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By Kelly Kendall

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    LEXINGTON, North Carolina (WXII) — A man charged in a Lexington double homicide appeared in court on Tuesday.

Cade Hyskell is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. He is accused of breaking into Susie Kiger’s home in Lexington on Cedar Grove Drive and stabbing her and Joshua Purvis.

State prosecutors laid out what led to the stabbings and said the alleged murders took place over a pet bearded dragon. The District Attorney said Hyskell told investigators he believed that someone had killed his pet bearded dragon and was going to seek out 13 potential culprits, including his neighbors, Kiger and Purvis.

Investigators said they did find a bearded dragon that was dead and had been buried. WXII’s crew also saw investigators removing a bearded dragon that was still alive from one of the mobile homes.

According to WXII 12’s Kelly Kendall, who was in court, Hyskell had several outbursts. There were also times when he was telling an unintelligible story about his own life and what was going on.

When the charges were read out, Hyskell laughed and even appeared incredulous at times.

Also, at points during his appearance, he said he did not understand the first-degree murder charges.

The District Attorney also brought up Hyskell’s lengthy criminal history, including charges for possession of drugs, assault, robbery, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and more. WXII found dozens of charges dating back to 2004.

Hyskell will remain in custody without bond. If convicted, Hyskell could face life in prison or the death penalty.

He is due back in court on July 14.

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    LOWELL, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Two people are dead following a shooting and standoff in Massachusetts on Tuesday, according to authorities.

Berlin, Mass., police say while they responded to the Highland Commons Shopping Plaza parking lot for a reported assault around 3:30 p.m., they heard that shots were possibly fired at the scene. Upon arrival, officers found a person with several gunshot wounds, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.

“At the same time events were unfolding at the shopping plaza, a witness from the plaza followed a car containing the alleged suspect onto I-495 North,” Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a press conference.

The witness followed the vehicle onto I-495 until officers were able to stop the car on the highway.

“State police deployed emergency services, he pulled over, which is when the chase came to a stop,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early said.

Video from WMUR’s sister station, WCVB’s, helicopter showed a large police presence on the roadway. Officers had their guns drawn, appearing to be involved in a standoff with a suspect.

During the standoff that followed the pursuit on I-495, the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The vehicle involved in the standoff had New Hampshire license plates.

Authorities say the two people involved in this incident knew each other.

The incident happened during the beginning of the evening rush hour, just after 4 p.m.

Traffic on both sides of the highway was diverted off the roadway as several police vehicles were stopped near a silver pickup truck that was parked on the grassy median. All lanes on I-495 are reopen.

Just before 7 p.m., state police moved three armored vehicles in on the truck. A robot dog and drone were seen near the vehicles. Moments later, law enforcement gained entry into the truck.

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By Breana Ross

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    BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Immigrant advocates in Baltimore are relieved by the Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship.

Leaders with the immigrant advocacy group, We Are CASA, are breathing a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship.

“It’s a moment of tremendous relief, right? Especially for so many pregnant mothers right now that are about to give birth,” said George Escobar, executive director of We Are CASA. “Regardless of who is in power in the White House, now they know that as long as that child is born in the United States, it’s going to be a U.S. citizen.”

The decision has provided comfort to many people served by CASA, who had been reaching out to the organization, worried about the implications of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.

“We’re really dismayed by the fact that it took a slim majority of the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the Constitution,” Escobar told WBAL-TV 11 News.

CASA had sued the Trump administration early last year over the executive order, but the Supreme Court did not rule on the constitutionality of the order at that time.

Legal experts say the Constitution’s 14th Amendment supports the Supreme Court’s decision.

“The 14th Amendment plainly says that anybody born in America and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States is a citizen, so in many ways, if you put the politics aside, I don’t know what the fuss was about,” said Andrew White, a partner at Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White, LLC.

Birthright citizenship ruling

In a 5-4 ruling affirming a broad conception of birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order which declared that children born to parents in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

“I thought it was a victory for the definition of America that’s been understood since the Civil War. I thought it was a victory for Supreme Court following precedent and a victory for proper use of history,” said Michael Meyerson, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Baltimore School of Law

Despite the relief brought by the decision, Escobar said CASA’s work is not over.

“We want to make sure that the court and Congress know that we’re going to continue fighting,” Escobar told WBAL-TV 11 News.

