Horrified passengers on a nearby boat called for help as the duck boat sank with 31 people on board
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Severe thunderstorm warning was issued moments before duck boat capsized
The governor’s office had no other information about the family members; authorities have not yet identified the victims
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NFL puts the brakes on policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem
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In May, the NFL mandated all players stand, and if they didn’t, teams could discipline them
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Michael Beasley has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Lakers, joining a new-look squad in L.A. that also features LeBron James.
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Michael Beasley has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Lakers, according to sources, joining a new-look squad in L.A. that features LeBron James, Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo.
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A Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S. pleaded guilty Friday to driving drunk in a crash that killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and his Uber driver.
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MUSCOY (CBSLA) – A two-year-old girl was shot and killed by another child Friday in the town of Muscoy, just northwest of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reports that the shooting occurred in a home in the 2700 block of Duffy Street sometime before 11:30 a.m. Investigators say the 4-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his two-year-old cousin. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies told CBS2’s Nicole Comstock the boy accidentally fired the weapon. @sbcountysheriff says a 2 year old girl lost her life in a shooting this morning in Muscoy. Deputies tell @CBSLA a 4 year old boy in the home accidentally fired the weapon. pic.twitter.com/WDZs6EWmWD — Nicole Comstock (@ComstockNEWS) July 20, 2018 It wasn’t clear how the boy accessed the firearm.
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Sunflower Soundtrack: 'BUBBLE RAP' makes use of infectious songs, short attention spans
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Both artists are Wichita natives and recent West High graduates who collaborated on videos long before recording music together. “It (“BUBBLE RAP ”) …
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Intense heat is once again expected in Southern California next week, after high temperatures shattered all-time records across the region just two weeks ago. CBS2/KCAL9 meteorologist Craig Herrera says the valleys, Inland Empire and High Desert could see temperatures between 105° and 112° beginning Monday. And anyone hoping to escape the heat at the beach may want to reconsider: coastal and mountain communities will likely see temperatures at or near 90°. Herrera says conditions will be “unusually hot” for late July and will come close to the record-breaking temperatures seen July 6. That day, Burbank and Van Nuys saw their hottest recorded temperatures of all time, at 114° and 117°, respectively. Monday’s heat wave is expected to last for at least five days and may extend into the weekend. The L.A. County Department of Public Health issued a heat alert for Monday and Tuesday in the Pomona area and the Antelope, Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. It will be in effect Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles. Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, the county’s interim health officer, noted that children, the elderly and pets can be particularly susceptible to heat-related illness. He noted that even short periods of exertion in high heat can cause dehydration, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images) People without air conditioning who need a break from the heat can visit cooling centers like malls, libraries and senior centers. A full list of such centers is available online or by calling 211. Health officials from various agencies offered a series of tips for people to avoid becoming ill from the heat: • Drink lots of cool water, even if you are not thirsty. • Wear loose, light-colored clothing. • Wear a hat and sunscreen. • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. (Photo: Frederick J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images) Authorities also encouraged residents to check regularly on neighbors who might be vulnerable to heat illness, including seniors who live alone, people with heart or lung disease and young children. Officials also strongly reminded residents to never leave children or pets unattended inside closed vehicles. (© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The number of World War II veterans is dwindling, as most of them are now in their 80s and 90s. Known as the Greatest Generation, a group of them is setting out on a transatlantic journey to share their stories. On Friday, they boarded Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook. The seven-day cruise from Brooklyn to London is free for the vets – a way to pay tribute to the aging heroes. Stuart Hedley is 97 years old and served in the Navy for 20 years. He was on board the U.S.S. West Virginia when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. “Planes were diving from everywhere,” he told CBS2’s Cindy Hsu. “And those 50-caliber machine guns, wing guns, were spitting bullets all over the place.” He and his fellow veterans will share their stories on board the ship in a partnership between Cunard and the Greatest Generations Foundation. They’ll discuss their experiences and take part in Q&A sessions with other passengers, most of whom are not veterans. Hedley said the trip means the world to him. “It’s a blessing beyond measure, something I never dreamed of in my greatest dreams,” he said. Steven Melnikoff is 98 years old and was drafted into the Army. He hit the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and wants future generations to remember all those who died. “Those people are in the cemeteries buried all over the world, in the oceans all over the world, that they gave their lives for something that was great,” he said. “We have to tell our story. We are the last of the WWII veterans that fought.” Sixteen million Americans served in WWII. Right now, there are only about 300,000 left, with an estimated 350 dying every day, Hsu reported. Lester Bornstein, 93, is from West Orange, New Jersey. He was drafted into the Army at 18 years old and served 22 years. His family said he’s been very sick, practically on his death bed. But when he heard about the trip, it gave him the will to live. “I just got out of the hospital. I thought I was going to die. When I told my wife that I wanted to go on this trip, she couldn’t believe it that I would make it,” he said. “So I’m just thrilled to be here.”
