Michael Floyd Wilson was sentenced to two life sentences in September 2015 for killing two people in coastal Harrison County a year earlier
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Michael Floyd Wilson was sentenced to two life sentences in September 2015 for killing two people in coastal Harrison County a year earlier
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Escaped convict "Pretty Boy Floyd" caught after two days on the run, authorities say
(CNN) — Twelve Thai boys trapped in a cave have sent letters to their parents, and for the youngest of them all, foremost on his mind is the prospect of a tasty fried chicken meal when, and if, he is finally rescued. The letters were posted on Facebook by the Thai Navy SEALs who are leading the evacuation effort that involves pulling the boys through four kilometers (2.5 miles) of narrow, dark, twisting and flooded tunnels. “Dad, Mom don’t worry about me,” wrote 11-year-old Chanin Viboonrungruang . “I am fine. Please tell Pee Yod (older female relative) to take me to eat fried chicken. Love you all,” said the boy who is known by his nickname Titun. On Saturday CNN interviewed his father Tanawat Viboonrungruang, 35, who like the other parents, faces an agonizing wait. He explained the boy’s letter was referring to a promise made to the boy by his Aunt go to the local KFC. In t his video posted on Facebook by the Thai Navy seals , Titun is the fifth boy to speak. When asked what his feelings were when he read the letter, he said: “I felt better as my son said that he was fine and strong. I felt relieved after I had been worried about my son that he would be exhausted. I felt better. But I don’t know whether is tired or not.” “I am worried about him as there are obstacles to extract him out,” he said. “Everyone knows that it is difficult to stay inside (the cave) but the officials are trying. I hope he is still healthy and would come out soon. I want to send my support to him. I don’t have a chance to talk with him.” Viboonrungruang, who has spent most of the past few days keeping vigil at the entrance of the cave, described his son as a friendly, lively, popular boy who dreams of becoming a professional football player and is a supporter of both Arsenal and Barcelona soccer teams. “He’s been playing football since he was young, and he started it just at age 8 or 9,” said Viboonrungruang. Titun joined the team led by the coach, Akkapol Chanthawong, also known as Eak, 25, who is also in the cave, two years ago. “Back then he played football with friends just for fun. But after he joined this soccer team, his football skills are better. He performs really well with the guidance form the coach.” He said Titun had said he was going training at a local football field on the day he went missing, but didn’t talk about the trip to the cave. “I called him on the 23rd of June at around 3 p.m., but I couldn’t reach him or the coach,” he said. “I wasn’t able to contact him. So I tried to contact him again at about 6 or 7 pm but I couldn’t. I knew that they were trapped at around 11 p.m.” He said he knew his son was among those trapped after a friend asked him to check a photo of the boy’s bikes and other possessions found near the entrance to the cave. Viboonrungruang said the first days, when the boys had still not been located, were the worst. “On the third or the fourth day of the operation, I was so stressed out worrying how he could live in the dark and damp cave because I don’t know what it is like in the cave,” he said. “What could he do or what could he face? I don’t know. I was so stressed. So when the officials had announced that they found my son, I was so relaxed.” He said for now the family were not preparing any surprises for the boy, if, and when, he is eventually returned to them. “I don’t prepare for anything because after he comes out form the cave, he has to have his mentally and physically weak health checked and cured. So we don’t do anything for the surprise.” But he said, in any case, his young son will be able to have anything he wants. — Patrick Sarnsamak, Sandi Sidhu and Hilary Clarke The-CNN-Wire ( & © 2018 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.)
