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CNN —The death toll from Helene has risen to at least 225 across six states, according to CNN’s tally, after seven more deaths were announced Saturday in North Carolina. Emergency responders from across the US respond to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina county: Hard-hit Buncombe County, North Carolina, is getting help from several hundred emergency responders from agencies nationwide who were on the ground there by Saturday, including from the New York Fire Department. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has more than 3,000 federal responders on the ground in North Carolina, said MaryAnn Tierney, FEMA’s National Incident Management Assistance team lead. About 562,007 customers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia were waiting for power to be restored as of Saturday afternoon. More than 74,000 people were without power in Buncombe County Saturday, according to county manager Avril Pinder.

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☆ Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed after suffering catastrophic impacts from Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Raja Razek | Joe Sutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The famed Blue Ridge Parkway – spanning more than 400 miles – remains closed with no reopening date, according to the National Park Service. “The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene,” NPS spokesman Mike Litterst told CNN. Blue Ridge Parkway staff and NPS employees from 32 states and the District of Columbia are working in the recovery efforts, Litterst said. “A projected reopening date of any section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has not yet been established; assessment crews are finishing their work in Virginia,” Litterst said. The parkway was listed as the number one most visited NPS site in 2023, with 16.75 million visits, CNN previously reported.

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☆ Hurricane Helene: Now comes the hard work of recovering
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Steve Almasy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Kathleen Flynn/Reuters Boats displaced by Hurricane Helene sit in front of homes in Treasure Island, Florida, on Saturday. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hurricane Helene is seen in a satellite photo Thursday afternoon. He was briefed Sunday by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Heavy rains from hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on September 28 in Asheville, North Carolina. Workers clear Cane Creek Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29 in Fairview, North Carolina.

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CNN —Multiple people opened fire Saturday night in a bustling area of Birmingham, Alabama, killing four people and injuring 17 others. Seventeen other people were injured, according to Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond. Authorities believe the deadly shooting was a targeted “hit.”Here’s what we know about the mass shooting. “Someone was willing to pay money to have that person killed,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond said Sunday. “All of a sudden it was just gunshots, gunshots, gunshots,” Eslami told CNN.

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A still image from a video shows former Milwaukee hotel workers holding down D'vontaye Mitchell at the downtown Hyatt Regency on June 30. Turner told authorities he “observed DM begging and harassing a guest of the hotel,” according to the criminal complaint. In the complaint, Turner said he told Mitchell not to enter the hotel but saw him do so and beg for money. Mitchell gets up and attempts to reenter the hotel but is pushed back outside, where Turner, Johnson-Carson and Williamson surround him. Hotel security footage appeared to show him striking Mitchell once with a closed fist, according to the document.

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☆ Park Fire more than 400,000 acres, 4th-largest in Calif. history
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Raja Razek | Jay Croft | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The fourth-largest wildfire in California’s history has grown to 400,956 acres, destroying 564 structures and damaging 50 as of Saturday morning, according to an update from Cal Fire. “The Park Fire has been extremely active over the last 24 hours,” Cal Fire said. However, firefighters are still actively engaging in fire suppression to an area spanning 175-miles,” the update read. As of Friday, 94 large wildfires raged across multiple states, and 28 had evacuation orders, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Fires are also burning in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Utah, Montana, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Nevada.

Persons: “ Crews Organizations: CNN, Cal Fire, National Interagency Fire Center Locations: Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Tehama, Area, Northern San Joaquin, Oregon , Idaho, Washington , Utah , Montana , Arizona, New Mexico , Wyoming, Nevada

☆ Sonya Massey’s mom called 911 to report her daughter was having a mental breakdown the day before she was killed
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Emma Tucker | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Please.” It’s unclear whether the deputies who responded the next day knew about her mental health concern. On July 5, Massey and her mother, Donna Massey, called 911 at different times, according to Sangamon County records. In a news conference, Massey’s family and their attorney Ben Crump said she had mental health challenges. You can go get it but that’s a headshot.”Officers trained to recognize mental health crisesLaw enforcement experts tell CNN officers are trained in recognizing whether they are dealing with someone who might be experiencing a mental health crisis. The officers could have asked more questions to determine Massey’s mental state and asked whether she’s receiving social services before using deadly force, experts said.

