week that the bot was online, one user said Google AI gave incorrect, possibly lethal information about what to do if bitten by a rattlesnake. Another search resulted in Google recommending...
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
Thousands of workers at Disney's theme parks and resorts in Southern California announced late Friday night that they have authorized a strike, citing alleged unfair labor practices during recent contract negotiations.Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Disney-owned hotels announced the walkout, saying its members overwhelmingly voted in favor after hundreds of alleged labor violations by Disney "interfered with the unions getting the fair contract cast members deserve." They said of the members who participated in the vote, 99% voted in favor of authorizing the strike; however, an exact number was not...
Airlines, businesses rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
Transport providers, businesses, hospitals and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage.The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place, while airports facing continued problems with check-in and security. On Saturday around 2 p.m. EDT, flight-tracking service FlightAware listed about 25,000 flight delays on its website.Both American Airlines and United Airlines said Saturday that most of its operations were restored and back up and running.At the heart of...
North Texas cancer patient's parents bestow pediatric specialist with a lifetime honor
PLANO – Craig and Lindsay Willeford seem much more relieved about their only son, Henry, than three years ago. The 8-year-old is about one month out from his first anniversary of ringing the bell to end his cancer treatment; he still finds himself getting medical maintenance from a tough regimen of chemotherapy.Even though his parents see him approaching the normalcy a child should have, Henry said his condition depends on the day."I know not stronger. Probably, right now, weaker," Henry said.At 5, Lindsay Willeford said they took their son to the doctor. But neither she nor her husband were ready for...
Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, her office announced Friday evening. She was 74 years old. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Last month, however, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply known as 'Congresswoman' by her constituents in recognition of her near-ubiquitous presence and service to their daily lives for more than 30 years," her office said in a statement. Jackson Lee, who represented the 18th Congressional District, was "a towering figure in our politics," President Biden said in...
Fort Worth leaders weigh-in on presidential race
FORT WORTH – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden directly to pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders."We must face the reality that widespread public concerns about your age and fitness are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign," said Veasey in a letter – with Democrats Jared Huffman of California, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin – to Biden.One week ago, Veasey said that he didn't think the president was the strongest candidate who could run on the Democratic ticket, but he...
DNC backs virtual roll call vote for Biden as outside groups educate delegates
President Biden is expected to be formally nominated by the Democratic Party in an early virtual roll call vote between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, the Democratic National Committee affirmed Friday.At the same time, some outside groups have contacted delegates who are curious about what would happen if Mr. Biden decided to step down, such as an open convention. Mr. Biden and his campaign have repeatedly reiterated there are no plans to leave the race. The DNC's convention rules committee met virtually on Friday and reaffirmed that the vote would not take place before Aug. 1 or after Aug. 7. The...
Conspiracy falsely claims there was second shooter at Trump rally
Within hours of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue. The conspiracy was one of several that gained traction online in the aftermath of the attack, as people filled an information vacuum with unfounded claims and speculation. Secret Service agents shot and killed the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, almost immediately after he fired at Trump shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday. There is no evidence of a second shooter. Reports from local law enforcement, the U.S....
Massive 4-alarm blaze at First Baptist Dallas "knocked down and contained": Fire officials
DALLAS – A massive downtown four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas has been "knocked down and contained," fire officials said late Friday.The initial call reporting the fire at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in just after 6 p.m. Friday. Fire officials upgraded it from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire at about 8:15 p.m. A spokesman for the church initially said heavy smoke was coming from the historic sanctuary."The structure has largely collapsed, which has caused many void spaces with 'hot spots,'" Dallas Fire-Rescue said in a release just before 10 p.m. "While there is no indication that...
Unidentified dead baby found in East Fort Worth dumpster
FORT WORTH — A baby was found dead in an apartment complex dumpster on Sunday evening, Fort Worth police say.The unidentified baby was found in a dumpster at La Hacienda Apartments on the 4700 block of Norma Street. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner has not released any information on the age or sex of the child. Fort Worth police say no arrests have been made, and they have not released any identification for the child. Neighbor Linda Simcox said she's angry and grieving the loss of the unknown child."Putting a baby in the dumpster. That is very ridiculous," Simcox said. "I mean, the baby has a life too."There are resources in Texas where anyone can drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law: a fire department, hospital, or freestanding emergency room. According to Safe Haven guidelines posted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the child must be younger than 60 days old and unharmed.
Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage cripples travel at DFW Airport
DALLAS — Chaos continues at airports across the world as the Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage cripples travel for countless fliers.The flight-tracking website FlightAware reported about 37,000 delayed and more than 4,000 canceled flights, as of Friday afternoon. That includes around 600 delayed and almost 150 canceled flights at DFW Airport.A line of frustrated travelers was far as the eye could see lined the area leading to Spirit Airlines ticketing."Of course, I'm a bit irritated, but it's out of everyone's control," Beau Martin said."It just makes me feel nauseous because we've planned this trip for about two months, and we were looking forward...
Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigns
DALLAS COUNTY – Dallas County's embattled juvenile justice department director resigned Friday amid allegations of unsanitary and inhumane detention center conditions.Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced Darryl Beatty's resignation, noting that it came amid "growing public awareness of problems within the department."Beatty, executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Department, has been criticized for how juveniles were being handled while in detention.During a report Thursday, CBS News Texas reporter Robbie Owens discussed woes at the Juvenile Justice Center.Earlier this month, Beatty and his staff denied reports of mistreatment of juveniles and living conditions at the facility during a news conference.Next...
Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense
A 72-year-old man shot and killed a grizzly bear in Montana after it charged and attacked him on Friday. He has since been hospitalized.The man was reportedly out picking huckleberries when the confrontation occurred, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He used a handgun to kill the bear in what officials say was a "surprise defensive encounter." The incident occurred approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls in Flathead County.Montana officials said that an adult female grizzly bear was killed and that they are looking into whether there are any cubs present.Earlier in the day, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff killed a separate grizzly bear after they received a report that it had broken into a home in Maiden Basin, according to a separate release from the agency. Officials said that the bear had been involved in other recent incidents, including breaking into homes and stealing food in the Gardiner area, which serves as one of the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. No injuries were reported.
Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and apparently used a Nazi salute in front of the building was sentenced Friday to almost five years in prison.Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by the mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters.Dykes, 26, pleaded guilty in April to assault charges and was previously convicted of a crime stemming from the 2017 white nationalist Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dykes...
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The next full moon is arriving just in time for the weekend. According to NASA, the Buck Moon will make an appearance for three days, from Friday evening to Monday morning, reaching its peak at 6:17 a.m. EDT on Sunday.The moon is also known as the Thunder Moon, given its overlap with thunderstorm season.NASA advised viewers to stay safe from the lightning that comes with the storms, but also to indulge in a little fun as the Buck Moon arrives: "As usual, the wearing of suitably celebratory celestial attire is encouraged in honor of the full Moon."Why is it called...
What is the "blue screen of death," and how can you fix it?
The Microsoft outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has caused the return of a familiar — and dreaded — screen for many Windows users: what has come to be known informally as the "blue screen of death," indicating that their computer systems are down. The outage has affected consumers and businesses across the globe, including airlines, banks, health care providers, telecoms, retailers and even billboards in New York City's Times Square. The blue screens were visible on computer screens at multiple airports Friday, according to images shared on social media. The screens, have been around for decades, were designed for early...
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