Albuquerque Police Department identifies woman after 35 years

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Amari Saxton

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    ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Albuquerque Police Department has identified a woman nearly 35 years after her disappearance.

The woman, who has been known as “Becca Doe” for the last 35 years, was identified by APD as Becca Mallekoote through a collaborative effort involving forensic genealogy and extensive multi-agency cooperation.

According to APD, Mallekoote was born in Tacoma, Washington, in 1973, and today would have been her 54th birthday. Police say she was 18 at the time of her death.

Police began their investigation on June 6, 1991, when staff at the Super 8 Motel on 2500 University NE discovered a woman’s body in a hotel room after she overstayed her reservation.

The woman was found dead inside the bathtub of a hotel room with a suitcase full of clothing and $500. Police say she had no identification at her time of death, and her death was ruled a suicide by the OMI.

In December, an OMI investigator contacted Ramapo College in New Jersey to conduct a genealogy investigation. By January 2026, investigative leads pointed towards a half-brother and stepfather in California.

The FBI and APD were able to work closely together to identify the stepfather in Ventura, California, who confirmed he had last seen Becca in 1991 when she left the Los Angeles area.

Detectives followed this lead and were able to locate the half-brother, who provided a DNA sample to police and confirmed that Becca was the man’s half-sister with 100 percent confidence.

“Becca’s identity was discovered through collaboration between multiple agencies and advancing technology,” Heather Jarrell, chief medical examiner, says. “With this kind of partnership and a new frontier of forensic genealogy, I’m optimistic that we will be able to provide more answers to more families who mysteriously lost a loved one.

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Drone helps Santa Fe first responders save man’s life

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Cody Thomason

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    SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — First responders from the Santa Fe Police Department and the Santa Fe Fire Department successfully saved the life of a 47-year-old man Wednesday afternoon with the assistance of a drone near Las Acequias Park.

Emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of an unconscious male in the area. Using a Drone as First Responder (DFR) system, a drone was rapidly deployed and flown to the location ahead of some responding units.

Officials say the drone’s aerial perspective helped responders quickly locate the man, allowing officers and firefighters to reach him and begin life-saving care without delay.

Responding officers credited the skilled unmanned aircraft system pilot and the department’s DFR deployment model for helping first responders pinpoint the man’s exact location. The rapid identification of the patient directly contributed to the successful outcome, officials said.

The incident marks the first time a life has been saved in Santa Fe with the assistance of a Drone as First Responder system.

The city is currently conducting a test and evaluation of the DFR program using technology from Axon and Skydio. The evaluation will continue through Friday as officials assess how the system can enhance situational awareness and response times.

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Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Michelle Bandur

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    SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento’s Planned Parenthood is offering beauty services to women as a response to losing millions of dollars from the federal government due to the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with the organization seeking alternative funding sources.

Outside Planned Parenthood on B Street, anti-abortion protestors continue to send their message, while inside, changes are underway as the reproductive health organization faces an uncertain financial future.

Dr. Laura Dalton, the chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which operates 30 clinics in Northern California and Nevada, is creating a new beauty business model for women.

“We are resilient and innovative, and I like to say that when faced with a crisis, our doors did not close. They opened wider,” Dalton said.

In addition to cancer screenings and contraception, patients can now receive cosmetic injectables.

“We’re providing [a] neurotoxin which is commonly referred to as Botox. And hopefully in a few weeks we’ll be launching fillers and sclerotherapy,” said Dalton.

Planned Parenthood is evolving into a med spa of sorts, also offering care for perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1, and anxiety and pain management with nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.

Dalton emphasized the importance of patient care.

“It’s about patients feeling like we’re hearing them and we’re listening to them, and that we’re in touch right back to the, ‘We’re not your mom’s Planned Parenthood,'” she said.

While some are relieved by the federal government’s decision to cut off $100 million to the nation’s largest Planned Parenthood, state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom stepped in earlier this month to provide Planned Parenthood Mar Monte with $90 million. This state funding is intended to compensate for the $100 million lost in revenue from billing Medicaid on behalf of 80% of their patients.

Critics may question why more funding is needed despite the recent state support.

“That helps to backfill all of the visits that we were not reimbursed for this last year in the Sexual and Reproductive Health program,” she said.

Dalton said Planned Parenthood remains committed to its core reproductive services while expanding its offerings.

“If you were going to get this service anyways and you want to support Planned Parenthood, why not do it together?” said Dalton.

One patient said the ideal situation would that there were no funding cuts that threaten the ability for community members to receive essential health services.

“I am personally interested in receiving Botox now and again, and I’d be going somewhere to do that anyway. The fact that I now get to do that Planned Parenthood and am supporting the effort to offset the devastating budget cuts they’ve experienced,” she said.

