Month: November 2025

By Leanna Scachetti

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    BOSTON (WCVB) — A plane crash in Boston Harbor 65 years ago shocked a nation into taking the threat of bird strikes seriously.

It was a good weather day in October 1960, when Eastern Air Lines Flight 375 took off from Boston Logan International Airport and immediately nosedived into the harbor, killing 62 of the 72 people on board.

Investigators found bird carcasses at the end of the runway and feathers lodged in the engines. They concluded birds played a factor in bringing the plane down and were determined to find out what was flocking at the intersection of the harbor and the Logan runway.

Officials at the airport and the young Federal Aviation Administration sent those feathers to the Smithsonian. They landed on the desk of Roxie Laybourne, an older woman tasked with managing the museum’s enormous bird collection.

“When these Starling remains landed on her desk, it marked this huge turning point in her career,” said Chris Sweeney, a Boston author who recently published “The Feather Detective,” a book on the “mystery, mayhem and magnificent life” of Roxie Laybourne.

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By Audrey Biesk

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     SURRY COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — The Parigi family has given 4-year-old Jasper his forever home.

“We really wanted to be there and help kids, just to give them a stable home for however long they needed,” Sarah Parigi said.

The little boy is surrounded by love and a forever place to call home. He also gained three older brothers, 14-year-old JP, 11-year-old, Wade and 10-year-old Liam.

“They have learned so much compassion, they’ve been open to any and every child that we’ve brought, and we always include them in the discussion,” Sarah said.

The Parigis recently adopted Jasper after a kinship placement turned into fostering and then guardianship.

“After going through the court system and everything, a lot of it was determined upon the birth parents and set up for reunification. That’s the main goal, but in this circumstance, that wasn’t a viable option,” Sam said.

They knew adoption was the answer.

The Parigis have opened their home for years to children in foster care, and they said they plan to keep loving on them and their biological parents.

“When we first started to get licensed, our thought was they had their kids taken away and they don’t deserve kids, but the more we got into the training, we realized we could relate to the parents and how everybody falls on hard times they go through, and we want to be there and help whoever needed help.”

Children’s Home Society of North Carolina helped the Parigi family throughout the entire process of fostering and adoption. The organization wants to hear from people who can open their home for children in need.

“I highly recommend CHS for anyone thinking about fostering. They have been at every meeting, at every court date and all in between.”

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By Tim Fang

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    SAN MATEO, California (KPIX) — Four people from Oakland, including three teens, are facing multiple charges after thousands of dollars in Lululemon clothing were stolen from a store in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Shortly after 2:35 p.m., police were told about a retail theft that had just occurred at the Lululemon store in Hillsdale Mall. According to officers, a man, a teenage male and two teenage females stole about $6,000 in clothing before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

Police said the suspect vehicle was located in Oakland shortly after and all four suspects were placed under arrest. The stolen merchandise was recovered.

The adult suspect, identified as 19-year-old Charles Gaines II, was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with the intent to sell stolen merchandise, conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to jail records, Gaines is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Police said the teenage suspects, whose ages are 14, 16 and 17, were released to the care of their respective parents / guardians. Two of the teens are also suspected in a prior Lululemon theft in which $13,000 in items were stolen, according to officers.

The teen suspects are accused of second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with the intent to sell stolen merchandise and conspiracy.

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KOVR

By Conor McGill

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    ROSEVILLE, California (KOVR) — On a day that highlights the deep Native American roots woven into the foundation of the United States, one Roseville man is working tirelessly to keep his culture alive.

Michael Ramirez, a member of the Konkow Maidu Tribe and a Native historian, begins each encounter with a greeting in his Native language, an act he considers essential to preserving a culture that has survived against the odds.

“How are you? My name is Michael Ramirez… my feet are here in Roseville, California,” he says, speaking in Konkow.

For Ramirez, those words are more than a tradition. They’re a promise to honor the generations before him.

Ramirez says the mission is urgent. His band, the Strawberry Band of Konkow Maidus, is down to around 70 people. Each one plays a role in ensuring their language, stories, and land stewardship practices don’t disappear.

