DART releases bodycam footage after fatal police shooting of 17‑year‑old near Victory Station in Dallas

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Doug Myers

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    DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — DART released footage on Wednesday, three days after its police force fatally shot a 17‑year‑old who officers say pointed a rifle at them during a foot chase near Victory Station.

The incident happened just after 5 p.m. Sunday in the 2500 block of Victory Park Avenue, near the American Airlines Center.

According to DART, a witness at 5:08 p.m. used a DART app to report a male in white pants and a blue puffer jacket at Victory Station, allegedly armed with a long gun and trying to hide it.

At 5:18 p.m., DART officers arrived and spotted a male matching the description. The suspect ran from officers and entered a culvert beside the railroad tracks.

Officers say teen pointed rifle During the foot chase, the suspect turned and pointed a rifle at officers, according to DART. Officers opened fire, and the teen took cover behind a concrete platform in the culvert. Police said he ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon, and officers fired additional rounds, striking him.

Officers then moved in, took him into custody and began first aid. He was transported to Parkland Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. DART identified him only as K.B. at the family’s request, while Dallas Police Department documents list him as 17‑year‑old Kristian Burkley.

Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.

Photos sent to CBS Texas show paramedics treating the person who was shot.

Service halted during investigation In its original statement, DART said no officers or bystanders were injured. Train service through Victory Station was halted, and a bus bridge was put in place to move passengers.

At DART’s request, the Dallas Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit is conducting an independent investigation.

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Human remains discovered in search for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez in Everman, officials say

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Briauna Brown, CBS Texas Staff

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    EVERMAN, Texas (KTVT) — Authorities announced Thrusday that human remains have been found during a renewed search for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez in Everman.

After announcing new evidence found in the search for Rodriguez-Alvarez on Wednesday night, authorities went into detail about the findings during a news conference. Everman police said the human remains that were found haven’t been positively identified as Rodriguez-Alvarez; however, authorities hope to have results of who the remains are soon.

“We owe it to Noel, we owe it to our community, to seek justice in this case,” Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells said. “We will not forget him… We will not stop working for justice for him.”

Rodriguez-Alvarez was last accounted for in October 2022, but his family did not report him missing until March 2023.

His mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, was charged with capital murder in connection with his disappearance. She was recently ruled incompetent to stand trial in her son’s murder and was sent to a state hospital.

As investigators perused through tips and searched the property where the boy lived with his family, his body was never found.

Despite the fact that cadaver dogs that previously searched the family’s home indicated dirt in the family’s backyard had the scent of human remains.

Renewed FBI search in the case On Tuesday, CBS News Texas learned that the FBI, along with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, were once again at the property where the family lived. They were seen via CBS Texas Chopper digging in the yard with excavators and shovels, sifting through piles of dirt.

In an interview, Sorrells said after two days of a renewed search for Rodriguez-Alvarez, investigators had found something, though its significance wasn’t revealed.

Neighbors and the family who currently live in the home expressed both hope and frustration that Rodriguez-Alvarez will be found.

“He was a kid…he had all his future in front of him,” neighbor Jazmine Ramirez said. “It’s heavy… to think of ever doing anything like that to a kid.”

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By DeJanay Booth-Singleton

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    DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new giraffe, Nguvu, to the herd, officials announced on Wednesday.

Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu came from Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of the zoo’s “long-term plan for the giraffe herd.”

“This move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan, which promotes the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of giraffe populations in zoos – and we’re eager to support Nguvu as he adjusts to his new home,” the Detroit Zoo says.

Officials say Nguvu has been working with the animal care teams for several days and will be introduced to the herd soon.

According to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Nguvu was born in February 2025. His name means “strength” in Swahili.

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University of Chicago to offer free tuition to students from families making under $250,000 a year

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Ellie Coatar, Benson Cook

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — In a potentially life-changing announcement for families in Chicago and beyond, the University of Chicago said it will offer free tuition for students from families making less than $250,000 a year.

For families making less than $125,000, students can also get free housing, meals, and other fees covered.

This policy will start for undergrads in the fall of 2027.

University leaders said they want to deepen their Commitment to affordability to make sure the brightest minds can join them.

“The University of Chicago is proud to sponsor a learning environment characterized by intellectual curiosity, ambition, and rigor, to shape the next generation of great thinkers whose ideas will benefit the American people and the broader world,” UChicago President Paul Alivisatos said in a news release. “By deepening our commitment to affordability, we are helping to ensure that the brightest minds can join us.”