Currently, only a couple of clinics offer these beauty services, but the plan is to expand them to all 30 clinics. Additionally, Planned Parenthood is offering Botox at a much cheaper price than med spas, at $9 a unit compared to $12 or $15.

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‘Loved her students fiercely’: California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Peyton Headlee

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    SHINGLE SPRINGS, California (KCRA) — The Buckeye Elementary School community in Shingle Springs gathered Wednesday to remember Shelley Snyder, a third-grade teacher who was shot and killed two weeks ago, with her husband charged in her death.

The school’s blacktop became a place of remembrance as more than 100 students, parents, and colleagues shared their favorite memories of Snyder.

“I have a lot of memories of her. She was one of my favorite teachers,” one student said.

“Mrs. Snyder would always make me smile in class when I’m sad and stuff,” another student said.

Snyder’s impact was profound, with many recalling her empathy and care for everyone at the school. Many also spoke about her humor and love for science.

“She taught with dedication. She loved her students fiercely. And she advocated for their needs. And year after year, her students grew not only academically, but as kind and capable young people,” said Kevin Cadden, Buckeye Elementary School’s principal.

Snyder impacted hundreds of lives over her 20 years of teaching. However, her proudest accomplishment was her own children.

“She would tell you her very best accomplishment was her two boys. She was so proud,” a friend said. “Just beaming with pride all the time for her boys.”

The school collected donations for her two sons in a box made by her third-grade class on Wednesday evening.

“We will never forget her. We will honor her legacy by continuing to love, support and inspire students the way she did for two decades,” Cadden said.

“I loved every day that I got to see her and every day when she was there,” one student said.

“I miss her and love her so much,” another student said.

Geoffrey Snyder, 57, is facing a murder charge and is being held at the El Dorado County Jail without bail.

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Car stolen from repair shop found stripped in mystery lot owned by Milwaukee church

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Emily Pofahl

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — In a Milwaukee auto repair shop lot full of vehicles and full of cameras, a man in an unmarked tow truck stole a car off the business’s property Sunday. It left Diamond Buchanan, a single mom and manager at McDonald’s in Brown Deer, without a means of transportation.

Monday, Buchanan received a call from the owner at Uptop Motoring, informing her that her car was missing. She owns her car and does not have any outstanding tickets or payments. The red Nissan Murano was parked legally, on Uptop’s private property.

“What do you mean, my car is gone? My car is paid for. It was never on a note,” Buchanan said.

WISN 12 News broadcast surveillance footage showing a man in a tow truck without plates or logos taking the car.

Wednesday, Buchanan received a tip from someone who recognized the tow truck driver from the news footage.

“I guess he recognized him from the video that was on the news,” Buchanan said.

Buchanan tracked her car down to a lot owned by a church near 13th Street and Green Bay Avenue, and the questions started swirling.

She found her car stripped for parts in the lot nearly seven miles away from Uptop Motoring.

“When my car got towed, it was perfectly fine. Like, no scratches. No dents,” Buchanan said.

Her car was also parked next to another car of the same make, model, and color.

“At first, I thought they were trying to take parts off of my car and put it on the other car, but the other car was completely totaled. I don’t know what they thought they were doing,” Buchanan said.

The lot was mostly empty Wednesday, except for piles of garbage and a few other vehicles in disrepair. City property records and signage indicate that the land is owned by Mount Zion Assembly Church.

Buchanan and Milwaukee police contacted the church pastor.

“He said he had no clue of what was going on,” Buchanan said.

WISN 12 News’ attempts to reach the church for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful. Milwaukee police have not taken the tow truck driver into custody, but are still investigating. Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7242 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips App.

Buchanan said repairs to her car will likely cost thousands of dollars. Find her GoFundMe here.

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Man arrested, charged after explosives placed in bag near the Liberty Memorial

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Nick Sloan

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    KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A man has been charged after being accused of placing explosive devices in a trash can near the Liberty Memorial in late February.

Owen I. Canizales Argueta is charged with 20 counts of possession of an illegal explosive.

Court documents state that police were dispatched on Feb. 24 to the Liberty Memorial after custodial staff discovered a bag they believed had explosives inside.

After investigating, it turned out there were 20 homemade explosive devices.

Surveillance video shows a vehicle entering the driveway near the Liberty Memorial a day before, and a man placed the red bag in the trash can.

Canizales Argueta admitted to the police that he was responsible for those actions.

“Jackson County does not tolerate threats. Not to our landmarks, not to our gathering places, and not to our neighborhoods. I am proud of KCPD’s swift investigative work to identify and arrest the defendant, allowing our office to quickly file charges,” Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said in a statement. “With the World Cup just 100 days away, we’re prepared and committed to holding anyone who seeks to harm this community accountable to the fullest extent of the law. We’re working closely with local law enforcement, elected officials, federal partners, and KC2026, to ensure that when the world arrives to our community, we are prepared and safe.”

