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O.C. firefighter who feared he was paralyzed in freeway crash walks out of rehab

Firefighter Andrew Brown, injured in a rollover accident, is released from rehab, overcoming fears of paralysis and receiving support from family and colleagues.

22-year-old firefighter recruit dies in hit-and-run on way to training, CA rescuers say

A firefighter recruit tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on the freeway in California.

O.C. firefighter who feared he was paralyzed in freeway crash walks out of rehab

Firefighter Andrew Brown, injured in a rollover accident, is released from rehab, overcoming fears of paralysis and receiving support from family and colleagues.

22-year-old firefighter recruit dies in hit-and-run on way to training, CA rescuers say

A firefighter recruit tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on the freeway in California.
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18-year-old New York parks worker dies fighting wildfire that started in NJ

An 18-year-old New York parks worker died while fighting a large wildfire in Orange County, highlighting the dangers faced by first responders.

Off-duty Maine firefighter rescues swimmer on the Cape

A Maine firefighter saved a drowning swimmer through quick action and CPR, significantly contributing to their recovery.

18-year-old New York parks worker dies fighting wildfire that started in NJ

An 18-year-old New York parks worker died while fighting a large wildfire in Orange County, highlighting the dangers faced by first responders.

Off-duty Maine firefighter rescues swimmer on the Cape

A Maine firefighter saved a drowning swimmer through quick action and CPR, significantly contributing to their recovery.
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Ranger perishes in brush fire as dangerous wildfires cause bad air quality in the tri-state region

A forest ranger died while fighting a brush fire in New Jersey, highlighting the dangers of ongoing wildfires amid a historic drought.
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Off-duty firefighter saves Brooklyn man trying to rescue 9 dogs from burning building

Off-duty firefighter saves man and dogs from burning building near Prospect Park.

Ka, a Brooklyn Rapper From Brownsville, Dies at 52

Ka, a rapper and firefighter, has died unexpectedly at age 52, leaving behind a legacy in music and community service.

Brooklyn rapper Ka has died, aged 52

Ka, the independent Brooklyn rapper, passed away unexpectedly at 52, leaving behind a profound legacy in music and community service.

Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52

Ka was a multifaceted artist who balanced a career in music with a decades-long commitment to serving the community as a firefighter.

Ka, Underground Brooklyn Rapper, Dead at 52

Ka, the Brownsville rapper and firefighter, passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy in both music and public service.

'You done good:' Brooklyn firefighter Duane Woods retires after 37 years of service * Brooklyn Paper

Firefighter Duane Woods retired after 37 years, leaving a legacy of bravery and dedication to the fire service, particularly in Brooklyn.

Off-duty firefighter saves Brooklyn man trying to rescue 9 dogs from burning building

Off-duty firefighter saves man and dogs from burning building near Prospect Park.

Ka, a Brooklyn Rapper From Brownsville, Dies at 52

Ka, a rapper and firefighter, has died unexpectedly at age 52, leaving behind a legacy in music and community service.

Brooklyn rapper Ka has died, aged 52

Ka, the independent Brooklyn rapper, passed away unexpectedly at 52, leaving behind a profound legacy in music and community service.

Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52

Ka was a multifaceted artist who balanced a career in music with a decades-long commitment to serving the community as a firefighter.

Ka, Underground Brooklyn Rapper, Dead at 52

Ka, the Brownsville rapper and firefighter, passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy in both music and public service.

'You done good:' Brooklyn firefighter Duane Woods retires after 37 years of service * Brooklyn Paper

Firefighter Duane Woods retired after 37 years, leaving a legacy of bravery and dedication to the fire service, particularly in Brooklyn.
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This 92-year-old Disneyland firefighter has no plans to retire

Longevity and passion are key to Hank Ameen's remarkable 62-year career at Disneyland, where he continues to inspire with his optimism and commitment.

