Boy uses art to carry on dad’s legacy, after losing him to gun violence

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Jacob Murphy

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    MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Cayden Crosby is getting ready to turn eight in April, but he has already become a recognized artist.

Cayden has been drawing since he was three and has created hundreds of drawings of people in his life, his favorite movie and TV characters, and more.

“He runs through notebooks like crazy,” Cayden’s mom Myia Vales said. “Paper all over the place, markers, pencils.”

When Cayden was three, his dad Corey was shot and killed.

“On July 16th, on my father’s birthday my son was shot, we don’t know who did it, he wasn’t in any trouble, he was shot in front of my Mom’s house,” Cayden’s grandma Tristaca Patrick-Yarbrough said.

Corey was an artist and enjoyed painting and drawing.

“He was my only son, he’s been an artist since he was very little and he actually graduated from the Milwaukee High School of the arts,” Patrick-Yarbrough said.

After Corey died, Cayden found comfort between the lines and started to draw and color.

“After my son passed away art was his therapy and it still is his therapy,” Patrick-Yarbrough said. “When I see Cayden I see Corey all over again.”

Cayden’s passion for art has turned into more than just paper and pencils, and turned into a way to connect with his dad.

“His dad speaks to him through art because honestly they were never able to sit down and have one on one lessons,” Vales said. “I am proud of him because I just think it’s really cool that he can take all of his pain and emotions and things that he’s been through and transmit that into these beautiful things.”

With every drawing, Cayden carries a piece of Corey’s passion and legacy.

“I feel like I owe it to my son to make sure that his legacy keeps going,” Patrick-Yarbrough said.

Cayden placed second for the Bob Ross America’s Most Artistic Kid.

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Video shows thieves flee after finding baby in stolen SUV; infant alone for over an hour

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Conor Wight

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    MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One of the latest Minneapolis car thefts presented a nightmare for a mom, watching as a stranger drove away with her 3-month-old baby still in the vehicle.

It happened at about 8:07 p.m. on Tuesday in the parking lot of a North Minneapolis day care. Security footage that the day care provided to WCCO shows a group of people walking on the street near the business about 20 minutes earlier. When the mother goes inside the day care, leaving her car running, one of the people who appeared to be part of that group walks towards the car by themselves. The thief enters the car and drives away with the vehicle exactly 59 seconds after the mother left; she runs outside as the car leaves, throwing what looks like a backpack and a child’s jacket to the ground as she screams.

New video WCCO obtained Friday suggests that the lone person who initially stole the car may have been unaware of the child. A neighbor’s security camera shows the individual getting out of the car in an alley about half a mile from the day care. When he regroups with the other four he was spotted walking with earlier in the evening, one of them exclaims, “There’s a baby,” when they go to get into the vehicle.

The group quickly abandons the car, leaving the infant alone with at least one of the car doors open for an hour.

Minneapolis police, using a number of resources like license plate readers, city cameras and drones, found the infant safe inside the car just a few blocks away about one hour later. Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that they were moments away from issuing an AMBER Alert in conjunction with state officials.

“Last night it [finding the child] did not happen as quickly as I had hoped,” O’Hara said, explaining that a grid search eventually allowed officers to locate the vehicle.

O’Hara’s department is dealing with an uptick in car thefts. In the first three months of 2026, police reported 1,548 stolen cars, about 336 more than the same time period in 2025. According to O’Hara, drivers had left their keys in the car in about 620 of those cases.

“I’d probably say auto theft is the biggest crime challenge that we have at this point this year,” O’Hara said. “It is frustrating because a large share is entirely preventable.”

A woman connected to the day care, who asked to stay anonymous, said that she is grateful that mother and child are safe. She also had compassionate words for the alleged thief and the group he was with; believing they could be teenagers or young adults, she lamented the fact that they were left to make what she called negative choices.

“The parents and the city of Minneapolis need to create programs for children to keep them busy and running,” the woman told WCCO.