Tuition alone at the U of C is around $71,000 a year. Add in room, board, books, and other fees, and the university said it costs on-campus students around $98,000 to attend each year.

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Illinois park district director used taxpayer credit card for daughter’s prom helicopter, invoice shows

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Jermont Terry

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    Illinois (WBBM) — The Markham Park District executive director caused quite the scene last weekend after hiring a helicopter for her daughter’s prom send-off, which landed in a public park without proper authorization.

Now, there’s new fallout about who paid for the stunt and how the city wants a restraining order to stop the spending.

There’s a split reaction about this prom helicopter send-off, with some saying no one was harmed while others, including city leaders, say the park’s director didn’t have the right to authorize the photo op for her daughter—a photo shoot with at least the deposit charged to a credit card that taxpayers pay for.

Less than a week after this helicopter landed at a park, catching many by surprise, the stunt for the park director’s daughter has turned political.

The Park District’s executive director, Quintina Brown, told officers she had the OK for the helicopter landing, but city leaders never authorized the landing in the public park where children were playing. The pilot told officers that day he had approval to land, even presenting a signed notice by the park director herself to the questioning officer

The company later handed over an invoice to the city attorney. The receipt raises many deeper questions.

The bill was for a minimum of $800 for one hour. At the bottom, there’s a credit card number linked to Brown. She named Markham Parks as the company and even used the address of the fieldhouse and provided her signature on a taxpayer-funded credit card.

“The plot thickens, as they say,” said city attorney Burt Odelson.

He says there’s no way Brown accidentally entered all that information by mistake. He also spoke with the helicopter company.

“They told me that the deposit was charged to the card, and they have not been successful in getting the remaining $800 off the card, for whatever reason,” he said.

Using the park district credit card either to pay or hold the reservation is why Markham’s mayor, Roger Agpawa, says residents should be concerned, asking why no one questioned the purchase.

In fact, the city started questioning the spending by the park district and its board in the fall of 2025.

CBS News Chicago reported when Brown was first caught on body cam getting served with an injunction. Leaders alleged she and the park board were not paying bills and left most parks with broken equipment and deplorable conditions.

“They’ve been landing helicopters in different ways over there,” said Agpawa.

There’s a line in the invoice that says every additional six minutes over the hour would be $80. It was learned that the helicopter was grounded for at least three hours.

Now the question is who will pay for the extra minutes and for the original booking? The company that booked it, Markham’s Park District, which is funded by taxpayers, or Brown herself.

CBS News Chicago reached out to Brown about the matter, but has yet to hear back.

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Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Chloe Adams

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    ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Gas prices have surpassed the $4 mark across North Carolina due to global oil supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and local rideshare drivers struggling to make up for the increased costs are changing how they operate.

Joel Bender, an Uber driver from Buncombe County, said he has been turning down more trips than he accepts to offset heightened fuel costs.

“Right now, I’m at a 10% acceptance rate, and I’m at about a 20% cancel rate,” Bender said.

AAA reports prices across the state are averaging out around $4.17 for a gallon of regular as of May 13, 2026. Meanwhile, the national average is spilling above $4.50 — about $1.50 more since the war started.

Bender said he is questioning whether or not he is getting back how much he spends to pump gas into his tank. Bender, a nearly decade-long rideshare driver, said he is not alone in this.

“There’s still some drivers who just say, ‘Listen, I’m going to make sure that I’m not screwed on this ride,’” Bender said.

Bender created a Facebook group with almost 700 members — a place where rideshare drivers can connect and support one another.

He said drivers part of this group have opened up to him about how they are dealing with these rising costs. Bender said the gas hike is especially burdensome on people whose primary income comes from rideshare driving.

“There are a number of drivers who do this to put food on the table and to make their monthly obligations,” Bender said.

He said more drivers — even ones who’ve been driving for years — are choosing to steer clear from the business altogether, no longer helping some pay their bills.

AAA said gas prices are averaging out to be the highest they have been since 2022 with other states, like California, exceeding $6 for a gallon.

While Uber said it is expanding its fuel discount program for drivers and couriers through May 26, Bender said this is still not enough to help him make up for losses.

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Teen pushes for more emergency sirens to protect community during disasters

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Kayla Moeller

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    California (KMAX, KOVR) — A 13-year-old Olivehurst boy is pushing for expanded emergency warning systems in his community after a recently restored Cold War-era siren reignited conversations about disaster preparedness.

