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2 children dead, 1 hospitalized after falling into pool at San Jose day care: Police

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Three children were rushed to hospitals after they allegedly fell into a pool at a San Jose day care, police said. Two children died and a third was hospitalized after they fell into a pool while at a day care in San Jose Monday, investigators said. Police and fire department officials responded to the day care on Fleetwood Drive for a welfare check around 9:05 a.m., according to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD). The police were told that "several juveniles had fallen into a pool," the SJPD said. San Jose Police are investigating an incident at a day care where they day three children allegedly fell into a pool. KGO Three children were rushed to hospital s in critical condition, the police said. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the hospital while the condition of the third child was upgraded to "non-life threatening," according to police. MORE: Police find more fentanyl in trap floor at Bronx day care where baby died Police remained at the scene

A 9-year-old girl who vanished from a New York state park has been found safe, police say

Authorities say a 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York has been found safe Monday following a two day search MOREAU, N.Y. -- A 9-year- old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in up state New York was found safe Monday following a two-day search, authorities said. Charlotte Sena was located “in good health” and “a suspect is in custody” in connection with her disappearance Saturday evening, New York State Police said in a statement. Authorities didn’t immediately release further details. Hundreds of law enforcement officers, forest rangers and others searched a swath of upstate New York after the girl disappeared while riding her bicycle in Moreau Lake State Park, about 35 miles (60 kilometers) north of Albany, according to state police. Police had said they were worried she was abducted. The girl’s family pleaded with the public for help in finding Charlotte, including providing any tips to the state police. “We just want her retur

FAA, NTSB investigating Utah plane crash that killed North Dakota state senator and family

The single-engine Piper PA-23 crashed around 8:20 p.m. PT on Sunday shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Regional Airport, according to the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a small plane crash that killed all four occupants -- North Dakota state Sen. Doug Larsen, his wife and their two children -- in Moab, Utah, according to officials. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed the deaths in a statement Monday afternoon. "First Lady Kathryn, Lt. Gov. [Tammy] Miller and I are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of Sen. Doug Larsen, his wife, Amy, and their two young sons," Burgum wrote. "Sen. Larsen was a father, husband, coach, entrepreneur, businessman, state senator and lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard who committed himself fully to each of those roles with an unwavering sense of honor and duty," he continued. "As a legislator, he was a tenacious advocate for

NYPD police commissioner talks about honor of being 1st Latino leader of force

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Edward Caban made history in July when he was named the first Latino police commissioner for the NYPD and spoke with "GMA 3" about the honor and his agenda. Edward Caban made history in July when he was named the first Latino police commissioner for the NYPD. The 32-year police veteran and Bronx native has talked about his heritage throughout his career and has been open about his plans to keep New York City safe. He spoke with "GMA 3" on Monday about the honor he feels with his new position and agenda. New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward Caban makes public safety-related announcement at Police Headquarters, Sept. 27, 2023 in New York City. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock, FILE MORE: First Black female NYPD police surgeon GMA 3: Your father was a detective. So this must mean a lot to you to be the first Latino police commissioner . NYPD POLICE COMMISSIONER EDWARD CABAN: Yes, it is. I remember my swearing-in ceremony. You're out there and loo

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.2 billion ahead of Wednesday's drawing

An estimated $1.2 billion jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday night. An estimated $1.2 billion jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday night. It's now the third-largest purse in the American lottery Game 's History and the biggest so far this year. It's also the seventh-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever, according to a press release from Powerball. The grand prize, which has an estimated cash value of $551.7 million, continued its ascent through billion dollar territory after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Monday night, Powerball said. MORE: Powerball jackpot tops $1 billion ahead of Monday's drawing However, two tickets -- purchased in Delaware and Michigan -- matched matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes. Two other tickets -- sold in New York and South Carolina -- matched all five white balls and won $2 million prizes by including Power Play, a feature that allows a winner to multi

Hunter Biden returning to court for arraignment on federal gun charges

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Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty Tuesday when he is arraigned on three gun charges that were originally part of a federal plea deal that fell apart in July. Hunter Biden returns Tuesday to the same Delaware courthouse where his federal plea deal fell apart more than two months ago -- this time to face three felony gun charges leveled by the special counsel who negotiated that ill-fated agreement. Attorneys for Hunter Biden have signaled he will enter a plea of not guilty to the charges, which include allegations that he lied on a federal form when he said he was drug-free at the time that he purchased a Colt revolver in October 2018. Special counsel David Weiss indicted President Joe Biden's son last month after a yearslong investigation. That probe appeared on the cusp of completion in June, when Weiss' office brokered a two-pronged plea agreement with Hunter Biden's legal team. MORE: Judge orders Hunter Biden to appear in person at arraignment on federal gun c

