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  • News headlines today: Oct. 18, 2019

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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• Oct 18

  • Mother of mass shooting victim wins partial victory vs. HOA over flag honoring son

    Her homeowners association wanted her to take the flag down next year.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Mock safe-injection site displayed in Boston

    Friday marked the final day of a mock safe-injection site in Boston designed to familiarize the public with what a potential facility might look like.

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• Oct 18

  • Over 1,000 goats feast on vegetation in California to help prevent wildfires

    Goats from Peru used for wildfire prevention in California

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Tropical Storm Nestor takes aim at Florida: 'Residents should prepare now'

    Storm surge warnings have been issued from Indian Pass to Clearwater Beach.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder after asbestos found

    The company said on Friday it's voluntarily recalling around 33,000 bottles of baby powder after traces of asbestos were found.

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• Oct 18

  • 1st all-women spacewalk makes history

    U.S. astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are the first two women to have done a spacewalk together.

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • Boston hospital's mock safe-injection site: 'This is a medical procedure'

    Safe injection sites are currently illegal in the United States.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Police believe missing woman strangled to death, injected with poison

    45-year-old Christopher Prestipino is accused by police of kidnapping and killing 24-year-old Esmeralda Gonzalez, according to a criminal complaint...

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • Man accused of killing woman, saving videos to SD card now charged in 2nd murder

    During the investigation into the SD card murder, detectives determined Brian Smith was also suspected in another killing, authorities said.

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• Oct 18

  • De Blasio praises plan to close Rikers Island jail

    The jail is set to close by 2026, replaced by community-based jail complexes

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• Oct 18

  • Passenger dies from Alaska plane crash

    Photos show the plane stopped just short of plunging into the bay.

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  • Kellogg's issues special 'All Together' box for LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign

    Your favorite cereals are all in one box to promote anti-bullying.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • New Orleans will use explosives to bring down cranes at collapsed Hard Rock Hotel

    The cranes have been a source of concern because they are moving so much.

    Oct 18

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  • Surveillance video released in search for abducted 3-year-old

    The Birmingham Police Department released video showing a man walking by moments before the abduction.

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • FAA conducting tests on airplane evacuations

    The tests are looking into whether the amount of legroom on an airplane affects how quickly passengers can evacuate during an emergency.

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• Oct 18

  • 'This is the male we're looking for': Video released in search for abducted girl

    Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.

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• Oct 18

  • Man accused in killing after SD card randomly found on street charged in 2nd murder

    Brian Smith is accused of killing Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.

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  • ‘Our enemy right now is the weather’ in New Orleans crane cleanup: Officials

    Fire Chief Tim McConnell warned of the continued risk in dismantling the badly damaged cranes that are towering over the partially collapsed Hard Rock...

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• Oct 18

  • Johnson & Johnson recalls some baby powder after asbestos found

    The asbestos was found in a single bottle purchased from an online retailer.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Curious porcupine investigates pumpkin

    Rico the Brazilian porcupine took a few bites out of his Halloween treat at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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• Oct 18

  • Alaska Airlines flight overshoots runway

    The twin-engine Alaska Airlines flight stopped just short of plunging into the waters of Unalaska Bay.

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• Oct 18

  • 'Time was of the essence': Politicians add to reward for missing 3-year-old

    Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • On 2nd day of Chicago teachers strike, union says progress is 'very inadequate'

    Teachers are fighting for smaller classrooms and more staffing.

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• Oct 18

  • 15-year-old girl found safe after Amber Alert

    A missing 15-year-old girl in North Carolina has been found after an Amber Alert was issued earlier in the day.

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• Oct 18

  • Marine Corps corrects who was in iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photo

    Marine Cpl. Harold P. Keller was one of the men immortalized in the famous photo taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, not Pfc. Rene...

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• Oct 18

  • Officer on leave after pulling gun on teen skaters

    A California police officer was placed on administrative leave this week after video appeared to show him threatening a group of teen skaters at...

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• Oct 18

  • ‘Most unpatriotic’: Marine combat veteran faces ‘imminent’ deportation

    Jose Segovia Benitez was not diagnosed with PTSD for 8 years.

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• Oct 18

  • 'Start Here': Mulvaney admits Ukraine quid pro quo

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Athletes pay for funeral of woman killed at home by police

    Atatiana Jefferson's funeral is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday in Dallas.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Mattis roasts Trump at annual Alfred E. Smith dinner

    Former Defense Secretary Gen. James Mattis roasted his former boss in New York City on Thursday night.

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• Oct 17

  • 15-year-old North Carolina girl found safe following Amber Alert

    Nevia Nixon was last seen on Sept. 25.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Officer who threatened teen skaters at gunpoint placed on leave

    The confrontation began when the officer told the teens they were too loud.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Fox breaks into San Diego home

    The fox wreaked havoc in the guest bathroom, where it knocked a Himalayan salt lamp off the counter and then knocked over everything in the shower.

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• Oct 17

  • Marine Corps again corrects who was in iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photo

    The FBI-led analysis ensures no more corrections are needed.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Thousands of Chicago teachers go on strike after failing to reach contract deal

    "There is a pent up frustration," the Chicago Teachers Union president said.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Thousands of Chicago teachers go on strike

    The strike follows months of failed negotiations between teachers and the city's public school system.

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• Oct 17

  • Victims of Hard Rock Hotel collapse file lawsuit alleging negligence

    The victims said the construction site "posed an unreasonable risk of injury."

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 84-year-old Vietnam vet challenges TSA agent to pushup contest

    An 84-year-old Vietnam veteran is seen on video doing push-ups with a TSA agent.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 20-year-old in custody for street festival shooting that killed 1, injured 11

    A 20-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with murder.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Mom of 6 says ‘hardest thing’ about breast cancer diagnosis was telling kids

    Sarah Weimer shared her journey for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • Over 500,000 without power as nor'easter bashes New England

    The pounding wind gusts reached 90 mph on Cape Cod.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Fox breaks in, spends night in home

    The fox was curled up in a ball in a bathroom when the resident checked on it.

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• Oct 17

  • Warning for earthquakes? There's an app for that.

    California is experimenting with a new system to help warn residents about impending earthquakes.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Juul suspends sale of sweet flavors amid mysterious vaping deaths

    The company will continue to sell tobacco, menthol and mint flavors.

    Oct 17