The Olivehurst siren was originally installed decades ago when nearby Beale Air Force Base was considered a potential Soviet target. After two years of refurbishment work by the Olivehurst Public Utility District, the siren is now back in service as an emergency alert tool for local residents.

But 13-year-old Zach, a self-described “siren lover,” says one siren is not enough.

“This siren specifically can only reach a radius of 1.5 miles,” he said.

That coverage leaves large portions of Olivehurst, which spans roughly 8.4 square miles, outside the siren’s reach.

“A lot of the people in this community are elders or people without cell service, and these sirens are one of the only ways to reach those people and tell them, ‘Hey, something is wrong,’ ” Zach said.

Despite being only 13 years old, Zach will already be taking college classes this fall, and he is advocating for stronger emergency preparedness measures across Yuba County.

His concerns are shaped in part by memories of the 2017 Oroville Dam crisis, which triggered mass evacuations across Northern California when he was just 4 years old.

Now, he wants to help fund additional warning sirens throughout Olivehurst and hopes they could eventually be managed by local agencies, including the Olivehurst Fire Department, Olivehurst Public Utility District or Yuba County Office of Emergency Services.

“One of my main ideas was to give it to either the Olivehurst Fire Department, the Olivehurst Public Utility District or the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services,” Zach said.

Yuba County Emergency Operations Manager Oscar Marin praised Zach’s efforts and said the county shares many of the same concerns.

“Having the kid think about it gets the parents thinking about it, and it’s spreading,” Marin said.

Marin said the county is already studying options for additional sirens and pursuing grant funding, but cost remains a major hurdle.

“Now there’s more robust sirens out there, but it still needs the infrastructure to actually be installed,” Marin said. “And then the maintenance issue. I love the thought. We wish there was an abundance of money to grab from, but that’s what hinders county emergency projects — the funding.”

To help accelerate the effort, Zach created an online fundraiser to raise money for more sirens.

“Although there’s a chance it could get done eventually, I think an action like this needs to be taken into effect as soon as possible,” he said.

County officials say emergency alerts are already backed up by multiple systems, including cellphone notifications, a new emergency app, the county’s 211 system and door-to-door notifications from deputies during evacuations.

Still, Zach said that when seconds matter, he doesn’t want anyone left without a warning.

Yuba County faces a range of natural disaster threats, including flooding near the Feather and Yuba rivers and wildfire danger in surrounding foothill communities. Officials say emergency preparedness efforts remain ongoing.

Yuba County is prone to flooding because it’s located where the Yuba River meets the Feather River. Plus, its foothills are prone to wildfires during the summer months. Oes says they’re always working on ways to keep people safe.

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Teen suspect in triple homicide returns to North Carolina to face murder charges

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Kelly Doty

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    BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A 16-year-old charged with three counts of first-degree murder after three of her family members were found dead is back in western North Carolina. Star Grant waived extradition in Tennessee and returned to Asheville on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at about 12:25 p.m., according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

Warrants for Grant, who is being charged as an adult in the deaths of her mother Kim Grant, Travis Grant and his mother, Sharon Grant, were filed with Buncombe County court.

Grant is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy, along with 28-year-old Devan Loving. Loving and Grant were found and taken into custody in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on May 8, 2026.

According to Grant’s warrants, the offenses happened on May 1. The bodies of Kim, Travis and Sharon Grant were discovered the evening of May 7, 2026, during a welfare check at 18 Ashworth Drive in Fairview.

Arrest warrants for Grant claim the 16-year-old “unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did of malice aforethought kill and murder” Travis, Kim and Sharon Grant. Regarding the felony conspiracy charge, the warrants say she “unlawfully and feloniously did conspire with Devan Oneal Loving to commit the felony first-degree murder against Travis Grant, Kimberly Grant and Sharon Grant by planning and conspiring among each other before carrying out the murder.”

According to the Sevier County Detention Center, Devan Loving is still listed as an inmate there as of Wednesday afternoon. Buncombe County authorities anticipate Loving to be extradited to western North Carolina later in the week.

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Grant will be placed in a juvenile detention facility in Alexander County.

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Quintayvious Hutchins, Patriots draft pick from Boston College, charged with assault at campus dorm

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Mike Toole

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.

Hutchins, 23, of Needham, is charged with misdemeanor assault and battery on a family or household member for an alleged incident on Tuesday at Voute Hall on Commonwealth Avenue in Chestnut Hill.

Quintayvious Hutchins police report According to a Boston College police report filed with the criminal complaint, officers were called to the fourth floor of the dorm just before 8 p.m. Tuesday “for a male and female fighting in the hallway.”

