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Deputies Search for Missing Elderly Woman

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 07 Agustus 2013 | 19.31

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Denton County deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a 90-year-old woman suffering from dementia.

A Silver Alert was issued for Elizabeth Melder, who was last seen Sunday afternoon in Justin.

Melder was driving a 1993 silver Nissan Sentra with Florida license plates. The license plate reads 437MVB.

She is described as being 5-feet tall and weighing 100 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white and beige shirt with charcoal pants.

If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Denton County Sheriff's Office.

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Carroll ISD Adds Armed Officers to Every Campus

Julie Fine, NBC 5 News

The Carroll Independent School District put together a task force to study security after the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school in December. The school board unanimously voted for armed school resource officers in every school.

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Every school in the Carroll school district, which includes much of Southlake, will have armed officers next year.

The Carroll Independent School District put together a task force to study security after the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school in December. The school board unanimously voted for armed school resource officers in every school.

Southlake police will run the program.

"I am confident whatever comes through a door in Southlake, on the Southlake campuses, these officers will be able to deal with effectively," Chief Steve Mylett said Tuesday night at a City Council meeting.

Funding will come from the city's Crime Control and Prevention District, which oversees a sales tax that is set aside for public safety, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.

The officers will work on guidance and mentoring programs, improve student-police relations and teach law enforcement-related topics.

"I think any nervousness parents may have, I am not sure it is going to be significant," Mylett said.

Middle and high schools already had school resource officers, he said.

School resource officers were introduced at the council meeting.

"In consideration of some of the tragic incidents that have happened in the past, it certainly extends to me a feeling of safety," parent Tom Berutti said.

"I am not sure we are quite to that point yet, but the only reason I can see you might want to do it is for peace of mind," Jean Bybee said.

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Obama on Leno: Don't Overreact to Terror Threat

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President Barack Obama gave an unexpectedly serious and wide-ranging interview to Jay Leno on Tuesday night, weighing in on a terror threat, U.S. tensions with Russia and even his recent lunch with Hillary Clinton on "The Tonight Show" — a venue where he was more accustomed to light-hearted joking.

Obama used his appearance on the show – his sixth – to give his first public comments on recent warnings of a possible terrorist attack on U.S. interests in the Middle East. The warnings have prompted the State Department to shutter 19 diplomatic posts across the Middle East and North Africa until Saturday.

"Well, it's significant enough that we're taking every precaution," Obama said to Leno, adding that radical violet extremism "is still out there, we've got to stay on top of it."

The president also reiterated the White House's warning that the threat was significant and urged Americans to act "prudently" when planning travel and checking in with the State Department and embassies to see what precautions they should be taking. 

"The general rule is show some common sense and some caution," Obama said, as the first sitting president ever to go on the show, making his fourth appearance since he took office. 

He also said that Americans have shined in times of danger and peril, pointing out that people kept going to ball games and went on business as usual after the Boston Marathon bombings in April. 

"That's the right reaction. Terrorists depend on the idea that we're going to be terrorized," Obama said. 

The president also commented on the case of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, plus the secret government data surveillance programs his leaks to the press uncovered.

"We don't have a domestic spying program," Obama said, defending some surveillance as a "critical component to counterterrorism" and saying the information it gathered was "useful."

Audience Members React to President's "Tonight Show" Appearance

President Obama made his sixth appearance on the "Tonight Show" Tuesday. The President spoke to Jay Leno about the economy, his recent lunch with Hillary Clinton, and gay rights in Russia. Beverly White reports from Burbank for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on August 6, 2013.

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Guests of the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" were surprised to find out a secret guests was scheduled to be President Barack obama, who was in town for his sixth taping of the show. Toni Guinyard has the report for the NBC4 News at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.

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But NBC News' correspondent Andrea Mitchell told "The Rachel Maddow Show" Tuesday said that he also appeared to express some caution about the surveillance, suggesting some level of discomfort with the NSA's programs.

Obama didn't comment on the legality of Snowden's leaks. Snowden faces espionage charges for them and has been granted temporary asylum in Russia in the face of them.

"We don't know exactly yet what he did," Obama said. "It's important for me not to prejudge something."

The president said he was disappointed by Russia's decision to grant Snowden asylum, but maintained that the U.S relationship with Russia is still intact. 

"There's still a lot of business that we can do with them, but there are times when they slip back into Cold War thinking," Obama said. 

