2 injured when gas can explodes during attempt to start campfire

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Nick Lentz

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    Minnesota (WCCO) — Two people are recovering after a gasoline can exploded while they were attempting to start a campfire in Cushing, Minnesota, on Saturday evening, according to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials responded to the incident in rural Cushing around 6:26 p.m. Investigators say a 34-year-old was using the gas can to ignite the fire when the container caught fire and exploded, according to the sheriff’s office.

The 34-year-old suffered serious burns and a 65-year-old individual suffered severe burns in the explosion, officials said. Both were taken to the hospital for treatment.

According to the sheriff’s office, the Browerville Fire Department, Long Prairie Ambulance Service, Lakewood Health System Ambulance Service and North Memorial Air Care also responded to the explosion.

Cushing is around 117 miles northwest of Minneapolis.

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Couple accused of burying son with special needs in backyard, police say

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Julia Falcon

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    Texas (KTVT) — A man with special needs was allegedly buried by his parents in their Burleson backyard, police say.

Burleson police said officers responded to a welfare check on Oct. 14 for 26-year-old Jonathan Kinnan, who was identified as having special needs, and lived with his mother and stepfather.

During the welfare check, police said there was information shared that alluded to Kinnan being dead and possibly buried in the backyard of the house.

Both parents, December Marie Mitchell and Jonathan James Mitchell, were arrested and charged with tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse.

The next day, Burleson police and the Texas Rangers found a shallow grave in the backyard of the home, where officers found Kinnan’s body.

Kinnan’s cause of death is pending.

The parents are each being held on a $250,000 bond.

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Couple accused of burying son with special needs in backyard, police say

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By Julia Falcon

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    Texas (KTVT) — A man with special needs was allegedly buried by his parents in their Burleson backyard, police say.

Burleson police said officers responded to a welfare check on Oct. 14 for 26-year-old Jonathan Kinnan, who was identified as having special needs, and lived with his mother and stepfather.

During the welfare check, police said there was information shared that alluded to Kinnan being dead and possibly buried in the backyard of the house.

Both parents, December Marie Mitchell and Jonathan James Mitchell, were arrested and charged with tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse.

The next day, Burleson police and the Texas Rangers found a shallow grave in the backyard of the home, where officers found Kinnan’s body.

Kinnan’s cause of death is pending.

The parents are each being held on a $250,000 bond.

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Man dies after burial vault collapse at Dallas funeral home, officials say

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By S.E. Jenkins

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    DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — A man has died after a burial vault collapsed on top of him Monday afternoon, Dallas Fire-Rescue said.

Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to Restland Funeral Home on Greenville Avenue Monday afternoon where a worker was pinned fom the waist down.

The Urban Search and Rescue team also went to the call as a precaution. The first truck lifted the vault using a combination of spreaders and air bags, Dallas Fire-Rescue said. Spreaders are typically sued to open vehicles in accidents.

The man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries to his lower body, where he later died.

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Woman bitten by coyote in New Jersey, police say

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Andrew Ramos, Jesse Zanger

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    BERGEN COUNTY, New Jersey (WCBS, WLNY) — A woman was bitten by coyote on Monday afternoon in Bergen County, New Jersey.

It happened at around 1:15 p.m. in the backyard of a home at Woodcrest Drive in Woodcliff Lake, according to police.

The woman, a housekeeper, was bitten on her back and leg while she was out with the family dog. Her injuries are not life-threatening, police said, though she was very shaken up. She was taken to a nearby hospital and given a number of vaccines, and has since returned home.

Surveillance video of the encounter shows the dog and coyote tussling. The coyote was apparently relentless, repeatedly targeting the woman and the dog, a golden retriever.

Police and animal control responded to the location.

“If you live near a wooded area, that’s when you’ve got to be more aware of your surroundings, because obviously they lurk in heavily forested areas. Keep pet food inside, don’t leave it outside, your garbage cans locked. Clear any kind of heavy brush that’s in the area, because they like to hide in that. And bird feeders that knock off seeds attract small animals, which attract coyotes,” Woodcliff Lake police Capt. Chad Malloy said.

Last month, two people in nearby Saddle River were attacked by coyotes. One of those coyotes tested positive for rabies.

