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• Man killed Muslim boy and wounded woman in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say

  15-10-2023 23:48 via wane.com
  CHICAGO (AP) — A 71-year-old Illinois man was charged Sunday with a hate crime, accused of fatally stabbing a young boy and seriously wounding a woman because of their Islamic faith and the Israel-Hamas war, authorities said.
  Officers found the 32-year-old woman and 6-year-old boy late Saturday morning at a home in an unincorporated area of Plainfield Township, southwest of Chicago, the Will County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on social media.The statement added that the boy was pr
  
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• Conflict in Israel: Dozens rally at courthouse in support of Palestine

  15-10-2023 23:39 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- As the conflict in Israel continues, many people gathered at the Allen County Courthouse Sunday afternoon in support of Palestine.
  The rally, that began at 12:00 p.m., was organized by the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, the Universal Education Foundation Islamic Center and the Islamic Center of Fort Wayne.Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas warA WANE 15 crew spoke with Sam Jorjour, a board member for the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, at the r
  
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• Man killed Muslim boy, 6, in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war: Illinois police

  15-10-2023 23:17 via wane.com
  
  WILL COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — A man accused of brutally killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously injuring a 32-year-old woman in Illinois is facing hate crime charges, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say 71-year-old Joseph Czuba has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, two counts of hate crime, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.“Detectives were able to determine that both victims in this brutal attack were targeted b
  
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• Disturbance brings scattered showers this evening

  15-10-2023 23:00 via wane.com
  
  After we saw some sunshine this morning, clouds quickly overspread the area once again and peeks of sunshine have been few and far between. It has also been another breezy and cool fall day across the area.Grab a jacket and take the umbrella with you this evening, as a disturbance passes through from north to south and brings us scattered rain showers. The best chances come around 9 PM to 11 PM or so. This disturbance will be fast-moving and we won't see much in terms of rainfall accumulation.Th
  
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• Suzanne Somers of 'Three's Company' dies: reports

  15-10-2023 22:21 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Suzanne Somers, well known for her roles in "Three's Company" and "Step by Step," has died, according to multiple reports.
  In a statement to People and Variety, Somers' publicist R. Couri Hay said the 76-year-old "passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th.""She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years," the statement added. She was diagnosed with a second bout of breast cancer earlier this year.Somers was planning on spending Mond
  
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• Indiana State Police reportedly investigating evidence leak in Delphi murder case

  15-10-2023 20:39 via wane.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. — An investigation by "The Murder Sheet" podcast, certain elements of which have been confirmed by FOX59, indicates an alleged leak of sensitive crime scene evidence by Richard Allen’s defense team that could derail the early 2024 trial of the man accused of killing two young girls in Delphi nearly seven years ago.This past Thursday, Special Judge Fran Gull of Allen County issued an order for a hearing on October 19 in her Fort Wayne courtroom, “to discuss the
  
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• Dry and cloudy this afternoon, showers possible this evening

  15-10-2023 16:49 via wane.com
  
  Clouds will pack back in to the area during the early afternoon hours, with a slight rain chance returning to the forecast by the afternoon. It will be cool and breezy, with high temperatures only reaching the mid-50s. We'll see occasional wind gusts up to 25 mph, creating an added chill in the air.Slightly better rain chances will come this evening, as a disturbance passes through from north to south and brings us scattered showers. We'll then dry out later Sunday night, with lows dropping into
  
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• Hobnobben Film Festival returns to Fort Wayne

  15-10-2023 16:29 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The 8 annual Hobnobben Film Festival returns Thursday to feature 144 films from filmmakers all around the world.The film festival spans 4 days to features films of various categories and languages. 30 countries are represented in the film festival along with 27 languages. A specific focus of Hobnobben is on short films that in other scenarios may not get the opportunity to get screened in a big theatre.Cinema Center announces Hobnobben Film Festival’s 8th-year li
  
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• When do we turn clocks back an hour in 2023?