What do Rupert Everett, a gay firefighter & ballroom dancing all have in common? - Queerty

A remarkable true story inspires 'The Light Fantastic,' a gay rom-com about a firefighter pursuing his passion for ballroom dancing.
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Loved ones, colleagues mourn FDNY supervising fire marshal

Supervising Fire Marshall George Snyder Jr., a dedicated FDNY veteran, passed away after a cardiac episode, marking a significant loss to the fire department.

FDNY firefighter slugs man who threatened him during NYC road rage feud, cops say

A firefighter was arrested for assault following a road rage incident in the Bronx.

Eltingville street co-named for FDNY lieutenant who succumbed to a 9/11 illness

Lt. James J. Winters, a dedicated firefighter, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony in Eltingville, celebrating his service and legacy.

Middle Village honors fallen FDNY Firefighter John 'Jack' Boyle with street co-naming - QNS

The street co-naming ceremony honored Firefighter John "Jack" Boyle for his exceptional service to the community, army, and FDNY.

Loved ones, colleagues mourn FDNY supervising fire marshal

Supervising Fire Marshall George Snyder Jr., a dedicated FDNY veteran, passed away after a cardiac episode, marking a significant loss to the fire department.

FDNY firefighter slugs man who threatened him during NYC road rage feud, cops say

A firefighter was arrested for assault following a road rage incident in the Bronx.

Eltingville street co-named for FDNY lieutenant who succumbed to a 9/11 illness

Lt. James J. Winters, a dedicated firefighter, was honored with a street co-naming ceremony in Eltingville, celebrating his service and legacy.

Middle Village honors fallen FDNY Firefighter John 'Jack' Boyle with street co-naming - QNS

The street co-naming ceremony honored Firefighter John "Jack" Boyle for his exceptional service to the community, army, and FDNY.
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Alameda County Firefighter Placed On Leave As Racist Confrontation Goes Viral on TikTok

A racist confrontation by a firefighter on TikTok leads to administrative leave and highlights social media accountability.

Alameda County firefighter temporarily suspended for racist remarks while off-duty

A firefighter was suspended after a video showed him directing racist remarks at a driver during a traffic incident.

Alameda County Firefighter Placed On Leave As Racist Confrontation Goes Viral on TikTok

A racist confrontation by a firefighter on TikTok leads to administrative leave and highlights social media accountability.

Alameda County firefighter temporarily suspended for racist remarks while off-duty

A firefighter was suspended after a video showed him directing racist remarks at a driver during a traffic incident.
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Off-duty fire chief saves man in Belt Pkwy car fire

An off-duty firefighter rescued an unconscious man from a burning car on the Belt Parkway during a family trip to Disney World.

Firefighter critically injured battling Lincoln Park blaze, CFD says

A firefighter was critically injured while battling a blaze in Lincoln Park.
The firefighter fell through the building and was eventually rescued.
The building contains a restaurant on the ground floor and apartments on the upper floors.

Off-duty fire chief saves man in Belt Pkwy car fire

An off-duty firefighter rescued an unconscious man from a burning car on the Belt Parkway during a family trip to Disney World.

Firefighter critically injured battling Lincoln Park blaze, CFD says

A firefighter was critically injured while battling a blaze in Lincoln Park.
The firefighter fell through the building and was eventually rescued.
The building contains a restaurant on the ground floor and apartments on the upper floors.
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Dog hit by car loses leg, is adopted by firefighter who helped her

Anthony Pulvino rescued and adopted a dog after she was hit by a car.

Steve Vanderhoek Shines in 'Balance'

Steve Vanderhoek, a freerider and firefighter, showcases his balancing act of adrenaline-fueled riding and intense firefighting job.
Steve Vanderhoek's dedication to his passion for freeriding while balancing a demanding full-time firefighter job highlights his resilience and commitment.

