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Mudslide in California kills at least 15 people so far

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Berkeley Johnson and his wife had just climbed to the roof of their Montecito home after boulders and mud smashed into the building -- a result of the deadly California mudslides -- when the couple heard the muffled, desperate sound of a baby crying.

Johnson and his wife dug through four feet of mud, eventually pulling the baby from the depths of the mudslides, which have already killed 15 and injured 25.

"We don't know where it came from but we got it out, got the mud out of its mouth," he told KSBY-TV. "I hope it's okay. I'm glad we got it out but who knows what else is out there."

The baby was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but its condition remains unknown at this time.

In another rescue captured on social media, a mud-caked 14-year-old girl was pulled from a collapsed Montecito home where she'd been trapped for hours.

"I thought I was dead for a minute there," the dazed girl could be heard saying on video posted by KNBC-TV before she was taken away on a stretcher.

The death toll from the mudslides in California unleashed by a powerful winter storm is expected to rise Wednesday as rescuers continue to dig through the destruction caused by powerful mud flows that swept away dozens of homes.

More than a half-inch of rain fell in five minutes on Tuesday, officials said.

"Right now our assets are focused on determining if anyone is still alive in any of those structures that have been damaged," Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said at a news conference. He said there are "at least several dozen homes that have been either destroyed or severely damaged, and likely many other ones are in areas that are as-yet inaccessible."

Most deaths were believed to have occurred in Montecito, an upscale community located just outside Santa Barbara, said Santa Barbara County spokesman David Villalobos.

The wealthy enclave of about 9,000 people northwest of Los Angeles is home to such celebrities as Oprah Winfrey, Rob Lowe and Ellen DeGeneres. The region was threatened last month by the state's largest wildfire in modern history, which led to vegetation being burned off. Burned-over zones susceptible to destructive mudslides because scorched earth doesn't absorb water well and the land is easily eroded when there are no shrubs.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MUDSLIDES, FLOODING LEAVE AT LEAST 13 DEAD IN MONTECITO, HIGHWAYS CLOSED
"It sounded like a freight training coming down the hill, you could hear these boulders rolling down, the whole house was shaking," Carpinteria resident John Livergood said.
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Authorities had been bracing for the possibility of catastrophic flooding because of heavy rain in the forecast for the first time in 10 months.

Evacuations were ordered beneath recently burned areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. But only an estimated 10 to 15 percent of people in a mandatory evacuation area of Santa Barbara County heeded the warning, authorities said.

U.S. Highway 101, the link connecting Ventura and Santa Barbara, looked like a muddy river and was expected to be closed for two days.

Montecito and neighboring Carpinteria are beneath the scar left by the Thomas Fire, which erupted Dec. 4 and became the largest ever recorded in California. The blaze spread over more than 440 square miles and destroyed 1,063 homes and other structures.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Travis Fedschun is a reporter for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @travfed

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At least 15 dead in California mudslide, death toll expected to rise

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Berkeley Johnson and his wife had just climbed to the roof of their Montecito home after boulders and mud smashed into the building -- a result of the deadly California mudslides -- when the couple heard the muffled, desperate sound of a baby crying.

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A woman in Massachusetts skipped her mother's funeral in order to steal her safe

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Police in Massachusetts allege a woman ditched her own mother's funeral on Friday to break into her home and steal a safe filled with items worth $90,000.

Alyce Davenport, 30, and Diron Conyers, 27, both appeared in court Monday and faced seven counts related to the alleged robbery, the Telegram & Gazette reported.

Charges were filed against the two after Thomas Baillet, Davenport's mother's fiancé told police someone broke into his house during the funeral of Audra Johnson - Davenport's mother - and stole the safe from a locked bedroom.

Court documents reportedly state Davenport had been suspected of the theft, and was recently kicked out of the house due to her drug habits.

Police found a car linked to Davenport on the side of a road with the safe in the trunk, which Davenport allegedly slammed shut when officers tried to peek inside.

Legal documents, $5,000 in coins, a bag of knives and jewelry were found elsewhere in the car.

Inside of a motel room Davenport and Conyers were staying at, police discovered cocaine, in addition to "jewelry, keys, cellphones, a real estate contract relating to the address from which the safe had been stolen, and a checkbook reported stolen from a home" in Connecticut, the Gazette reported.
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Police reportedly knew who Davenport was, as she's "also a suspect in the theft of life insurance checks paid to her brother after their father's death."

