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Trina Newman-Townsend, 62, was a beloved community member known to many as a minister, activist and foster mother to 10 different children.

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Trina Newman-Townsend, 62, was a beloved community member known to many as a minister, activist and foster mother to 10 different children.

"We never had such an amount of people getting sick at the same time," Dr. Ilan Shapiro told CBS News.
But the main attraction is still the lights: More than 5 million of them lighting up downtown.
The faith-based nonprofit will now meet their prospective clients in the field thanks to their new "Search and Rescue" van.
"That day motivates me," he said. "I wouldn't use haunt. It motivates me."
Initially, family believed that she had been involved in an accident, but learned the truth upon arriving at the hospital.
One person was injured when a train slammed into their car in South Los Angeles on Thursday.
The mainstay attraction officially closed today after the Department of Recreation and Parks refused to renew its agreement.
The move is what Bass's office has called a "fundamental change" to L.A.'s approach to addressing encampments on city streets.
Police reported finding ecstasy, date rape drugs, hash oil and mushrooms in the lab, amongst other items.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on the 10 Freeway Thursday in downtown Los Angeles.
Bags of brand new coats donated by the public were gifted to the men and women living at one of the area's shelters.
Fred Harper Jr., 29, was charged with several felony charges including second-degree murder and driving under the influence of drugs.
At least one home was said to be on fire, with flames presenting danger to surrounding structures.
The limits come amid nationwide flu outbreaks and other respiratory illnesses that are impacting children across the United States.
Since 2009, the exploding air bags have killed at least 33 people worldwide, including 24 in the United States.
Mayors were invited to the White House for a half-day forum that included information on their cities can benefit from federal spending.
The boat parade runs through December 18th and each night it will have a different grand marshal.
For many who are shopping for groceries the register's ring sounds more like an alarm to watch their wallet.
Core inflation, which tracks average price increases except for volatile food and energy costs, rose 6%, slower than previous growth.