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President Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. military
President Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. military
KHQ.COM - In a series of tweets, President Trump has announced that transgender people will not be allowed to serve "in any capacity in the U.S. military. The tweets read in full, "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow... Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military..."
>>KHQ.COM - In a series of tweets, President Trump has announced that transgender people will not be allowed to serve "in any capacity in the U.S. military. The tweets read in full, "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow... Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military..."
>>Teens throw rocks at children swimming in North Spokane
Teens throw rocks at children swimming in North Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. - It’s a hot, sunny, July day but a pool sits empty in a North Spokane backyard. Neighbors said it’s not worth putting their children’s safety at risk after two teens threw rocks at the kids on Monday. “They didn’t even think twice they just did it,” said one witness. Michelle Garcia lives in the area on East Hoffman near North Town Mall.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - It’s a hot, sunny, July day but a pool sits empty in a North Spokane backyard. Neighbors said it’s not worth putting their children’s safety at risk after two teens threw rocks at the kids on Monday. “They didn’t even think twice they just did it,” said one witness. Michelle Garcia lives in the area on East Hoffman near North Town Mall.
>>One woman won't be signing the petition to rewrite new DUI-E law
One woman won't be signing the petition to rewrite new DUI-E law
It’s been three days since Washington drivers have been told to be completely hands-free behind the wheel, and already thousands want to make changes. A petition on Change.org to rewrite the new DUI-E law has already gained more than 20,000 signatures.
>>It’s been three days since Washington drivers have been told to be completely hands-free behind the wheel, and already thousands want to make changes. A petition on Change.org to rewrite the new DUI-E law has already gained more than 20,000 signatures.
>>Authorities search for missing Post Falls teen last seen in Sandpoint
Authorities search for missing Post Falls teen last seen in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT, Idaho - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Sandpoint Police Department are looking for a 16-year-old girl missing since July 7 from Post Falls, Idaho. Sandpoint Police say the girl was last seen in the Sandpoint area. Hailee Thornock is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and 125 lbs. Police say she may go by the nickname Lanham.
>>SANDPOINT, Idaho - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Sandpoint Police Department are looking for a 16-year-old girl missing since July 7 from Post Falls, Idaho. Sandpoint Police say the girl was last seen in the Sandpoint area. Hailee Thornock is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and 125 lbs. Police say she may go by the nickname Lanham.
>>Authorities warn virtual kidnapping scams are on the rise
Authorities warn virtual kidnapping scams are on the rise
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities are warning about a rise in virtual kidnappings - where con artists falsely claim to be holding victims' relatives for ransom. Los Angeles police and federal officials warned Tuesday that dozens of people have fallen prey to the scam in recent years and have paid out more than $100,000.
>>LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities are warning about a rise in virtual kidnappings - where con artists falsely claim to be holding victims' relatives for ransom. Los Angeles police and federal officials warned Tuesday that dozens of people have fallen prey to the scam in recent years and have paid out more than $100,000.
>>Laurel fire north of Chattaroy triggers evacuations; contained at about 50 acres
Laurel fire north of Chattaroy triggers evacuations; contained at about 50 acres
CHATTAROY, Wash. - Update: 6:45 p.m.: Fire crews say the Laurel Fire is contained at approximately 50 acres Tuesday evening. About 50 homes in the vicinity of the fire were evacuated. Highway 2 will remain closed for the next few hours while crews continue to monitor the fire. A detour is in place.
>>CHATTAROY, Wash. - Update: 6:45 p.m.: Fire crews say the Laurel Fire is contained at approximately 50 acres Tuesday evening. About 50 homes in the vicinity of the fire were evacuated. Highway 2 will remain closed for the next few hours while crews continue to monitor the fire. A detour is in place.
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Court documents reveal previously unknown information about search for North Idaho shooting death suspects
Court documents reveal previously unknown information about search for North Idaho shooting death suspects
LATAH COUNTY, Wash. - On Wednesday, July 26, the two teens from North Idaho accused of a series of criminal charges in the shooting death of a Pullman High School senior appeared in front of a Latah County judge for the first time since the murder. Keagan Tennant, 17, and Matthew McKetta, 18, face serious charges in the death of 18-year-old Timothy Reeves. Charges include Involuntary Manslaughter, Attempted Murder, Robbery, Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of a Death, and more.
>>LATAH COUNTY, Wash. - On Wednesday, July 26, the two teens from North Idaho accused of a series of criminal charges in the shooting death of a Pullman High School senior appeared in front of a Latah County judge for the first time since the murder. Keagan Tennant, 17, and Matthew McKetta, 18, face serious charges in the death of 18-year-old Timothy Reeves. Charges include Involuntary Manslaughter, Attempted Murder, Robbery, Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of a Death, and more.
>>Prosecutors weigh charges for teens who mocked drowning man
Prosecutors weigh charges for teens who mocked drowning man
COCOA, Fla. (AP) - Florida prosecutors will decide whether to file charges against five teenagers who laughed and recorded video as a disabled man drowned. Cocoa Police officials said Wednesday they had turned over the case to prosecutors. Police have recommended filing a misdemeanor charge of failure to report a death.
>>COCOA, Fla. (AP) - Florida prosecutors will decide whether to file charges against five teenagers who laughed and recorded video as a disabled man drowned. Cocoa Police officials said Wednesday they had turned over the case to prosecutors. Police have recommended filing a misdemeanor charge of failure to report a death.