O’Hara acknowledged that various groups within the city are working on preventative measures. He believes that a group of teenagers who are new to this kind of crime is now getting involved. He said in some instances, there appears to be competition between different groups on social media.

Lamenting the opportunistic crimes where thieves take vehicles with keys left inside, O’Hara also said that officers are tracking newer and more sophisticated methods. A locksmith showed WCCO how a device that allows a generic key fob to operate a vehicle works in seconds or minutes. Minneapolis police have found the devices in stolen cars, and earlier this year, O’Hara said that people have robbed locksmiths of the equipment.

“We know those have happened. We know we’ve arrested at least one young person within the last month that had this [device],” O’Hara said.

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New video shows DFW airport tribute for American Airlines flight attendant found dead after Colombia trip

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Sergio Candido

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    DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Dozens of airline employees gathered on the tarmac at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Wednesday to honor a North Texas flight attendant whose death remains under investigation after he went missing in Colombia.

New video shows American Airlines workers lined up on the ramp April 1 as the body of Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina was returned home. The solemn gathering marked a quiet tribute to the 32-year-old, who disappeared during a layover in Medellin.

Gutierrez Molina, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, was last seen March 21 after going out with a fellow flight attendant in Medellin’s El Poblado neighborhood, a popular area for tourists. He was scheduled to work a return flight to Miami the following day but never checked in, prompting concern from loved ones.

Colombian authorities later said a body believed to be Gutierrez Molina was found between the municipalities of Jerico and Puente Iglesias. Medellin Mayor Federico “Fico” Gutiérrez said in a social post there was a “very high probability” the remains were his, pending formal identification.

American Airlines has described the loss as “heartbreaking,” telling employees in an internal message that Gutierrez Molina was a “dear colleague.” The Fort Worth-based airline said it continues working with Colombian authorities as the investigation remains active.

Officials have not released details about how Gutierrez Molina died, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear.

Adding to the mystery, the flight attendant who was with him the night he vanished told friends she could not remember parts of the evening.

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Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Noel Brennan

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — Goya Foods is celebrating a major milestone with a gift of a million pounds of food to help feed families all over the country.

The Hispanic-owned food company based in Bolingbrook is celebrating its 90th birthday by packing bags with food.

“We have to put our slogan in there. Si es Goya, tiene que ser bueno. If it’s Goya, it’s gotta be good,” Goya Chicago general manager Juan Lopez said.

Goya is doing something good to mark 90 years in business.

“We want to remember our humble beginnings and give back,” Lopez said.

The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States is donating a million pounds of food to families across the country.

Approximately 100,000 pounds of food from their Bolingbrook warehouse will go to more than 20 local partners, including the GAP community center, a nonprofit in the North Austin neighborhood, which serves Black and Latino families in Chicago.

“We’re one of the biggest distribution centers in Chicago in collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food Depository,” said GAP community center CEO Angelina Zayas. “So this is going to be such a blessing for us to make sure that our families get this kind of food.”

How quickly will the donated food be gone?

“I’m going to tell you, no exaggeration whatsoever, it could be gone today,” Zayas said. “We have over 100 people on a given Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.”

So many families in need, but a little help from Goya goes a long way.

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Illini fans react to heartbreaking loss to UConn in Final Four game

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Jermont Terry

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    ILLNOIS (WBBM) — It comes as no surprise that the result was devastating for Illini fans, especially fans who made the trip to Indianapolis.

Despite the Illini’s takeover there, the support from the fans just wasn’t enough to get that win.

Arms were folded, faces stunned by, and a feeling of defeat—that’s what was left as the road to the championship came to a halt with the Fighting Illini losing to the UConn Huskies.

After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.

“You never know when it’s going to happen again, right?” said fan Mike Summitt. “It’s just hard to get here. So, I’m glad to be here.”

“Obviously, it’s a great time being here in Indy watching, but … I wanted more. I wanted more,” said Illinois alum Conner Smith.

“We were there in 2005, so it’s a little different feeling,” said fan Josh Means.

