LOS ANGELES — An American aviator who was among those who helped form the Israeli Air Force and served in Israel’s first fighter squadron has died. Mitchell Flint was 94 years old. His son, Michael Flint, says his father died Saturday in Los Angeles of natural causes. A U.S. Navy pilot during World War II,
US aviator who helped form Israeli Air Force dies at 94
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A triathlon scheduled for a Trump National golf course in North Carolina has been canceled just days after the race director changed the name of the event to distance it from President Donald Trump’s name. The Charlotte Observer reports “Tri at the Trump,” was scheduled for Oct. 8. Race organizer Chuck McAllister
North Carolina triathlon canceled after dropping Trump name
KEYSTONE, S.D. — The chief carver of Mount Rushmore who was responsible for refining the expressions on the faces of the monument’s four presidents was honored Saturday with a plaque that recognizes his work. Luigi Del Bianco was an Italian immigrant and stone carver whose job included the challenging tasks of sculpting Jefferson’s lips and
Lead carver of Mount Rushmore honored with plaque
ROCKFORD, Wash. — A Washington state student accused of a deadly school shooting had been suspended for bringing threatening notes to school shortly before the attack. Freeman School District Superintendent Randy Russell tells The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/2w0GtnZ) that the district followed protocol by suspending the student and sending him for a mental evaluation. The newspaper reported
Suspected school gunman had been suspended for threats
DAYTON, Ohio — A volunteer firefighter in Ohio has been suspended indefinitely after a Facebook post that stated he would save a dog from a burning building before a black person. WHIO-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2ygE61U) that Tyler Roysdon, of Franklin Township in Warren County, said if he had to choose between saving a dog or a
Volunteer firefighter suspended over racist Facebook post
FREEPORT, N.Y. — A dog that disappeared in Florida in February 2016 has been found in New York. Newsday (http://nwsdy.li/2xpQNJK ) says a woman found the stray, a German shepherd mix, and brought it to a Long Island rescue group called Bobbi and The Strays on Tuesday. The dog’s microchip was traced to West Palm
Dog that disappeared in Florida in 2016 is found in New York
BURLINGTON, N.C. — One of two U.S. Marines charged with trespassing during a rally at a Confederate monument in North Carolina is being discharged from the Corps. The Times-News of Burlington reports public information officer Capt. Joshua Pena said Camp Lejeune-based Staff Sgt. Joseph W. Manning is being processed for discharge based on his arrest
Marine accused of trespassing during rally to be discharged
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Crews have begun dismantling the thrill ride involved in a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair. WBNS-10TV reports (http://bit.ly/2h8nQMg) the removal of the Fire Ball ride at the state fairgrounds began with a final inspection Saturday. A four-passenger carriage on the swinging and spinning ride broke apart July 26, on the
Crews dismantling thrill ride after deadly fair accident
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Authorities say two adults and two children were killed when the private plane they were traveling in went down in Colorado. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office says the plane carrying the family of four was flying from Fort Collins to Utah. The sheriff’s office was asked to search early Saturday morning
Colorado sheriff: Family of 4 killed in private plane crash
BOISE, Idaho — Authorities say a sports car driver plowed into a crowd of spectators at a Boise, Idaho, car show, injuring eight. Police say the driver of the gray Porsche accelerated rapidly while leaving the Cars and Coffee event but lost control and ran into the nearby crowd. Police say ambulances took six people
Porsche plows into spectators at Idaho car show; 8 hurt
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