Neighbor who came to Jayme Closs’ aid: ‘We were armed and ready’ for suspect to come looking

by NewsworldMedia | Jan 12, 2019 | U.S.

GORDON, Wisconsin – When Jayme Closs showed up at their doorstep, the Kasinskas family sprung into action, taking two steps before most anything else. They called 911. And they grabbed their firearms, in case the kidnapped teen’s abductor was in pursuit.Kristin...

Trailblazing Judge Patricia Wald dead at 90

by NewsworldMedia | Jan 12, 2019 | U.S.

Judge Patricia Wald has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 90. She is seen here receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2013 (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)Patricia Wald, a trailblazing judge best known for her work uplifting...

McDonald’s employee in Kansas gifted new car by frequent customer

by NewsworldMedia | Jan 12, 2019 | U.S.

Chris Ellis said he was inspired to gift the McDonald’s employee the car after hearing she was in need of a new one.  (iStock)A McDonald’s employee in Hutchinson, Kansas, was shocked when she received an unexpected and generous gift from one of her regular...

At least 5 killed in crashes related to powerful Winter Storm Gia

by NewsworldMedia | Jan 12, 2019 | U.S.

The winter storm dubbed “Gia” has turned deadly as authorities reported at least five killed in crashes as the storm sweeps across the Midwest.The storm moved into Kansas and Nebraska from the Rockies on Friday, then east into Missouri and Illinois, covering roads and...

Man whose Trump 2020 flag was vandalized gets replacement, holds raising ceremony

by NewsworldMedia | Jan 12, 2019 | U.S.

A Vermont man whose Trump 2020 flag was torn down and burned by vandals last year has been replaced by the presidential administration, and he plans to raise it with quite the celebration.Gus Klein, a military veteran and resident of Burlington, Vermont, made...