He confirmed to Leno that he will attend the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg — despite some protests that he should not, due to Russia's granting Snowden asylum, and others over Russia's new spate of laws cracking down on gay Russians' civil rights. Obama did not say whether he would meet privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, Andrea Mitchell noted on "Rachel Maddow."

Leno himself told MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell in an interview on his show "The Last Word" Tuesday night, after the Obama taping, that the question of Russia — and of its crackdown on gay rights — was one he had most looked forward to asking Obama. The president said he had no patience for countries that try intimidate or harm gay, lesbian or transgender people and said it was his duty to speak out about basic freedoms.

Another topic Leno had most wanted to ask Obama about: The high-profile case of Trayvon Martin and his fatal shooting by George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of second-degree murder and manslaughter last month.

Leno praised the president's public comments on the case and on the experiences of black men and boys in America and asked him about his remarks.

"I think all of us were troubled by what happened," Obama told Leno. "It doesn't mean Trayvon was a perfect kid. None of us were."

Obama said he thought the attention paid to the Martin shooting was indicative of how badly Americans want a fair and just criminal justice system.

"What I wanted to explain was why this was a particularly sensitive topic for the African-American community," he continued. "The system should work for everyone, and what I'm trying to do is just make sure that we have a conversation."

On "The Last Word" Tuesday night, after taping, Leno said he had been particularly interested in hearing about the comments on the shooting's impact. "He put every American in the shoes of the average black teenage boy," Leno said.

Leno also asked the president about the economy and the constant partisan battles in Congress over whether to boost the economy with infrastructure projects and other spending. And it was also pointed out that the president's health care law goes into full effect on Oct. 1.  

The late-night host also took a few swings at the president for becoming a bit closer to his 2008 presidential rival, John McCain, who was recently instrumental in pushing a comprehensive immigration bill through the Senate. 

Obama's appearance on Leno's show wasn't all serious, however, and he managed to have at least some fun with the late night host, with the help of some chat about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, whom he lunched with recently.

"Who invited who to lunch?" Leno asked.

"I invited her, and we had a great time," Obama said. "She had that post-administration glow — you know, when folks leave the White House, and two weeks later they look great."

So was Clinton, a speculated 2016 presidential contender, measuring the Oval Office drapes for a possible future stint there?

"She's been there," Obama said of the former first lady. "She doesn't have to measure them."

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Humane Society Wants to Stop U.S. Bull Run

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, officials from the Humane Society of the United States requested an investigation into what they called an "unlicensed event," and said the running of the bulls is a danger to the animals. Christian Farr reports.

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The event isn't even slated to hit the Chicago area until next year, but already roughly 1,000 local thrill-seekers have signed up for the American version of Pamplona's Running of the Bulls.

Hawthorne Race Course in south suburban Stickney is just one of the venues around the country that will host The Great Bull Run. Other events are planned for Virginia, Texas, Florida, California, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

While the premise remains the same, organizers say the events will have a stark difference from the Spanish run.

"We're not using the hyper-aggressive, Spanish fighting bulls that they use in Spain," said spokesman Rob Dickens. "They train those bulls to really hate people."

But in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, officials from the Humane Society of the United States requested an investigation into what they called an "unlicensed event," and said the running of the bulls is a danger to the animals.

"These bulls, they're not going to run because they're happy. They're not going to run because they're content. They're going to be running because they're scared," said Humane Society spokesman John Goodwin.

If government officials don't prevent the event from taking place, the bulls will run in Stickney next July. 

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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $425 Million

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Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $425 million, the third largest Powerball jackpot ever.

This jackpot started as a $40 million prize on June 26 and is the result of 12 draws without a jackpot winner.

The jackpot is the current largest jackpot available and the fourth largest jackpot in history for any lottery game.

Powerball is played in 43 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Odds of winning the jackpot prize are one in 175,223,510, and overall odds of winning any prize are one in 32.

Earlier this year, the Powerball jackpot reached a record $600 million.

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Local Taxpayers Pick Up Tab for Hasan’s Chopper Security

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 06 Agustus 2013 | 19.31

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Almost every day, two Army helicopters land at the Bell County Jail to pick up the man known as the "inmate of high value."

Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who's accused of gunning down dozens of fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, is that inmate.

The Army helicopters carry Hasan about 20 miles into Fort Hood so he can work on his legal defense.

Since there is no jail at the Army post, Bell County Sheriff Eddy Lange houses Hasan at the Bell County Jail under a special Army contract in a special room the Army equipped to accommodate Hasan's injuries suffered when he was shot by police officers responding to the attack.