His cultural connection runs deep. Ramirez is the great-grandson of Bertha Nye Norton, considered one of Sacramento’s founding Native mothers. He says carrying her legacy fuels his commitment.

“She saw nothing but hope in all her grandkids and I’ve got to make that mean something,” he said.

As part of that effort, Ramirez now serves as a tour guide, helping visitors understand the major moments his ancestors endured and the resilience it took to survive them.

“To be a living survivor, a living piece of history that was literally meant to be wiped out is astounding,” he said.

For Ramirez, preserving culture isn’t just about honoring the past. It’s about protecting the land his people worked, shaped, and depended on.

“This land was the product of hard work. It wasn’t something that magically happened,” he said.

Despite challenges, Ramirez says giving up is not an option. He continues to push for education, visibility, and cultural relevance beyond symbolic gestures.

“I continue to fight for education… I can’t help but be optimistic. I refuse to give up,” he said.

And on this holiday, Ramirez says he’s thankful, expressing his gratitude once more through the language of his ancestors:

“Welcome, family. Have a good day. Be a good day,” he says in Konkow.

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By Conor McGill

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    ROSEVILLE, California (KOVR) — On a day that highlights the deep Native American roots woven into the foundation of the United States, one Roseville man is working tirelessly to keep his culture alive.

Michael Ramirez, a member of the Konkow Maidu Tribe and a Native historian, begins each encounter with a greeting in his Native language, an act he considers essential to preserving a culture that has survived against the odds.

“How are you? My name is Michael Ramirez… my feet are here in Roseville, California,” he says, speaking in Konkow.

For Ramirez, those words are more than a tradition. They’re a promise to honor the generations before him.

Ramirez says the mission is urgent. His band, the Strawberry Band of Konkow Maidus, is down to around 70 people. Each one plays a role in ensuring their language, stories, and land stewardship practices don’t disappear.

His cultural connection runs deep. Ramirez is the great-grandson of Bertha Nye Norton, considered one of Sacramento’s founding Native mothers. He says carrying her legacy fuels his commitment.

“She saw nothing but hope in all her grandkids and I’ve got to make that mean something,” he said.

As part of that effort, Ramirez now serves as a tour guide, helping visitors understand the major moments his ancestors endured and the resilience it took to survive them.

“To be a living survivor, a living piece of history that was literally meant to be wiped out is astounding,” he said.

For Ramirez, preserving culture isn’t just about honoring the past. It’s about protecting the land his people worked, shaped, and depended on.

“This land was the product of hard work. It wasn’t something that magically happened,” he said.

Despite challenges, Ramirez says giving up is not an option. He continues to push for education, visibility, and cultural relevance beyond symbolic gestures.

“I continue to fight for education… I can’t help but be optimistic. I refuse to give up,” he said.

And on this holiday, Ramirez says he’s thankful, expressing his gratitude once more through the language of his ancestors:

“Welcome, family. Have a good day. Be a good day,” he says in Konkow.

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KCBS

By Michele Gile, Matthew Rodriguez

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    PARADISE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — For Altadena resident Brandon Castro, saying it’s been a tough year is a massive understatement.

Last year, Castro lost his mother. A few months later, he severely burned his feet after he had to escape from his family’s home without shoes as the Eaton Fire surrounded his neighborhood and demolished his home. After losing his homeowner’s insurance before the fire, Castro has been living in a short-term rental, which ends in December.

Without many options, Castro heaved a Hail Mary pass to the father-daughter duo behind the nonprofit Emergency RV. Founders Woody and Luna Faircloth began their nonprofit after the deadly Camp Fire destroyed much of Paradise, Calif.

After reading Castro’s plea for help, the nonprofit decided to surprise him with his own RV for Thanksgiving.

“Brandon just struck us,” founder Woody Faircloth said. “He just wrote us a really authentic email about losing his mother before the fire, about being injured in the fire. Now, his dream is to have a family of his own someday, as an adopted kid. He just really touched us.”

As the RV rolled up to Castro’s address, there was excitement, joy and a few tears.