Davenport, with a history of larceny, identity theft and forgery, was held on $15,000 bail, according to the Gazette. Conyers, who has a criminal history that includes armed robbery, was held without bail due to another court warrant.

Both are scheduled to appear in court for a pretrial hearing on Feb. 6.

Nicole Darrah covers breaking and trending news for FoxNews.com. Follow her on Twitter @nicoledarrah.

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Police in Massachusetts allege a woman ditched her own mother's funeral on Friday to break into her home and steal a safe filled with items worth $90,000. Alyce Davenport, 30, and Diron Conyers, 27, both appeared in court Monday and faced seven counts related to the alleged robbery, the Telegram & Gazette reported.

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Louisiana teacher handcuffed at school board meeting after criticizing superintendent's raise

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Missouri named one of the top 10 places to avoid in 2018, according to world’s largest travel guide magazine

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- When you think of what the state of Missouri is known for, the St. Louis Arch, Kansas City-style BBQ and jazz music often come to mind. But according to one of the largest travel guides in the world, visitors should stay away from Missouri.

The "Show Me State" ranks 7th on Fodor's No List 2018 of the top 10 places to avoid.

Other destinations on the list include countries like Honduras, Myanmar and Cuba, which the magazine cites as riddled with crime, humanitarian violations and corrupt governments, among other reasons.

Missouri is the only U.S. destination to make the list. Why?

The list mentions the travel advisory, issued by the NAACP in August; Senate Bill 43, which makes it harder to sue employers for discrimination; and the alleged hate crime at Austins Bar and Grille in Olathe in last February.

Keven Fajardo, a Honduran-American, doesn't understand the comparison between Honduras, where he lived as a child and recently visited in 2011, and Missouri.

"It's a different environment," said Fajardo, whose family owns and operates Delicias de Honduras Restaurant on 7th Street in KCK. "The government doesn't help the poor. They just help the rich."

In addition to the abuse of power by officials, Honduras also has the highest murder rate in the world, according to the latest data recorded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

"As a kid, you grow up and all you do is steal money and kill in order to earn your money," Fajardo said.

Fajardo believes the U.S. is the "land of opportunity" and doubts his family would be as successful as they've been if they were back in Honduras.

"My parents worked day and night to be here," Fajardo said. "My dad owns a painting company, and my mom opened this restaurant two years ago. There's simply more opportunity here than Honduras."

But whether you're visiting Honduras or Missouri, Fajardo said it all comes down to who you surround yourself with.

"If you hang out with the right crowd, you're not going to be close to danger," Fajardo said. "It's the same thing in Honduras. If you're hanging out with the wrong crowd, something bad can happen."

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Missouri named one of the top 10 places to avoid in 2018, according to world's largest travel guide magazine

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- When you think of what the state of Missouri is known for, the St. Louis Arch, Kansas City-style BBQ and jazz music often come to mind. But according to one of the largest travel guides in the world, visitors should stay away from Missouri.

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15 dead after flooding and mudslides force thousands to flee in California

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At least 18 people are dead, including four children, when heavy rain unleashed flash floods, mudslides and debris flow in California this week, according to Santa Barbara County officials.

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Those killed were as young as 3 and as old as 84. At least 28 people were wounded in the storm, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Santa Barbara County officials said today that five people are missing, adding that the list is constantly fluctuating. An active search and rescue operation is ongoing, officials said.

Hundreds of people have already been rescued, many of whom had to be hoisted out of the mud-filled area by aircraft, officials said.

Santa Barbara County's fire chief said almost the entirety of Montecito, except for a small section in the southeast, was under mandatory evacuation orders on Thursday. The order covers about 10,000 residents, and officials said it could last "one to two weeks."

Victims include Catholic school founder, mother, realtor

Among those killed was Roy Rohter, the founder of the St. Augustine Academy in Ventura, according to the Catholic school's headmaster, Michael Van Hecke.

A mudslide swept Rohter and his wife, Theresa Rohter, out of their home in Montecito. Roy Rohter's wife was rescued and hospitalized in stable condition, but Roy Rohter did not survive, Van Hecke told ABC News.

"Roy's life has been in service to his good, loving and ever-forgiving God," Van Hecke, a close friend of the Rohters, said in a statement. "Thousands have been blessed by the Rohters' friendship and generosity."

