Police warn that multiple needles were found in Halloween candy

CNN Newsource on November 3, 2025

By Renee Maloney

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    MADISON COUNTY, Kentucky (WLKY) — Kentucky officers are warning parents to check Halloween candy after needles were found inside treats in two different counties.

Over the weekend, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office made posts to their social media reporting two instances of Halloween candy containing needles.

Madison County deputies responded to the first incident on Halloween. The sheriff’s office says that trick-or-treater returned home with their candy when they discovered needles inside a pack of Twizzlers. Two needles were discovered.

The needles can be viewed in the photos below.

Deputies responded Saturday to a second incident. They say the trick-or-treaters were inspecting their candy when they discovered a needle in an Almond Joy. A needle can be seen poking out of a candy bar in the photo below:

It was not specified if the sheriff’s office believes the incidents are connected.

On Sunday, nearly 150 miles away, the Glasgow Police Department posted to their social media a photo of a needle sticking out of a broken candy bar.

Anyone who finds contaminated candy should contact police.

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Man found dead inside partially collapsed building 1 day after massive fire

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By Lily Coleman, Caitlyn Scott

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    PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — The body of a man was recovered one day after a massive fire tore through a building in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood Saturday morning.

Pittsburgh police and fire officials were first called to a building located in the 700 block of Hillsboro Street just after midnight Saturday, following reports of a two-alarm fire.

Officials said when they arrived on the scene, flames were coming from the second floor of the building.

As firefighters worked to contain the fire, they said the building partially collapsed, causing the roof and third floor to fall onto the second floor of the structure.

Firefighters said they established a fire watch at the scene and extinguished two flare-ups, one that occurred at 4:45 a.m. and another at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday.

Police later utilized drones to initiate a search and rescue operation after they said a man was believed to have been inside when the fire broke out. They said their search on Saturday was unsuccessful and that the building would be prepared for demolition.

On Sunday, crews were seen with machinery beginning to demolish the structure.

A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety later said that the man reported to have been inside was found dead as crews worked to tear the building down.

Officials said the man was found just before 3 p.m.

Action News 4 was on the scene when the county medical examiner arrived.

It is unclear what led to the fire.

An investigation is now underway.

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Teen accused of making explosive device he planned to use on Halloween night 

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By Nehilah Grand-Pierre

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    COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested Friday evening after Collier County deputies said they found materials to make an explosive device in his garage.

Collier County deputies arrested Enzo Vargas-Giraldo on Friday night at his home on Palmetto Ridge Drive after the bomb squad and FBI searched his home and found materials to make an explosive device in the garage.

Detectives learned he posted a video on social media earlier in the day of himself holding what appeared to be a homemade explosive.

In the video, CCSO said he could be heard saying he was going to use the device during trick-or-treating on Friday night and that a specific neighborhood “is not safe.”

According to the sheriff’s office, another teenager who saw the post quickly reported it to CCSO on Friday afternoon, and deputies were able to identify Vargas-Giraldo.

CCSO’s bomb squad searched the home and found the bomb-making materials in the garage. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents also responded to the scene.

Vargas-Giraldo is facing charges of manufacturing an explosive device with the intent to harm, possessing a destructive device and making electronic threats to do bodily injury.

“I’m a little concerned for my nephew here. He plays out here in the neighborhood. My brother-in-law lives across the street. He has five kids. I mean, I’ve lived in this neighborhood my whole life. We’ve never seen anything like that before,” said HOA President Phyllis Maffei.

The sheriff’s office said it’s working with the State Attorney’s Office to determine if any more charges will be filed.

“Collier County Public Schools commends both the teenager who did the right thing by reporting suspicious behavior and the swift action by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office,” Superintendent Doctor Leslie Ricciardelli said. “Though no threat was made to one of our schools, safety is not negotiable in our community. We stand united against any threat of violence and remain committed to doing our part to keep Collier safe. Any act or statement that compromises the safety and well-being of our students, staff, or members of the community will be taken seriously and met with immediate action.”

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Native Sisters Circle helps girls build confidence and embrace their identities

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By Tori Apodaca, Irene Gonzalez

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — November marks Native American Heritage Month — not just a celebration of culture, tradition and history, but a reminder of strength and resilience.

In Sacramento County, one group of young Native girls is living that resilience every week — learning to lead, speak proudly and reclaim their identity.

On a Tuesday night inside a small community room, members of the Native Sisters Circle begin to gather.

Since 2018, the Sacramento-based nonprofit has helped Native American girls find confidence, connection and belonging.

“There are a lot of things that are, families are still healing from, and so to be able to have a space like this, it really makes a difference,” said Leticia Aguilar, the founder of the group.