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The baby and his mother were reported missing on Monday, and a farmer found the baby’s mother Friday
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NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Snell blanked the Mets over a career-high-tying 7 1/3 innings, Wilson Ramos drove in a pair of runs and Tampa Bay downed New York 3-0 on Saturday. A late afternoon start under clear blue skies featured two young left-handers at the top of their game in recent weeks, both successfully dodging a slew of baserunners early. Ranked among the league leaders in several categories, the 25-year-old Snell was as advertised— keeping the Mets off the board despite allowing the leadoff runner to reach in six out of eight frames including each of the first four. Snell (12-4) struck out nine, scattering six hits and three walks while lowering his ERA to 2.09. The lanky lefty has yielded two runs or fewer in nine of his last 10 starts and is 4-0 with an 0.63 ERA over his last four outings, two against the Astros. After being held scoreless in 34 of their previous 36 innings, Tampa Bay finally broke through in the fifth. Matt Duffy lined a leadoff double down the right-field line, the fourth two-bagger surrendered by Mets starter Steven Matz to that point, advancing to third on a groundout. Ramos followed with a sharp grounder to shortstop. A charging Amed Rosario booted the ball before recovering and throwing to first for the out. With Duffy running on contact, Rosario likely would have cut down the run at home had he fielded the ball cleanly. Instead, the Rays took a 1-0 lead. Matz (4-6) continued his recent surge, charged with one run on five hits and three walks in 6 1/3 innings— striking out five. The Long Island native has allowed four earned runs across his last his three starts, a span of 18 2/3 innings. He escaped trouble early by getting Adeiny Hechavarria to fly out, ending a bases-loaded threat in the first. The Rays left seven men on in the first four innings and were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position during that stretch. Tampa Bay was 2 for 25 with runners in scoring position in the first two games of the series, stranding a total of 18. The Rays added some insurance in the eighth on a bloop single by former Met Carlos Gomez, scoring Daniel Robertson. Ramos singled home a run in the ninth. Sergio Romo pitched a scoreless ninth for his ninth save in 13 chances. Neither Snell nor Matz had faced the opposing team before. Jose Bautista was 0 for 4 with three strikeouts after hitting a game-ending grand slam in the series opener Friday night. LOOSE LUMBER Both starting third basemen lost the grip on their bats an inning apart. Todd Frazier swung at a fastball in the bottom of the fourth, fouling it off and also sending his bat deep into foul territory down the third base line. Duffy had a similar experience in the fifth, letting go of his lumber and causing it to fly towards the Rays’ on-deck circle. FED UP One particularly vociferous spectator seated in front of the press box wore a paper bag on his head for most of the game, traditionally a sign of protest when fans are upset with the home team’s overall play. CLOSE CALL The Rays had a brief scare in the second when Snell’s pitching hand was grazed by a 92-mph sinker. The southpaw took his base and did not appear to be in pain. TRAINER’S ROOM Rays: Rookie infielder Willy Adames was scratched from the starting lineup. “He’s just under the weather,” manager Kevin Cash said. “He was battling a bug last night and I think he woke up this morning a little bit worse.” … RHP Jake Faria (strained left oblique) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with high-A Charlotte Saturday night. … INF Christian Arroyo (strained left oblique) could play for Charlotte on Monday but the club is not fully committed to that plan, according to Cash. Mets: LF Yoenis Cespedes (right hip) is continuing baseball activities including running straight sprints, although he has yet to begin turning the bases to simulate a double. “Trying to figure out that schedule as we go along,” said manager Mickey Callaway about when his club’s top slugger might play in a rehab game. “All that’s going to be based on how he bounces back day-to-day.” UP NEXT Rays: RHP Nathan Eovaldi (2-3, 3.92 ERA) pitches in the rubber game on Sunday. He has allowed just two runs over his last two starts, a span of twelve innings in which he fanned 14 batters. Mets: RHP Chris Flexen (0-1, 10.80 ERA in 3 relief appearances) will make his first start of the season. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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NEWFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Authorities say two people were killed when a house exploded in southern New Jersey early Saturday. The Gloucester County prosecutor’s office says the blast in Newfield was reported around 6:15 a.m. CBS Philly reports that the blast originated in basement of a house on the 300 block of Oakwood Drive and caused damage to nearby homes, scattering debris over several blocks. Debris strewn across the ground on the 300 block of Oakwood Drive in Newfield, NJ after a reported house explosion this morning. One confirmed dead; search continues for a second person believed to have been inside at the time. #CBS3 pic.twitter.com/GmSUx53ZkB — Anita Oh (@anita_oh) July 7, 2018 Family members tell CBS Philly the residents of the house were a couple in their 70s, identified as John and Carole Paladino. “Ran down the street, noticed it was my uncle’s house,” said the victims’ nephew Jason Paladino. “I love them. It’s just tough, it really is. They were really great family. I just feel for my cousin Susan and my cousin Tony.” “They were very nice people,” said Audra Manasco, who grew up next door. “We were planning a pool day next door, because he has a pool and he always lets us use his pool.” Volunteers responded to a home explosion on Oakwood Drive in #Newfield , helping 2 families (7 people) in neighboring homes which were affected, with Red Cross emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food and clothing needs. #DisasterRelief — Red Cr_ss New Jersey (@NJRedCross) July 8, 2018 Authorities gave no immediate word on a possible cause, but add no foul play was suspected. Neighbors tell CBS Philly there was an appliance delivery truck in the driveway Friday and they fear something may have been installed incorrectly, causing a gas leak. The county fire marshal is investigating, along with several other agencies, including a state police arson-bomb unit, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Franklin Township police department. (© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are investigating an attempted abduction Saturday on Staten Island. It happened around 5:20 p.m. at Mapleton Avenue and Olympia Boulevard. Police said a driver pulled up in a black Prius and tried to take a 4-year-old girl from her stroller. The mother fought back, and the driver took off. The suspect was described as an Asian man. Check back with CBSNewYork.com for more on this developing story.
