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100,000 without medical care in S. Sudan
100,000 without medical care in S. Sudan
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:01 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:01:29 GMT
The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed. The group said Friday the attackMore >>
The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed.More >>
Police: Owensboro man robs Hampton Inn
Police: Owensboro man robs Hampton Inn
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:35:35 GMT
Around 1:30 Thursday morning, the Owensboro Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Hampton Inn, located at 615 Salem Drive.Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised thatMore >>
Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised that a male subject entered the business armed with a rifle, and demanded money.More >>
Boy badly hurt by Indianapolis hit-and-run driver
Boy badly hurt by Indianapolis hit-and-run driver
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:53:21 GMT
Police say a 7-year-old boy is critically injured, after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Indianapolis. The boy was hit about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday on the city's south side. A police spokesman saysMore >>
Officers were told that the boy was trying to cross the busy two-lane street when he was hit.More >>
E.U. probes possible global oil price rigging
E.U. probes possible global oil price rigging
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:53:05 GMT
European officials are investigating some of the world's biggest oil companies on suspicions of price manipulation over more than a decade. Shell, B-P and Statoil all say they're co-operating with theMore >>
The commission carried out unannounced inspections, because of concerns the companies may have worked together in reporting distorted prices.More >>
"Strong odor" leads to large drug bust on Evansville's south side
"Strong odor" leads to large drug bust on Evansville's south side
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:54:39 GMT
Evansville police made a large drug bust Fir day night. It happened at a home in the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue near Garvin Street. Police say officers were in the area and could smell a strong odorMore >>
Officers got a search warrant, and once inside the home, found what they call a substantial amount of marijuana.More >>

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Springfield police are investigating after a body was discovered washed ashore along the banks of the Connecticut River on Friday.

The body was found near the South End Bridge just after 2:30 p.m. Police confirm it was a middle aged male, but they are not releasing an identity or any other information at this time.

Stay with CBS 3 for the latest on this developing story.

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Western MA excited over $600 Million Powerball drawing
Western MA excited over $600 Million Powerball drawing
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:40:04 GMT
Friday afternoon, lottery officials confirmed that Saturday night's Powerball drawing has hit an estimated $600 million. That number has Western Massachusetts residents thinking big. "I would neverMore >>
Friday afternoon, lottery officials confirmed that Saturday night's Powerball drawing has hit an estimated $600 million.More >>
Powerball craze continues across Western MA
Powerball craze continues across Western MA
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:16:15 GMT
Powerball tickets continue to fly off the shelves at stores across the country and here in Western Massachusetts.More >>
Powerball tickets continue to fly off the shelves at stores across the country and here in Western Massachusetts.More >>
Chicopee standoff responders honored during Boston ceremony
Chicopee standoff responders honored during Boston ceremony
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:25:02 GMT
Several Chicopee officers and state police troopers were honored for their role in last year's Chicopee stand-off during an awards ceremony in Boston on Friday. 20 people who responded to the two hourMore >>
Several Chicopee officers and state police troopers were honored for their role in last year's Chicopee standoff during an awards ceremony in Boston on Friday.More >>
Prices at the pump poised to spike
Prices at the pump poised to spike
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >>
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >>
Tanker rolls, spills some of its fuel; roads shut
Tanker rolls, spills some of its fuel; roads shut
Massachusetts State Police say a fuel tanker has rolled over on Route 3 near the Lowell Connector shortly after 11 p.m., spilling some of its fuel on the highway.More >>
Massachusetts State Police say a fuel tanker has rolled over on Route 3 near the Lowell Connector shortly after 11 p.m., spilling some of its fuel on the highway.More >>
SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles
SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles
South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters. Pyongyang routinely test-launches such missiles.More >>
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy...More >>
7 cited for trespassing at Quabbin Reservoir
7 cited for trespassing at Quabbin Reservoir
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:40:34 GMT
State police have cited 7 people for trespassing at the Quabbin Reservoir around midnight on Tuesday. Police say the five men and two women live in Amherst, Cambridge, Sunderland, Northampton, and NewMore >>
The State Police notified the Springfield office of the FBI who is going to increase patrols around public water supplies following the incident.More >>
Springfield man killed by police after early morning shootout
Springfield man killed by police after early morning shootout
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 3:23 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:23:35 GMT
A domestic disturbance turned deadly early Wednesday morning in Springfield. Police shot and killed a man who had allegedly started shooting at his girlfriend. Police responded to Albemarle Street afterMore >>
A domestic disturbance turned deadly Wednesday morning on Albermarle Street in Springfield.More >>
Feds: More time needed to indict Tsarnaev
Feds: More time needed to indict Tsarnaev
A judge has rejected a request from lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) who want to take periodic photos of him in prison.More >>
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev won't be indicted within the 30-day period prescribed under the Federal Speedy Trial Act but prosecutors said Friday they would ask for more time.More >>
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.More >>
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?More >>