Another victim, Josie Gower, had tried to escape the mudslides with a friend, according to Doug Scott, Gower's longtime friend, told ABC News.

Gower's son, Hayden Gower, confirmed to ABC News that her body was found Wednesday afternoon.

"Why didn't she stay upstairs?" Hayden Gower asked, tearfully. "Why did she go downstairs?"

Rebecca Riskin, a real estate agent and founder of Riskin Partners, was also killed in the mudslides in Montecito, the company confirmed in a post on its Facebook page Wednesday.

Riskin Partners described its founder as "an exceptional woman" who lived her life with "strength, grace and elegance." Riskin is survived by her husband and their two children, her namesake firm said.

Among the missing were sisters Sawyer Corey, 12, and Morgan Corey, 25, family members confirmed to ABC News. A third sister and the girls' mother are currently being treated in the ICU, the family said.

Storm sets record rainfall in California

The rate of rainfall in Southern California Tuesday was 18 times more than required to produce debris flow, according to an analysis by ABC News meteorologists.

Montecito alone saw heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. Because hundreds of thousands of acres were charred in the fires, the influx of water has nowhere to go.

Some homes in Montecito's affluent community have been ripped from their foundations as a result of the torrential conditions. About 65 single-family homes were destroyed and another 462 were damaged. Meanwhile, eight commercial structures were destroyed and 20 commercial structures were damaged, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Aerial footage over Montecito showed a contrast of widespread damage next to homes completely untouched by the disaster. The roofs of some homes in canyon runoff areas were encased in mud, which has now dried.

The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management said Tuesday night that Montecito would be without potable water, electricity and sanitation "for an extended period of time."

Local fire officials reported rescuing several people in the area, including a mother and her daughter who were caked in mud.

The record rains started coming down Monday, soaking northern cities like San Francisco and Sacramento. First responders put on skis to help the stranded since many roads and thruways had become raging rivers.

A 14-year-old girl was trapped for hours in mud-soaked rubble on Hot Springs Road and then pulled to safety in a triumphant moment.

Rainfall totals on Tuesday afternoon ranged from 3 to 5 inches in the mountains in Ventura County and 2 to 3 inches in the mountains of Santa Barbara County.

Rainfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at times contributed to the damaging mudslides in portions of Southern California.

The weather has snarled drivers and first responders attempting to aid storm victims. Routes in and out of Santa Barbara have been shut down from the south, and various roadways have been swallowed by the floods.

The only way into some of the washed-out homes is by air. Ventura's Air Squad 6 dedicated helicopters to join Santa Barbara in the rescue effort.

Officials told ABC News they have been called to locations but they are stuck like thousands of motorists. Excessive flooding and debris made some parts of Santa Barbara impassable.

Stranded drivers caught up in the rising water levels were being plucked from their vehicles to safer, dryer ground by emergency personnel relying on mostly aviation transportation.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department released photos of U.S. Route 101 that was flooded with runoff water from Montecito Creek. Debris and mudflow blocked the railway for the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad through Montecito.

ABC News' Fergal Gallagher, Julia Jacobo, Michael Kreisel, M.L. Nestel and Morgan Winsor contributed to this report.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that, according to the Associated Press, Michael Van Hecke was killed. Van Hecke was not killed, nor did The Associated Press report that he was killed. Roy Rohter was killed, according to the AP, citing Van Hecke.

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18 dead, others missing from California mudslides

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Devastating mudslides that destroyed homes and trapped residents in Montecito on Tuesday occurred in an area that was not under mandatory evacuation orders, officials said.

Mud from a swollen creek slammed into homes in the 300 block of Hot Springs Road and nearby streets. Several people in Santa Barbara County died in the mudslides, but it's unclear how many were in the Montecito neighborhood.

The area was not directly in the Thomas fire burn zone, officials said. During the fires, the location was under voluntary evacuation because it was far south of the burn area, so officials issued only voluntary evacuation orders there Monday night as the storm approached.

But in a matter of minutes, pounding rain overwhelmed the south-facing slopes above Montecito and flooded Montecito Creek, which leads to the ocean. That sent mud and massive boulders rolling into residential neighborhoods.

"It's going to be worse than anyone imagined for our area," Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman Mike Eliason said. "Following our fire, this is the worst-case scenario."