Dublin firefighter in Boston for St Patrick's Day charged with rape

Terrence Crosbie charged with rape in Boston Municipal Court Central Division
Incident occurred at OmnI Parker House hotel in Suffolk County

Bob Beckwith, Firefighter Who Stood With Bush After 9/11, Dies at 91

Bob Beckwith, a retired firefighter who helped search for survivors after 9/11, died at age 91.
Beckwith became famous after a photograph of him and President George W. Bush on a fire truck at Ground Zero became a symbol of resilience.

Former firefighter accused of planting explosives near California roadways pleads not guilty

A former firefighter with a previous arson conviction has been arrested on suspicion of detonating a homemade bomb and planting several other explosive devices.
The man pleaded not guilty to charges including possessing and exploding an explosive device with the intent to injure and destroy property.
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Afternoon Briefing: Ex-Field Museum director testifies at Ed Burke corruption trial

Former Field Museum director secretly recorded a conversation with Chicago Ald. Edward Burke during his corruption trial.
A firefighter named Andrew Price died from injuries sustained while fighting a fire in Lincoln Park.

Daywatch: Thousands gather to mourn fallen Chicago firefighter

Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, known for completing the annual fitness challenge in costume, was remembered by family and fellow firefighters as warm, adventurous, and a prankster.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration cleared all asylum-seekers from a crowded police station as winter approaches.
Evanston City Council voted to permit Northwestern University to rebuild Ryan Field and allow six concerts a year there.

Afternoon Briefing: Ex-Field Museum director testifies at Ed Burke corruption trial

Former Field Museum director secretly recorded a conversation with Chicago Ald. Edward Burke during his corruption trial.
A firefighter named Andrew Price died from injuries sustained while fighting a fire in Lincoln Park.

Daywatch: Thousands gather to mourn fallen Chicago firefighter

Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, known for completing the annual fitness challenge in costume, was remembered by family and fellow firefighters as warm, adventurous, and a prankster.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration cleared all asylum-seekers from a crowded police station as winter approaches.
Evanston City Council voted to permit Northwestern University to rebuild Ryan Field and allow six concerts a year there.
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Funeral for Chicago firefighter Andrew Price held Monday

Funeral for firefighter Andrew Price, who died battling a blaze in Chicago, will be held on Monday.
Price was a beloved member of the Chicago Fire Department and the fourth firefighter to die in the line of duty this year.
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $75,000 to support Price's family.
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Firefighters take on four-alarm blaze at Brooklyn catering hall | amNewYork

By Lloyd Mitchell Posted on May 3, 2023 Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Firefighters battled a stubborn four-alarm fire on Tuesday evening in a multi-story catering hall in Brooklyn.At 7:06 p.m. on May 2, FDNY received a call for an odor of smoke at Paradise Manor, Oneg Caterers at 5802 New Utrecht Ave. in Borough Park.

Fast-moving Brooklyn apartment fire kills young mom and her two children | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on April 28, 2023 A firefighter looks out from the scene of a deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on April 28, 2023.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Tragedy struck a Brooklyn home on Friday morning when a mother and her two children were killed in a fast-moving fire, it was reported.

SF resident arrested in connection with deadly house explosion

UPDATE Feb. 10, 10:04 p.m.A 53-year-old San Francisco resident has been arrested in connection with the deadly explosion that rocked the Sunset District on Thursday morning, police announced Friday evening.The person was booked for manslaughter, manufacturing drugs and two counts of child endangerment, San Francisco police said on Twitter.

Neighborhood hero in January fire will become a firefighter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Josué Contreras, a host at Trick Dog who ran into a burning building to save an old couple from a two-alarm fire on Jan. 13, has now decided to shift career paths.If he can meet all the requirements by June, he aims to join the city's Firefighter Recruit Training Academy, which is the first step to joining the San Francisco Fire Department.

New firehose introduced in Boston, dedicated to fallen firefighters

Local "This new hose will save lives."A new, safer firehose was introduced Tuesday at a Boston fire station and dedicated to two fallen firefighters.The "Snap-tite Warrior Fire Hose" is meant to provide added protection to firefighters, offering a higher heat resistance and added durability.