Escobar said CASA plans to fight a recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to strip Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria, which could lead to the cancellation of this status for more people.

Maryland leaders respond to court’s rulings Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) “As the son of an immigrant, single mom, I would not be here today without the promise that this country makes to every child born on its land: You belong here, no matter where your parents came from or how much money they had in their pocket. For generations, the promise that every child born on American soil is an American citizen has been woven into the very fabric of our Constitution. Today’s ruling affirms that promise.

“This decision is a welcome relief to the immigrant communities across Maryland who have faced relentless attacks from this federal administration over the past two years. The White House does not get to pick and choose who has the right to be an American.

“Every child born in this country is a child of opportunity, regardless of their parents’ immigration status or where their family’s story began. In Maryland, we will continue to support the immigrant neighbors and communities who help make our state stronger every day, and we will never leave them behind.”

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) “Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed a constitutional guarantee that has defined this nation for more than 150 years: Birthright citizenship. It is now settled law that every child born in Maryland has all the same privileges and protections as any other American citizen. This ruling is a victory for our Constitution and the promise that every child born in the United States deserves to help shape its future. It is a victory for nervous parents, terrified that the court would cast doubt on whether their children are U.S. citizens. And it is a victory for the rule of law, ensuring that the president cannot rewrite the Constitution simply because he does not like the rights it gives the people he has sworn to serve.”

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) “Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what the 14th Amendment has always said: If you are born in America, you are an American. This right is not a loophole. It is a promise written into our Constitution after the Civil War, a promise that belonging cannot depend on who your parents are, where they came from, or what paperwork they carry.

“As President Ronald Reagan declared in his farewell address, the most defining factor of our nation is this: You can come from anywhere on Earth and become an American. And that includes giving birth to children here who grow up to become our future. That idea is not weakness. It is our greatest strength.

“Today’s ruling protects millions of children from statelessness. It protects the integrity of the 14th Amendment. And it reaffirms that no president — no matter who they are — can rewrite the Constitution with a pen and executive order.

“The fight to dismantle this principle was never really about immigration policy. It was about deciding who counts. Who belongs. Who gets a voice. ‘We the People’ must mean all of us. Thankfully, today, the Supreme Court agreed.”

U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland “The Supreme Court did the right thing today and upheld birthright citizenship. If you are born in the United States, you are a citizen of the United States. Our country and our laws do not bend to this president’s whims and bigotry. This country belongs to the people.”

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-District 1 “I think that people born foreigners who come here specifically for the purpose of delivering a baby, that child probably is subject to the jurisdiction of the parents’ original country. So, I think they got it wrong and maybe we can solve that through Congress.”

U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-District 2 “If you’re born in America, you’re a citizen. That’s not up for debate — it’s in the Constitution. That’s why I joined my colleagues last year in filing an amicus brief challenging Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship. And that’s why today’s ruling is a win for our nation.”

U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-District 3 “Birthright citizenship is a fundamental Constitutional right. It is not a privilege. Despite President Trump’s best efforts to nullify birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court stood firm and upheld the 14th Amendment. This is a big sigh of relief for families in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District and across the country, but this is not the end. Just days away from the 250th anniversary of our nation, I am reminded of the work ahead to build a more perfect union for all where everyone — regardless of the color of their skin or country of origin — can participate fully and without fear in our great democratic experiment.”

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-District 6 “SCOTUS did the right thing by rejecting an unlawful attempt to end birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment is clear: If you’re born in the United States, you’re a citizen. Period. No president, including Donald Trump, can rewrite the Constitution with an executive order. I will always defend the Constitution and the rule of law.”

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-District 8 “President Trump’s quest to destroy birthright citizenship has failed. The president’s executive order was a direct and blatant violation of the first sentence of the 14th Amendment, as numerous district and appeals court judges ruled. Today, a narrow majority of the Supreme Court, including one justice nominated by Trump himself (Justice Amy Coney Barrett), rejected the president’s blood-and-soil attempt to deny a huge number of children born in America their equal constitutional birthright.”

Mayor Brandon Scott, D-Baltimore “Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what the Constitution has said for more than 150 years: If you are born in America, you are an American citizen. Birthright citizenship has enabled families from every wave of immigration to put down roots, contribute to their communities, and strengthen our nation. The certainty of citizenship allows people to invest in their futures and fully participate in American life.