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EPD officer accused of battery in incident with student
EPD officer accused of battery in incident with student
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:36:24 GMT
The Coordinator of Safety and Security for the EVSC has begun an investigation at the school and notified the EPD.More >>
The Coordinator of Safety and Security for the EVSC has begun an investigation at the school and notified the EPD.More >>
"Strong odor" leads to large drug bust on Evansville's south side
"Strong odor" leads to large drug bust on Evansville's south side
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 9:54 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:54:39 GMT
Evansville police made a large drug bust Fir day night. It happened at a home in the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue near Garvin Street. Police say officers were in the area and could smell a strong odorMore >>
Officers got a search warrant, and once inside the home, found what they call a substantial amount of marijuana.More >>
Search continues for man who disappeared during work leave
Search continues for man who disappeared during work leave
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:11:56 GMT
Henderson Police are looking for an escaped inmate. Police say Nicholas Christian was on a work release at the jail garden Friday morning when he took off, prompting the lock down of several HendersonMore >>
Henderson Police are looking for an escaped inmate. Police say Nicholas Christian was on a work release at the jail garden Friday morning when he took off, prompting the lock down of several HendersonMore >>
Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Police: New Albany mother died after drowning children
Police: New Albany mother died after drowning children
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:21:45 GMT
NEW ALBANY, IN – New Albany police said Friday that a mother found dead along with her two young children in a creek in Binford Park in March drowned her two young children and then herself. New AlbanyMore >>
Investigators said Jaime Clutter, 35, suffered from mental illness -- possibly psychosis and postpartum depression -- when she walked her children to Binford Park March 13 and drowned them.
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SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles
SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles
South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters. Pyongyang routinely test-launches such missiles.More >>
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy...More >>
18-year-old Texan bags monster alligator
18-year-old Texan bags monster alligator
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:15:55 GMT

A young hunter who grew up with a fascination about dinosaurs and a dream of hunting what some call “living dinosaurs” has harvested the largest alligator ever certified in Texas.More >>
A young hunter who grew up with a fascination about dinosaurs and a dream of hunting what some call “living dinosaurs” has harvested the largest alligator ever certified in Texas.More >>
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.More >>
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?More >>
Governor Pence withdraws state incentives for Posey County fertilizer company project
Governor Pence withdraws state incentives for Posey County fertilizer company project
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:07:01 GMT
Some Posey County residents are relieved to hear that Governor Pence has pulled the incentive package that would have allowed the construction of a fertilizer plant. "Our welfare, our air we breathe,More >>
Some Posey County residents are relieved to hear that Governor Pence has pulled the incentive package that would have allowed the construction of a fertilizer plant. "Our welfare, our air we breathe,More >>
Bride-to-be's invitations likely among mail destroyed in postal truck fire
Bride-to-be's invitations likely among mail destroyed in postal truck fire
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:48:10 GMT
LELAND, NC (WECT) – A local bride-to-be is heartbroken after learning her wedding invitations were likely on a postal truck that went up in flames on Wednesday. The truck caught fire on Highway 74/76More >>
A local bride-to-be is heartbroken after learning her wedding invitations were likely on a postal truck that went up in flames on Wednesday.More >>

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