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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
Continue ReadingLabrador rescued from UK’s highest mountain after suspected cannabis consumption
NewBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A black labrador had to be rescued from the UK’s highest mountain after falling seriously ill when she ate cannabis, her owner has said. Five-year-old Tokyo became unwell and even lost consciousness several hours into a hike up Scotland’s Ben Nevis last Sunday, according to her owner Christina Bluhme.
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Trump says Graham’s sister should be appointed to his seat
NewBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he recommended to South Carolina’s governor that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister be appointed to serve in the late lawmaker’s seat after he suddenly died over the weekend. “I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from
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One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week
CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas, Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A person was killed Monday in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house — just days after a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston, sparking mass protests and demands for transparency and
Continue Reading One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A person was killed Monday in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house — just days after a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop in Houston, sparking mass protests and demands for transparency and accountability.
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Preparing for monsoon season in the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoon season can bring flash flooding, strong winds, blowing dust and dangerous travel conditions to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 spoke with the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network about how families can prepare before severe weather arrives. Experts recommend having an emergency plan, staying informed through weather alerts, and
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UK counter-terror police lead investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe
By Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — British counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe “following new information and evidence,” UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Monday. Police had previously said there was no information to suggest Widdecombe’s murder was an act of terrorism
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VFW cartoon showing veterans facing a firing squad sparks calls for an investigation
By Brian Todd, CNN (CNN) — A cartoon depicting a firing squad of bureaucrats and media with rifles aimed at US veterans has prompted a powerful congressman to call for an investigation into one of America’s oldest veterans advocacy groups, stoking a debate over free speech for political satire. Rep. Mike Bost, the chairman of
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Justices Barrett and Kagan to face lawmakers after divisive Supreme Court term
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — As the federal judiciary makes a rare personal pitch to Congress this week for tens of millions of dollars in additional security funding, the Supreme Court is sending a messenger who is positioned to speak in unusually personal terms about the threats the judiciary faces. Justice Amy Coney Barrett
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Planes scoop up water from River Seine in effort to battle wildfire near Paris
NewBy Jack Guy and Pierre Bairin, CNN (CNN) — French firefighters are battling a huge blaze in a forest just south of Paris as a devastating heatwave extends its deadly sweep across Europe. More than 3 square miles (800 hectares) of the Fontainebleau forest have been burned, CNN affiliate BFMTV reported on Monday, and fire-fighting
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Graham and Trump’s unlikely alliance: From opponents to key allies — and golf buddies
By Sarah Ferris, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — In December 2015, when Donald Trump was still a long-shot candidate in the GOP’s sprawling primary field, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham offered a brazen assessment of the political outsider. “You know how you make America great again? Tell Donald Trump to go to hell,” Graham, who was
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A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation
By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — In the days since the puzzling death of an 18-year-old, investigators have undertaken a painstaking effort to reconstruct the events that unfolded on Horn Island, a remote barrier island about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast. The investigation has unfolded rapidly since Nolan Wells disappeared on the Fourth of
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Houston officials call out lack of federal collaboration after fatal ICE shooting
By Julianna Bragg, Priscilla Alvarez, Alisha Ebrahimji, Caroll Alvarado, Danya Gainor, Carolina Peguero, Norma Galeana, CNN (CNN) — Days after a federal immigration agent fatally shot a Houston man, frustration is growing among local officials who say federal agencies are resisting collaboration on the investigation into the contentious shooting. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have
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Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ died Monday in Sydney, Australia at age 78, his family said. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing,” said the statement posted to the actor’s
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Triple-digit heat increases risk of vehicle fires across the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue climbing into the triple digits, local fire officials and mechanics are reminding drivers that extreme heat can put added stress on vehicles, increasing the risk of breakdowns and even fires. Vehicle fires are a common emergency response during the summer months. According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department,
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‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row
By Muhammad Darwish, Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could mean his time is up; no farewell call, no last meal. Executions in Saudi Arabia often arrive without warning. “I’m a dead man walking,” he says. “After
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Landscapers advise adjusting plant watering schedule with humid conditions
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As monsoonal moisture brings muggy conditions to the desert, local landscapers say plants should be watered less. Experts say many will typically water their plants more during the drier summer months, but with higher humidity it takes longer for soil and plants to dry out. Without proper maintenance and preparation,
Continue ReadingMcConnell says after weeks of speculation that hospitalization was due to a fall
By Annie Grayer, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital. “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or
Continue ReadingFire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say
Story by Associated Press Bangkok (AP) — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of the front
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