Malden officer springs into action to save teen after collapse

CNN Newsource on May 2, 2026

By Arielle Mitropoulos, Imani Clement

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    MALDEN, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Malden police officer is being revered as a hero after he helped revive a teenager who collapsed on a football field on April 21.

While in attendance at his daughter’s track meet between Archbishop Williams High School and St Mary’s, a 15-year-old collapsed and became unconscious.

Officer George Lopez went from father to on-duty officer within seconds.

Beside him was athletic trainer Winnie Victor, who works for Mass General Brigham.

Lopez and Victor started compressions and shocked the young man with a defibrillator.

“And the second, she said, ‘He’s not breathing. He’s not. He has no pulse.’ You go right into your training,” Lopez said. “When I went to check for a pulse and couldn’t find one, I knew I needed to act immediately. If you didn’t have that device, it could have gone a lot differently.”

Thanks to their quick thinking, the teenager is OK and is out of the hospital. Lopez said he hopes the two can reunite soon.

“It hits close to home because he’s a 15-year-old boy. My daughter’s a 15-year-old girl, and I want as much to save him as I do, if it were her,” Lopez said.

In recognition of his actions, Lopez was formally recognized and awarded a day off by the Malden Police Department.

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Neighbor recounts trying to save 14-year-old boy killed in Oaklawn shooting

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Kate Devine

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    SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that killed a 14-year-old Jesus Merino Terrero in Oaklawn earlier this week.

Deputies say the teen arrested is the victim’s brother. He has been booked into the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Facility and faces two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of aggravated child endangerment.

The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday at the Englewood Mobile Home and RV Park in the 3200 block of East MacArthur. Deputies initially responded to an unknown EMS call before dispatchers updated it to a shooting.

When deputies arrived, they found 14-year-old Jesus Merino Terrero with a gunshot wound to his upper body. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died at the scene.

Neighbors say they were among the first to respond.

Danielle Rud, who lives across the street, said she woke up to pounding on her door in the middle of the night.

“I was in bed with my husband, and at three o’clock in the morning, there was pounding on the door. When we opened the door, there were our three neighbor girls screaming, crying, saying that their brother had been shot. I’m a mom,” Rud said.

Rud’s husband Daniel Reid says he was one of the first to call 911.

“It was pretty devastating, especially since my daughters played in that house,” Reid said.

Rud said she immediately ran across the street.

“I’ve been trained in CPR since I was about 14 years old, so the very first thing my husband asked me to do was just try. As a mom, that’s all I could do, was try,” she said.

She said she quickly realized the boy was already gone but continued trying to help.

“I knew he was gone, but you still have to try, especially for that mama,” Rud said.

Rud said the experience was unlike anything she had ever seen.

“I’ve never seen anything like that in my entire life. Nothing like they describe on TV. It’s nothing like that. It’s way more real,” she said.

She said the situation is especially difficult knowing her own daughter had recently been inside the home and was friends with the victim’s sisters.

“The scariest part was my daughter has been in and out of that house. She was friends with the sisters, and now here we are, two days after she was in that house, and a senseless tragedy happened. That is very scary,” Rud said.

Rud also said her heart goes out to the boys’ mother.

“It hurts my heart for the mama, because not only does she now have to grieve one son, but now she has to grieve two,” she said.

She is now urging parents to stay involved in their children’s lives and to stress gun safety.

“Be involved in your children’s lives, because you don’t know what is going on,” Rud said. “If you have a gun at home, teach your children about gun safety.”

The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains ongoing.

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Missing State Senate candidate from western Oklahoma found dead: What we know

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Addison Kliewer

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    ERICK, Okla. (KOCO) — An investigation is ongoing after a candidate running for state Senate was reported missing and found dead in a western Oklahoma wildlife refuge.

Barry Christian, a candidate for Senate District 38, disappeared on Tuesday. He was found dead on Thursday, according to a news release from his campaign.

Below is what we know about the case.

Truck and body found in wildlife refuge The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed Thursday afternoon that investigators were on the scene near Highway 30, just south of the town of Erick. OSBI confirmed to KOCO that a truck matching the one belonging to Christian was found in that same area on Thursday.

Christian was believed to be driving a 2024 charcoal gray Ram truck when he disappeared.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation officials on Thursday night confirmed that they had positively identified the body found in a pickup at the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area as Barry Christian.

