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Malnourished parrots rescued

(KFOR) A man could soon be facing animal cruelty charges after a large group of malnourished parrots was seized from his Oklahoma City home. Neighbors say about 15 parrots have been kept in their neighbor’s garage for years, until now. “My friends would be like, what’s that chirping noise? And I’d be like oh, it’s the birds across the street,”…

Police: father burned daughter as punishment

(WFLA) A Bartow, Florida father accused of burning his daughter’s hand on a stove top as punishment entered a not guilty plea in court Tuesday. Felipe Casanova Jr. plans to fight the felony aggravated child abuse charge he’s now facing. Casanova, 39, was locked up just before Memorial Day. Bartow police say he placed his 9-year-old daughter’s hand on the…

Questions surround alleged gator attack

(WFLA) A Florida father is searching for answers after his 45-year-old son was found dead inside an alligator’s mouth in Polk County last Thursday. “I had a feeling it was my son that morning when it came on TV. Strange, but I had the feeling,” said Michael Ford Sr., of Bowling Green, Florida. Ford last saw his son on Tuesday,…

Success: NASA tests Orion abort system

(WESH) NASA successfully tested a critical safety element of its Orion spacecraft Tuesday. The launch was a test of the abort system that will ensure that astronauts can safely get away from the capsule if there’s an emergency after liftoff. The crew capsule was empty for Tuesday morning’s demo at Cape Canaveral, which NASA said appeared to be successful. Barely…

Doctor works to prevent fertility equipment failures

(WCNC) As lawsuits make their way through the legal system, a doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina is trying to prevent the massive equipment failures that led to last year’s loss of thousands of frozen eggs and embryos at two facilities in two different states. Dr. Bradley Hurst, and his team of fertility specialists at Atrium Health Women’s Institute, are working…

Physical therapist uses ‘urban poling’ for walking rehab

(WHO) A popular European and Canadian fitness activity is making its way to the states, and is being used as a physical therapy activity. Urban Poling is a form of Nordic walking using poles to correct how people walk. The poles help people focus on the inner core muscles that stabilize the hip and pelvis as well as the upper…

Body camera shows New Mexico state senator’s DWI arrest

(KOB) Video from an officer’s lapel camera shows New Mexico Senator Richard Martinez failing to follow directions after getting into a crash Friday night in Espanola. In one instance, he told an officer that he had “two couple beers” before refusing to take a breathalyzer test. He is also seen failing a dexterity test while counting. While at the hospital,…

Woman accused of fleeing from police and resisting arrest in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky.- Police in Cave City have arrested a woman after officers say she resisted arrest and attempted to flee. According to a news release, on Monday, officers responded to a McDonald’s parking lot for a complaint of two unconscious individuals in a vehicle. Police said the male driver of the vehicle eventually drove away and as he exited…

Elderly couple ties the knot

(WNWO) An elderly couple in Ohio is proving that true love never grows old. John and Phyllis Cook got married at Kingston Residencein Sylvania last week, after dating each other for about a year. The couple both lost their previous spouses, and noticed their relationship was starting to blossom. “To tell you the truth, we fell in love with each…