Endangered whale recently seen off Cape Cod may need rescue after entanglement

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Neal Riley

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    CAPE COD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A young right whale that was seen off Massachusetts two months ago may need to be rescued after it was observed in Canadian waters with fishing gear in its mouth.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada said that on June 8, aerial observers spotted an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Shippagan, New Brunswick. They said if the whale is spotted again and conditions allow, “efforts will be made to remove any gear from the animal.”

The New England Aquarium said that the unnamed 5-year-old male was seen gear-free in Cape Cod Bay on April 21.

According to the aquarium, the whale had fishing rope caught in its mouth and trailing behind its body. The aquarium said “the whale’s behavior, wounds, and rope-rubbing marks indicate a very recent entanglement.”

“It is always disheartening to hear the news of another entangled right whale, and Catalog #5192 is no different. As it appears this is a relatively recent entanglement, we are hopeful that rescue teams will be able to safely disentangle him so that the impacts of the event are minimized,” senior scientist Heather Pettis said in a statement.

The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather. If the whale is found again, rescuers will put a satellite tag on the fishing gear to track the whale ahead of a possible rescue.

There are only about 380 right whales left on the planet. Entanglement and vessel strikes are the leading causes of death for the whales. The aquarium says more than 86% of right whales become entangled at least once in their lives.

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Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Michael Guise

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    PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A 15-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy on Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh, authorities said.

Riley Doubt of Pittsburgh is facing a list of charges, including criminal homicide, in connection with the shooting, which happened in the early hours on Sunday morning in the Cultural District.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said officers were called to Penn Avenue at Seventh Street for reports of a shooting around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. At the scene, police found a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was unconscious, officials said.

He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, Pittsburgh Public Safety said. He later died at the hospital. The victim has not been identified as of Sunday night.

According to the criminal complaint, Doubt told investigators that there was an issue between him and the victim over the theft of a safe. The two also got into a “tussle” before the shooting, according to the criminal complaint.

Doubt allegedly confessed to the shooting and to trying to throw the gun off the Seventh Street Bridge. Authorities did not release additional information about the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

The 15-year-old boy is charged with criminal homicide, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm by a minor and tampering with/fabricating physical evidence. According to court records, he is due back in court for his preliminary hearing later this month. He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail.

Pittsburgh police are investigating the deadly shooting.

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Pittsburgh-area storms bring tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Ron Smiley, Ricky Sayer, Michael Guise

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    PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh area was hit hard by severe weather on Sunday evening, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple tornado warnings as strong winds and heavy rain pounded the region.

The storms toppled trees and caused power outages across southwestern Pennsylvania. The severe weather moved in around 5 p.m. and continued until about 8 p.m. on Sunday. All other severe weather warnings, including tornado warnings, have expired in the Pittsburgh area.

Now, residents are cleaning up and assessing the damage. Photos sent to KDKA-TV show that a tree crashed into a home in Butler County, multiple trees on cars in Pittsburgh and downed power lines across the region. Damage reports show that Butler County was among the hardest-hit areas.

150-year-old barn damaged by storms Strong winds tore the roof off a more than 100-year-old barn in Worth Township, Butler County. The family told KDKA-TV the structure sits on a farm that dates back to the 1700s.

“We had a machine shed, and the roof is completely in the pasture also,” Jessica Houk said on Sunday. “So, we have sheds that are completely gone, roofs off of the barn, trees down on power lines, damage to a vehicle.”

Greg Keppel’s father-in-law owns the property, including the barn.

“Been in the family forever,” Keppel said on Sunday. “It’s kind of old, but it’s sturdy, and it blew the back of the roof right off.”

He promises the barn won’t look like this for long.

“We have a lot of neighbors,” Keppel said. “We’ll rally, we’ll get it fixed.”

Power outages in Pittsburgh area More than 8,000 Duquesne Light customers were without power as of 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. More than 6,000 First Energy customers were without power as of 11:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Look ahead at Pittsburgh’s weather The next week won’t exactly see great pool weather, with highs hitting the mid to upper 70s on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Thursday is unique, as there appears to be a chance of severe weather. In fact, the severe weather chance is so high that KDKA-TV has highlighted it as a First Alert Weather Day.

The numbers coming in for Thursday, right now, appear to be historic in the intensity of the low driving these storms, and any time you have that type of setup, the severe weather risk is usually very high. All forms of severe weather appear possible on Thursday, with strong winds being the biggest threat.

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Man hit, killed by vehicle while jump-starting his car in North Philadelphia, police say

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Matt Cavallo

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    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A 60-year-old man has died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.