A judge set a $100,000 cash only bond for him.

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Multiple rescues made in Cincinnati after heavy rainfall leads to rising water levels

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Fletcher Keel

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    BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — Multiple people were rescued by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office after heavy rainfall led to rising water levels parts of Greater Cincinnati.

Deputies say the department’s Emergency Response Services Team worked with the Morgan Township Fire Department overnight to assist residents and respond to flooding incidents, including multiple disabled vehicles that were stranded in high water across the community.

Officials say Dry Fork Creek caused issues in Morgan Township, with most homes being affected along Okeana, Drewsburg and Church Street. Stranded vehicles were primarily along Race Street and Alert New London.

The sheriff’s office reminds motorists to use caution when driving near high/standing water:

– Never drive through flooded roadways

– Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Find an alternate route if you encounter water over the roadway

– Stay away from flooded creeks, streams and rivers. Swift moving water is extremely dangerous and often can be deeper than it appears

– Avoid walking through flood waters, as hidden debris, strong currents or contaminated water pose a serious threat

– BCSO posted photos of some of their rescue calls to their Facebook page Thurday.

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Ex-Georgia sheriff, who had rival killed, dies in prison

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Graham Cawthon

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    DECATUR, Georgia (WJCL) — Sidney Dorsey, the former Georgia sheriff who was serving a life sentence for ordering the assassination of his elected successor, has died in prison. He was 86.

A Georgia Department of Corrections official confirmed Dorsey died Monday night of natural causes at Augusta State Medical Prison.

Dorsey’s conviction stemmed from the Dec. 15, 2000, killing of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, who was shot outside his Decatur home just days before he was to take office. Prosecutors said Dorsey arranged the slaying after losing a bitter reelection campaign and amid allegations of corruption in the sheriff’s office.

A jury convicted Dorsey in 2002 of arranging Brown’s murder. He was sentenced to life in prison, plus 23 years on corruption-related convictions, including racketeering and violating his oath of office.

At sentencing, Dorsey denied responsibility, telling the court, “I do not have the blood of Derwin Brown on my hands.”

Brown’s family testified during the hearing, including his widow, Phyllis Brown, who told Dorsey she did not wish him death despite the loss inflicted on her family.

In 2007, Dorsey admitted from prison that he orchestrated the killing, authorities said. He told a prosecutor he had ordered the hit but later claimed he tried to call it off.

Two other men were also convicted in connection with the killing.

Brown, a longtime police veteran, had campaigned on a pledge to root out corruption in the sheriff’s department. His death drew national attention and was widely described by authorities as a political assassination.

Brown left behind his wife and five children. In recent years, family members and supporters have continued to hold annual vigils in his memory.

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Vermont maple syrup production to exceed millions of gallons this year

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By James Maloney

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    CANAAN, Vermont (WPTZ) — Sugaring is well underway with trees tapped and sap boiling. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture said this year’s production will be over 3 million gallons statewide.

“It’s an anxious time for sugar makers,” Secretary Anson Tebbetts said. “Looks like the weather is about to kick in. So I think, over the next few days and over the next couple of weeks, a lot of Vermont maple will be made in the Green Mountains.”

Tebbetts, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, and other state officials made the trip to Essex County, Vermont Wednesday, making the area the “Capital for a Day.”

Scott tapped one of the trees at April’s Maple in Canaan and was seen riding a snowmobile.

“I couldn’t think of a better day to do it than at the end of our season when we’re transitioning from winter to spring,” he said.

April’s Maple is a sugar house and café, many of those who visit get there by sledding, according to owner April Lemay. She started the businesses in the early 2000s.

“It was really important to us that we create something that is welcoming to family and honors tradition,” She said. “So everybody that walks in our door, we try and treat them as family and share with them the tradition of maple syrup and the wonderful flavor.”

Lemay hopes to produce 4,000 gallons of syrup, weather permitting. Tebbetts said impacts of last year’s extreme drought on sugaring won’t be able to be observed until April.

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New video shows moment pickup truck crashes into barrier, dangles from bridge

CNN Newsource on March 5, 2026

By Tim Nazzaro

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    BOSTON (WCVB) — MassDOT released new surveillance video of a crash that left a pickup truck partially dangling off the upper deck of the Zakim Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, last month.

The crash occurred on Feb. 5.

New video showed a car becoming disabled in the middle of Interstate 93.

The pickup truck can be seen swerving to avoid the vehicle and crashed into the barrier.

The truck was stopped from going over the edge by a snowbank and a thin fence about 100 feet above the roadway below.

No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.

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