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TORONTO (AP) — Luis Severino pitched five innings to earn his major league-leading 14th win, Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge each hit solo home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 Saturday. Severino (14-2) won his fifth straight start, allowing three runs and five hits. Two of the hits were home runs, marking the first time this season that Severino has allowed more than one homer in a game. He has allowed three earned runs or less in 16 consecutive starts. Jonathan Holder, David Robertson, Dellin Betances each worked one inning and Aroldis Chapman got the first out of the ninth before leaving with an apparent injury. Chasen Shreve finished for New York, giving up a solo homer to Aledmys Diaz. Gardner connected on left-hander J.A. Happ’s first pitch of the game, the 14th leadoff homer of his career. Judge piled on when he homered on Happ’s fifth pitch, his 25th of the season. Happ (10-5), a potential trade target for the Yankees, had a dreadful audition. He allowed six runs and four hits in 2 2-3 innings, his shortest start of the season. Happ matched season-worsts by allowing seven runs and 10 hits in his previous outing, last Sunday against Detroit. He has lost back-to-back starts after a six-game winning streak. Brandon Drury hit a two-run double in the first and Gardner hit a two-run triple in the fifth before scoring on catcher Luke Maile’s passed ball. Toronto’s Kevin Pillar hit a two-run homer in the second and Randal Grichuk added a solo shot in the fourth. New York outfielder Aaron Hicks left after four innings because of a sore left leg. Clint Frazier came on to play left field in the bottom of the fifth, with Gardner moving from left to center. Home plate umpire Lance Barrett made two ejections, both in the third inning. Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was ejected for arguing balls and strikes from the bench moments before Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was also tossed for arguing. TRAINER’S ROOM Yankees: New York recalled Frazier from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and designated RHP David Hale for assignment. Hale pitched 5 2-3 innings Friday in relief of RHP Sonny Gray. … C Gary Sanchez (right groin) caught RHP Masahiro Tanaka’s pregame bullpen session and also took two rounds of batting practice. Manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez could begin a minor league rehab assignment July 15. … Triple-A RHP Luis Cessa is expected to start the second game of Monday’s doubleheader at Baltimore. Triple-A RHP Jonathan Loaisiga was a candidate for the start but has been ruled out because of a sore shoulder. Boone said Loaisiga had an MRI Friday and will visit New York’s team doctor Monday. Blue Jays: RHP Preston Guilmet was assigned to Triple-A Buffalo. Guilmet was designated for assignment Wednesday. UP NEXT Yankees RHP Domingo German (2-4, 5.37) faces Blue Jays LHP Ryan Borucki (0-1, 2.77) in Sunday’s series finale. German has failed to complete five innings in his past two starts. Borucki made his home debut against Detroit on Monday, allowing two runs and two hits in seven innings. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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A court case is underway involving the popular weed killer Roundup. A man claims it caused his cancer and whatever the jury decides could affect millions of people. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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There are growing calls for the Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill to step down after two women accused him of sexual harassment. Hill has called the allegations “vicious and false” and said he will not step down. Kenneth Craig reports.
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In New Jersey, state troopers pull over dozens of cars a year. But one case in June stands out. That chance encounter led to a surprise reunion 27 years in the making. Michelle Miller reports.
