Amy Guthrie, Associated Press Updated 3:04 pm PDT, Sunday, May 12, 2019 Smoke covers Mexico City, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mexico City has warned residents to remain indoors as forest and brush fires carpet the metropolis in smoke. Smoke covers Mexico City, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mexico City has warned residents to remain indoors as forest and brush fires carpet the metropolis in smoke. Photo: Christian Palma, AP Photo: Christian Palma, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Smoke covers Mexico City, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mexico City has warned residents to remain indoors as forest and brush fires carpet the metropolis in smoke. Smoke covers Mexico City, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mexico City has warned residents to remain indoors as forest and brush fires carpet the metropolis in … [Read more...] about Mexico capital advises residents to stay inside due to fires
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Community mourns 4 children, father killed in house fire
Updated 4:41 pm CST, Friday, February 22, 2019 In this image taken from video provided by WWNY TV in Watertown, N.Y., pallbearers bring a casket with a Bodah family member toward an awaiting hearse at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart church in Watertown, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Five members of the Bodah family died in a house fire in the early hours of Valentine's Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Investigators said it appeared the fire started in the kitchen where pots were left on the electric stove. (WWNY TV via AP) less In this image taken from video provided by WWNY TV in Watertown, N.Y., pallbearers bring a casket with a Bodah family member toward an awaiting hearse at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart church in Watertown, N.Y., ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close … [Read more...] about Community mourns 4 children, father killed in house fire
John Kelly leaves White House with his reputation in tatters
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Michael A. Cohen December 10, 2018 It will seem hard to believe now, but when John Kelly was nominated to be Secretary of Homeland Security two years ago, he was a widely praised, relatively uncontroversial selection for the job.A retired four-star Marine general who had spent four years as the head of the US Southern Command, Kelly had served with distinction. He was also the most senior member of the US military to lose a child in Iraq and Afghanistan, when his son Robert stepped on a land mine in 2011 and was killed.A “straight-talking, candid, courageous leader who will say exactly what he thinks” is how former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates introduced him at his Senate confirmation hearing. Advertisement “To put it quite simply, he is one of the finest people I have ever known,” Gates said. “I would trust him with my life.” … [Read more...] about John Kelly leaves White House with his reputation in tatters
Casey Kasem’s wife, children accuse each other of “killing” radio icon
Produced by Chuck Stevenson and Resa Matthews Casey Kasem was an American icon. He was famous for radio's "American Top 40" and as the voice of Scooby Doo's pal Shaggy. He died in 2014, setting off a long-simmering battle between his second wife Jean and the adult children from his first marriage. In October, police opened an investigation asking the question – what were the circumstances surrounding Casey's death? WAR OF THE KASEMS NEWS REPORT: His family says Kasem's wife, Jean, illegally moved him from a facility where the 82 year old was receiving treatment... KERRI KASEM [NEWS REPORT: He is very ill, he shouldn't be moved… There's never been a Hollywood drama quite like the family feud between the second wife of Casey Kasem and his children, involving intrigue, money and ultimately, his death It was May 7, 2014, and you could say the mystery started at an assisted living facility in Santa Monica, Calif. And imagine this -- it was 2:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about Casey Kasem’s wife, children accuse each other of “killing” radio icon
29 dead in Camp Fire as firefighters make gains on Butte County blaze
By Ashley McBride, Melody Gutierrez and Nanette Asimov Updated 12:22 am CST, Monday, November 12, 2018 Remains of the Paradise Elementary School, gutted by the Camp Fire. Officials are exploring whether to resume classes in the school district’s remaining buildings. Remains of the Paradise Elementary School, gutted by the Camp Fire. Officials are exploring whether to resume classes in the school district’s remaining buildings. Photo: Scott Strazzante / The Chronicle Buy photo A Butte County Sheriff looks for Camp Fire fatalities Saturday. A Butte County Sheriff looks for Camp Fire fatalities Saturday. Photo: Gabrielle Lurie / The Chronicle Destroyed cars on Pearson Road seen Saturday, after the Camp Fire tore through Paradise. Destroyed cars on Pearson Road seen Saturday, after the Camp Fire tore through Paradise. … [Read more...] about 29 dead in Camp Fire as firefighters make gains on Butte County blaze