Memphis blaze kills five children and two adults
A early Saturday fire in a two story house in Memphis killed Melissa Poole and four of her children along with two other relatives. Two teenagers and a one year old escaped with second degree burns and were hospitalized. Neighbors attempted to help as flames and smoke filled the home before authorities began investigations.
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Lorenzo Williams
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Tennessee
U.S. Fire Administration
Memphis, Tenn
Aid groups struggle for funds seven years after 9 11
Terry Sears of Tuesday's Children says families of Sept 11 victims still need help though donations have dried up. Many groups face closures and budget cuts as Red Cross long term relief funds end after distributing over 1 billion to 100 plus organizations. The Sept 11 recovery program shrinks from nearly 300 staff to two and ends by year’s end.
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New York
Terry Grace Sears
Sept. Il
Sears
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Joan Hernandez
Pigeon Painted Violet Stopped From Flying in Queens
A New York City pigeon was found in Queens painted violet. Joe Mora reported the striking bird to wildlife rehabilitator Bobby Horvath, who noted the feathers are rigid from the paint and the bird cannot fly. The bird was taken to a licensed rehabilitator.
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New York City
Joe Mora
Queens
Bobby Horvath
Lotto winner in California gets 17 year prison term
San Bernardino California lottery winner Thomas Turnout, who collected 10 million in 2001, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and causing injury while driving intoxicated. A pickup struck a car at a red light, killing three and injuring others. His attorney says he settled lawsuits by the victims’ families.
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Calif
California
Thomas Turnout
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