Aguilar says the idea to form the group came to her after seeing her only daughter struggle, like she did.

“I just needed to just be the one to create something as such, something where girls can go to feel safe,” Aguilar said.

Angelina Hinojosa considers herself a first member.

“I’m my mother’s daughter, so I’m the reason why she started the group. So, I guess you can say I’m one of the first participants,” Hinojosa, Leticia’s daughter, said.

Just like her mom, Angelina helps guide and inspire Native American girls to be their authentic selves and become confident leaders in their own community.

“Every girl walking in here and not knowing what they’re going to do today, but knowing that they’re being who they are, and being comfortable here, and knowing they can say, ‘Hey, this is my safe space,'” Hinojosa said.

This group meeting does more than create a safe space. It allows them to embrace their identity no matter where they go in the world.

On this night, the young girls say a prayer before a meal.

Their energetic laughter is contagious.

After their meal, the group takes part in traditional talking circles — which often serve as mental health support sessions.

“The circle teachings, for us as a tribal community, means that there’s equality. Everyone is equal. We sit in a circle,” Aguilar said. “The more that we can create trust, that’s the goal.”

Aguilar says the program is about changing the way the girls see themselves.

“I’m having to shift the narrative into knowing that they are already powerful. They’re so powerful within their own selves already,” Aguilar said.

Outside these walls, some members are hosting workshops and leading Native youth leadership conferences – using skills they learned at the Native Sisters Circle.

“They get to advocate for things they’re passionate about. And so, for me, that is the most empowering thing,” Aguilar said.

The Native Sisters Circle will take part in the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the California State Capitol. For more information about the youth group, head to their website.

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Native Sisters Circle helps girls build confidence and embrace their identities

CNN Newsource on November 3, 2025

By Tori Apodaca, Irene Gonzalez

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — November marks Native American Heritage Month — not just a celebration of culture, tradition and history, but a reminder of strength and resilience.

In Sacramento County, one group of young Native girls is living that resilience every week — learning to lead, speak proudly and reclaim their identity.

On a Tuesday night inside a small community room, members of the Native Sisters Circle begin to gather.

Since 2018, the Sacramento-based nonprofit has helped Native American girls find confidence, connection and belonging.

“There are a lot of things that are, families are still healing from, and so to be able to have a space like this, it really makes a difference,” said Leticia Aguilar, the founder of the group.

Aguilar says the idea to form the group came to her after seeing her only daughter struggle, like she did.

“I just needed to just be the one to create something as such, something where girls can go to feel safe,” Aguilar said.

Angelina Hinojosa considers herself a first member.

“I’m my mother’s daughter, so I’m the reason why she started the group. So, I guess you can say I’m one of the first participants,” Hinojosa, Leticia’s daughter, said.

Just like her mom, Angelina helps guide and inspire Native American girls to be their authentic selves and become confident leaders in their own community.

“Every girl walking in here and not knowing what they’re going to do today, but knowing that they’re being who they are, and being comfortable here, and knowing they can say, ‘Hey, this is my safe space,'” Hinojosa said.

This group meeting does more than create a safe space. It allows them to embrace their identity no matter where they go in the world.

On this night, the young girls say a prayer before a meal.

Their energetic laughter is contagious.

After their meal, the group takes part in traditional talking circles — which often serve as mental health support sessions.

“The circle teachings, for us as a tribal community, means that there’s equality. Everyone is equal. We sit in a circle,” Aguilar said. “The more that we can create trust, that’s the goal.”

Aguilar says the program is about changing the way the girls see themselves.

“I’m having to shift the narrative into knowing that they are already powerful. They’re so powerful within their own selves already,” Aguilar said.

Outside these walls, some members are hosting workshops and leading Native youth leadership conferences – using skills they learned at the Native Sisters Circle.

“They get to advocate for things they’re passionate about. And so, for me, that is the most empowering thing,” Aguilar said.

The Native Sisters Circle will take part in the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the California State Capitol. For more information about the youth group, head to their website.

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Doorbell video shows child refilling empty bowl with his own Halloween candy

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By Christa Swanson

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    BROOMFIELD, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado resident is hoping to reward a child they say refilled their candy bowl on Halloween after it was emptied.

A group of several boys approached a bowl set out on a table at a Broomfield home to find that the candy was gone. They discussed what they should do, and one suggested, “Be charitable, guys.” One of the boys, dressed in a hospital gown with an open back and a fake rear end attached to his backside, reached into his own bag to leave a couple of handfuls of candy and a fiber optic toy for other trick-or-treaters.