OSBI officials said they were contacted by the Sayre Police Department about the disappearance of Christian, who was last seen in Sayre on Tuesday, according to a news release.

The Beckham County Sheriff’s Office told KOCO 5 that a deputy was patrolling the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Refuge Thursday morning when they contacted a hunter who had seen a vehicle crashed off a high ridge overlooking Fish Creek.

That vehicle belonged to Christian, and his body was found inside the pickup truck. Christian’s body has since been taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office, where a cause and manner of death will be determined.

When was Barry Christian first reported missing? He was reported missing after he failed to show up for a scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

The Harmon County Sheriff’s Office and the Beckham County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for help finding Christian late Wednesday night.

Law enforcement released a picture of Christian and his truck. They also released a description of him, saying he is about 6 feet and weighs 230 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray hair.

Statement from Barry Christian’s family His daughter, Brooklyn, sent the news release to KOCO.

“Please pray for our family and friends. Our world is upside down right now. We are still not sure of everything that happened, so please act with grace and treat my dad’s legacy with dignity,” said his daughter, Brooklyn. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who assisted in the search efforts, and all of the media outlets that shared his information. I know there will be lots of people devastated by his passing.” Statements from Barry Christian’s Senate primary opponents Joe Buchanan Carol and I are devastated to hear about Barry Christian’s passing. We are keeping his family and friends in our prayers, and hope our community can come together after this horrible tragedy. Rick Vernon I am heartbroken by the tragic passing of Barry Christian. Barry loved Oklahoma and was willing to step forward in service to our state and that deserves respect, regardless of politics. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this unimaginable time. Please join me in praying for peace, comfort, and strength for all who knew and loved Barry. Who is Barry Christian? Christian was a 54-year-old Republican candidate for Senate District 38 from Sayre.

According to social media, Christian made an appearance at the Mangum Rattlesnake Derby to campaign for the State Senate seat on Saturday, just days before he went missing.

Earlier this month, Christian took to social media several times to discuss his campaign.

“The challenges we face in Oklahoma aren’t Republican or Democrat — they’re challenges of education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and the ability for families to build a future here at home. These are everyday issues that require real solutions and real commitment. I’m running because I believe in the values that built towns like ours — faith, respect, honesty, and responsibility,” he said in a Facebook post.

Christian has spent his career as a drilling consultant, according to his LinkedIn profile.

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9-year-old boy fatally struck by school bus in Williamsburg

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

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    WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (WABC) — Gathered in shock and in prayer, members of the Orthodox Jewish community in South Williamsburg are demanding answers after nine-year-old Yoel Jacobowitz was hit and killed by a bus Friday morning.

“The traffic here is crazy. There needs to be some guidance and some rules,” one resident said.

According to the NYPD, it happened around 8:15 a.m. as a private yeshiva bus was turning from Lee Avenue onto Lorimer Street.

Police say the young boy was crossing the street on his way to school when the bus struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the 49-year-old driver initially drove away, but later returned after someone waved him down and informed him of what had happened.

“I’m sorry for the mother. I’m a mother too. I was very careful. I feel very bad,” Rosa Baez said.

The five-way intersection, which also connects with Wallabout Street, was recently under construction and currently lacks crosswalks and clear street markings.

Residents say the intersection is extremely dangerous, especially in a neighborhood filled with families and children, and particularly on a day when many were preparing for Shabbat.

“It’s a very, very busy intersection. We have a lot going on – a lot of stores and a lot of people crossing over. We need something to be done so this doesn’t keep happening,” another community member said.

City leaders are now urging the Department of Transportation to immediately implement safety improvements and review pedestrian signal timing.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted on X, saying, “I am devastated by the loss of a 9-year-old boy struck this morning while crossing the street in Williamsburg. My heart is with his family and loved ones as they endure this tragic loss. Children should be safe walking around our city, and this horrific road death is a painful reminder that we must continue to use every tool available to make our streets safe for all New Yorkers.”

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Secret Service places detainer on SC man accused of threatening message toward the President

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Elaina Athans

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    APEX, N.C. (WTVD) — The day after a man was arrested at a car wash in Apex, ABC11 has learned what the alleged threatening message said and that Secret Service has placed a detainer on him at the Wake County Detention Center.

