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On Saturday, Coroner Naida Rutherford identified the child as Armani Shoemaker of Columbia. “Our hearts are broken by the life of Armani being cut short by this unexpected tragedy,” Rutherford said. “Losing a child is one of the most unimaginable situations that can happen, and our thoughts and prayers go out to this family. Rutherford … Read more

Captain Thaddeus “Thad” Raven died at the age of 57, the department announced. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth Fire captain who served for 25 years died at the age of 57, the Fort Worth Fire Department announced in a Facebook post Sunday.  Captain Thaddeus “Thad” Raven was an exemplary firefighter and leader, the … Read more

The rescue took place near where the San Jacinto River goes into Lake Houston. HOUSTON — For the last few days, we’ve heard of hundreds of rescues from the flooding around Southeast Texas and we’ve seen video of it happening. We’re seeing one of those rescues from a unique point of view. On Saturday night, … Read more

The zebra was captured near the Riverbend neighborhood after being on the loose for almost six days. NORTH BEND, Wash. — A missing zebra who captured global attention was safely captured in North Bend on Friday night, according to Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC).  The mare, or female zebra, was rescued in the … Read more

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, Hartman’s was given the green light to try and set the Guinness World Record for the largest Mint Julep. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Although Mystik Dan was the big winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, here in Buffalo it may have been Hartman’s Distilling Company.  In … Read more