>>Senate rejects proposal for 'Obamacare' repeal
Senate rejects proposal for 'Obamacare' repeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats Wednesday in a 45-55 vote defeating the plan. It was the second self-inflicted setback the GOP has suffered this week in trying to roll back Obama's 2010 statute.
>>WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run Senate has rejected a GOP proposal to scuttle President Barack Obama's health care law and give Congress two years to devise a replacement. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats Wednesday in a 45-55 vote defeating the plan. It was the second self-inflicted setback the GOP has suffered this week in trying to roll back Obama's 2010 statute.
>>No criminal charges to be filed against former Ferris H.S. football coach, Jim Sharkey
No criminal charges to be filed against former Ferris H.S. football coach, Jim Sharkey
KHQ.COM - KHQ has learned that the Shoshone County Prosecutor's office will not file criminal charges against former Ferris High School football coach Jim Sharkey. Sharkey was accused of using a hot dog bun to simulate a sex act in front of players at a leadership camp in summer of 2016. While no criminal charges will be brought, SPS says their investigation remains ongoing.
>>KHQ.COM - KHQ has learned that the Shoshone County Prosecutor's office will not file criminal charges against former Ferris High School football coach Jim Sharkey. Sharkey was accused of using a hot dog bun to simulate a sex act in front of players at a leadership camp in summer of 2016. While no criminal charges will be brought, SPS says their investigation remains ongoing.
>>Homeowner searches for teens that body slam, destroy fence
Homeowner searches for teens that body slam, destroy fence
SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane homeowner is confused and frustrated after his fence was destroyed by two teens, for no apparent reason that he can see. The homeowner says he's given the Spokane County Sheriff's office video of the incident that happened on his property in the Millwood area of Spokane off North Argonne. The two were seen driving in a four-door Subaru Impreza.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane homeowner is confused and frustrated after his fence was destroyed by two teens, for no apparent reason that he can see. The homeowner says he's given the Spokane County Sheriff's office video of the incident that happened on his property in the Millwood area of Spokane off North Argonne. The two were seen driving in a four-door Subaru Impreza.
>>Police: Missing Post Falls teen may be in Spokane
Police: Missing Post Falls teen may be in Spokane
POST FALLS, Idaho - Post Falls Police are searching for Brandi "Grace" Farlow, a 16-year-old missing runaway who they say may be in Spokane. Brandi was last seen at her Post Falls residence on July 23, 2017. At this time, it's unknown who she is with but it's believed she is in the Spokane, Washington area. Brandi is 5'04", 135 lbs and has brown hair and hazel eyes.
>>POST FALLS, Idaho - Post Falls Police are searching for Brandi "Grace" Farlow, a 16-year-old missing runaway who they say may be in Spokane. Brandi was last seen at her Post Falls residence on July 23, 2017. At this time, it's unknown who she is with but it's believed she is in the Spokane, Washington area. Brandi is 5'04", 135 lbs and has brown hair and hazel eyes.
>>Four Spokane firefighters recovering after exposure during hazardous gas leak at retirement home
Four Spokane firefighters recovering after exposure during hazardous gas leak at retirement home
SPOKANE, Wash. - Six people were taken to the hospital and 75 residents at the Riverview Retirement Community in the 1800 block of E. Upriver Dr. had to be evacuated Tuesday evening due to a hazardous gas leak. The Spokane Fire Department responded to the call around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival crews discovered there was a leak from a hazardous gas container.
>>SPOKANE, Wash. - Six people were taken to the hospital and 75 residents at the Riverview Retirement Community in the 1800 block of E. Upriver Dr. had to be evacuated Tuesday evening due to a hazardous gas leak. The Spokane Fire Department responded to the call around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival crews discovered there was a leak from a hazardous gas container.
>>President Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. military
President Trump: Transgender people will not be allowed to serve 'in any capacity' in the U.S. military
KHQ.COM - In a series of tweets, President Trump has announced that transgender people will not be allowed to serve "in any capacity in the U.S. military. The tweets read in full, "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow... Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military..."
>>KHQ.COM - In a series of tweets, President Trump has announced that transgender people will not be allowed to serve "in any capacity in the U.S. military. The tweets read in full, "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow... Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military..."
>>These eclipse glasses will protect your eyes and help kids at St. Jude Children's Hospital
These eclipse glasses will protect your eyes and help kids at St. Jude Children's Hospital
WMC.COM - A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017. It will be visible in totality only within a band across the entire contiguous United States but it's not safe to watch the progression of a solar eclipse unless you protect your eyes. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers.
>>WMC.COM - A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017. It will be visible in totality only within a band across the entire contiguous United States but it's not safe to watch the progression of a solar eclipse unless you protect your eyes. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers.
>>Man loses finger, toes and testicle in alligator attack
Man loses finger, toes and testicle in alligator attack
WBBH.COM - A man attacked by an alligator in a Port Charlotte, Florida pond Monday morning is on the mend. Fredric Iman, 68, said he checked the pond before hand and didn't see the alligator until it attacked him from behind. "I turned around, and I know I punched it in the eye," he said. "I tried to get it away, and it tried to pull me in."
>>WBBH.COM - A man attacked by an alligator in a Port Charlotte, Florida pond Monday morning is on the mend. Fredric Iman, 68, said he checked the pond before hand and didn't see the alligator until it attacked him from behind. "I turned around, and I know I punched it in the eye," he said. "I tried to get it away, and it tried to pull me in."
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