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• 'The right thing to do': College softball players carry injured opponent around bases after grand slam

  03-03-2023 14:35 via kfor.com
  
  LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — On a sunny softball field in Lakeland, Florida, players put the game aside to help a hurt opponent, even though it put them behind on the scoreboard.Southeastern University softball players Leah Gonzalez and Chapel Cunningham the pressure was on during this weekend's game against the Grand View Vikings from Grand View University in Iowa. Southern was ahead 4-1, but their opponents had the bases loaded.The moment Southeastern was dreading soon came to pass, when Kait
  
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• Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell released from hospital after severe knee injury

  22-12-2024 20:53 via kfor.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Texans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.Coach DeMeco Ryans provided the update Sunday, but didn’t have many details beyond his return to Houston.“Right now, we still will be evaluating to see where he is,” Ryans said. “He’s still meeting with doctors to see what&rsqu
  
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• WATCH: Porch pirate steals package in front of UPS driver

  22-12-2024 20:52 via kfor.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A porch pirate was caught on camera Wednesday afternoon, apparently swiping a package from the front porch of a Memphis home right in front of a UPS driver.Cory Grubbs said his wife had just left their home on Lundee Place when it happened. In fact, he said she passed the UPS truck in her neighborhood as she was leaving.Grubbs said it appeared the woman was following the UPS truck, and the driver saw her steal the package and discard the empty box at the end of their stre
  
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• Watchdog accuses Zelle, banking giants of failing to protect users against fraud

  22-12-2024 20:51 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - The government’s consumer watchdog alleged Zelle and three banking giants failed to protect users from fraud on the peer-to-peer payment network.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleged Friday that Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo were slow to crack down on scammers, did not properly investigate complaints of fraud and failed to issue reimbursements to victims, costing consumers more than $870 million since Zelle launched in 2017.“The nation
  
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• What is live social shopping and how does it work?

  22-12-2024 20:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Buying from retail stores or via television broadcasts such as QVC may become less common, but live social shopping is trending in the opposing direction.Live e-commerce or shopping involves browsing and purchasing goods from a livestream, usually with an influencer giving elaborate descriptions of the products.Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is among several who expect its influence to only increase.What is live social shopping?Live social shopping is what it sounds like.By na
  
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• UnitedHealthcare CEO murder 'acceptable' among 40% of young people

  22-12-2024 20:48 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Four in 10 young adults find the actions of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer "acceptable," according to a new Emerson College Polling national survey.The poll was conducted the week after a man, suspected to be 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Bryan Thompson over his discontent with the American healthcare system.The poll asked about 1,000 people, "Do you think the actions of the killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO are acceptable or
  
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• Utah family reunited with missing cat after 11 years away from home

  22-12-2024 20:47 via kfor.com
  
  PLEASANT GROVE, Utah (KTVX) — After more than a decade, one Utah County family has been reunited with their long-lost cat.Laura and Cole Christensen told Nexstar's KTVX they adopted Mischa, a beautiful gray Russian Blue, 11 years ago, shortly after they built their first home near Orem. The home was built near some wetlands and they knew they would need a cat to deal with the mice."When you have mice, you get a cat," said Laura. "So we found her [online] and then went and picked her up, an
  
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• Virginia woman faces jail time after practicing illegal dentistry

  22-12-2024 20:36 via kfor.com
  
  NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk woman will spend time in jail after being convicted of practicing dentistry without a license, following accusations that she illegally performed veneer procedures at her tooth jewelry business.Essense Martin, 33, was found guilty of the misdemeanor charge and sentenced to five days in jail. A judge also ordered Martin to serve five months and 25 days of suspended time, along with 12 months of supervised probation.The case against Martin began in early 2022
  
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• Trump suggests Panama Canal be returned to US control

  22-12-2024 19:36 via kfor.com
  
  President-elect Trump on Sunday again took on the matter of the Panama Canal, suggesting to a conference of his supporters that it be returned to U.S. control in a remarkable suggestion to push a sovereign country to cede territory.Trump vowed swift action over the matter after he takes office in less than one month.“It was given to Panama and to the people of Panama, but it has provisions, you gotta treat us fairly and they haven't treated us fairly,” Trump said at Turning Point's "
  
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• Manchin roasts 'toxic' Democratic Party: 'This country is not going left'

  22-12-2024 17:38 via kfor.com
  
  Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) slammed the Democratic Party as “toxic” and said the country is “not going left” as he winds down his tenure in the Senate.“The D brand has been so maligned from the standpoint of, it’s just, it’s toxic,” Manchin said in an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju that aired Sunday.Manchin, who is leaving Congress after nearly 15 years, also left the Democratic Party earlier this year. The centrist Democrat declared
  
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• What fast food, restaurant chains will be open on Christmas Day 2024?