This all went down on Tuesday afternoon, when Apex police arrested Daniel Swain, 40, after officers said he made threats toward President Donald Trump. Police responded around 2:30 p.m. to the Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive after a concerned person reported a suspicious vehicle, according to the Apex Police Department.

Officers found and detained Swain, who they said was making threats directed toward Trump. Investigators also say they observed threatening messages written on the outside of his car.

As a precaution, officers conducted a search of the vehicle for explosive devices, a standard procedure in cases involving threats, police said. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation assisted during the response.

The United States Secret Service was notified and responded to the car wash to assist with the investigation.

Who is Daniel Swain? Law enforcement swarmed the Tidal Wave Auto Spa after someone who was concerned about the message called authorities.

Daniel Swain was detained and taken to the Wake County Detention Center, where he was charged with resisting a public officer, possession of methamphetamine and having a fictitious license plate, according to police.

The message reads “headed to WSH to kill the Pres.”

Addition information from the federal warrant Swain refused to identify himself when Apex PD arrived, they saw a white marker. Swain ID says he lives in Summerville, South Carolina and has a history of traveling between SC and NC in past 30 days. Surveillance video shows the driver’s side and rearview were written before the car wash. The suspect added the messages to the passenger’s side after the car wash. K-9 indicated a “possible item of interest” During a search of the vehicle, they found a drone, two containers of suspected methamphetamine. He says he planned to drive to RTP for job opportunities and take pictures of tech companies with his drone. License plate not associated with this vehicle, VIN had negative results, license plate not registered since 2020. Swain resisted arrest, says he almost fled on foot when officers approached him. Swain told Secret Service and FBI that he went to Washington DC in winter of 2025 and 2026 to “take action.” He later clarified he was only going to legally protest. He visited the White House, Capitol and monuments. He told agents he didn’t do what he planned. Swain was previously interviewed by Secret Service on Jan. 1, 2025 for making a threatening Facebook post. Additionally, on April 19, 2026 he posted another threatening message about Trump. Swain is facing local charges in Wake County and addressed the judge at his arraignment.

“I’m unemployed. I’m a United States Army veteran, third generation, and this is a little ridiculous,” Swain said.

According to a federal arrest warrant obtained by ABC11, Swain allegedly told law enforcement his motivation was the perceived wrongful death of his father, uncle, and grandfather.

Preliminary information indicates that Swain was traveling from South Carolina toward Washington, D.C., authorities said.

Swain does have a criminal history. In 2024, he was arrested and charged with “obstructing governmental operations.”

We learned in the federal arrest warrant that the Secret Service previously interviewed Swain in January of 2025 and then again in April of 2025 – both times for threatening Facebook posts.

Jamin Wattson manages a pizzeria across the street from where Swain was taken into custody.

“It was kind of alarming to say the least,” he said. “It’s very crazy because this is a pretty quiet town.”

ABC11 has reached out to Tidal Wave for comment on the incident, but we have not heard back.

“I’m very proud of the officers and the response,” said Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert. “When it comes to any type of political violence, that’s unacceptable.”

Apex police said their investigation is complete and was forwarded to the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. The U.S. Secret Service is in charge of the federal investigation.

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Atlanta student deported by ICE after traffic stop last month

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Angelina Salcedo

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    DUNWOODY, Ga. (WXIA) — An 18-year-old Dunwoody High School student has officially been deported by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement after he was denied a last-minute request to halt his removal, his attorney confirmed with 11Alive.

Axel Rios was being held at the Folkston ICE Processing Center after he was pulled over last month for driving without a license. His attorney, Alex Cornejo, said ICE rejected their appeal to exercise discretion in the case, leaving no barriers to immediate deportation to Honduras.

“We have a final order of removal against Axel,” Cornejo said. “One of the options for us was to go to ICE and ask them to exercise discretion.”

Cornejo said the request was denied within 72 hours. He said ICE characterized Rios as a threat to the community, a claim he disputes.

“He’s not. He’s a great boy. He’s harmless,” Cornejo said.

Rios’ family was waiting and hoping for a final legal intervention. Cornejo said on Wednesday that his team was pursuing a motion in Florida, where the original removal order was issued, seeking to have the decision reversed. If granted, the case could’ve possibly returned to Georgia, where Rios could’ve asked an immigration judge for release. Because the final order of removal was issued by a judge in Florida, they had to ask for that decision to be reversed in Florida.