Eliason and firefighters were on the ground in Montecito and had yet to make it north of Highway 192 - where mandatory evacuations for residents had been issued the previous night. Instead, they spent the first hours of light making rescues near Montecito Creek north of the 101 Freeway. Many residents in the area had remained in their homes.

One person was found under the 101 overpass after a home a half-mile north was hit by floods and the person was carried away, Eliason said.

Crews rescued six people and a dog after four houses were destroyed. The mud lifted up one residence off its foundation and carried it into trees, where it collapsed, Eliason said.

Firefighters used the jaws of life to cut their way into the home, where a firefighter heard muffled cries for help, Eliason said. A rescue dog pinpointed the location of a 14-year-old girl, and two hours later, the mud-covered teen was pulled free. Eliason said he did not know where her parents were.

A second 14-year-old girl was rescued from the same neighborhood and carried out of ankle-high mud in a basket by a half-dozen firefighters. One woman was found "in a debris field," Eliason said.

The mud and boulders have blocked access north of Highway 192, and authorities have been relying on helicopters from the U.S. Coast Guard to hoist people out of inaccessible areas, he said. Officials had no estimate on how many people could be trapped or how many homes were damaged.

"We have heavy equipment that's trying to clear roadways of huge boulders as well as big power lines and trees," Eliason said.

The mandatory evacuation orders had focused on foothill communities of 7,000 residents above Montecito that were closer to the fire zone, said Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kelly Hoover. But not everyone heeded that call before the rain started coming down hard at 3 a.m.

"We just had a deluge, a power surge of rain. And we had a report of a structure fire burning in the Montecito area, the San Ysidro area. And it just kept going downhill from there," Hoover said Tuesday morning. "We have people stuck in their homes, stuck in their cars. There's downed power lines, flooded roadways, debris."

By daybreak, 30 miles of the 101 Freeway were closed because of mud flows.

"There's no way to get from Ventura here, no way for us to get south," Hoover said. "We're encouraging people to stay off the roads if they're in an evacuation area."

Hoover said dispatchers were being flooded with calls for help.

By 8:30 a.m., 50 calls were pending, she said.

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Deadly flu season hits California hard

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In California, more patients are being hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, some stores have had medication shortages, and there have been 27 deaths, officials say.

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Mudslides in California kill 15, many still waiting to be rescued

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U.S. OKs selling missiles to Japan to shoot down North Korean threats.

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The Trump administration has approved a $133.3 million missile defense sale to Japan to meet the escalating threat from North Korea -- by shooting down the rogue nation's own ballistic missiles.

The State Department says Congress was notified Tuesday of the proposed sale of four missiles for the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor.

A State Department official told Fox News that, "Also included are four Mk 29 missile canisters, and other technical, engineering and logistics support services."

The department said the sale would support the U.S. defense industry and underscore Trump's commitment to improve the defense of allies threatened by North Korea.

The system was jointly developed by Japan and the U.S.

The missiles could be used at sea with Japan's current Aegis-equipped destroyers and with the land-based Aegis system its Cabinet approved for purchase last month.

That's intended to bolster Japan's current missile defense and perhaps curry favor with President Donald Trump who is eager for U.S. allies to buy more American military hardware.

"If concluded, this proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States," the State Department official told Fox News. "It will bolster the security of a major treaty ally that has been, and continues to be, a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. It will also improve (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's) interoperability with U.S. missile defense systems, and increase the protection for U.S. installations in the region."

Fox News previously reported that North Korea's weapons "are only aimed" at America and its territories, a regime official menacingly revealed during Tuesday's joint talks with South Korea - doubling down on Kim Jong Un's frequent threats to destroy the United States.
Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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US OKs selling Japan missiles to shoot down North Korean missiles

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The Trump administration has approved a $133.3 million missile defense sale to Japan to meet the escalating threat from North Korea -- by shooting down the rogue nation's own ballistic missiles. The State Department says Congress was notified Tuesday of the proposed sale of four missiles for the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor.

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Southern California mudslides: Hundreds still await rescue; 15 dead

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A Mexican man got injured trying to cross the border illegally, and the border agents aided him.

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A man attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico illegally got some help from Border Patrol agents in California after he injured himself in an apparent fall from a fence.

Border agents were contacted by the Tijuana Fire Department early Tuesday morning when a man reportedly injured his ankle in a fall about eight miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

The Mexican fire department sought assistance because the rugged terrain in the area impeded them from reaching the unidentified 41-year-old man.