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☆ A California wildfire has destroyed 6 homes and caused $10 million in damage. Authorities believe fireworks started it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Chris Boyette | Lauren Mascarenhas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A 500-acre fire in Riverside, California, that has burned homes and caused $10 million in damage was sparked by fireworks, according to local officials. The Hawarden Fire, which started Sunday, has destroyed six homes and damaged seven others, officials said. “In just over 24 hours, a moment of fireworks has an estimated cost of over $11 million. The blaze destroyed six homes in Riverside, California, officials said. As much as 90% of wildfires are started by humans, according to the group.

Persons: Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, ” Lock Dawson, “, Dawson, Jon Putman, CNN’s Raja Razek Organizations: CNN, Riverside Mayor, “, National Interagency Fire Center, Western Fire Chiefs Association Locations: Riverside , California, Hawarden, Oregon, California, Air, Riverside, Utah, Northern California, Southern California

Davis, 51, was flying with his wife, two sons and daughter when one of the sons asked for a cup of ice during beverage service, Davis wrote. A flight attendant “either didn’t hear or ignored his request and continued past our row,” the post read. “I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped (the attendant’s) arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son,” Davis wrote. “During questioning, it was rightfully determined by the agents that this flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusations and the agents profusely apologized,” Davis wrote. United Airlines has “removed the flight attendant from duty while we closely review this matter,” the company said in an email to CNN on Monday evening.

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☆ Cape Cod mass stranding of more than 140 dolphins confirmed to be largest in US history
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Kara Mihm | Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The stranding of more than 140 dolphins off Cape Cod last month has been confirmed as the largest mass stranding of the mammals in United States history, animal rescuers say. A final review of data and aerial imagery of the mass stranding event near Wellfleet, Massachusetts, believed to have begun June 28, revealed 146 dolphins were involved, the International Fund for Animal Welfare announced Thursday. The organization said last month the stranding of what was initially said to be around 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins in the area could possibly be “the largest single mass stranding event” in the organization’s history, CNN previously reported. The organization said the mass stranding event was “considered closed” by July 8, by which time more than 100 dolphins had been returned to their homes in deeper waters. More dolphins get stranded along Cape Cod’s 12-mile stretch of shoreline than any other location worldwide, according to the organization.

Persons: Stacey Hedman, ”, Misty Niemeyer, “, Hedman, CNN’s Raja Razek Organizations: CNN, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Dolphins, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration Locations: United States, Wellfleet , Massachusetts, Cape, Herring, Hawaii, Florida

☆ A historically hot summer is on a killing spree and it shows no signs of stopping
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A historically hot summer in the United States is on a July killing spree and the toll will only grow with the hottest days yet to come. It’s been the hottest summer on record to date for around 100 US cities from Maine to California. Nine were over the age of 65, the county medical examiner told CNN. At least 10 suspected heat deaths are being reported in Oregon. The region is still typically quite hot in July even without heat reaching record levels daily.

Persons: It’s, Hurricane Beryl, –, Nebraska –, Etienne Laurent, ” David S, Jones, ” Jones, Rachel Ramirez, Sara Smart, Jillian Sykes, Sarah Dewberry, Raja Razek, Chris Boyette, Jamiel Lynch, Cheri Mossburg, Amanda Musa Organizations: CNN, Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix, Getty, National Park Service, Harvard University, Center Locations: United States, Maine, California, Santa Clara County , California, Santa Clara, Southeast Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Nebraska, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Oregon, Portland’s Multnomah County . Portland, Valley, Mesquite, Death, Furnace, Southern California, West

☆ Teton Pass: ‘Catastrophic landslide’ closes critical mountain highway between Wyoming and Idaho
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Raja Razek | Susannah Cullinane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A critical highway linking Idaho and Wyoming has closed indefinitely after a portion of the road cracked and then collapsed in a “catastrophic landslide” Saturday, officials said. Mark Gordon said in a post on Facebook there is no estimated timeline for reopening Teton Pass, which links Victor, Idaho, and Jackson, Wyoming. The initial crack appeared Thursday morning across both lanes of travel, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) said in a post on Facebook at the time. “No crews were hurt in the process, and no equipment was damaged.”Cracks in the roadway on Teton Pass are seen on Friday, June 7, 2024, the day before its "catastrophic failure." The Teton Pass corridor “serves as a critical commuter route and facilitates the transport of goods and services that are lifelines to the growing regional economies in Wyoming and Idaho,” according to the US Department of Transportation.