However, those hopes were immediately dashed on Thursday.

“ICE never waited for the judge to decide. It happened today,” Cornejo said. “Never told us anything. It’s a shame.”

Rios, a junior at Dunwoody High School, soccer player, son and brother has lived in the United States since he was 6 years old, according to his attorney. Cornejo said Rios has no criminal history beyond a minor traffic violation.

Cornejo also raised concerns in a Wednesday interview with 11Alive about Rios’ safety if he is deported to Honduras.

“Sending him back to Honduras is, in my opinion, a death sentence because you have to remember he and his family fled Honduras after a family member was convicted for being a member of MS-13 an extremely dangerous gang,” he said.

His attorney previously said that if Rios was deported before a judge intervenes, the chances of returning to the United States become significantly more limited.

“The message of this administration has always been we are going to get rid of the bad apples,” Cornejo said. “Is Axel one of them? The answer is no. So why are you going after our children?”

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Vincenzo’s First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By James Groh

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    NEW BERLIN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Do you remember what it was like when you got your first car? Well, for 3-year-old Vincenzo Bertoni, it was a big moment. His first car was a Jeep. He got it well before he even passed his drivers license exam. But don’t worry, his dad, Angelo, was on board with this.

“I’ve never seen him light up like that before. He was in love with it instantly,” Angelo Bertoni said.

This isn’t a regular toy car, though. It’s a therapy device. Children’s Wisconsin gave the car to the Bertoni family as part of the Go Baby Go program. Kids ages 9 months to 5 years old get modified cars, for free, to help improve motor functions and be more mobile. The most common alteration is that the pedals are removed and replaced with a big button in the center of the steering wheel.

“For example, they might have right-sided weakness, and we can manipulate that button to putting it over to the right side in order to improve that function of that arm or that hand. We can manipulate it to have an LED light that can draw their attention to the button to help them understand that cause and effect,” Lauren Tyson, a physical therapist with Children’s Wisconsin, said.

Vincenzo was born with cerebral palsy, autism, a muscle contraction impairment, and he’s deaf. Independent movement has always been difficult.

“Something’s that going to give him better mobility, since he’s only able to walk right now with assistance holding. He can’t really get around besides scooting. He’s still not able to crawl,” Angelo Bertoni said.

This jeep is a game-changer for the Bertoni family.

“I think this is going to enable US to even do like our family walks and stuff like that, where he’s not just sitting in a stroller. Now he’s going to be able to participate,” Bertoni said.

The Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee chapter of the Go Baby Go program has given out 450 free cars to families and kids. It wouldn’t be possible without the help of Marquette University. About a dozen students and staff members help modify the car to fit each child’s individual needs.

“Head supports, lateral supports, so things on the sides of the kid’s body to provide trunk support. We do things in the footwell. We do pads under their bottom. We can do buttons that light up,” Molly Erickson, the program’s lead engineer at Marquette University, said.

The cars also help with improved communication abilities.

“We’ve seen a lot of good improvements in children vocalizing more, children expressing themselves more independently. So even in kiddos who are maybe are walking independently, their speech pathologist might refer them to see if we can improve any type of postural control for improving breath support. And then being able to vocalize more independently or even for feeding needs,” Tyson, with Children’s Wisconsin, said.

Vincenzo is driving before many of us get behind the wheel. Surpassing expectations is a common theme in his life. Doctors said he may never walk or be able to hold up his head. But he’s doing both.

“He has got a fire in his spirit that I think is going to make him be able to do good things in his life,” Bertoni said.

Now, this new Jeep will help make playtime easier for Vincenzo and his cousins.

Learn more about the Go Baby Go program here. There is also a Fox Valley chapter.

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This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Caitlin Ashbaugh

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    GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — An organization based in Greenville County provides special K-9 units trained to protect vulnerable children in cases involving child abuse or exploitation.

K-9 Scooby is on a team of 27 electronic detection dogs assigned to law enforcement agencies across the United States through a nonprofit called Defenders for Children. The K-9s are used during searches to find hidden devices and items an investigator may miss, like micro-SD cards, cameras, mics or burner phones.

Nonprofit CEO Toni Clark said 90% or more of cases involve digital content stores on these hidden items, but they often go undetected or overlooked by the human eye. K-9s close the gap in detecting these devices through scent.