Upon arrival, U.S. agents found the man immediately south of the border fence, about 400 yards north of the international boundary with Mexico. He was suffering from an apparent broken ankle.

Officials said agents opened a maintenance gate nearby to reach him.

The man was taken by agents to the bottom of the west Otay Mountain - about five miles west of where he fell - where an ambulance was waiting for him. He was taken to a U.S. hospital for treatment.

A Border Patrol spokesman told the Union Tribune the man would face deportation proceedings after his injury is treated.

"Our job is to enforce the laws of the United States, but the preservation of life is always a top priority," San Diego sector Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott said in a statement. "With inclement weather approaching this area, a likely tragedy was avoided because of our agents' quick response and concern for others."
Lucia I. Suarez Sang is a Reporter for FoxNews.com. Follow her on Twitter @luciasuarezsang

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Border agents help injured Mexican trying to cross into US illegally

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A man attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico illegally got some help from Border Patrol agents in California after he injured himself in an apparent fall from a fence. Border agents were contacted by the Tijuana Fire Department early Tuesday morning when a man reportedly injured his ankle in a fall about eight miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

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US to sell Japan $133M in missiles to counter North Korea threat

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The State Department plans to sell Japan more than $133 million worth of missiles and equipment to push back against North Korea's "provocative behavior," the department told Congress on Tuesday.

The new proposed foreign military sale includes four Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missiles, missile canisters and "other technical, engineering and logistics support services," estimated to be worth $133.3 million.

The sale comes after a year of heightened concern over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions, including several missile launches that landed in the Sea of Japan.

The SM-3 Block IIA is an anti-ballistic missile that can be fired from ships or on land, using the AEGIS Ashore program, a U.S.-made, land-based missile defense system.

If approved, the missile deal would "follow through on President Trump Donald John Trump House Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. for 'serious case of amnesia' after testimony Skier Lindsey Vonn: I don't want to represent Trump at Olympics Poll: 4 in 10 Republicans think senior Trump advisers had improper dealings with Russia MORE 's commitment to provide additional defensive capabilities to treaty allies threatened by the [Democratic People's Republic of Korea's] provocative behavior," the State Department said in a statement, referring to North Korea's official name.

A State Department official said in a statement that the sale will also "contribute to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States by enhancing Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force's (JMSDF) ability to defend Japan and the Western Pacific from ballistic missile threats."

Japan already has Aegis capability on four warships, and last month formally approved the purchase of two Aegis Ashore batteries. The sites will likely cost at least $2 billion without the missiles, and won't be operational until 2023 at the earliest.

Lockheed Martin makes Aegis Ashore, while Raytheon and BAE Systems make the SM-3.

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The State Department plans to sell Japan more than $133 million worth of missiles and equipment to push back against North Korea's "provocative behavior," the department told Congress on Tuesday. The new proposed foreign military sale includes four Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missiles, missile canisters and "other technical, engineering and logistics support services," estimated to be worth $133.3 million.

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LONG ISLAND MAN ACCUSED OF SEX WITH MULTIPLE HORSES

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An Alabama man has been accused of repeatedly sexually molesting a horse after its owner believes she found evidence of his crimes left behind in a barn stall.

Daniel Bennett, 18, of Irvington, is awaiting trial after he allegedly told Mobile County Sheriff's Office investigators he attempted to molest a horse, AL.com reported.

The owner of the animal, a 20-year-old steed named Polly, told WPMI-TV she found Bennett in the barn Thursday night after her dogs' barking led her to the scene.
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Owner Francine Janes and her husband, who was armed with a gun, reportedly found Bennett hiding in a barn stall.

Upon being found, Janes said he told her that "He likes horses. He wanted to pet the horse."

Bennett was reportedly held at gunpoint by Janes' husband until police arrived. Police reportedly discovered that Bennett had a trench coat with a burglar's tool in it.

"I would say seven maybe 10 times. Toilet paper had been left. The hay stacks had been removed. Items had been turned over."
- Francine James, horse owner

Janes doesn't believe this is the first time Bennett has inappropriately interacted with her horse. She told investigators she found what she believes to be evidence in Polly's stall multiple times throughout the month of December.