“At the same time, we know that the fight to protect our fundamental rights and freedoms is not over. While today’s decision is an important step in the right direction, we must continue to defend one another, our Constitution, and the promise that everyone is equal under the law.”

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By Jennifer Baileys

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    LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Kentucky World War II veteran has finally received the military honor he earned more than eight decades ago.

At 99 years old, retired Army Col. Glenn Fisher was presented with the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded during combat in Germany near the end of World War II.

For Fisher, the long-awaited recognition was emotional.

“I’ve been so excited that I haven’t been able to sleep at night thinking about what a wonderful thing that’s happening,” Fisher said during the ceremony.

Fisher enlisted in the U.S. Army at just 16 years old after changing his age so he could serve, following in his father’s footsteps.

“Glenn thought the world of his dad, and he wanted to be just like his dad,” said longtime friend Jeff Thoke.

On March 25, 1945, artillery exploded near Fisher’s position in Germany. The blast killed two of his fellow soldiers, while shrapnel hit Fisher in the face and leg. After receiving treatment, he returned to duty and finished the war.

Despite being wounded in combat, Fisher never received the Purple Heart.

“He was told all the records had been burned in a 1973 fire in St. Louis, which is what happened with most of the documents from World War II,” Thoke said.

Rather than accept that answer, Thoke spent years researching Fisher’s military service. He eventually discovered Fisher’s records were actually stored in a different building when the fire occurred.

“So through a lot of research, I found that the documents, his were there in St. Louis. They had been moved because he was still in the service in 1973. He retired in 1980,” Thoke said.

After reviewing the newly uncovered records, Army officials determined Fisher met the requirements for the Purple Heart.

“I was very happy … to approve the Purple Heart,” said Maj. Francisco Bonglo, chief of U.S. Army Awards.

For Fisher, however, the medal is about more than his own service. He said it also honors the soldiers who never returned home.

“The ones that we lost and are buried in Belgium and the Netherlands … they paid the supreme sacrifice that we might be here today,” Fisher said.

The Purple Heart is awarded to U.S. service members who are wounded or killed in combat as a result of enemy action. Established by George Washington in 1782, it is the nation’s oldest active military decoration.

Fisher will celebrate his 100th birthday on Oct. 10.

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By Joe Holden

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    DREXEL HILL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Tuesday was the last day on the job after more than three decades for one beloved Catholic priest in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

The Rev. Michael Murphy has been a special part of people’s lives at St. Dorothy Parish in Drexel Hill for a long time.

After delaying retirement, Murphy says it’s time.

“I always wanted to be with people,” Murphy said, reflecting on what kept him going over the years. “I’m a people person … I always loved doing baptisms, weddings, funerals. I mean, I just love being with people in their times of need.”

Priesthood can mean lots of change and moving around, but Murphy has been at St. Dorothy for 38 years. He’s been the pastor for 23 of those years.

After months of goodbyes, his faithful parishioners came one last time for his final Mass in the church at Township Line and Burmont roads Tuesday morning.

They applauded him and formed a long line for hugs, tears and farewells.

“I consider it a great privilege and a blessing in my life to have known him all these years,” parishioner Maryann Cassidy said.

Parishioners said Murphy has been a source of comfort and support. Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals.

“He deserves retirement, I can’t think of anybody more that deserves retirement, and I know he’ll bless the next community he’s a part of,” Deacon Mark Fohner said.

Murphy was rarely seen without his golden retriever, Blaze. The two of them were like rock stars at the parish grade school.

“I just enjoyed being present like the kids in school, I loved going over to school with Blaze,” Murphy said.

While he often says the church is the jewel of Delaware County, his appreciation for the people of the parish shines.

“I love them, and I tried my best,” he said. “I’m leaving my heart here, so much of my heart. But I know God’s going to take care of me in the future. It’s just, saying goodbye. I’m never good at goodbyes.”

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By Liz Crawford

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    PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A man says Philadelphia Police lost his car after he was in an accident last summer and taken by ambulance to the hospital. Now, nearly a year later, the car is still missing.

Anthony LaBarge says it’s been a rough year. He’s out of work and living in a motel in South Jersey, awaiting a housing voucher. He’s also trying to figure out how to get his car back.

Last July, LaBarge said he experienced a medical episode while driving his car in Philadelphia and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. When he was released a few hours later, he said he called police to find out where his car was.