  22-12-2024 17:21 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Whether you're traveling home for the holidays and need a road snack, or you're searching for a dinner destination after a cooking mishap, you may find limited fast food options on Christmas Day.Still, some chains will be welcoming customers. Below is a list of major fast-food chains and restaurants that have confirmed their doors will be open on Christmas Day.It's best to check online or call ahead to confirm your restaurant's hours, especially because they may vary by locatio
  
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• List: Which grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024?

  22-12-2024 17:19 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Forgot an ingredient for your Christmas Day meal? Still need a stocking stuffer? You're in luck, but you may have to act fast: While many national grocery stores will be open for Christmas Eve, they'll be closed on Christmas Day.For most companies, stores will close early on Christmas Eve.
  Before you visit any store, whether its on this list or not, you may want to confirm its hours online or by calling ahead.
  Stores open for Christmas Eve, closed for Christmas Day
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• German authorities received tipoffs last year about suspect in Christmas market attack

  22-12-2024 17:18 via kfor.com
  
  MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — German authorities said they received tipoffs last year about the suspect in a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg as more details emerged on Sunday about the five people killed.Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. Police haven’t publicly named the suspect, in line with privacy rules, but some German news outlets have identified him as Taleb A. and r
  
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• Fireworks, multiple knives, pepper spray found in woman's carry-on bag at LAX

  22-12-2024 17:02 via kfor.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A woman traveling to Philadelphia from Los Angeles International Airport last week was stopped with several prohibited items in her carry-on, including multiple knives and fireworks.It happened on Dec. 15 around 10 p.m. at Terminal 4 of the airport.As the woman tried to pass through a security checkpoint, a Transportation Security Administration officer flagged her bag after spotting something suspicious in an X-ray. Can TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage?The b
  
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• NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

  22-12-2024 16:34 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) — The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats, such as last year
  
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• 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident: US military

  22-12-2024 16:08 via kfor.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. But the shootdown underlines just how dangerous the Red Sea corridor has become, with ongoing
  
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• Driver killed by police after driving truck through Texas mall, injuring 5

  22-12-2024 15:35 via kfor.com
  
  KILLEEN, Texas (KXAN) — A driver was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after driving a truck into a busy mall on Saturday night, injuring five people, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.At around 5 p.m., a DPS trooper tried to stop a black pickup truck after a 911 caller reported a possible intoxicated driver in Belton, about 20 miles from Killeen. The driver refused to stop, prompting a chase, DPS explained during a Saturday night press conference.
  The pickup the
  
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• Mystery packages and persuasive texts, part of holiday scam targeting Oklahomans

  22-12-2024 05:12 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As the holiday gets closer, scam artists are working overtime trying to take advantage of you.Deputy Tara Hardin with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office says scammers are trying to gain additional information about you or gain access to your device. Will Amazon strike affect your holiday packages?"There are several scams that really increase this time of year," said Deputy Hardin.Deputy Hardin said fraudsters are mailing packages to homes with gifts inside, along w
  
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• Firefighters respond to commercial fire in Oklahoma City

  22-12-2024 02:51 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Fire Department is on the scene of a commercial fire near the area of NW 10th and N Western Avenue.
  OKCFD responded to the commercial fire around 7 p.m. Saturday night.At this time no cause has been reported.
  
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• 'Doesn't have a soul': Man charged with kidnapping woman from Newcastle casino

  22-12-2024 02:15 via kfor.com
  
  NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against a man accused of kidnapping a woman at a casino in Newcastle last month.Court documents allege the incident happened at the Newcastle Casino on November 25 and that the victim told police that, after getting into Kevin Martin's vehicle, he wouldn't let her out.She told police Martin took her purse from her and searched it, removing a knife in the purse and putting it under his seat. LOCAL NEW
  
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• Senate confirms 235th Biden judge, surpassing Trump’s record

  22-12-2024 02:01 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Senate on Friday confirmed President Biden’s 235th judicial nominee, surpassing the record of 234 judges confirmed during President-elect Trump’s first term in office.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) marked the achievement after the Senate confirmed Serena Raquel Murillo to serve as district judge for the Central District of California.“This Majority has now confirmed more judges under President Biden than any majority has confirmed in decade
  
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• Will Amazon strike affect your holiday packages?