"Every time Mr. Hasan is moved to Fort Hood we incur additional security costs at our facility," said Lange.

Records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show the Army pays Bell County roughly $15,000 a month to keep Hasan at their jail.  Lange said the money does not cover the cost of security for the helicopter rides, which now require the sheriff's department to go on lockdown twice a day to secure the perimeter.

When the choppers land, Lange said he needs to deploy snipers because Hasan is such a security risk.

Lange estimates the helicopter rides cost his department $800 per landing, twice a day, and Bell County taxpayers are footing the bill.

Lange added that the $1,600 figure didn't include the cost of the flight crew or fuel.

"I don't have any idea what that would be, but it's astronomical," Lange said. "We are losing money every day he is in our facility."

NBC 5 Investigates filed a Freedom of Information Act request in February asking for Army records detailing Hasan's transportation expenses, but nearly six months later the Army has not provided the documents and will not say how much the rides cost or answer any questions about the helicopter rides citing security concerns as the reason.

There's no doubt Hasan is a security risk. Law enforcement officials said there have been threats against Hasan as well as threats made by his supporters.   With threats from both sides, it's easy to wonder why the Army would move him so frequently.

When asked why Hasan is moved so frequently, Lange smiled and said he wasn't qualified to answer that question.  The Army said the jail doesn't have the right facilities for him to prepare his defense, especially now that he's representing himself.

Hasan's trial is set to begin Tuesday after more than three years of delays, including arguments over whether he could grow a beard – which a military judge allowed in spite of military rules.

The sheriff and other local police departments said they were happy to do their part when Hasan was arrested, they just never imagined it would go on this long.

"I don't think anybody had any idea this thing would drag out for three and a half years," said Gene Ellis, Chief of the Belton Police Department.

Belton's officers help with security, especially when the choppers can't fly and a motorcade brings Hasan through town.

Ellis said the cost to his department has been significant, but the delays are far worse for the victim's families.

"The inconvenience we have is nothing compared to their frustration levels," Ellis said.

"It makes no sense to me and I believe most Americans would feel the same way," said Howard Berry, whose son Staff Sgt. Josh Berry suffered years of post-traumatic stress after surviving the Fort Hood shooting before taking his own life on Feb. 13, 2013.

"He was tormented yeah.  That's a good word.  He was very tormented.  He was just tortured and wherever he went he couldn't find a safe place because the Army was his safe place," said Berry.

Berry said his son was constantly frustrated by the fact that Hasan had not been put on trial after more than three years of legal delays.  Meanwhile the Army declined to call the shooting an act of terrorism denying the victims additional benefits and medals awarded to other soldiers wounded in attacks overseas.

"He felt there were considerations that were being given the shooter that weren't being given the victims and he couldn't understand.  He said, 'When a soldier gets injured on a battlefield, you take care of them,' and he felt it just wasn't the case," said Berry.

Other victims told NBC 5 they feel the same way.

"All of the provisions that's been made for [Hasan], the same courtesy wasn't extended to the victims nor the families of the fallen," said Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford, who is blind in one eye after the attack on Fort Hood.

Even members of Congress are frustrated with the toll three years of delays have taken on the families.

"They've had to live day in day out re-living this event and not being able to bring this to closure.  So the delay is just really incomprehensible," said Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Meanwhile, as NBC 5 Investigates first reported, Hasan continues to receive his full Army salary that totals more than $278,000 over the three years since the shooting.

Records show Bell County must provide a private guard for Hasan at least 12 hours a day.

So far, the cost of jailing him totals nearly $600,000, not including the helicopter rides.

For Howard Berry it's another wound in a painful process as he fights for the recognition he believes his son and the other victims deserve.

"It makes me sick.  It makes me ashamed," said Berry.  "I told him [his son] I still had his back and I still do.  I still do."

When the trial starts this week the costs will climb even higher as local police provide security for jurors and witnesses for a trial that could last two or three months.

Meanwhile, in July, three congressmen introduced legislation that would strip Hasan's salary and prevent the Army from paying other soldiers accused of serious crimes.


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Residents Displaced by Dallas Apartment Fire

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A dozen Dallas residents, including several small children, are without a home this morning after an early morning apartment fire.

Dallas firefighters battled the flames at the Prince Hall apartments on Dixon Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

No one was injured in the fire.

Several units were gutted by the flames. At least two units are destroyed and several others have smoke and water damage.

