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2+ hour, 1+ min ago (196+ words) Here's what we've learned so far about Saturday's shooting at Brown University. At least two people were killed and eight others injured in a shooting Saturday at Brown University Shortly after reports of the shooting, the university said a suspect was in custody, but later retracted that statement At this time, the shooter is at large.What we knowThe shooting happened just after 4 p.m at the Barus & Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and the Physics Department, where students were gathering for their exams Providence Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed that two people died and eight others were in critical but stable condition at local hospitals Officials said they are searching for a man, dressed in black, who was last seen exiting the building on the Hope Street side.Brown said officials are working to determine who was in…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago (42+ words) President Donald Trump is in Baltimore this Saturday to watch the annual Army-Navy football game. During the 2024 season, Blake Horvath powered Navy to a 31-13 win over Army. The dual-threat ... Fayetteville Festivus returns to downtown for year 2...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (161+ words) Feeling lucky? Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Saturday night: This is the second Powerball jackpot to hit the billion-dollar mark this year. The jackpot is at $1 billion for Saturday's drawing, the second-biggest prize the game has offered this year. If a lucky player draws Saturday's winning numbers, the estimated one-time cash payout is $461.3 million. The winner can also choose to receive the prize as annual payments over 30 years, with a 5% increase each year. Video above: Get the Facts: What are your chances of winning the Powerball? The jackpot prize is now the seventh-largest Powerball jackpot prize, according to Powerball. The jackpot was last won on Sept. 6 when two lottery players from Missouri and Texas $1.8 billion jackpot " the second largest ever. All five numbers and the red Powerball must match the winning numbers for a player to win the…...

3+ hour, 7+ min ago (213+ words) A $1 billion Powerball jackpot was on the line during Saturday night's drawing." The jackpot climbed to a billion dollars for the second time this year after nobody won Wednesday's massive prize. If someone wins, the cash value totals $457.7 million. The current jackpot has been rolling since Sept. 6, when those two winners beat odds of 1 in 292.2 million." The current jackpot is the seventh largest in the game's history and will continue to climb if no one wins Saturday evening." This year has produced three major Powerball wins: the $1.8 billion September prize, a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in California in March and a $328.5 million prize won in Oregon in January. It's time to check your tickets: Did you win? The winning numbers for Saturday were 1-28-31-57-58 and Powerball 16. The Power Play multiplier was 2. The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday…...

3+ hour, 13+ min ago (152+ words) Video shows students from Brown University huddling together in a library after a fatal shooting on campus Saturday afternoon. The video was captured during a shelter-in-place order that followed the shooting, which killed two students and injured nine others. Officers can be seen entering the room, identifying themselves as police and asking everyone in the room to show their hands. Law enforcement is then heard asking the students if anyone was hurt. The shooting took place in a classroom in the university's Barus & Holley building, which houses the School of Engineering and the Physics Department. Authorities are searching for a man in connection with the shooting who was wearing black and was last seen exiting the engineering building. Shelter-in-place orders remain in effect at the university, and police are urging people who live near the campus to stay inside and…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago (156+ words) The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is stepping up to help feed families. On Friday, the group presented a $5,000 check to Second Harvest Food Bank. The donation will help provide approximately 30,000 meals to community members in need. "I think we are all aware of the cutbacks for certain federal benefits that are going to impact our community, as well as some cutbacks to our schools," said Camille French, president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. "It's important to us to give where we can and to fill in those gaps. Because we know that there are those shortages, we wanted to do our part and help to make that commitment." The check presentation comes as Second Harvest has seen a record number of requests for food assistance. Just last month, nearly…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago (123+ words) A person was taken into custody Saturday after police in Providence, Rhode Island, responded to an active shooter situation at Brown University. Just before 5 p.m., the school sent a message warning of an active shooter near Barus & Holley " a building that houses the School of Engineering and the Physics Department. "Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT as a last resort, take action to protect yourself," the alert read. The school later said a person was taken into custody; however, no other details were shared. WCVB will have more information as it becomes available....

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (163+ words) Legendary Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday Saturday. Video above: Dick Van Dyke reflects on time at WDSU Van Dyke is best known for his roles in "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." He began his career as an entertainer on the radio before moving over to television. Van Dyke started his TV career in 1955 at WDSU as a single comedian and later as an emcee of a local comedy program. He also served as staff announcer, hosted music programs, and appeared in a segment during the noon newscast. Van Dyke continued his career in entertainment, including starring in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" in the 1960s, and movies and musicals such as "Mary Poppins" and "Bye Bye Birdie." During his career, he won four Primetime Emmy Awards,…...

5+ hour, 3+ min ago (274+ words) LOS ANGELES " The Los Angeles Fire Department now has a star on Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate the department's courage and public service in response to the fatal Palisades Fire in January. The idea started from an assignment 14-year-old Eniola Taiwo wrote for her eighth grade English class." She sent a letter to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the fire department was honored with their star on Friday, Dec. 12, adjacent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame." "This recognition is not only about honoring the bravery of the Los Angeles Fire Department, but also about celebrating the vision of a young student whose words reminded us all of the importance of gratitude and civic pride," Steve Nissen, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement." Taiwo, her family, and her teacher, Jennifer Marganski, attended the event…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago (223+ words) Fernando Mendoza, the mercurial quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes. He beat Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (1,435 votes), Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (719 votes) and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (432 votes). Mendoza guided the Hoosiers to their first No. 1 ranking and the top seed in the 12-team College Football bracket, throwing for 2,980 yards and a national-best 33 touchdown passes while also running for six scores. Indiana, the last unbeaten team in major college football, will play a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Mendoza, the Hoosiers' first-year starter after transferring from California, is the triggerman for an offense that surpassed program records for touchdowns and points set during last season's surprise…...