One of the witnesses, a resident advisor, told police the two “were pushing each other” and that Hutchins grabbed the woman by the neck.

“He said she was cheating on him and he choked and yelled at her,” the RA wrote in her witness statement. She also wrote that “the ‘choke’ was a firm grab to the neck not strangulation.”

According to the report, Hutchins told officers the two had an argument earlier over food and he left. He said he came back about 45 minutes later to get his belongings and the woman “threw his belongings in the hallway.” A ceiling tile also fell during the dispute, police said.

“She started making a scene while ppl were around all I was trying to do was go to her room so I can get my stuff,” Hutchins wrote in his witness statement.

The woman did not want a photo of her neck taken, according to the police report. Hutchins was arrested a short time later and taken to the Newton Police department.

Police said the woman “became visibly sad” when she was told Hutchins was arrested.

“I’m ok nothing happened,” the woman wrote in her witness statement.

Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday morning in Newton District Court. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf and he was released on a promise to return to court for the next hearing in the case.

Gabriel Valadez, a senior at Boston College, said the incident happened right outside his door. “There was yelling, there was screaming, he was throwing insults. So, it was a big affair,” Valadez told WBZ-TV.

He said once he heard the shouting, he started watching through his peephole in his door. “He was like in her face, from what I saw, so just it was like right up close, and it looked like it could’ve turned nasty at any moment if it hadn’t already,” Valadez said.

Friends of the alleged victim want a full investigation. “It’s very shocking, I think it has no place here obviously,” John Forry, a Boston College senior told WBZ. “So, I just hope the response is adequate and everything is investigated properly.”

Patriots statement on Quintayvious Hutchins “We are aware of the report involving Quintayvious Hutchins. We take these matters very seriously and are in the process of gathering additional information. We will not have further comment at this time,” the Patriots said in a statement.

There has been no comment yet from Hutchins or his lawyer.

Who is Quintayvious Hutchins? Hutchins, an edge rusher at Boston College, was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 247th overall.

“If I could be honest, I didn’t think I was going to get a call,” Hutchins told reporters after the Patriots drafted him on April 25. “So, getting that call from the Patriots was like a dream come true, and hope and faith rising inside of me, knowing that I have another chance to go showcase my talent.”

The 6-foot-3, 245 pound linebacker grew up in Alabama, before spending the last five years at BC. He described himself after the draft as a “dynamic special teams player.”

Meant to be #NFL #NFLDRAFT pic.twitter.com/P4ig9HM4LK — Boston College Football (@BCFootball) April 25, 2026

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel personally worked with Hutchins during BC’s pro day before the draft. Vrabel was not with the team the day Hutchins was drafted. He was away that weekend getting counseling in the wake of the Dianna Russini photo scandal.

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Georgia High School senior finds power to face adversity through music class

CNN Newsource on May 14, 2026

By Leondra Head

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    SOUTH COBB, Georgia (WUPA) — Graduation season is in full effect, and for South Cobb High School senior, Mackenzie Dailey, her walk across the graduation stage in a couple of weeks will be monumental.

Dailey has faced homelessness and adversity, but her love of music kept her going to school.

“I was homeless through freshman and sophomore year. I was living at a hotel. I watched my dad pass away from fentanyl. There was a lot of drug use. It was really hard for me as a kid to witness and grow up,” Dailey said.

It was a situation she was determined to endure.

“I was sold out of a mom. I was sold out of the father. I was sold out of everything. I was sold out of a house because of drugs,” Dailey said.

The South Cobb senior says Jackie Smiley’s music class kept her walking through the school doors as she faced uncertainty.

“Junior year, it got better. I said to myself, ‘Oh my God, this is what I want to do. I want to create music.’ It kept me in school and kept me coming back even through when I was homeless,” Dailey said.

Smiley says Dailey’s is a story of perseverance.

“I met her when she was a freshman, and life was falling apart around her. I’ve seen that kid get knocked down so many times,” Smiley said.

She says Dailey has been instrumental in the school’s performing arts programs.

“She runs our performing arts center for some of our events. Then she took that further when we started DJing and went to shadow at venues. She’s worked her way up to working festivals. She’s a driven young lady,” Dailey said.

Dailey’s passion led to her getting DJ gigs on the weekends.

“I work at many raves and many clubs,” she said.

She’s now looking forward to graduation.

“There’s light at the end of the tunnel,” Dailey said.

After graduating, the senior plans to continue DJing and working in music production.

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