Officials with the Philadelphia Police Crash Investigation Division tell CBS News Philadelphia the crash happened around 3 a.m. at the intersection of West Hunting Park Avenue and Fox Street.

The man was out of his car attempting to jump-start it when another vehicle hit him. The driver then got out of the vehicle and fled on foot, but was apprehended by police a short time later.

The victim was transported to Temple University Hospital, but died a short time after arrival.

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Knicks championship merch flies off shelves at MSG, NBA stores in NYC

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Andrew Ramos

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    NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — New York City was still rocking on Sunday, just hours after the Knicks completed one of the greatest championship runs the Tri-State Area has ever seen.

Fans were continuing to gear up for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.

Mad dash for championship merch at NYC stores The line to get into the Knicks Team Store at MSG store was surreal, considering the lack of sleep many Knicks fans got Saturday night after the team’s historic NBA Finals Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The adrenaline was clearly still pumping throughout the city as the masses celebrated a feat 53 years in the making.

It was just a mere preview of the excitement and celebrations set to take place this week. The Big Apple is now preparing for what will be a massive victory parade.

“I need that championship shirt and the hat so I can go to my family members who are not Knicks fans’ houses this morning, right now, to rub it in their face,” one giddy fan said.

While everyone had their own personal agenda, the common thread outside the store on Sunday was hometown pride.

“I was born in 1973, so I’ve never seen a championship. So this is amazing,” one fan said.

Amazing would be one way to put it. Saturday night’s win sent fans at watch parties across the city over the moon and into the streets.

As a result, anything orange and blue is in high demand citywide. At the NBA Store on Fifth Avenue, Knicks merch flew off the shelves. It reported Sunday the jersey that has sold the most in the last 24 hours was, of course, that of Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.

“To experience it with my kids … that’s what I told them. They made history. It’s amazing,” lifelong fan Lissette Acuna said.

Sleep-deprived David Rosen was among the first in line.

“I want to get a piece of memorabilia so I could remember it for the rest of my life,” Rosen said. “Last night, I was screaming and screaming and when I got home the tears just started flowing.”

Knicks celebrate on the plane As the Knicks were about to take off from San Antonio for Westchester County Airport early Sunday morning, they were heard celebrating on the plane on air traffic controller audio.

“Tell those guys congratulations, enjoy the moment,” a controller says.

“They’re enjoying it back there. You probably can hear it. They’re having a good time. We’ll pass it on,” a pilot says.

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Helicopter crashed into vacant plane at Pembroke Pines airport, injuring 2

CNN Newsource on June 15, 2026

By Steven Rosenbaum, Ana Maria Soler, Nikiya Carrero

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    PEMBROKE PINES, Florida (WFOR) — A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines Saturday morning sent two people to the hospital.

The Pembroke Pines Fire Department said it responded to the crash on the grounds of North Perry Airport, which is on the eastern edge of the city near Broward College-South Campus.

There were four people on board, including the pilot and three passengers.

A spokesperson for the Broward County Aviation Department told CBS News Miami that the crash happened just after 11 a.m. as a Robinson 44 helicopter was taking off. The helicopter had an issue, which caused it to collide with a vacant plane on the ground nearby. The helicopter has ties to a licensed tour provider.

“The helicopter had just completed a round-trip tour to Miami prior to the incident,” the spokesperson said.

Video shows the helicopter on the ground, crumpled on its side between two planes. A witness recalls the moments he watched the crash unfold before his very eyes.

“I was walking over, and I saw it taking off, and I’m like, ‘Man, that’s real close, you know’. And I just see it… one second, I’m like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy’. And next second, it’s like, ‘Wow, that just crashed into the ground and just smashed itself into pieces,” Daniel Sayu said.

The spokesperson said two of the people on board had non-life-threatening injuries, and the other two passengers accompanied the injured to the hospital.

Pembroke Pines paramedics transported the injured to Memorial Regional Hospital, where they are stable, the fire department said.

Video obtained by CBS News Miami shows paramedics unloading two children on stretchers on neck braces at a nearby hospital. Sayu said people sprang into action immediately to help the passengers on board.

“We wanted to assess because it crashed into another plane that there was no gas leak. There were no fumes or anything because it was a private flight. I’m assuming for the tour company… I didn’t ask that, but there were children on the flight,” he said.

The FAA’s Flight Standards District Office is investigating what caused the accident and says a preliminary report should be available in the coming days.

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3 injured after boat catches fire in middle of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County firefighters say

CNN Newsource on June 14, 2026

By Dean Fioresi

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    RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The blaze was reported just before 6:30 p.m., and was confined to one vessel, firefighters said.

Crews took one person to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries, while the two other people on the boat declined medical transport for minor injuries.