Broomfield resident Peter Billera said when he heard his dogs barking and checked his doorbell camera, he saw the boy’s act of kindness. He posted on Nextdoor in the hopes of finding the child’s parents to thank him:

“Who are this boy’s parents?? I heard the dogs barking and checked the camera, only to find that the candy bowl had run dry, and this boy took candy out of his own trick-or-treat bag to replenish it so other children could have a Happy Halloween! How should we reward him for being such a shining example of kindness and generosity? What a fine young gentleman! I refilled the bowl and would love for him to come get some more candy and would be honored to shake his hand! ??”

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Attorney of man arrested in “potential terrorist attack” says plot never existed

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    DETROIT (WWJ) — The attorney of one of the Michigan individuals suspected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of being involved in planning an attack over Halloween weekend is pushing back against law enforcement allegations.

On Friday, five Metro Detroit males were detained, ranging in age from 16 to 20. Attorney Amir Makled says two of them have been released from custody.

Two law enforcement sources told CBS News that the plot was “not well formed” and that there “was no concrete plan for an attack.”

“There’s absolutely no plot. There’s never even been an inclination of a plot,” Makled said.

He says his 20-year-old client from Dearborn, Michigan, whose home was raided by the FBI, is innocent.

“He knows he did nothing wrong, and he knows he’s not part of a terrorist plot or a cell, and there’s nothing that he ever planned or wanted to do, or impose any harm on any member of the community at any point,” Makled said.

FBI Director Kash Patel posted the following statement on X on Friday:

“This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend.”

In response, Makled said, “The comments that came out of Washington, D.C., with these broad strokes and then complete radio silence with very vague announcements of some sort of thwarted terrorism act or mass casualty event, we have no idea where they’re coming from, because the facts that I’ve investigated in this case amount to none of that. Zero.”

The FBI indicated it had been monitoring an online discussion.

“My client is a gamer who plays video games, as do most American teenagers, and the group that’s involved here played the game Fortnite. And so what this online chatter that the FBI has spoken about, I have no idea,” Makled said. “They may have been in certain chat rooms or in talking among themselves, but for me to guess as to what they suspected or what the government looked at, and perhaps was spooked about in terms of a pumpkin day event that they had referenced, whether that they thought that could have been code for something else, I have no idea. It’s all speculation.”

Makled says he hasn’t seen the FBI’s evidence.

“This leads to and fuels the Islamophobia that is going on in our country. It adds to the extreme conversations that are happening on the internet, and it hurts the Arab and Muslim community, and the Michigan Community,” Makled said.

The group was also allegedly seen at a gun range recently.

“If they’re exercising their First Amendment rights of getting information of world events or anything of that nature on the internet, or they’re exercising their Second Amendment rights of, you know, purchasing firearms legally or shooting at a gun range, none of that is illegal in and of itself,” Makled said.

He said on Sunday afternoon that no federal charges have been filed against any of the suspects.

“They’ve been cooperative with law enforcement, they’ve made statements, they’ve allowed their electronic devices to be forensically analyzed, they’re maintaining their innocence, and at this point, we’ll have to just wait and see what comes out of the charges, if any ever show up,” Makled said.

Law enforcement told CBS News on Friday that the males arrested were inspired by a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard who was arrested in May for allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack against a U.S. Army site in suburban Detroit.

Makled said, “There’s zero connection to anybody from a former plan or some other young man that’s talked to him. My clients don’t know any of these other people that could have been charged in other plots or other federal crimes.”

CBS News Detroit has reached out to the FBI office in Detroit for comment.

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3 generations of women helping grow the game of basketball in Minnesota

CNN Newsource on November 3, 2025

By Marielle Mohs

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    BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota (WCCO) — A full-circle moment is unfolding on the basketball court this pre-season in Minnesota. During a fall league happening at St. Michael-Albertville High School on Sunday, three generations of women are growing the game.

One of the dozens of high school teams participating in this league is Maranatha Christian Academy. The Mustangs are hoping to capitalize on a successful 17-5 season last year. A new addition to their team is eighth grader Mikayla Johnson-Barnes, and basketball runs in her blood.

“I think the first time I ever touched a basketball was when I was 2 years old,” said Johnson-Barnes.

Her mom, Mia Johnson, is a two-time girls basketball state champion for Minneapolis North High School, and went on to play DI basketball for St. Louis University and Michigan State. Now, she’s her daughter’s fall league coach.

“I want to be just like her, just like her,” said Johnson-Barnes.

When Johnson-Barnes begins the high school season later this month, she’ll be coached by Maranatha’s head girls basketball coach, Faith Johnson Patterson — who coached Johnson when she was at Minneapolis North in the early 2000s.