In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.

Firefighters take on four-alarm blaze at Brooklyn catering hall | amNewYork

By Lloyd Mitchell Posted on May 3, 2023 Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Firefighters battled a stubborn four-alarm fire on Tuesday evening in a multi-story catering hall in Brooklyn.At 7:06 p.m. on May 2, FDNY received a call for an odor of smoke at Paradise Manor, Oneg Caterers at 5802 New Utrecht Ave. in Borough Park.

Fast-moving Brooklyn apartment fire kills young mom and her two children | amNewYork

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on April 28, 2023 A firefighter looks out from the scene of a deadly fire in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on April 28, 2023.Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Tragedy struck a Brooklyn home on Friday morning when a mother and her two children were killed in a fast-moving fire, it was reported.

SF resident arrested in connection with deadly house explosion

UPDATE Feb. 10, 10:04 p.m.A 53-year-old San Francisco resident has been arrested in connection with the deadly explosion that rocked the Sunset District on Thursday morning, police announced Friday evening.The person was booked for manslaughter, manufacturing drugs and two counts of child endangerment, San Francisco police said on Twitter.

Neighborhood hero in January fire will become a firefighter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Josué Contreras, a host at Trick Dog who ran into a burning building to save an old couple from a two-alarm fire on Jan. 13, has now decided to shift career paths.If he can meet all the requirements by June, he aims to join the city's Firefighter Recruit Training Academy, which is the first step to joining the San Francisco Fire Department.

New firehose introduced in Boston, dedicated to fallen firefighters

Local "This new hose will save lives."A new, safer firehose was introduced Tuesday at a Boston fire station and dedicated to two fallen firefighters.The "Snap-tite Warrior Fire Hose" is meant to provide added protection to firefighters, offering a higher heat resistance and added durability.

In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

CRESTLINE, Calif.Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.Now it's starting over.When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.
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Unacceptable behaviour dismissed as banter' in some fire stations

Humiliating new recruits, acting out a rape, expecting women to make the tea and thinking the use of racist language is just having a laugh are among examples of unacceptable behaviour in England's fire and rescue services.The deeply troubling findings have shocked and appalled His Majesty's Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services Roy Wilsher, who said the sector needs to be brought into the 21st century.

Review | 'The Five Devils': It's only the demons of the past, but that's enough

Sally Dramé in "The Five Devils."(Mubi)StarOutline (3 stars) The five central characters in "The Five Devils" are hardly diabolical.Yet it would be easy to miss the early, fleeting glimpse of a sign on the wall of an athletic center at the foot of the French Alps - around which the action of this strange and strangely haunting film takes place - suggesting that name probably refers to nearby mountains, not people.

Mayoral candidates disagree over taxes, vouchers and charter schools at women's forum

Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson differed on taxes, schools and the privatization of public resources during a robust forum Saturday largely dedicated to women's issues.Perhaps the most spirited exchanges between the two were over how to raise money to fund programs and the fallout over governments privatizing services.

Video shows the instant a home in SF's Sunset District exploded

San Francisco Fire Department/Twitter New security camera footage released by KPIX on Saturday reveals the instant a house in San Francisco 's Sunset District exploded, killing one woman and leaving her caretaker and a firefighter injured.The explosion and three-alarm fire broke out at approximately 9:30 a.m.

New Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson backs death penalty and clashes with reporter

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The newly appointed deputy Conservative Party chairman has backed the return of the death penalty and accused a radio presenter of dishonesty in a combative interview.

Sunak distances himself from Anderson's death penalty views

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has distanced himself from the MP he appointed deputy Tory party chairman, after Lee Anderson backed the return of the death penalty.

Unacceptable behaviour dismissed as banter' in some fire stations

Humiliating new recruits, acting out a rape, expecting women to make the tea and thinking the use of racist language is just having a laugh are among examples of unacceptable behaviour in England's fire and rescue services.The deeply troubling findings have shocked and appalled His Majesty's Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services Roy Wilsher, who said the sector needs to be brought into the 21st century.