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – For more than eight years, drivers who use the Van Wyck Expressway have dealt with frustrating delays as the cost of the project has soared. What’s taking so long? CBS2’s Political Reporter Marcia Kramer asked the master building himself, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “I am a Queens boy,” the governor said right before cutting the ribbon for the newly repaired Queens Midtown Tunnel , damaged during Superstorm Sandy . But if you want bragging rights for having Queens roots, you have to take the pain with the acclaim, Kramer reported. Right now, there are some borough residents who have a bone to pick with “Andy from Queens.” “Construction is horrible around here. You can’t go nowhere,” one driver said. “Very annoying,” said another. “It’s not easy to travel everywhere,” another said. “I’m always late,” a man added. “I have to leave an hour earlier to get on the Van Wyck.” The work began in 2010, but that was just phase one, which, according to the state’s records, was a year and a half late and millions of dollars over budget. They’re now working on phase two, phase three and the yet-to-be started phase four to replace six decaying overpasses, rehab four more and widen the highway from six lanes to eight – a complex and intricate project that first required widening everything else to accommodate more lanes. As the phases have multiplied, so has the cost. When CBS2 first examined the project in March 2016 , it had a price tag of $300 million. In October 2016 , when the state Department of Transportation took CBS2 on a tour, it was $400 million. Now, it’s $700 million. Kramer: “What’s taking so long, governor?” Cuomo: “We have been widening all the bridges and overpasses and moving the exit and entrance ramps to allow for an additional lane… a massive undertaking.” “Takes time,” he added. The time part frustrates Cuomo, who built the new Tappan Zee and Kosciuszko bridges in record time. “Look, I’m not big on patience,” he said. “We are doing the impossible… And you had to operate the road in the meantime.” Officials now say the end date is March 2021, which is either possible or an impossible dream. A spokesperson for the governor said phase one took so long, because “time was not a focus then.” She said the rest of the contracts are on time and on budget.
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RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for smashing a memorial in Lake Ronkonkoma dedicated to a fallen Navy SEAL from Long Island . Police investigators say the youth was arrested at his Ronkonkoma home at 3 a.m. on Friday. He was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and was scheduled to be arraigned in family court on a later date. The stone centerpiece in Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park in Lake Ronkonkoma was vandalized on Thursday, discovered broken into pieces. “I lost Mike, and then when I saw that I felt I lost him again,” and Maureen Murphy, the soldier’s mother. Murphy, of Patchogue, became the first American awarded the Medal of Honor during the Afghanistan War, when he was killed along with two fellow Navy SEALs during an ambush in 2005. He was 29. Lt. Murphy’s memorial was a labor of love built at Lake Ronkonkoma by local volunteers who sought to mark their native son’s bravery, courage and selflessness, reports CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan. SCPD is investigating vandalism @ Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park in Lake Ronkonkoma. @SCPD4thPrecinct is assigned to the case. Anyone w/information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. A fast cash reward of $2,500 for info leading to arrest. #navyseal #murph pic.twitter.com/v3vMc6eLDC — Suffolk County PD (@SCPDHq) July 20, 2018 Community leaders took to social media asking for leads after the vandalism was discovered. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he was “appalled and disgusted” by the vandalism. Cuomo says the state will pay to replace the memorial. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone expressed compassion toward the unnamed youth police are saying was responsible. “A minor probably didn’t realize the significance of what he was doing,” he said. “I hope this is a teachable moment.” “Michael would have taken this kid under his wing to teach him what a war hero is,” said Vicent Calvosa of the NAvy SEAL Museum. In addition to memorials around Suffolk County, a 510-foot destroyer is named after Murphy and the movie “Lone Survivor” outlining the the final hours of his life in Afghanistan. “Michael has become more a symbol — he’s our son, but he’s more a symbol — of our military men and women, and our first responders — fire, police — that are out there every day protecting us,” his father, Daniel Murphy, said.
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Yogi Ferrell and the Kings have agreed to a two-year, $6.2 million deal, according to a Yahoo Sports report, after backing out of an agreement with the Mavs.
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Robert Mukondiwa—. Hosiah Chipanga has left the music industry a gift; a rap artiste no less! The Kwachu Kwachu crooner may have started a church …
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s a dog fight for your taste buds. The humble hot dog is being elevated to new heights in the northern suburbs. Toppings range from corn salsa to crushed pretzels. First came a bonanza of new burger joints. Now, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reports the hot dog is having its moment in Westchester. “Love hot dogs! It’s America’s food, hot dogs. Greatest thing,” said hot dog fan David Gorditch. This summer, historic hot dog joint Walter’s is expanding for the first time in 100 years with a shop on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. Across town, The Dog Den opened five weeks ago with a mind-boggling hot dog menu. At another spot, in New Rochelle, former Fairway Market executive John Rossi is part of the team behind Tailgate Dogs & Sausages. “Food is supposed to deliver basic pleasure, and hot dogs do that,” he said. “It’s like a blank canvas. You take your creativity and splash it all together,” worker Brandon Randolph added. They’re creative to the max at The Dog Den. The restaurant boasts 106 daily toppings like SpaghettiOs and dogs like the “Fat Elvis,” topped with peanut butter and jelly. “The concept is to have fun on a bun. Lots of hot dog combinations that everyone loves, that they’re familiar with, that they’ll come back for more and more and try different ones, and really investigate the beauty of hot dogs,” said The Dog Den’s Dennis Rubic. “The plan is to come here once a week and have two dogs, and hopefully by the end of the summer we’ll finish the menu,” said Rubic. With 58 different dogs, maybe by the end of the year!
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