“I owe a lot to her, and now I get to see it come full circle with my baby girl,” said Johnson.

“It’s just generations going down now. Coach Johnson [Patterson], my mom, me,” said Johnson-Branes.

This is a special moment that almost didn’t happen. Earlier this summer, Johnson Patterson’s mom passed away, and almost made her hang up her coach’s whistle for good.

“Mia inspires me, how hard she played for me, the sacrifices she made to play for me, how can I not return that?” said Johnson Patterson. “Watching [Johnson-Barnes] just feels like I’ve got Mia back.”

As Johnson-Barnes begins her journey to make a name for herself in this sport, she’s thankful to have the lineage of women showing her the way.

“I’m just so grateful because I know they’re by my side and they want the best for me in basketball and for me to strive in basketball,” said Johnson-Barnes.

The high school winter basketball season begins Nov. 10.

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Video shows propane tank explosion in Delaware damaging buildings, homes near railroad tracks

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By Frederick Sutton Sinclair, Mike Spatocco, Ryan Hughes

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    BEAR, Delaware (KYW) — A propane tank explosion on the Delmarva Central Railroad tracks in Bear, Delaware, damaged several buildings and homes Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Video obtained by CBS News Philadelphia shows thick black smoke before a large explosion sends bystanders running for cover.

“The ground shook like a bomb went off,” said Chris Coviello.

The blast shattered windows, left lights inside some businesses dangling, and knocked pieces of drywall and ceiling tiles to the floor.

“Believe me it was a big boom when it blew,” said Janet Davis.

Davis says she was just about to walk outside her home on Wrangle Hill Road because she saw a fire on the railroad tracks about 500 feet away. Then, all of a sudden, there was an explosion, and about six windows in her home shattered, and that wasn’t all.

“All the barn windows have blown out,” Davis said.

Investigators say crews were doing maintenance Saturday afternoon on the railroad tracks near Wrangle Hill Road just north of Red Lion Road.

The 500-pound propane tank was mounted on a railcar, and around 12:30 p.m., a malfunction occurred during the heating process of the tracks, which sparked a fire, and then the tank exploded.

Fire crews found the maintenance railcar vehicle engulfed in flames, as well as multiple brush fires in the area.

“The explosion happened right beside the church here,” said John Grimsley, the pastor at Refuge Nation Church.

Several windows were blown out at the church, which sits right next to the train tracks. Part of the roof in the sanctuary and in the church’s recording studio came down.

“We’re probably not going to be having service here for a few Sundays, but thank God everybody is ok,” Grimsley said.

Fire officials say at least five homes were damaged, as well as multiple businesses.

Chris Coviello owns the business complex, and estimates cleanup and repairs could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“Thank God nobody was hurt. The amount of shrapnel that I pulled off the roof, off the secondary roof, out of the parking lot and under that car there, there’s just so much shrapnel we are picking up,” Coviello said.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal said the explosion was ruled an accident.

CBS News Philadelphia learned an engineer will inspect the building and businesses on Monday to determine if there is any structural damage.

No injuries were reported. Wrangle Hill Road was closed between routes 40 and 71 for more than three hours as crews worked to contain the fires.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control said there are no possible hazards from fluids in the destroyed rail machine.

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All girls flag football team wins championship for 1st time ever against boys team in Massachusetts

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    MARLBORO, Massachusetts (WBZ) — For the first time ever, the Massachusetts Nipmuc third- and fourth-grade flag football Super Bowl champion team is made up entirely of girls.

The team made history on Sunday in Marlboro with an electric come-from-behind victory against an all-boys team to claim the championship trophy. The girls were down one point, then after getting a safety with less than a minute left, they won 32 to 31.

“Just to watch them progress, to catch the ball now, to understand plays and to make defensive plays. It’s just amazing to watch these girls,” said Coach Nader Hamed.

The Nipmuc Flag Football League has been working to grow participation and encourage more girls to get involved, and this season they were finally able to form a full girls’ team. But without another all-girls team to play against, the league decided to have them play against the boys’ teams.

“These girls right here, they never let up. They just keep going, and it’s awesome to see,” said league president Michael Curry. “I’m proud of every one of them.”

Many of the players started the season as beginners, but quickly grew to become the best team in the league in their very first season.

Standout Bell Phillips scored four touchdowns for her team in the championship game.

“This is a big deal for me, this is my first year ever playing flag football,” Phillips said. “So it’s really important that I can help all my teammates and that I’ve made it this far, and to compete with people who’ve maybe been playing for three years or more. So it means a lot.”

People say that it was the grit and determination of this team that fueled their success. The win marks a milestone for the Nipmuc league and they hope to see more and more girls join the league in the future.

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