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CBS47 Thursday Evening News Update
Get the Latest CBS47 News Update from Thursday Evening, August 28th. Video Video
Health Scare for Some Clovis Community Medical Patients
As many as 14 patients at Clovis Community Medical Center may have been exposed to Hepatitis and HIV last week. Video Video
Major Crackdown on Valley Sex Offenders
On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the result of Operation Valley Predator 2. Video Video
Autopsy Report: Baby Died from Beating
An autopsy was conducted and the preliminary results show that 21-month-old King Steven McCowan died from “Severe Abdominal Trauma”. Video Video
Two 12-year-olds Arrested for Plotting to Stab Another
Two Hanford 12-year-olds are under arrest after threatening to attack another girl with kitchen knives. Video Video
South Valley Arson Suspect Arrested
35-year-old Isaias Lobato is accused of starting a fire at Doogle McGuire's Restaurant three weeks ago in Visalia. Video Video
Governor Offers Reward for Local Murders
Governor Schwarzenegger has issued a $50,000 reward for local high profile murder cases. Video Video
War of Words Between Mayor Autry and Sheriff Mims
On Wednesday, Mayor Alan Autry lashed out at the Sheriff's Department for the plan to close two floors of the County Jail and release about 800 inmates back to the streets of Fresno. Video Video
One Man Dies in South Valley Crash
A man driving a pickup truck slammed into the back of a big rig trying to make a turn along Highway 41 south of Lemoore. Video Video
Hanford West Student Recovering from Head Injury
Two 16-year-old students were fighting Tuesday during the lunch hour and one was critically injured when he hit his head on the asphalt. Video Video
State News
^Calif. prisons prepare for gay weddings
Now that same-sex couples can get married in California, state prison officials are trying to figure out what that means for gay inmates.
Calif. may allow online voter registration
Californians may soon be able to use their computers to register to vote.
LA airport service workers walk off the job
Roughly 2,500 members of a union representing skycaps, janitors and other service workers at Los Angeles International Airport have walked off the job before the start of the Labor Day weekend.
Calif. bill would give options to terminally ill
Doctors would have to offer terminally ill patients information about their end-of-life options, including the right to cut off treatment, under a bill that has passed the state Legislature.
US labor officials probe LA union finances
Federal officials are investigating whether the largest California local of the Service Employees International Union mismanaged more than $1 million of members' dues.
National News
Obama accepts nomination, links McCain and Bush
Barack Obama says the nation has had enough of "broken politics" and "the failed policies of George W. Bush."
New Orleans hospitals stock up for Gustav
Hospitals in New Orleans and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast don't want a repeat of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Federal judge indicted on sex abuse charges
A federal judge accused of sexual harassment by his fomer case manager has been indicted on charges of abusive sexual contact and attempted aggravated sexual abuse.
Federal jury acquits ex-Marine in Iraqis' deaths
A former Marine accused of killing unarmed Iraqi detainees has been acquitted of voluntary manslaughter in a first-of-its-kind federal trial.
Officials may evacuate New Orleans as Gustav nears
Cities all along the Gulf Coast are hoping that what'll again be Hurricane Gustav won't bear a resemblance to Hurricane Katrina.
Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the salmonella outbreak that's sickened more than 1,440 people appears to be over.
Injuries reported after crane topples in Dallas
A crane lowering a heavy length of pipe has toppled at a city water pumping station on the Trinity River injuring two workers.
Industry groups file lawsuit over polar bear rule
Five industry groups are suing the Interior Department over a rule designed to protect the polar bear.
Retailers pull Simplicity bassinets off shelves
Six major retailers are pulling Simplicity bassinets from their shelves because they've been linked to the deaths of two babies.
Woman refuses to return library book
A Maine woman says she'd rather go to jail than turn over a library book she deems "dangerous."



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