Persons: Mark Gordon, WYDOT, catastrophically, “, Wyoming Department of Transportation Gordon, ”, mudslide, Darin Westby, Westby Organizations: CNN, Wyoming Gov, Facebook, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Evans, of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, US Department of Transportation Locations: Idaho, Wyoming, Teton, Victor, Jackson , Wyoming, WYDOT, ”

☆ Michigan state trooper accused of fatally hitting a fleeing suspect with an SUV is charged with murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | Raja Razek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A Michigan State Police detective has been charged with murder after investigators say he fatally struck a fleeing suspect with an SUV last month near Grand Rapids, state prosecutors announced. Sterling fell to the ground and began yelling and groaning about pain in his back, body-worn police camera footage shows. Keely, 50, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder, which carries a life sentence, as well as an alternative charge of involuntary manslaughter, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday. Brian Keely Michigan State Police)“Detective Sergeant Keely’s actions that day were legally, grossly negligent and created a very high risk of death or great bodily harm, which could have otherwise been prevented,” Nessel said. Keely was suspended from his position following the incident, Michigan State Police Director Col. James Grady II said last month.

Persons: Sgt, Brian Keely, Samuel Sterling, Sterling, Keely, Dana Nessel, ” Nessel, James Grady II, Grady, it’s, ” Grady, Ven Johnson, “, ”, Marc Curtis, ” Johnson, Sterling “, ” Curtis Organizations: CNN, Michigan State Police, Michigan Department, Sterling, Brian Keely Michigan State Police, WWMT, Authorities, Marshall’s, Force Locations: Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Michigan, Burger

☆ Elvis’ granddaughter fights Graceland foreclosure sale and alleges fraud
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Raja Razek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Lisa Marie Presley was the sole heir to Graceland and her father’s estate when he died in 1977, and its overall worth has now reportedly reached into the hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC “appears to be a false entity created for the purpose of defrauding.”CNN emailed Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC and received an automated reply, “We are currently out of the office; we will resume normal business hours on Tuesday May 28, 2024.”Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesWhen CNN attempted to reach Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC by phone, the number was no longer in service. “Naussany Investments has now scheduled a non-judicial sale of Graceland based on the fraudulent deed of trust,” the lawsuit reads. Lisa Marie Presley annually earned seven figures from it, based on a court filing in her 2022 divorce.

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☆ Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is in negotiations to plead guilty over theft and gambling, the NYT reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Joe Sutton | Jason Hanna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is in negotiations to plead guilty to federal crimes related to accusations he stole millions from Ohtani and used it for gambling, the New York Times reported Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Ippei Mizuhara was fired last month after Ohtani’s lawyers accused him of stealing from Ohtani and placing bets with a bookmaker who is under federal investigation. Ohtani later alleged Mizuhara stole the money from his bank account. “I’m very saddened and shocked that someone who I’ve trusted has done this,” Ohtani, Major League Baseball’s only two-way player, said. ESPN’s Tisha Thompson, citing multiple unnamed sources, said on CNN’s “The Lead” last month at least $4.5 million was withdrawn via wire transfer from Ohtani’s bank accounts, though it was unclear who initiated the transfers.

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CNN —Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to address the media Monday as Major League Baseball investigates allegations of theft against his former interpreter. “I think it’ll give us a little bit more clarity.”Roberts spoke before the Dodgers’ 5-3 victory over Ohtani’s former team, the Los Angeles Angels. Bookie’s attorney speaks to CNNVideo Ad Feedback MLB launches investigation into Ohtani allegations 03:03 - Source: CNNBass, Bowyer’s attorney, told CNN that her client dealt with Ippei Mizuhara. I don’t have access to that information,” she told CNN. • After learning about the allegations against Ohtani and Mizuhara, MLB on Friday announced it would be pursuing an investigation.