Charred furniture, clothes, and even children's toys were thrown across the front yard. The Red Cross is helping the displaced families get emergency assistance.

Firefighters are still investigating how the fire started.

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Burglars Steal Dallas Church's Sunday Offering

Julie Fine, NBC 5 News

Police are investigating the burglary at Christian Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Bonnie View Road.

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Thieves who broke into a Dallas church stole about $2,000, including money from Sunday's offering.

Police are investigating the burglary at Christian Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Bonnie View Road.

"We love you in Jesus' name, and we hope you get help, because this is just going to make us stronger," pastor James Johnson said.

The break-in was discovered when the deacon came in Monday morning to meet an alarm repairman.

"It is pretty ironic," Johnson said. "You just smile and go on."

Church officials say they believe someone entered through a back window and busted through a wall to get to the finance office sometime between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. The thief avoided security cameras in the hallway.

"I don't believe it is somebody that is part of this fellowship, but it could be someone that knows this building from previous years," Johnson said.

About $2,000 was stolen from the office.

The close-knit congregation of about 75 people has been in the building since 2010.

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Docs Reveal Turbulence in Mayor’s Office

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Mayor Bob Filner Admits He Needs Help

Mayor Bob Filner's prepared video statement released Thursday, the same day three high-profile allies accused him of sexually harassing female employees.

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New documents obtained by NBC 7 show that San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was approached by his staff about sexual harassment allegations weeks before he was publicly accused of acting inappropriately toward women.

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The handwritten documents reveal that there was a serious discussion about staff resignations, sexual harassment allegations and the mayor's behavior on June 20 and 29.

The notes were released after the city attorney's office threatened to sue the mayor's chief of staff, Lee Burdick, who had refused to give copies of the documents to the media, claiming "attorney-client" privilege.

In the notes, former communications director Irene McCormack Jackson, former Chief of Staff Vince Hall and former Deputy Chief of Staff Allen Jones discuss low morale in the mayor's office and call Filner's behavior "unacceptable."

The notes also show that Jones gives the mayor an ultimatum, saying that if Filner doesn't change Jones will quit.

Jones, Hall and Jackson all left the mayor's office shortly after these meetings took place. McCormack later filed a civil suit against Filner, accusing him of sexual harassment.

The sexual harassment allegations against Filner are now under review by criminal investigators.

On Monday afternoon, the state Attorney General's Office and San Diego County Sheriff's Department questioned McCormack, who entered the attorney general's building with her high-profile attorney Gloria Allred, who specializes in women's rights cases.

Allred wants Filner, who's in behavior therapy for two weeks, to give depositions in the case.

"I think this is unprecedented, for this many women coming forward against the mayor of a major city," Allred said. "And I don't think that the end is in sight. I'm sure that it isn't."

The allegations of sexual harassment that McCormack has leveled include grabbing her in a headlock and trying to kiss her, suggesting she might do a better job if she came to work without underwear on.

And legal analysts Leslie Devaney said it's possible they're looking into whether those purported acts arise to the level of criminal sexual assault. Either way, there's now potential for Filner to claim Fifth Amendment protection against testifying in the civil case, because he's under law enforcement scrutiny.

Allred said Filner first has to show up for the deposition on Aug. 9 before he could "plead the fifth." She also said if he doesn't show up, he could be subject to contempt of court.

In the meantime, Allred and McCormack are waiting to hear from Filner's privately retained civil attorney regarding their next move.

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Reservation Software Glitch Delays Flights Overnight

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A computer glitch in reservation software for several major airlines caused delays for travelers overnight.

Southlake-based Sabre Holdings handles reservations for airlines, including American, Jet Blue, Frontier, Virgin America, Qantas and British Airways, and others.

The company said a "system issue" is to blame for an outage that occurred around 11 p.m. Monday and caused around many flights to be brought to a standstill. 

 Passengers reportedly had to wait in line for hours as airline representatives worked through the issues.

Passenger Spero Canton was one of the passengers delayed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

"I was actually in the middle of checking my bag in when the computer went down and the representative went to two or three different computers to find out if it was a problem with his particular computer and then we found out it was throughout the entire airport," Canton said.

Sabre fixed the problem around 2 a.m. Tuesday and flights were able to be restarted.

American Airlines said 38 flights were delayed overnight. The airline expects no more major delays and no cancellations following the restoration of the system.

In April, a similar issue caused American to ground around 900 flights.

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