  22-12-2024 02:00 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers who are part of the Teamsters union are striking across the United States ahead of the Christmas holiday, but the online retailer says it doesn't expect the strike to affect holiday gift deliveries.Picket lines are being seen in cities like New York, Chicago and Atlanta as workers are walking off the job as the holiday rush to get packages delivered across the country heats up.Amazon says the drivers represent a small fraction of its delivery wor
  
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• FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels for first time in 30 years

  22-12-2024 01:59 via kfor.com
  
  Related video: Senators question FDA on processed foods(The Hill) – A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition science and is meant to help consumers better navigate food labels. The “healthy” claim “can empower consumers” and help them identify a nutritious diet that is consistent with dietary recommendati
  
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• How drone activity could affect US holiday travel plans

  22-12-2024 01:58 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — With more than 40 million Americans expected to travel by air over the upcoming holidays, mysterious drone sightings reported around the U.S. in recent weeks are raising anxiety levels over whether drone activity could affect people’s ability to reach their desired destinations.Drone sightings in New York closed the runways at Stewart International Airport for about an hour last week. The airport said the closures did not affect any flight traffic. However, it prompted N
  
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• 1 dead in small plane crash near home of NFL player Dion Dawkins

  22-12-2024 01:58 via kfor.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person died in a small plane crash Thursday morning close to the house of Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins, police said.
  The plane crashed in the area of 100 Stewart Court just before 11:30 a.m. in a residential area of the town of Aurora."Tragedies happen all of the time. The biggest point about it is I hope that the pilot's family is O.K.," Dawkins said. "I hope that they're doing alright, because somebody lost their life today for an accident,
  
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• Couple arrested for allegedly abusing several children

  22-12-2024 01:45 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A couple was arrested for child abuse after allegedly beating several children in the home over a few years. The years-long investigation details the accusations against Deborah Mainus and John Charles Gould.Court documents explain one of the children told police they were sexually abused by Mainus along with being forced to do "military-style" workouts as punishment. OSBI investigating after woman killed in RingwoodThe child also alleged Mainus would punch, choke, a
  
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• One person arrested after police chase ends in NE OKC

  22-12-2024 00:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A man has been arrested following a police chase that ended near NE 23rd Street and Coltrane Road on Saturday evening.According to authorities, police received a call about a female attempting to exit from a moving vehicle. Officers arrived to the scene near NE 10th Street and N Walnut Avenue, witnessing a woman attempting to leave the passenger side of the vehicle, before the driver began to flee from police.No further details have been released about the pursuit.Th
  
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• NB I-35 in McClain County open again after multiple crashes

  21-12-2024 20:02 via kfor.com
  
  UPDATE @ 2:50 P.M.McClain County Sheriff's Office says the road is reopened.ORIGINAL STORYMCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — The McClain County Sheriff's Office is warning those who are currently traveling of two significant crashes Saturday afternoon along NB I-35.According to authorities, units are currently working a six-vehicle injury accident on I-35 at mile marker 101, along with another six-vehicle injury accident on I-35 at mile marker 98.Two separate six-vehicle injury accidents along
  
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• Multiple crashes slowing down traffic along NB I-35 in McClain County

  21-12-2024 20:02 via kfor.com
  
  MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — The McClain County Sheriff's Office is warning those who are currently traveling of two significant crashes Saturday afternoon along NB I-35.According to authorities, units are currently working a six-vehicle injury accident on I-35 at mile marker 101, along with another six-vehicle injury accident on I-35 at mile marker 98.Two separate six-vehicle injury accidents along I-35. Image courtesy McClain County Sheriff's Office.Officials with the McClain County Sh
  
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• At least 2 dead, 60 hurt after car drives into German Christmas market in a suspected attack

  21-12-2024 18:14 via kfor.com
  
  MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities believe was an attack.The driver was arrested shortly after the car barreled into the market at around 7 p.m., when it was teeming with holiday shoppers looking forward to the weekend.Verified bystander footage distributed by the German news agency dpa showed the suspect&rsquo
  
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