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History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Columbus Zoo
The Columbus Zoo has welcomed the birth of a critically-endangered western lowland baby gorilla, according to zoo officials. The baby gorilla was born in the early hours of Saturday morning to first-time mother Sue and experienced father Ktembe, according to a statement from the Columbus Zoo released on Wednesday. “The Zoo’s expert Animal Care team continues to monitor the gorillas and report that Sue is very attentive and providing excellent care to her little one, who she nuzzles and cradles closely,” zoo officials said in the birth announcement. “To ensure that Sue and her newborn have time to bond with minimal interruptions, the care team will determine the sex of the baby at a later date.” Zoo officials say that the troop has been “adjusting well” so far to the newest addition to the family but that the indoor viewing habitat in the Zoo’s Congo Expedition region will remain closed for several days “to provide the gorillas with some more privacy.”
Heat wave sets in on West Coast with worst yet to come
Heat alerts have been issued for 26 states from Washington to Florida on Thursday, with more than 120 million on alert for sweltering temperatures -- especially on the West Coast. The dangerous heat has already claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy who was hiking in Phoenix on Tuesday. The prolonged heat could be one for the record books, and one of the worst heat waves in 18 years for parts of California. Several wildfires also exploded in the West due to dry conditions and ongoing heat.
Tulsa firefighter says sparklers are among the most dangerous fireworks you could hand a child
Speaking with experts at EMSA and the Tulsa Fire Department, one message comes through clearly on the topic of fireworks safety - never take your eyes off of the kids. Bret Smith is a paramedic who’s in charge of continuing education for his EMSA co-workers. “The biggest thing is obviously having adult supervision at all times,” he told KRMG. “Treat it exactly like you would with children, small children around a pool or a lake - a body of water where some, you know, may not know what to do with swimming. Same concept - always have that adult supervision. Don’t let kids get ahold of them, keep them locked up and out of their hands if at all possible.” Tulsa firefighter Andy Little says even fireworks some believe are intended for small kids are extremely dangerous.
Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. Jermaine Longmire has been charged with attempted rape and sex abuse by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, police said Wednesday. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said Longmire's DNA appeared on the woman’s bikini bottom, which had been recovered by police. The suspect has priors in New York and a “substantial arrest history” in several other states, Kenny said.
74-year-old woman dies after being pushed into moving train in San Francisco
The 74-year-old woman who was pushed into an approaching train at a Bay Area Rapid Transit station has died and a man has been arrested in connection with her death, according to BART police. The woman hit her head on the train and fell onto the Powell Street Station platform at around 11 p.m. Monday night, according to BART police. BART police arrested 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, a man experiencing homelessness, who also goes by Hoak Taing, authorities said. The victim was transported to San Francisco General Hospital and later died.
Tourist fatally struck by suspects' vehicle during robbery at outdoor mall in California: Police
A New Zealand tourist was killed during a robbery at a California mall after the suspects struck her with their vehicle as they fled the scene, police said. The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Fashion Island, an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, police said. The woman and her husband were walking in the area when two suspects, one armed with a handgun, approached and robbed them, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. "There was a struggle, and at this point we believe the suspects dragged her into the street," Newport Beach Police spokesperson Sgt. Steve Oberon said during a presser Tuesday.
Former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Muir arrested after missing son found safe
A former Indianapolis Colts player has been arrested after his teenage son, who had been missing for two weeks, was found at the family's home in Kokomo, Indiana. Bryson Muir, 14, was found "safe and well" and is now in the care of the Cass County Department of Child Services, according to Indiana State Police. Daniel Muir, 40, was taken into custody Wednesday morning and faces charges of domestic battery and obstruction of justice, police said. Muir, a defensive tackle, played in the NFL for seven seasons, four with the Colts, from 2007 to 2013. He played in college at Kent State, but went undrafted in 2007 before signing as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers. He had just 99 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his career.
Lawsuit alleges that Northwestern law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices give preference to less-qualified women and applicants of color, taking away opportunities from better qualified white men. The lawsuit, which was filed in Federal District Court in Chicago, alleges that faculty hiring practices at universities in the United States are a “cesspool of corruption and lawlessness.” The suit alleges that Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has instituted a mandate to hire more women and people of color, which the suit claims is a violation of federal law that prohibits discriminating against applicants on the basis of race and sex. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, comes a year after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs in college admissions.
10-year-old boy dies in Arizona after hiking in triple-digit temperatures
A 10-year-old boy has died after he suffered a "heat-related medical emergency" during a hike in Arizona on Tuesday. Firefighters from the Phoenix, Tempe and Chandler fire departments were called to South Mountain Park and Preserve around 2 p.m. local time, according to a release from Phoenix Fire. Phoenix Police Department said officers were called shortly later to Mormon Trailhead. The boy had reportedly been hiking with relatives when he began to suffer the medical emergency. Firefighters, technical rescue team members and police officers reached the boy, who was up about one mile on the trail, according to Phoenix Fire and Phoenix PD. The boy was airlifted from the trail to a waiting ambulance, where he was transported to the hospital in "extremely critical condition" before dying.
Over 90 million Americans on alert for extreme heat
Heat alerts have been issued for 21 states from Washington to Florida on Wednesday, with more than 90 million on alert for extreme weather. Several wildfires also exploded in the West on Tuesday due to dry conditions and ongoing heat. The dangerous heat is just beginning in the West, but it has already claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy who was hiking in Phoenix on Tuesday. This prolonged heat could be for the record books, and could be one of the worst in 18 years for parts of California.
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