“Amazing run by the Illini. Great team. Great chemistry. Fell a little short tonight, but we love them,” said fan Matt Williams.

Love for the team remains. When the team’s bus returns home in Champaign, Illinois, the fans, school, and loved ones will be there to remind them of the great job they did during this season’s run.

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6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Ross Guidotti

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Life for a child should be a time of wonder and discovery, but children with cancer are sometimes robbed of those wonders. A 6-year-old girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help those patients through art.

It all started when Kaylin Lundell, who loves to draw and color, was in the car with her mom and a commercial for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which specializes in care for kids with cancer, came on the radio.

“She wanted to do something about it, and I wanted to support her,” said Kaylin’s mom Tea Lundell.

That’s when Tea Lundell said she came up with “a conspiracy of kindness.” She proposed an art auction to raise money for St. Jude’s. The artists would be children, just like her daughter.

“Right now, we have four businesses that we have scheduled the event for, they are fully committed,” she said.

The kids can draw whatever they want. Then it’s up to the highest bidder to claim the creation. The money collected is all going to St. Jude’s.

Kaylin Lundell said she’s trying to raise $100,000. She sad she wants the kids to enjoy something other than fear and pain.

“Kids should just dream about other kids, being a kid and having ice cream after dinner from their parents,” she said.

Kids who make art for the auction will have their creations embossed with the official seal of Kaylin Lundell’s Draw for a Dream campaign. They’ll also have a signed certificate of authenticity.

Tea Lundell believes her daughter can make a difference.

“I just don’t want their life to be hard for them,” Kaylin Lundell said. “It’s not fair for them.”

You can find more information about the auctions on Dream for a Dream’s website.

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Emergency responder recounts moments plane landed on busy Pennsylvania highway

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Joe Brandt, Eva Andersen

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    PENNSYLVANIA (KYW) — A small plane made an emergency landing on a Pennsylvania highway Saturday, snarling traffic on this holiday weekend.

Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the plane landed on I-78 eastbound on Saturday morning between Exit 40 (Kutztown and Krumsville) and Exit 45 (Lynnport and New Smithville).

The 1995 Commander 114B plane took off from Solberg, New Jersey on a flight to Indiana when shortly after 9 a.m., the pilot noticed engine problems, PSP said in a news release.

The pilot tried to make it to a local airport but instead touched down on I-78 east in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, according to police.

“It was probably the best possible outcome for an incident like that,” Weisenberg Fire Chief Justin Oswald said.

Oswald says he and 15 other members of his volunteer crew rushed to the scene, along with several fire and EMS units.

Dashcam video shared with CBS News Philadelphia captures the terrifying moment a driver in Lehigh County witnessed a plane land in front of her car.

No injuries were reported by the pilot — a 65-year-old Michigan man — or the passenger, a 34-year-old New Jersey woman.

“I did briefly make contact with the pilot and the passenger,” Oswald said. “They were fine.”

Oswald’s team also helped detour traffic to the nearest exit as the plane was being towed to a local airport. I-78 eastbound reopened around 1:00 p.m., according to PSP.

Oswald says they also monitored a small fuel leak from the plane, making sure they were ready in case a fire broke out.

He says this incident is another reminder that emergency responders truly need to be prepared for anything, including a plane landing on a busy highway.

“It’s not something that you deal with when you go through the academy,” Oswald said. “It’s not something we deal with on our weekly training nights. So I’m very proud that the crew, they stepped up as they always do and they knew what needed to get done.”

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NASA’s next Artemis missions being planned with help of N.Y. professor

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Jennifer McLogan

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    NEW YORK (WCBS) — Shortly after the Artemis II rocket launched on its trip around the moon, a college professor in New York learned he was picked by NASA to help with future missions.

Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of just 10 scientists from across the country selected to shape research plans for the next Artemis moon missions.

Glotch got the call of his life Wednesday, when NASA exploration leaders told the Long Island planetary geologist that he and nine others would be bringing their wealth of experience to the Artemis program.