Review | 'The Five Devils': It's only the demons of the past, but that's enough

Sally Dramé in "The Five Devils."(Mubi)StarOutline (3 stars) The five central characters in "The Five Devils" are hardly diabolical.Yet it would be easy to miss the early, fleeting glimpse of a sign on the wall of an athletic center at the foot of the French Alps - around which the action of this strange and strangely haunting film takes place - suggesting that name probably refers to nearby mountains, not people.

Mayoral candidates disagree over taxes, vouchers and charter schools at women's forum

Mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson differed on taxes, schools and the privatization of public resources during a robust forum Saturday largely dedicated to women's issues.Perhaps the most spirited exchanges between the two were over how to raise money to fund programs and the fallout over governments privatizing services.

Video shows the instant a home in SF's Sunset District exploded

San Francisco Fire Department/Twitter New security camera footage released by KPIX on Saturday reveals the instant a house in San Francisco 's Sunset District exploded, killing one woman and leaving her caretaker and a firefighter injured.The explosion and three-alarm fire broke out at approximately 9:30 a.m.

New Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson backs death penalty and clashes with reporter

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The newly appointed deputy Conservative Party chairman has backed the return of the death penalty and accused a radio presenter of dishonesty in a combative interview.

Sunak distances himself from Anderson's death penalty views

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has distanced himself from the MP he appointed deputy Tory party chairman, after Lee Anderson backed the return of the death penalty.
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Charles's visit to France postponed as anti-Macron rioters scrawl Death to the King'

Security threats including graffiti reading Death to the King convinced Emmanuel Macron to postpone King Charles's state visit to France, it has emerged, amid nationwide strikes and violent protests.The macabre message was left by protesters rioting against the president's decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Ex-fireman jailed for directing child abuse in Philippines from Scotland

A man who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.Gary Campbell, 59, from the remote village of Lochinver in Sutherland, paid for abuse to be carried out by adults as he watched and recorded it on the internet.He was traced by cybercrime investigators through online payments he made to foreign accounts.

Charles's visit to France postponed as anti-Macron rioters scrawl Death to the King'

Security threats including graffiti reading Death to the King convinced Emmanuel Macron to postpone King Charles's state visit to France, it has emerged, amid nationwide strikes and violent protests.The macabre message was left by protesters rioting against the president's decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Ex-fireman jailed for directing child abuse in Philippines from Scotland

A man who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.Gary Campbell, 59, from the remote village of Lochinver in Sutherland, paid for abuse to be carried out by adults as he watched and recorded it on the internet.He was traced by cybercrime investigators through online payments he made to foreign accounts.
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Ohio man calls 911 after zebra attack: 'Come before it gets me again!'

Pickaway County Sheriff's Sgt.Stacey Eitel fatally shot a male zebra on March 12 in Circleville, Ohio, after it attacked a 72-year-old man.(Pickaway County Sheriff's Office) A zebra had nearly torn off Ronald Clifton's arm on Sunday evening when he called 911 from his property in rural Ohio.He told the dispatcher that he was alone and couldn't move.

US attempts to win over UN members who are neutral on war in Ukraine

The US has launched a fresh bid to win over abstaining and neutral states by urging them not to be fooled by Russian calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that a peace plan proposed by China drew false equivalence by calling on both sides to stop fighting.US secretary of state Antony Blinken was speaking at a highly charged meeting of the UN security council where he reminded his fellow diplomats that the Russian envoy only a year ago had dismissed his warnings that Moscow was about to launch an invasion of Ukraine.

Ohio man calls 911 after zebra attack: 'Come before it gets me again!'

Pickaway County Sheriff's Sgt.Stacey Eitel fatally shot a male zebra on March 12 in Circleville, Ohio, after it attacked a 72-year-old man.(Pickaway County Sheriff's Office) A zebra had nearly torn off Ronald Clifton's arm on Sunday evening when he called 911 from his property in rural Ohio.He told the dispatcher that he was alone and couldn't move.