“It’s amazing,” Castro said. “It’s hard because I don’t have much of a family.”

The Faircloths have helped more than three dozen Altadena families with trailers and motorhomes, giving survivors a place to live as they navigate the complicated process of getting back on their feet.

“The thing is, it’s hope,” Castro said. “I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s hope; that’s what I think I’m finally getting to. It allows me to be in this community, to keep helping other people. Every month, I’m not having to think about where I’m going to stay.”

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By Michele Gile, Matthew Rodriguez

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    PARADISE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — For Altadena resident Brandon Castro, saying it’s been a tough year is a massive understatement.

Last year, Castro lost his mother. A few months later, he severely burned his feet after he had to escape from his family’s home without shoes as the Eaton Fire surrounded his neighborhood and demolished his home. After losing his homeowner’s insurance before the fire, Castro has been living in a short-term rental, which ends in December.

Without many options, Castro heaved a Hail Mary pass to the father-daughter duo behind the nonprofit Emergency RV. Founders Woody and Luna Faircloth began their nonprofit after the deadly Camp Fire destroyed much of Paradise, Calif.

After reading Castro’s plea for help, the nonprofit decided to surprise him with his own RV for Thanksgiving.

“Brandon just struck us,” founder Woody Faircloth said. “He just wrote us a really authentic email about losing his mother before the fire, about being injured in the fire. Now, his dream is to have a family of his own someday, as an adopted kid. He just really touched us.”

As the RV rolled up to Castro’s address, there was excitement, joy and a few tears.

“It’s amazing,” Castro said. “It’s hard because I don’t have much of a family.”

The Faircloths have helped more than three dozen Altadena families with trailers and motorhomes, giving survivors a place to live as they navigate the complicated process of getting back on their feet.

“The thing is, it’s hope,” Castro said. “I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s hope; that’s what I think I’m finally getting to. It allows me to be in this community, to keep helping other people. Every month, I’m not having to think about where I’m going to stay.”

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By Patsy Montesinos

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    CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A Clarksville boutique is cleaning up and counting its blessings after a weekend hit-and-run crash left a gaping hole in their building, but the determined owners say they’ll still be ready to welcome customers for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

The Christie Boutique, owned by mother-daughter team Heather and Charlotte Christie, was struck by a vehicle over the weekend in what appears to be a hit-and-run incident. The crash left significant damage to the building, including a hole in the wall, a broken air conditioner and a wrecked bathroom.

“It was just heartbreaking, because we worked so hard on it,” Heather Christie said.

The boutique’s security cameras missed the moment of impact, leaving only the damage and paint from a white car as evidence of the crash. Despite their concerns about the extensive damage, the owners’ first thoughts were for the driver’s safety.

“One of my first concerns was about the driver, if they were okay, you know, because when we saw the damage,” Charlotte Christie said.

The Christie Boutique has been serving the Clarksville community for six years, offering what Heather Christie describes as “pretty much a one stop shop” featuring everything from Christmas-decorated seashells to pajamas and hats. The family name Christie often confuses customers who assume it’s the owners’ first names rather than their last name.

“A lot of people think it’s our first name, but it is our last,” Heather Christie said.

They say this marks the third crash at the same location, though the previous incidents occurred before The Christie Boutique moved to this address. The pattern of vehicles coming off the curb and striking the building has prompted the shop owners to reach out to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a solution.

“We would request them to put some type of railing up there,” one of the owners said, referring to their appeal to TDOT for protective barriers.

While their landlord is covering the repair costs, the Christies are still facing losses from damaged merchandise. The financial impact could have been devastating for the small business.

Despite the setback, the mother-daughter team remains committed to serving their community during the busy holiday shopping season. They’re working around the clock to prepare for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, two of the most important sales days for small retailers.

“We want to make it work, because, again, we have such great people around us supporting us, and we definitely want to be open those two days,” Heather Christie said.

The boutique owners are hoping the driver involved in the hit-and-run will come forward to take responsibility for the damage.

The Christie Boutique is located at 2479 Fort Campbell Boulevard and will be open both Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shoppers.

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