  15-10-2023 16:17 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WDVM) — The time to fall back is upon us, with most of the country getting ready to return to standard time.This year, the day to roll clocks back by an hour falls on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The official time for the change is 2 a.m.Daylight saving time is supposed to more accurately reflect the actual daylight hours of the day. (In order to accomplish that, we spring forward an hour. This year, we did that on March 12.)The practice has followed us since the early 1900s when
  
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• Suspect in custody after shooting at Texas State Fair leaves 3 wounded

  15-10-2023 15:12 via wane.com
  
  (The Hill) — One suspect is in custody after a shooting left three people wounded at the Texas State Fair Saturday night. Dallas police said three people were injured with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting broke out near the food court of the Dallas State Fair at about 7:45 p.m. local time on Saturday. The initial investigation determined that one man shot at another man. The shooter was taken into custody after he ran from the scene. Police noted that a gun was reco
  
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• Crash in DeKalb leaves 1 dead and 2 hospitalized

  15-10-2023 13:39 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash involving a single car has left one dead and two hospitalized Saturday evening.Saturday at 6:12 p.m. a vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 23 just north of County Road 50 when the driver attempted to pass in a no-passing zone coming to a curve. It was then that the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.The driver of the vehicle and a passenger were transported to a regional hospital for general pain. Fire and Emergency Response Teams attempted
  
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• 15-year-old dead, 2 teens hospitalized in DeKalb County crash

  15-10-2023 13:39 via wane.com
  
  DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- A crash involving a single car has left one 15-year-old dead and two other teens hospitalized Saturday evening.Saturday at 6:12 p.m. a vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 23 just north of County Road 50 when the driver attempted to pass in a no-passing zone coming to a curve. It was then that the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.The driver and rear seat passenger were transported to a regional hospital for general pain. Fire and Emergency Response
  
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• A cool, sunny beginning to the end of the weekend

  15-10-2023 11:07 via wane.com
  
  A weather system brought us plenty of rain to end the workweek and begin the weekend. It also brought gusty winds and cooled us down to well below average temperatures.Sunshine will greet us first thing this morning. A cool beginning to the day, as well, with temperatures sitting in the low-to-mid 40s. You'll want a coat if you're heading out early.Today will be another cloudy day, with a slight rain chance returning to the forecast by the afternoon. It will be cool and breezy, with high tempera
  
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• A cool, breezy, and cloudy end to the weekend

  15-10-2023 04:30 via wane.com
  
  A weather system brought us plenty of rain to end the workweek and begin the weekend. It also brought gusty winds and cooled us down to well below average temperatures.Here's a recap of the top rainfall reports from our late week weather system.
  Look for mostly cloudy skies as you wake up and head out the door early Sunday morning. Winds will be elevated and temperatures will be in the mid-40s.Sunday will be another cloudy day, with a slight rain chance returning to the forecast by the afternoon
  
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• Tracking clouds and cool air tonight

  15-10-2023 02:00 via wane.com
  
  A weather system brought rain, gusty winds, and cooler air to the area today. Unfortunately, the system blocked out our partial solar eclipse, but there was around a 40% decrease in light when the eclipse peaked around 1 PM this afternoon.Rain shower activity continues to decrease across the area this evening, but some drizzle will still have you reaching for the umbrella. Temperatures will slowly fall out of the 50s and into the 40s, so bundle up in a warm coat.We could see some decrease in the
  
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• LaGrange County missing girl found safe

  15-10-2023 01:11 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post the missing 14-year-old girl was found.
  Addison Shepard had been missing since October 6 but was found safe Saturday.According to a Facebook post, Addison Shepard is 5 foot 2 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has shoulder-length brown hair and hazel eyes, and she was last seen wearing white sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt.
  Those with any information about Shepard are urged to call the
  
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• LaGrange County: Missing 14-year-old girl

  15-10-2023 01:11 via wane.com
  
  LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for information on a 14-year-old girl who was last seen Oct. 6.
  According to a Facebook post, Addison Shepard is 5 foot 2 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has shoulder-length brown hair and hazel eyes, and she was last seen wearing white sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt.
  Those with any information about Shepard are urged to call the LaGrange County Sheriff's Office at (260)-463-7491.
  
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