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• But after the interview, Ohtani’s spokesperson “disavowed” Mizuhara’s account, then released a statement saying Ohtani had been the victim of theft. • Later on Wednesday, Mizuhara was fired as Ohtani’s interpreter. ESPN’s Thompson said the interpreter and Ohtani’s representatives did “a big 180” in what they were telling her. At first, Ohtani’s spokesperson told ESPN the player had transferred money to help pay off Mizuhara’s gambling debts, the outlet reported. “I’ve been told (Mizuhara) says something to the effect of ‘I’m sorry.

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As of Thursday night, two tornado reports had been made in Indiana and five in Ohio, according to the Storm Prediction Center. More than 10,000 homes and businesses in Indiana and nearly 37,000 in Ohio were without power late Thursday night, according to PowerOutage.us. In Winchester, Indiana, state police were helping with search and rescue efforts after a tornado likely struck the area, and temporary shelters have been set up for residents, agency spokesperson Sgt. State police Superintendent Doug Carter described the storm in Winchester as a “terrible, terrible event” with many reports of significant injuries. The tornado reports in Indiana and Ohio came as a system of strong thunderstorms swept across parts of the central and eastern US on Thursday.

Persons: CNN —, Injuries, wouldn’t, Scott Keegan, Doug Carter, Carter, “, ”, Mary Rutan, David Crissman, Crissman, Alena Roberts, Mike Robbins, Robbins, CNN’s Taylor Ward, Raja Razek, Andy Rose, Jamiel Lynch, Jason Hanna Organizations: CNN, Storm Prediction, Authorities, Emergency Management Agency, Storm Prediction Center, National Weather Service, Mary Locations: Indiana, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, Winchester , Indiana, Winchester, Selma , Indiana, Delaware, Ohio’s Auglaize, Logan, Wilmington , Ohio, Ohio’s Logan County, Indian Lake, Lakeview, Logan County, Bellefontaine, Parts, Mercer, Celina, Indiana and Ohio, Oklahoma , Arkansas, Missouri

CNN —The body of Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl who disappeared while on her way to school in Texas, was found Tuesday in the Trinity River, according to Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons. In 2007, he was convicted of enticing a child in Brazoria County, Texas. Sheriff: McDougal took part in search for AudriiMcDougal had joined in the search efforts for the missing girl, the sheriff told CNN earlier Tuesday. “Some of the witnesses have even said that he was in the community and knocking on doors … asking have they seen her,” the sheriff told CNN. McDougal lives in a trailer on the family’s property and sometimes took Audrii to the bus stop, the sheriff said.

Persons: Audrii Cunningham, Byron Lyons, “, ” Lyons, Shelly Sitton, Don Steven McDougal, ” Sitton, ”, Audrii, Sitton, ” McDougal, Audrii’s, Lyons, McDougal, ” Elic Bryan, Bryan, ” Bryan, Audrii McDougal, “ I’m, didn’t, Steve Almasy, Raja Razek, Carroll Alvarado Organizations: CNN, Texas Parks & Wildlife Locations: Texas, Trinity, Polk County, Harris County, Brazoria County , Texas, Brazoria County, Lake Livingston

Audrii never made it onto the bus, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. “Audrii should have caught the school bus at her neighborhood bus stop; however, school officials reported to the Sheriff’s Office that the school bus did not pick Audrii up, nor did she report to school,” the sheriff’s office said. Authorities search for Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Texas girl who vanished in Polk County on Thursday. Anyone with information in this case is asked to immediately contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 936-327-6810 or submit an anonymous tip online. CNN’s Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfedlt reported from Livingston, Texas, and Steve Almasy, Holly Yan and Raja Razek reported from Atlanta.

Persons: Audrii, Don Steven McDougal, Byron Lyons, McDougal, Audrii Cunningham, ’, Audrii McDougal, Audrii’s, Audrii didn’t, –, ” Lyons, “, …, ”, Cassie Matthews, ” Matthews, “ There’s, Stoppers, Chris Boyette, Joe Sutton, CNN’s Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfedlt, Steve Almasy, Holly Yan, Raja Razek Organizations: Texas CNN, Sheriff’s, CNN, ” CNN, Lake Livingston, Texas Parks & Wildlife, KPRC Locations: Livingston, Texas, Houston, Polk, Lake Livingston, Polk County, Lake, Trinity, East Texas, ”, ” Polk County, Livingston , Texas, Atlanta