Department of Defense official charged with running dog fighting ring

A Department of Defense official has been charged with dog fighting, according to records unsealed by the Justice Department on Monday night. A Department of Defense official has been charged with dog fighting, according to records unsealed by the Justice Department on Monday night. Fredrick D. Moorefield Jr. -- who serves as the deputy chief information officer for command, control and communications -- allegedly engaged in dog fighting under the code name "GeeHad," according to a statement from the Maryland U.S. Attorney's office. MORE: Police looking for little boy at center of pizza gift card scam to support his baseball team "Moorefield … and [his] associates used [an] encrypted messaging application to discuss how to train dogs for illegal dogfighting, exchanged videos about dogfighting, and arranged and coordinated dogfights," the statement read. "Moorefield … also discussed betting on dogfighting, discussed dogs that died as a result of dogfighting,

2 Army soldiers killed in Alaska as tactical vehicle flips in Yukon training site

The vehicle, a LMTV, or Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, had been carrying 17 soldiers on the outskirts of Salcha, Alaska, military officials said. A U.S. Army vehicle flipped over on Monday, killing two service members and injuring 12 others in the Yukon Training Area in Alaska, Army officials said. The vehicle , a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, or LMTV, had been carrying 17 soldiers on the outskirts of Salcha, Alaska, Military officials said in a statement on Monday. The crash involved only one vehicle, they said. "First responders reached the scene and extracted the personnel and provided on-scene medical treatment until the soldiers could be medically evacuated by ground and air to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks," the statement said. The troops had been in the Yukon Training Area, an about 257,000-acre expanse in the Middle Tanana Valley, according to the military. The area sits just east of Eielson Air Force Base and about 30 miles from Fort Wainwright. So

All 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations will participate: White House

President Joe Biden has announced that the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare's first price negotiations have agreed to participate, clearing the way for talks that could lower their costs in coming years and give him a potential political win heading into next year's election. The drugs include the blood thinner Eliquis, which the White House said was used by more than 3.7 million Medicare enrollees from June of last year through this past May and had an average out-of-pocket cost of $608 per enrollee for 2022. Also included is diabetes treatment Jardiance, which was used by nearly 1.6 million Medicare enrollees and had a 2022 out-of-pocket cost per enrollee of $490. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced in August the first 10

Woman gets pinned under driverless car after being hit by other vehicle

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A woman became pinned under a driverless car in San Francisco after she was apparently struck first by another vehicle that left the scene, police said. A woman became pinned under a driverless car in San Francisco after she was apparently struck first by another vehicle that left the scene, police said. Robotaxi company Cruise, the operator of the autonomous vehicle, said a human-driven vehicle struck the pedestrian initially and the impact "launched" her in front of its car. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. PT Monday at Fifth and Market streets. First responders found the woman "pinned beneath an autonomous vehicle suffering multiple traumatic injuries," the San Francisco Fire Department said in a statement. San Francisco police respond to the scene of a collision involving a driverless taxi, Oct. 2, 2023. KGO Firefighters used rescue tools to lift the vehicle off the victim. Paramedics treated her at the scene before transporting her to a local hospital. H

Parents will stand trial in 2021 Michigan school shooting that killed 4 students

The Michigan Supreme Court has turned down an appeal and cleared the way for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter to face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges DETROIT -- The parents of a teenager who killed four students at Michigan's Oxford High School lost an appeal Tuesday and will face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges, a rare case of prosecutors attempting to pin some responsibility for a school shooting on the perpetrator's family. James and Jennifer Crumbley are accused of making a gun accessible to Ethan Crumbley and ignoring his mental Health needs. The state appeals court said in March that the couple could face trial , and the Michigan Supreme Court let that decision stand in a one-sentence order. Prosecutors in suburban Detroit had to show only that there was probable cause to put the parents on trial, a low threshold at this stage. The appeals court noted that an Oakland County jury will hear a more expansive case from all sides. The shooter

1 dead after crane topples at construction site in Florida

A person trapped under a crane has died after the device fell on top of them during an industrial accident in Florida, authorities said. A person trapped under a crane has died after the device fell on top of them during an industrial accident in Florida, authorities said. The accident happened at approximately 3:16 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon at a construction site on Heather Moss Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. MORE: Dump truck driver plummets hundreds of feet into quarry pit when vehicle slips off cliff "A crane at a construction site overturned and fell down an embankment," authorities said. "One person was transported to the hospital, where they later died." Officials said they believe OSHA will be investigating the industrial accident and what caused it, according to a post on social media from Orange County Fire and Rescue. Approximately 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled on the site from the felled crane . This is a developi

NYPD officer indicted for allegedly punching man more than a dozen times during service call

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A New York City police officer is accused of punching a man more than a dozen times while responding to a call about an emotionally disturbed child last year. A New York City police office r faces charges for allegedly punching a man more than a dozen times while responding to a call about an emotionally disturbed child last year, prosecutors said Wednesday. NYPD officer Christian Zapata has been indicted on one count of assault in the third degree stemming from the December 2022 incident, prosecutors said. Zapata, 36, of the Bronx, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault and was released on his own recognizance on Wednesday. Officer Christian Zapata is seen in body-camera footage during the service call on Dec. 7, 2022. NYPD While responding with several officers to a call of an autistic teen in crisis in a Harlem apartment on Dec. 7, 2022, Zapata allegedly punched the boyfriend of the teen's mother approximately 13 times in the span of nine seconds, prosecutors said. The in