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Newborn baby girl found unattended at NYC’s Penn Station, police say

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Dave Carlin, Renee Anderson

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    NEW YORK CITY (WCBS, WLNY) — A newborn baby girl with her umbilical cord attached was found unattended at a New York City subway station during the morning rush in Manhattan, police said.

The NYPD said the child was discovered wrapped in a sheet at around 9:30 a.m. Monday on the steps leading down to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains at the 34th Street and 7th Avenue stop at Penn Station. Investigators closed off the stairwell to collect evidence.

The girl was conscious, alert and did not appear to have any injuries, police said. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Investigators are trying to determine how long the baby was left on the stops before she was found, and locate the responsible party, or parties. Police said there was no sign of the baby’s mother. Investigators are now reviewing surveillance video from inside the station to determine who may have left the child.

Police said no evidence has been found indicating the baby being born in the station, and nothing indicates the birth was on a train.

MTA New York City Transit president Demetrius Crichlow praised police officers who took the newborn to the hospital themselves instead of waiting for paramedics to respond.

“Just grateful for the work of the NYPD in responding and caring for the baby,” Crichlow said. “I’m calling it the miracle on 34th Street.”

“I don’t know how someone could do that to a little baby, it’s really sad,” commuter Hibah Agha said. “It’s really unsanitary, it’s really unsafe to just leave the poor baby out here. I’m glad someone was able to do something about it.”

“I’m a new parent, my girl is 16 months. So I can’t imagine the desperation that they must’ve felt to do that,” commuter Susan Lee said.

“That’s insane, honestly, I’m so sorry to hear that,” commuter Louis Ospjna said.

It is a felony to abandon a child under the age of 14. New York State’s Abandoned Infant Protection Act allows a parent to abandon a newborn baby up to 30 days of age anonymously, if the child is left in a safe space, like a fire station, police station or hospital, and in a safe manner.

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Newborn baby girl found unattended at NYC’s Penn Station, police say

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By Dave Carlin, Renee Anderson

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    NEW YORK CITY (WCBS, WLNY) — A newborn baby girl with her umbilical cord attached was found unattended at a New York City subway station during the morning rush in Manhattan, police said.

The NYPD said the child was discovered wrapped in a sheet at around 9:30 a.m. Monday on the steps leading down to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains at the 34th Street and 7th Avenue stop at Penn Station. Investigators closed off the stairwell to collect evidence.

The girl was conscious, alert and did not appear to have any injuries, police said. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Investigators are trying to determine how long the baby was left on the stops before she was found, and locate the responsible party, or parties. Police said there was no sign of the baby’s mother. Investigators are now reviewing surveillance video from inside the station to determine who may have left the child.

Police said no evidence has been found indicating the baby being born in the station, and nothing indicates the birth was on a train.

MTA New York City Transit president Demetrius Crichlow praised police officers who took the newborn to the hospital themselves instead of waiting for paramedics to respond.

“Just grateful for the work of the NYPD in responding and caring for the baby,” Crichlow said. “I’m calling it the miracle on 34th Street.”

“I don’t know how someone could do that to a little baby, it’s really sad,” commuter Hibah Agha said. “It’s really unsanitary, it’s really unsafe to just leave the poor baby out here. I’m glad someone was able to do something about it.”

“I’m a new parent, my girl is 16 months. So I can’t imagine the desperation that they must’ve felt to do that,” commuter Susan Lee said.

“That’s insane, honestly, I’m so sorry to hear that,” commuter Louis Ospjna said.

It is a felony to abandon a child under the age of 14. New York State’s Abandoned Infant Protection Act allows a parent to abandon a newborn baby up to 30 days of age anonymously, if the child is left in a safe space, like a fire station, police station or hospital, and in a safe manner.

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‘Miracles can happen’: Classmates pray for girl they believe was hurt in Alabama bonfire shooting

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Ayron Lewallen

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    CLEVELAND, Alabama (WVTM) — A group of Cleveland High School students joined in prayer on Sunday to lift up one of their own. This comes after they believe Kimber Mills was hurt early Sunday morning at a bonfire in Pinson.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said others were also injured. Steven Whitehead is now charged with murder and is in jail without bond in connection to the shooting. The sheriff’s office hasn’t released the names of the victims, but her classmates told WVTM 13 they’re keeping Mills’ family in their thoughts and prayers.