“Devices are smaller and easier to hide. It is becoming more difficult and the dogs can smell them,” Clark said.

Each K-9 officer, on average, can detect two or more devices missed by law enforcement agencies in every search. The team has collectively raised $2 million and located more than 3,200 hidden devices, helping more than 1,000 children.

In many cases, this essential evidence leads investigators to other criminals, confessions and victims.

“We have been on 76 search warrants and found over 150 devices that were hidden or missed,” K-9 Scooby’s handler, and a Greenville County Sheriff’s Office investigator, Alicia Turner, said. “The more social media outlets and things that are out there, that’s just a way to trade or share this material. The more that report it, the more our work rises.”

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported 518,720 CyberTipline reports of online enticement in 2025, a jump from 292,951 in 2024. Cases involving artificial intelligence soared from 6,835 to 440,419.

Defenders for Children aims to spread awareness of the skills these K-9s have and implement them in all law enforcement agencies.

“We need about 3000 of these dogs out there. If you like, look at it. Numbers in different agencies. And that includes federal. It’s hard to keep up because we have some going, others are going to retire,” Clark said.

When Scooby is off the clock, he is still making a difference in the lives of children as a therapy dog. The group intentionally chooses gentle breeds for this reason.

“Scooby comes in, and you can see them light up. Not just the children. It’s wives, the other people that are in the houses. He’s able to bring their stress level down just a little bit and let them forget about what’s going on,” Turner said.

The nonprofit offers the K-9, its training, and covers the cost of staff needed to implement the program.

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‘Kidnapping wildlife is illegal’: SC wildlife officials say leave lone fawns, bear cubs alone

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Stephanie Moore

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    GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — South Carolina wildlife officials are urging residents to leave young fawns alone this spring, reminding the public that kidnapping wildlife from the wild is illegal.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says a fawn found lying alone is usually not orphaned or abandoned. In the first weeks of life, mother deer often leave their young bedded down in a safe spot while they feed and rest nearby. The doe typically returns only a few times each day to nurse and groom the fawn, a strategy that helps protect it from predators.

Authorities warn that although it may be tempting to rescue a seemingly helpless animal, removing a fawn from the wild can do more harm than good. Deer raised in captivity often have poor long-term survival rates, and fawns that become used to people can grow into dangerous or nuisance animals, sometimes leading to their death.

Wildlife officials are asking anyone who spots a fawn alone in the coming months to leave it where it is and allow its mother to return.

The same is true for baby bears. SCDNR says they are often left alone but their parents are nearby and will return.

They ask if you find a bear cub, do not pick it up. Instead, mark its location and report it to wildlife biologists by calling 1-800-922-5431.

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Iowa toddler thrives after rare abdominal defect treated with Botox

CNN Newsource on May 1, 2026

By Olivia Tyler

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    DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A toddler in central Iowa is defying the odds after a rare and life-threatening diagnosis, thanks to a doctor at MercyOne Des Moines.

Hendrix Ayala is now an energetic, almost-2-year-old who loves mac and cheese, hot dogs and cars. But during his mom’s pregnancy, his future was uncertain.

“They did state termination at 20 weeks. And I was like, I cannot do that,” Riley Ayala said.

Hendrix was diagnosed in the second trimester with a giant omphalocele, a condition in which the abdomen does not fully develop in the womb. As a result, his stomach, intestines, spleen and liver were left outside of his body without protection.

“I didn’t want to talk about it. I didn’t want to think it was real,” Riley said.

Doctors say complications increase when the defect exceeds five centimeters. In Hendrix’s case, it measured closer to 10 centimeters.

For the first year and a half of his life, Hendrix lived with a protrusion larger than a grapefruit.

That changed when Dr. Ulises Garza Serna learned of a newer technique to treat the defect involving Botox. Garza believes this is the first time the method has been used in Iowa.

After two surgeries, Hendrix is making steady progress.

“He’s achieving some milestones that we did not have before,” Garza said.

Though Hendrix’s mobility is delayed, and he’s only 20 pounds, his status is improving — now learning to walk with the help of physical therapy. His mom and dad are now focused on him retaining weight and preparing for future surgeries.

“He is thriving. He’s growing slowly but surely,” Riley said.

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