☆ Joel Osteen Lakewood Church shooting: Houston police search for motive as new details emerge about shooter
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Steve Almasy | Christina Maxouris | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

One federal law enforcement source told CNN she fired around 30 bullets. “That’s why federal authorities were executing search warrants,” he said, noting they are “looking for computers, any written documents, thumb drives, social media, online. But in her 30s, she described herself on social media as the founder of a real-estate and financial services firm. By her own account on social media pages, she is involved in sales of everything from new condos to shopping malls. Attorney William Capasso said he represented Moreno in 2021-2022 and told CNN Genesse Ivone Moreno went by the name Jeffrey Moreno Carranza at the time.

Persons: Genesse Ivonne Moreno, Joel Osteen, Troy Finner, Christopher Hassig, Moreno’s, Finner, Moreno, Douglas Williams, “, ”, “ We’re, Joel Osteen's, John Miller, Hassig, Genesse Ivonne, ” Hassig, William Capasso, CNN Genesse Ivone Moreno, Jeffrey Moreno Carranza, Capasso, Miller, Osteen, ” Osteen, “ We’ve, Callaghan O'Hare, ” CNN’s Raja Razek, Andy Rose, Ashley Killough, Jamiel Lynch, Lauren Mascarenhas, Zoe Sottile Organizations: CNN —, Houston, Lakewood Church, Investigators, Houston Police, CNN, Houston Police Department, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Police, US, of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Houston Fire Department, CNN CNN, Houston police, Records, Texas Department of Public, Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, Reuters Locations: Lakewood, Conroe –, Lakewood Church, Palestine, Genesse Ivonne Moreno Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County, Houston

☆ American Airlines flight’s hard landing leaves six injured
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Raja Razek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —One passenger and five flight attendants were injured when an American Airlines flight made a hard landing at Kahului Airport in Hawaii on Saturday. “American Airlines flight 271 with service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Maui (OGG) experienced an issue upon landing in OGG,” American Airlines told CNN in a statement. The plane was “taken out of service for inspection by our maintenance team,” according to American Airlines. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority,” the company added. Hawaii’s transportation department also confirmed to CNN the airline “made a hard landing” at the airport Saturday afternoon.

Persons: “ Organizations: CNN, American Airlines, Kahului, Airlines Locations: Hawaii, Los Angeles, Maui

☆ Northwest faces freezing rain and heavy snow while Arctic blast loosens its grip on eastern US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | Robert Shackelford | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Snow falls on parked cars in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 16. Gary Hershorn/Corbis News/Getty Images Snow and ice dust a worker who was removing snow from a sidewalk in Des Moines on January 13. Dan Powers/USA Today Network Firefighters rescue a man after his car was stuck in a flooded area in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 9. Gregg Pachkowski/USA Today Network Snow covers the trees around the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary in Hubertus, Wisconsin, on January 9. Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network Flooding is seen at an intersection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 9.

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☆ Florida man charged with murder after missing woman’s body found in storage unit
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Raja Razek | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The estranged husband of a woman whose body was found in a storage unit in Orange County, Florida, has been charged with her murder, authorities said. Rucker’s family reported she left her home for “an unknown destination,” possibly with her estranged husband, Cory Hill, police said at the time. Florida law enforcement officials last month said her disappearance was being investigated as a homicide after her body was found in a storage unit registered to Hill. He was charged with four counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a former girlfriend and her family on November 12, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina. “Due to procedural rules, the State is limited to filing a Second-Degree Murder charge by Information prior to presenting the case to the Orange County Grand Jury,” the statement said.

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☆ What we know about the explosion at Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( John Miller | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Alarms were raised from New York to Washington, DC, late Wednesday morning after the incident on the US side of the Rainbow Bridge crossing. “Two individuals died in the vehicle,” Hochul said, noting the car is associated with a western New York resident. The explosion prompted a temporary shutdown of all four bridges between Canada and the US near Niagara Falls on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Debris is scattered across the customs plaza at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing on Wednesday in Niagara Falls, New York. All cars coming into the airport were also being screened by bomb-detecting dogs, a Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority spokesperson said.

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