"I would say seven maybe 10 times," Janes told WPMI. "Toilet paper had been left. The hay stacks had been removed. Items had been turned over. And that's as far as I want to go."
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Bennett's arrest warrant lists his crime of bestiality as a misdemeanor, claiming he "engaged in or submitted to any sexual contact with an animal, to-wit: a horse," AL.com reported.

Bennett was charged with possession of burglar's tools, sexual misconduct and second-degree criminal trespassing. He's scheduled to appear in court Jan. 18.

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Alabama man accused of sexually molesting horse

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An Alabama man has been accused of repeatedly sexually molesting a horse after its owner believes she found evidence of his crimes left behind in a barn stall. Daniel Bennett, 18, of Irvington, is awaiting trial after he allegedly told Mobile County Sheriff's Office investigators he attempted to molest a horse, AL.com reported.

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A Mexican man hurt himself trying to cross the Mexico, US border, but he got help from order Patrol

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A man attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico illegally got some help from Border Patrol agents in California after he injured himself in an apparent fall from a fence.

Border agents were contacted by the Tijuana Fire Department early Tuesday morning when a man reportedly injured his ankle in a fall about eight miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

The Mexican fire department sought assistance because the rugged terrain in the area impeded them from reaching the unidentified 41-year-old man.

Upon arrival, U.S. agents found the man immediately south of the border fence, about 400 yards north of the international boundary with Mexico. He was suffering from an apparent broken ankle.

Officials said agents opened a maintenance gate nearby to reach him.

The man was taken by agents to the bottom of the west Otay Mountain - about five miles west of where he fell - where an ambulance was waiting for him. He was taken to a U.S. hospital for treatment.

A Border Patrol spokesman told the Union Tribune the man would face deportation proceedings after his injury is treated.

"Our job is to enforce the laws of the United States, but the preservation of life is always a top priority," San Diego sector Chief Patrol Agent Rodney Scott said in a statement. "With inclement weather approaching this area, a likely tragedy was avoided because of our agents' quick response and concern for others."
Lucia I. Suarez Sang is a Reporter for FoxNews.com. Follow her on Twitter @luciasuarezsang

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Border agents help injured Mexican trying to cross into US illegally

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A man attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico illegally got some help from Border Patrol agents in California after he injured himself in an apparent fall from a fence. Border agents were contacted by the Tijuana Fire Department early Tuesday morning when a man reportedly injured his ankle in a fall about eight miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.

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Two musicians have cut business ties with H&M after the fashion retailer used a young black model to promote a "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie.

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Two musicians have cut business ties with H&M after the fashion retailer used a young black model to promote a "coolest monkey in the jungle" hoodie.

The Swedish company was forced to apologize on Monday after its online ad sparked outrage and accusations of racism. Tops from the same line featuring other animals were modeled by white children.

H&M pulled the offending image, issued a second apology on Tuesday, and then stopped selling the hoodie. But at least two of its celebrity collaborators no longer want to be associated with the brand.

"After seeing the disturbing image yesterday, my excitement over our global campaign quickly evaporated, and I've decided at this time our partnership needs to end," musician and producer G-Eazy said in a statement.

G-Eazy, whose real name is Gerald Gillum, was working with H&M on a collection of menswear that was scheduled to hit the stores on March 1.

H&M has been collaborating with celebrities and high-profile fashion designers for years. Each new collection tends to generate long lines of fans and extra interest in the retailer.

David Beckham, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Stella McCartney, Vanessa Paradis and Karl Lagerfeld are among the stars that have signed up with H&M in the past.

"Whether an oblivious oversight or not, it's truly sad and disturbing that in 2018, something so racially and culturally insensitive could pass by the eyes of so many (stylist, photographer, creative and marketing teams) and be deemed acceptable," G-Eazy said.

Related: H&M's profits down 20%

Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, also ditched H&M in response to the issue.

"Woke up this morning shocked and embarrassed by this photo. I'm deeply offended and will not be working with H&M anymore...," he said on Twitter.

He was behind H&M's "Spring Icons Selected by The Weeknd" collection that went on sale last year and is still available online.

In a statement, H&M said it "completely understands and agrees with" the artists' reaction to the image.

"We are now investigating internally to avoid this happening again. We will continue the discussion with G-Eazy and the Weeknd separately," it added.

The controversy comes at a difficult time for H&M . Sales growth is slowing, and in September it reported a 20% drop in third quarter net profit. Its shares have fallen more than 50% from their peak in 2015.