“They said we have it as being towed, but they could have towed it on one of the side streets,” LaBarge told CBS News Philadelphia.

He said he walked up and down the streets of Olde Richmond looking for his car, but never found it. Two weeks later, LaBarge said police told him to report the car as stolen. Police wrote in the report that his car was towed by “rotational tow,” a city-run program that ensures tow companies are regulated and approved by police on scene.

The report said: “Vehicle not in tow file. Unknown where vehicle currently is.”

Now, nearly one year later, he’s suing the city and seeking monetary damages.

“The city hasn’t yet understood that when you lose someone’s most valuable asset, in many instances their vehicle, the most expensive item they own, you are in many ways wrecking their life,” said Elias Kohn, who is LaBarge’s attorney.

Kohn says the city of Philadelphia needs a better system for tracking vehicles once they are towed.

“Other cities have systems that work. When they tow a vehicle, they know where they put it,” Kohn said.

A spokesperson with Philadelphia’s law department said, ” We do not have a comment at this time.”

Police said there was a mistake on the report and the car was not towed by one of the approved companies in the city’s rotational tow program. Police also said the original accident report said, “no tow” so they don’t know what happened to the car after LaBarge was taken to the hospital.

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By Christopher Harris

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    ATLANTA (WUPA) — The brother of a current Baltimore Ravens and former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.

Atlanta police said officers responded around 1:36 p.m. June 30 to a welfare check at a residence on Roswell Road NW. When officers arrived, they learned a man had allegedly barricaded himself inside the home. Police entered the residence, detained the man and found an unresponsive elderly female inside. She was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Authorities later identified the suspect as Ciarre Bryce Campbell, according to Fulton County jail records. He has been charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain felonies and remains in custody, records show.

Campbell is the brother of former Atlanta Falcons lineman and current Baltimore Ravens player Calais Campbell.

In a statement provided through CBS News Atlanta, the Campbell family confirmed the death of their mother, Mrs. Nateal Campbell, and asked for privacy as they grieve.

“We are devastated to share that the Campbell Family has lost its matriarch, Mrs. Nateal Campbell,” the statement read. “While the details of her passing are still being investigated, we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with our father, her beloved Chuck, and in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Calais Campbell has built a long NFL career playing for several teams, heading into his 19th season. The veteran defensive lineman spent a season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023, where he played in all 17 games. In 2024, the former Walter Payton Man of the Year signed a 1-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. He’s also played for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Jacksonville Jaguars, earning a reputation as a steady, reliable presence on the defensive line and one of the more experienced players in the game. After a three-year stint in Baltimore, Calais has returned to the Ravens for the 2026 season.

“We are incredibly saddened to learn about the passing of Calais Campbell’s mother,” the Baltimore Ravens said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences and full support to Calais and his family during this difficult time. We ask that everyone please respect their privacy while they grieve from this heartbreaking loss.”

Atlanta homicide investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Nateal Campbell.

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By Laurie Perez

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    CARSON, California (KCAL, KCBS) — There’s a growing trend in the funeral industry called casket wrapping, which offers decked-out, decorated coffins.

One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones’ wishes.

For Chastity and Douglas Mulipola, a casket is a canvas. With a computer and a digital cutting machine, they create and apply vinyl wraps, just like the ones for cars, except these are for your loved one’s final vehicles.

“It truly is heart work, cause it’s a lot of heart that goes into it,” Chastity said.

They post the gallery of their work on social media, showing their trademark blend of photos and ethnic design, as visual storytelling is part of their Polynesian heritage.

“We’re Samoan and our people, we put tribals on everything…,” Chastity said, and they have put just about anything you can imagine on the exterior of metal, wood, and even cloth caskets destined for cremation.

Each job begins with a conversation about the life they are helping to celebrate.

“We ask them about their loved one, what they liked, what they were into, their favorite colors.” They say football team designs are popular, as well as the typical heavenly clouds.

“Whether I’m designing it or she’s designing it, I could be doing it late at night, and you know, I start to get a little emotional here and there, you know, just cause memories of the person,” Douglas said.

They started making casket wraps seven years ago, and it has taken them across the country, from Texas and Utah to Washington and Hawaii.

Start to finish, it takes a few days and costs anywhere form $1,500 to $3,000 and up.

“You really feel good about yourself helping that family send their loved one off right,” Douglas said.

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