US attempts to win over UN members who are neutral on war in Ukraine

The US has launched a fresh bid to win over abstaining and neutral states by urging them not to be fooled by Russian calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that a peace plan proposed by China drew false equivalence by calling on both sides to stop fighting.US secretary of state Antony Blinken was speaking at a highly charged meeting of the UN security council where he reminded his fellow diplomats that the Russian envoy only a year ago had dismissed his warnings that Moscow was about to launch an invasion of Ukraine.
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Firefighter battling blaze hurt when driver runs over hose, California officials say

A driver ran over a fire hose at a Los Angeles blaze, knocking down and injuring a firefighter, California officials reported.Firefighters were called to a fire outside Synthetic Grass Depot in Tarzana at 4:49 a.m.Monday, March 13, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in an alert.While they fought the blaze, a civilian vehicle ran over a 4-inch hose in the street, knocking down a firefighter, the alert said.
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'It's just unbelievable,' Chicago firefighter's wife, 3 kids die following blaze at their Montclare neighborhood home: officials

A mother and her three children have all died following a blaze at the home of a Chicago firefighter in the Montclare neighborhood, officials said Saturday.An unidentified 2-year-old boy and his still-unidentified 9-year-old sister died most recently, earlier Saturday and Friday respectively, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Everything to Know About the World Baseball Classic

For the first time in six years, the top players in professional baseball and some hard-charging amateurs will be competing in the World Baseball Classic.If watching stars for the Cardinals and the Padres (and just about every other Major League Baseball team) compete in uniforms that say things like U.S.A. and Korea seems appealing (or at least more appealing than spring training games), here's what to know: The opener, the Netherlands versus Cuba, is Tuesday at 11 p.m., Eastern time.

'It's just unbelievable,' Chicago firefighter's wife, 3 kids die following blaze at their Montclare neighborhood home: officials

A mother and her three children have all died following a blaze at the home of a Chicago firefighter in the Montclare neighborhood, officials said Saturday.An unidentified 2-year-old boy and his still-unidentified 9-year-old sister died most recently, earlier Saturday and Friday respectively, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

Everything to Know About the World Baseball Classic

For the first time in six years, the top players in professional baseball and some hard-charging amateurs will be competing in the World Baseball Classic.If watching stars for the Cardinals and the Padres (and just about every other Major League Baseball team) compete in uniforms that say things like U.S.A. and Korea seems appealing (or at least more appealing than spring training games), here's what to know: The opener, the Netherlands versus Cuba, is Tuesday at 11 p.m., Eastern time.
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Firefighter, dad of 3 dies from work-related cancer, CA city says. 'Beacon of light'

A veteran firefighter and father of three died from work-related lymphatic cancer, a California city said.Photo from the city of Rancho Cucamonga
A veteran firefighter and father of three died from work-related lymphatic cancer, a California city said.Miguel Cervantes, who worked for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District for 17 years, died Feb. 8, months after his diagnosis, the city of Rancho Cucamonga said in a Feb. 11 news release.
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In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow

Goodwin & Sons Market, with its old-fashioned soda counter and sweet shop, has been a hub of civic life in Crestline, high in the San Bernardino Mountains, for nearly eight decades.
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When a devastating storm swept through the region northeast of Los Angeles, dropping nearly 10 feet of snow, the roof of the market caved in one snowy night, leaving the Goodwins scrambling to save the family business.

A coconut tree farm caught fire in South Miami-Dade. See what the rescue teams saw

A Bombardier tracked Florida Forest Service vehicle drives in between coconut palm trees knocking out a brush fire at a farm on Southwest 112th Avenue and 268th Street Friday, March 3, 2023.Firefighters with the Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue battled a smoldering blaze at a coconut palm tree farm for hours Friday morning and afternoon.
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