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GRANADA HILLS (CBSLA) — City firefighters, with an assist from L.A. County Fire Department, battled a brush fire in Granada Hills Saturday afternoon. The blaze burned about a half acre in a half hour, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The blaze broke out near 16650 W. Knollwood Drive about 3:20 p.m., fire department spokeswoman Amy Bastman said. The fire was also threatening some structures along a nearby golf course, Bastman said. Some residents were visible fighting back flames with fire hoses. As least one home was damaged heavily. At least three other homes had exterior and roof damage. Two cars were reportedly destroyed. (credit Adrianna Weingold/CBS2) Los Angeles County Fire Department has sent four camp crews, one water- dropping helicopter and a battalion chief to assist city firefighters. CBS2’s Adrianna Weingold reported from the scene. She said it was a scary situation for residents in the Knollwood Country Club Estates area. One resident told Weingold she was in the pool with her kids when she first saw ash falling. In the distance she saw flames and a huge plume of smoke and called 911. She also said she went door-to-door alerting neighbors. “This kind of weather and this kind of heat, you’re terrified, ” said resident Kay Radford. “Oh my God,” said resident Ken Gosselin, “I was in the house and all of a sudden I saw flames rise above the golf course and we were scared to death. The flames came right up to my back lawn. Firefighters said it took 102 of them to put the blaze out. One firefighters was treated for heat-related medical complaints.
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Brush Fire Gets Dangerously Close To Homes In Granada Hills
Firefighters are battling more than 60 large western wildfires. One of the most destructive is in Goleta, California, near Santa Barbara. It has burned 80 acres and has damaged or destroyed at least 20 structures. Carter Evans reports
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SAMARA, Russia (CBSSports) — The semifinals are set. After France, Belgium and England all clinched a spot in the World Cup semis, Croatia joined them on Saturday after beating host Russia 4-3 in penalty kicks. A wild 1-1 match after 90 minutes saw each team score again in extra time, with penalty kicks deciding consecutive matches for both teams. Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic once again came up big, making some big saves in regulation, one after getting injured, and saving Russia’s first penalty kick. Ivan Rakitic scored the winning penalty as Croatia returns to the semifinals for the first time since 1998. Ivan Rakitic of Croatia celebrates scoring his team’s fifth penalty, the winning penalty, in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Russia and Croatia at Fisht Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) It was a match that, frankly, was pretty boring for the first 30 minutes. After that, it was far from it, producing one of the most intense, heart-wrenching games we’ve seen in Russia. With the score 0-0 and neither team looking like much of a threat, Russia start Denis Cheryshev scored the opener with one of the goals of the tournament, freezing Subasic from outside the box. But that lead was short lived. Croatia began to control the ball more and play down the wing, and that’s when Mario Mandzukic found Andrej Kramaric for the equalizer eight minutes later. The teams then went back and forth in regulation, and neither could find the winner, sending the game into extra time. Both teams went 30 extra minutes in their round of 16 clash, with Russia beating Spain and Croatia beating Denmark. And in the extra session, it looked like Croatia was well on their way to the victory and avoiding penalty kicks. Domagoj Vida headed home from a corner kick in the 101st minute for the 2-1 lead. But then, with just five minutes to go, Mario Fernandes played the role of hero, heading home a set piece to make it 2-2. And in the penalty kicks, Russia lost its composure. Fyodor Smolov tried a cheeky lofted shot to open it, and Subasic read it well to save it. Fernandez went from hero to villain, missing the goal completely on his opportunity, as Rakitic sent his team into the next round. And with that, the field is set. It’s Belgium vs. France on Tuesday, and England vs. Croatia on Wednesday.
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WESTBURY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Nassau County Police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl in Westbury. Police said the girl was on School Street near Walton Place around 8:15 a.m. Friday when a white pickup truck pulled over to the side of the road. The driver allegedly got out with his jeans down and exposed himself. The victim walked to Westbury Middle School, where police were called. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man in his 40s, 6 feet tall with salt and pepper hair, wearing a blue shirt with red sleeves. Nassau County Police are investigating another case of public lewdness involving two 13-year-old victims Monday in Baldwin. They do not believe the incidents are connected. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
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Nassau County Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Exposing Himself To 11-Year-Old Girl