CNNMoney (London) First published January 10, 2018: 8:16 AM ET

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Celebrities are ditching H&M over monkey hoodie

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The Swedish company was forced to apologize on Monday after its online ad sparked outrage and accusations of racism. Tops from the same line featuring other animals were modeled by white children. H&M pulled the offending image, issued a second apology on Tuesday, and then stopped selling the hoodie.

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Many celebrities have been impacted by the mudslides in Montecito, California. Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, The Hadid Sisters and Rob Lowe are just a few who are being impacted. 15 are dead, and at least 20 are injured. California is being hit pretty hard with many weather conditions.

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Hollywood stars shared images of flood-ravaged roads and destroyed homes in Southern California on Tuesday as they asked their fans to support those who have been impacted by the deadly mudslides there.

At least 13 people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured in weather-related incidents in Southern California this week as torrential rains led to flash flooding and mudslides in the area, authorities said Tuesday. Many of the communities impacted are still reeling from the devastation caused by the deadly wildfires last month.

Television mogul Oprah Winfrey, who owns a property in the coastal city of Montecito, California, said she woke up to a "blazing gas fire" in her neighborhood and shared images of her backyard buried in mud.

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"What a day! Praying for our community again in Santa Barbara. Woke up to this blazing gas fire," Winfrey said in an Instagram post Tuesday. "Helicopters rescuing my neighbors. Looking for missing persons. 13 lives lost."

Actor Rob Lowe, who also has a home in Montecito, said he was "preparing for whatever may come."

"Mourning the dead in our little town tonight. Praying for the survivors and preparing for whatever may come," he wrote in a Tweet Tuesday night.

Mourning the dead in our little town tonight. Praying for the survivors and preparing for whatever may come. #Montecito
- Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 10, 2018

He referred to Winfrey's home in an earlier tweet, saying, "Media talking about @OPRAH "maybe" running for President in 3 years. Meanwhile, AS WE SPEAK, her Montecito home's a staging ground for helicopter rescues. Priorities? Anyone?"

Media talking about @OPRAH "maybe" running for President in 3 years. Meanwhile, AS WE SPEAK, her Montecito home's a staging ground for helicopter rescues. Priorities? Anyone?
- Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 9, 2018

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman shared an image of what appeared to be a damaged home and vehicle on Tuesday and said his prayers those impacted by tragic mudslides.

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"Montecito has been a special place for me and my family for many years but it's a place that's been hit hard in recent weeks," Aikman said. "My prayers are with all of those impacted by the latest mudslides.

Supermodels sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid shared aerial images of their hometown of Montecito submerged in water.

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"My beautiful hometown of Montecito.... Where my roots were placed, where my mother raised me and my family. Completely under water. I really can't believe it," Bella Hadid wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday. "I am praying and thinking so much for our friends in the hospital and their families that are still missing."

"My beautiful home town, just after getting through weeks of wild fire, has been hit by a major storm. That "river" is the 101 freeway. Please keep the families of Santa Barbara in your thoughts and prayers," Gigi Hadid added in her own post on Twitter.

My beautiful home town, just after getting through weeks of wild fire, has been hit by a major storm. That "river" is the 101 freeway. ?? Please keep the families of Santa Barbara in your thoughts and prayers, ?? pic.twitter.com/Yj7C9sRR4n
- Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) January 9, 2018

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres had shared the same photo on Twitter as she urged people to show their "love and support" for the victims.

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Oprah, Ellen among celebrities impacted by deadly California mudslides

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Hollywood stars shared images of flood-ravaged roads and destroyed homes in Southern California on Tuesday as they asked their fans to support those who have been impacted by the deadly mudslides there. At least 13 people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured in weather-related...

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Texas woman accused of damaging Warhol paintings could face life in prison

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Teen arrested after dad finds child nudes on his phone.

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A Missouri teen has been arrested, charged with taking nude photos of a 2-year-old girl with the intent of selling them to a high school classmate, authorities said.

Andrew Spensberger, 17, of O'Fallon, was taken into custody Dec. 30 after his father discovered the photos and alerted authorities, FOX 2 NOW St. Louis reported.

Paul Spensberger found the inappropriate images after confiscating his son's phone as a punishment for misbehaving, the report said.