“Miracles can happen, and it’s all in the will of God right now and not in anybody else’s hands,” Mills’ Jackson Davis said.

Many students in the small, intimate crosswalk student ministry bible study called Mills a light in their tight-knit community. Mills is a dedicated member of the cheerleading and football teams.

“Every time you see her in the hallway, you just make your day better,” Cohen Dawson, a classmate of Mills, said. “You can just start up a conversation with her, no matter what. It was always just a delight to talk to her.”

They said they can’t understand why this happened, but they’re leaning on each other and their faith in God and praying for her recovery.

“It’s not something you want to hear when you first wake up in the morning,” Darby Callahan, one of Mills’ classmates, said. “It’s not the way you want to start your day, hearing that one of your classmates or teammates or something has gone through something so horrible.”

They can’t understand why she was caught in the middle of the shooting.

“Hearing the word of God about her and all that, it’s just a sign that he’s going to help her,” Adelina Stephens said, “and He’s got this.”

Now, the students are leaning on each other and praying for God to heal the girl who means so much to everyone.

“She’s the type of person to, if you run out of money and you don’t have enough, she’ll definitely give you money,” Kyle Torbert, who said he knows Mills personally, said. “If you don’t have something, she’ll give you something. She’s just the type of person to — if you’re sad, she’ll give you the love that you need. If you need a hug, she’ll give you a hug.”

The Cleveland community is coming together on Monday to pray for those involved in the shooting. There will be a prayer at the Cleveland High School flagpole at 7:15 a.m. Then, at 6 p.m., there will be a prayer at the football stadium.

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Authorities rescue 24 pit bulls, seize drugs, weapons, cash in SC dogfighting investigation

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Zach Rainey

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    ORANGEBURG COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — Authorities rescued 24 pit bulls from “inhumane” conditions in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

On Oct. 15, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged 53-year-old Christopher Corbitt with animal fighting or baiting and ill treatment of animals.

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives assisted SLED in the investigation.

A search warrant was conducted on a property in Springfield, where 24 pit bulls were found. Numerous dogs were found with scarring, open wounds, inadequate housing, and restrained with heavy chains.

SLED said the scarring was consistent with dog fighting.

Also during the search, authorities found more than one pound of meth, 24 grams of cocaine, a quarter kilo of fentanyl powder, THC vape cartridges, 5 oxycodone pills, 2 handguns, 4 vehicles, an electronic currency counting machine, and $22,421 in United States currency.

Corbitt was booked into the Orangeburg County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the 1st Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

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Batman-themed bread unveiled at Strip District Mancini’s ahead of Pittsburgh Walk of Fame ceremony

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Caitlyn Scott

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    PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Mancini’s Bread unveiled its Batman-inspired Halloween bread art on Sunday, in honor of actor Michael Keaton’s appearance at the launch of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

The bread was on display at the Mancini’s in Pittsburgh’s Strip District due to the shop’s proximity to the terminal building, where the Walk of Fame will be unveiled on Monday.

According to a release, this is the second year Mancini’s has continued the tradition of honoring Keaton with their Halloween bread art. Last year, the bread was constructed to look like Beetlejuice, and now, Batman.

The bread is expected to measure 4-by-4-feet and weigh around 200 pounds after four hours of baking the masterpiece.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was at Mancini’s on Sunday, where the beloved loaf could be seen through the store’s window.

“I love to do this because Keaton exemplifies Pittsburgh,” Mancini’s Owner Nick Mancini Hartner said in a release. “We are celebrating 100 years of Mancini’s bakery next year and looking for any opportunity to tie our bread art with the city we love.”

Mancini’s Bread has served the Pittsburgh region since 1926, according to the release.

Mancini’s Bakery bakes more than 10,000 loaves a day with a team of 48 Pittsburghers, using most of the same old-world techniques that James Mancini devised back in 1926.

Mancini’s still bakes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at its original location in McKees Rocks, now with a retail bakery in the Strip District.

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