Firefighters said that the flames were extinguished a little after 7:20 p.m. and that the vessel was then towed from the water.

Both Cal Fire and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were working to determine what caused the fire.

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Yuba City McDonald’s employee burned with hot cooking oil thanks supporters from hospital bed

CNN Newsource on June 14, 2026

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    YUBA CITY, California (KOVR) — A Northern California McDonald’s employee who was hospitalized with serious burns after officials say a coworker threw hot cooking oil on him released a video from his hospital bed thanking community members for their support.

Jacob Smith, 20, remains in recovery at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento from third-degree burns covering his face, neck, hands and shoulders.

In the video released on Thursday, Smith expressed gratitude for the support he’s received from family, friends and others during what he described as “one of the hardest things of my life to get through.”

“I’m extremely blessed and I feel like one of the luckiest people on earth, and I thank everyone for helping me feel that way and helping me get through this,” Smith said. ” It was extremely difficult, but you made it feel easy.”

It happened on May 30 in Yuba City. Law enforcement officials said Smith’s co-worker, 23-year-old Jalani Bluett, is accused of throwing hot oil on him after their shift had ended. Bluett was arrested days later.

Smith’s mother, Amber Smith, told CBS News Sacramento that her son is continuing to recover well. Amber Smith said her son’s doctors did intensive work on his burns on Wednesday, which has helped him avoid needing to undergo surgery.

Bluett is expected to appear in court on Friday. A motive for the assault remains unknown.

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Colorado bear activity forces camping restrictions at Gore Creek Campground near Vail

CNN Newsource on June 14, 2026

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    VAIL, Colorado (KCNC) — Campers at Gore Creek Campground near Vail, Colorado, are currently required to use hard-sided campers, RVs or vehicles after a bear repeatedly damaged tents while searching for food.

The White River National Forest issued the restriction after a food-conditioned bear tore into two unoccupied tents and continued returning to the campground. Tents, rooftop tents and pop-up campers are no longer allowed.

“We’ve had a bear come in several times and basically wreck an unoccupied tent,” said David Boyd, public affairs officer for the White River National Forest.

The change has forced some campers to adjust their plans. Brothers David and Thomas Stoll said several friends had to cancel their planned trip, but they were able to sleep in a vehicle they had previously converted for winter camping.

“Sleeping pads, sleeping mats, works out great,” Thomas said, patting the surprisingly soft bedding.

Other campers, including Jaron Raims and Eddie Petrow of Nebraska, learned about the restriction only after arriving.

“Yeah, so we just threw a mattress in the back of the car. It’s…ok,” Raims said, laughing.

Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage. Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.

“We never want bears to associate being around people with finding food,” Boyd said.

The Forest Service is monitoring the situation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials say preventing bears from accessing human food protects campers while also helping keep bears from becoming dangerous enough to require relocation or euthanasia.

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7 indicted in large Colorado drug trafficking investigation involving candy distribution

CNN Newsource on June 14, 2026

By Christa Swanson

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    BASALT, Colorado (KCNC) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says seven people have been indicted in connection with a large-scale operation known as “Molly Wonka.”

On Friday, the bureau announced that the group was indicted by a Colorado grand jury on 48 counts of various criminal charges, including drug trafficking, manufacturing and conspiracy. They are accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking operation from February 2024 through April 2026.

The FBI says they ran an organization based in Basalt, Colo., that specialized in distributing large quantities of narcotics infused in candy and nasal sprays. Those products were sold under brand names like “Renaissance” and “Alpen Glow.” The bureau says they included drugs like MDMA (ecstasy), Ketamine, MDA (sally) and 2C-B (pink cocaine) inside of chocolate bars.

Those indicted include:

John Parker Roe – suspected leader of the organization and Genesis Limited Consulting, LLC. Erica Collins – suspected distributor for the organization and owner of Lume Lume Lume LLC. Timothy Caraboolad – suspected leader in the organization and financial partner in “Aspen Glow” products Pola Oginski – suspected head of production Morgan Davis – suspected of production and order fulfillment for the organization Gregory Shaw – suspected of being an assistant and distributor in the organization Frank Akers – suspected of aiding in distribution

In a statement, the CBI said, “The complex, multi-year investigation was spearheaded by CBI with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, Aspen Police, and Basalt Police. It included multiple controlled undercover buys, court-authorized search warrants, and physical surveillance of the Basalt facility. Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services. Furthermore, evidence revealed the DTO was importing large quantities of Ketamine into Colorado.”

As well as drug related charges, the indictments include charges of money laundering, tax evasion, filing a false return, attempt to influence a public servant and child abuse, primarily against Roe and Collins.

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