The teen admitted removing the girl's diaper and snapping photos, the station reported. The girl, who was sleeping on the floor of his bedroom, is a relative of his girlfriend, the station reported, citing a probable cause statement from O'Fallon police.

Court documents said the teen planned to sell the photos for $330 to a classmate he suspected of being a pedophile, the station reported.

The teen faces charges of possession of child pornography and was being held on a $10,000 bond. His court appearance was set for 9 a.m. Jan. 16.

O'Fallon is about 33.5 miles west of St. Louis.

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Missouri teen arrested after dad finds nude photos of child on his phone, police say

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A Missouri teen has been arrested, charged with taking nude photos of a 2-year-old girl with the intent of selling them to a high school classmate, authorities said. Andrew Spensberger, 17, of O'Fallon, was taken into custody Dec. 30 after his father discovered the photos and alerted authorities, FOX 2 NOW St.

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Alligators poke their noses through ice to survive brutal winter

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Alligators living at the Shallotte River Swamp Park in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, have adapted to the state's unusual weather by poking their noses through the ice to survive.

"It's a survival mechanism," said George Howard, the general manager of the park. "They'll go wherever it is warmest."

The alligators went into the water last week during the "bomb cyclone" that hit the East coast. The water in the swamp was warmer than the air, explained Howard.

The animals are experiencing brumation, a process cold-blooded animals go through that lowers their metabolism so they can survive cold climates, similar to warm-blooded mammals' hibernation.

"It is very, very abnormal for southeastern North Carolina," Howard said of the ice and freezing temps. "It is not abnormal for the [the alligators] to do this because they know they have to breathe."

A layer of ice had formed on top of the swamp last Friday and stayed solid throughout the weekend.

The ice hardened around the gators' snouts with their bodies suspended in the water, said Howard.

"They didn't care. They're just doing their thing," said Howard. "Alligators have been around for hundreds of years. They're survival machines."

The American alligator can survive water temperatures of negative 40 degrees and can hold their breath for one to 24 hours, the par said in a blog post.

As of this morning, the alligators have thawed and are waiting for the afternoon sun.

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Alligators living at the Shallotte River Swamp Park in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, have adapted to the state's unusual weather by poking their noses through the ice to survive. "It's a survival mechanism," said George Howard, the general manager of the park. "They'll go wherever it is...

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LG Display's 65-inch TV rolls up like wrapping paper

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With the press of a button, LG Display's 65-inch screen slowly lowers into a box, rolling up around a solid core like wrapping paper.

The tech company showed off an impressive prototype of its latest rolling-screen technology at International CES 2018 in Las Vegas.

Last year, it demoed a smaller 18-inch version that could fit in your back pocket. But now its latest -- and much larger -- display can roll up, too.

The front of the 4k OLED display works and looks just like a regular TV screen. When rolled out, it's rigid and flat. The back is covered in small vertical slats, which allow it to curve for storage.

The screen can also be rolled partially down to create different aspect ratios. A few inches of the display can be left up to show information like the weather or headlines.

LG Display -- a research arm of LG Electronics, Corp -- focuses on developing innovative display technologies, which it then sells directly to display manufacturers that want to use them in their own products. So don't look for a massive roll-up TV in Best Buy just yet.

But an easy-to-store display could appeal to consumers and businesses who want a ginormous television but don't have enough space.

Related: CES 2018 kicks off with oddball gadgets

Flexible screens have been popping up at the technology show for the past few years. Although curved televisions haven't taken off, the technology could be put to better use in something like this.

Any company that uses the technology can decide how to best hide the display when its off. It could be part of a coffee table or hidden in a ceiling.

LG Display also debuted an 88-inch 8K television with an OLED display. The incredibly high-resolution 8K displays aren't mainstream here yet, and there's a dearth of 8k content to even show on them, but LG Displays is getting ready for the future.

LG Display showed off an updated version of its "crystal sound" 65-inch prototype, which plays sound directly from the parts of the screen where the events are happening. So you'll hear a person yelling on the left, a car crashing on the right, or a hawk flapping its wings above.

CNNMoney (San Francisco) First published January 8, 2018: 2:27 PM ET

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LG Display's 65-inch TV rolls up like wrapping paper

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A series of mysterious attacks against the main Russian military base in Syria, including one conducted by a swarm of armed miniature drones, has exposed Russia’s continued vulnerability in the country despite recent claims of victory by President Vladimir Putin.