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HORRIFYING NEW BODYCAM: Houston police officer gunned down responding into a home invasion in progress, intense shootout follows to rescue this tied up mother and her children.

This is every cops worst nightmare.

Full Story: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-shot-alderney-drive-two-detained-search-third-suspect

BREAKING! A judge in Austin has just blocked Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson from execution to allow him to testify to lawmakers next week about his case.

This is an extraordinary development in this case.

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On this day 35 years ago, October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m., the Bay Area was hit by the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta Earthquake, which caused widespread destruction, killed 63 people, and injured thousands more. First responders, including the CHP, and residents carried out heroic rescues in the aftermath. This notable photo taken by Oakland Tribune photographer Michael Macor captured a rescue on the collapsed Cypress Structure, a double-decker freeway. The image, which showed residents and first responders lowering a victim from the upper deck, became world-famous and contributed to a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo package.

Here are some other facts from the year 1989.

-The Fall of the Berlin Wall – On November 9, the Berlin Wall fell, marking the beginning of the end of the Cold War and the reunification of East and West Germany.

-The World Wide Web Was Proposed – Tim Berners-Lee proposed the idea of the World Wide Web, laying the groundwork for the Internet as we know it today.

-The Loma Prieta Earthquake struck during the national live broadcast of the World Series played between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, known as the Battle of the Bay. Due to the destruction of the earthquake, the series was postponed until October 27.

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NEW: Stanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire investor and former hedge fund manager, said Wednesday the stock market is "very convinced" former President Donald Trump will be reelected to a second term.

Details: https://bit.ly/3NvbIRt

Florida authorities confirmed that an off-duty corrections officer was fatally shot while trying to help a woman who was being beaten in a suspected domestic violence incident.

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/florida-sheriff-who-was-off-duty-was-killed-after-trying-to-intervene-during-domestic-violence-incident

UPDATE: The three people who were killed during a bridge collapse in Mississippi have been identified.

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the bridge over the Strong River collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was being conducted at the site.

Simpson County Coroner Terry Tutor identified the three victims who died as Kevin Malone, Charles Ingleharte, and Charles Badger. Three injured victims were airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, and one injured victim was treated at the scene.

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/strong-river-bridge-collapses-in-simpson-county/

🚨 Red Flag Warnings are now in effect for much of Northern and Central California, with high winds and low humidity raising the risk of rapid wildfire spread.

@CAL_FIRE is deploying more teams to key spots, @TheCalGuard is on standby, and @Cal_OES is coordinating local response.

California Governor

The Dubuque Police Department, Iowa, sadly announced the death of K9 Brix.

K9 Brix passed away on 10/1 with his family at the age of 12.5 years old. K9 Brix worked alongside Cpl. Wullweber for 5 years from 2012-2016. K9 Brix was retired from duty early due to genetic medical condition which left him completely blind.

Prayers for Falco’s partner, their family and the agency. 🙏🏽

ICYMI: Khazar Momeni arrives court to testify in Bob Lee murder trial.

Khazar Momen arrived at San Francisco Superior Court for her much-anticipated testimony in the Bob Lee murder trial where her brother, Nima Momeni, is charged in the killing.

In Other News: Bioluminescent waves are lighting up the Southern California coast. The phenomenon is caused by algae in the area

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NYC: The Israeli community in the Tri-State Area is reacting to the death of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. He's believed to be the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attacks.

Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4f9STPq

Watch: Drone perspective of the ongoing recovery effort after Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, NC just downhill from Mount Mitchell

Reed Timmer

NEW: California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday would not take a position on Proposition 36, despite being a major supporter of a slate of organized retail theft bills that state leaders tried to use to negotiate the measure off of the ballot.

Prop 36 asks California voters to enhance the penalties for some drug and theft crimes, primarily targeting repeat thieves and fentanyl dealers.

More: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-attorney-general-rob-bonta-prop-36/62642310

Meanwhile, Culver City California restaurant owner closing up shop due to string of crime in area.

Luzdelia Caballero reports from Culver City, where she speaks with the owner of Ceviche Stop, who has decided to close up shop after a recent string of crime in the area cost him tens of thousands of dollars. #crime_down

NEW: Video shows TX National Guard soldiers repelling a group of migrants trying to cross illegally into Eagle Pass, TX. It appears to me that the soldiers shoot pepper balls in front of the group to get them to disperse. TX continues to use its own resources to stop crossings.

Bill Melugin

Today, our wonderful Duarte Special Assignment Team deputies participated in the Wellness & Resource Expo hosted by the @city_of_duarte & @lacountyparks.  Deputies proudly represent #LASD & provide information to the public.

#community #health #wellness #senior #participation

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NEW: The TxDPS Brush Team tracked & arrested 7 illegal immigrants from Mexico on a private ranch in Maverick County.

The 7 attempted to evade capture but were quickly taken into custody by Troopers preventing potential gotaways. They will be charged & jailed for criminal trespass.

#OperationLoneStar #BrushTeam

Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez)

Oakland, California: A Berkeley police officer was injured after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.

Following the collision, both were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation.

A Berkeley officer was also hospitalized with a leg injury suffered during the incident.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery. 🙏🏽

More: https://www.ktvu.com/news/berkeley-officer-injured-2-arrested-stolen-car-chase