“I was over the moon!” he said. “My heart was racing, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face for the entire day.”

Glotch will help astronauts on the 2028 Artemis mission locate minerals and water ice near the moon’s south pole, and start to build a base on the moon in the coming years.

“Artemis is being built from the ground up to be sustainable,” he said. “I’m excited to bring Artemis to Stony Brook and teach classes.”

Glotch will be front and center for the 2028 launch to the moon from either Cape Canaveral, Florida, or the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

While discussing his elation, Glotch donned gloves – a strict protocol – and showed lunar dust experiments from rock samples collected on the surface of the 4.5 billion-year-old moon by Apollo astronauts more than 50 years ago.

“We can take this tiny little amount of sample and use it to inform our global perspective,” he said. “By studying the moon, we learn more about the Earth.”

All of his research is being done on Earth, but would Glotch ever want to take a rocket on a trip to the moon?

“I don’t even like tall roller coasters,” he said. “I’m happy to do my science here on Earth.”

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Man charged with DUI after crashing e-bike into tricycle in Key West, deputies say

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

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    KEY WEST, Florida (WFOR) — A 53-year-old Key West man was arrested on DUI and drug charges after deputies say he crashed an e-bike into a tricycle while intoxicated.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, near South College Road and U.S. 1 in Key West. Deputies said there were no serious injuries reported.

Authorities identified the man as Christian Everett Madrid. He faces charges of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and smuggling contraband into a detention facility.

Investigators said Madrid was riding an e-bike when he collided with an adult riding a tricycle. The other rider told deputies that Madrid ran into him and appeared to be intoxicated.

Deputies said Saturday that Madrid was taken into custody after failing field sobriety exercises at the scene.

While being booked into jail, authorities said approximately three marijuana cigarettes were found in his possession, leading to the additional contraband charge.

Under Florida law, electric bicycles are generally treated like traditional bicycles, meaning riders are not required to have a driver’s license and are not subject to the same registration rules as motor vehicles. However, when it comes to impairment, the law still applies.

Florida’s DUI statute makes it illegal to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that normal faculties are impaired. Courts in Florida have interpreted “vehicle” broadly, and that can include bicycles and e-bikes in certain cases, according to law firm The Ticket Clinic.

A first-time DUI conviction in Florida can carry penalties including fines ranging from $500 to $1,000, up to six months in jail, probation, and mandatory substance abuse education. Additional charges, such as drug possession or bringing contraband into a jail, can increase potential penalties.

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Video shows fox attacking woman

CNN Newsource on April 5, 2026

By Logan Hall, Neal Riley

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    WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.

It happened at about 7 a.m. on Esther Street. Video shows the fox running at the victim repeatedly while she tries to fight it off.

Witness Dahnyel Swenson said she saw the victim “running up the stairs, hitting it with the pocketbook, screaming” and she “got pinned against her home trying to fight this medium-sized fox.”

The fox then dragged the woman to the ground.

“It lunged at her so fast … she didn’t know which way to go,” said Swenson, who lives across the street and said she had just warned the victim about a recent fox sighting in the area.

Swenson said she noticed that the victim pinned the fox to the ground, so she and her daughter rushed to help. Swenson’s daughter managed to trap the fox with a green recycling bucket until the first responders arrived.

“There’s a hole in the bucket, so I had to get a rake because it’s viscous, it’s trying to come through the hole,” Swenson said.

Swenson grabbed a rake and a green recycling bucket, and her daughter managed to trap it under the bucket until first responders arrived.

The victim was hospitalized because the bites to her ankle and both hands drew blood, police said. Swenson said her daughter also went to the hospital because she had gotten blood on her during the incident.

“We’re taking all the precautions. Now she’s going through all the rabies shots series for the next week,” Swenson said.

The animal was euthanized, and its remains have been sent to a Webster Square Animal Clinic for rabies testing.

Worcester police said that hours earlier, someone reported that a fox tried to bite them near Gibbs Street. An animal control unit responded, but didn’t find the fox.

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