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Cold Case October 23

In Long Island serial killer investigation, new phone technology may be key to break in case

Suffolk County investigators may be close to a breakthrough in the mystery of the bodies discovered on Gilgo Beach.

CRIME January 23, 2021

Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Family says it's 'close' to answers in 15-year-old cold case

The parents of Jennifer Kesse say they are "closer than ever" to uncovering answers in the disappearance of their daughter, who vanished 15 years ago from central Florida in a case that has long baffled investigators.

CRIME November 12, 2020

Jennifer Kesse disappearance: Newly released police photos suggest violent struggle

On a January evening in 2006, Jennifer Kesse disappeared without a trace, stumping investigators and the young woman’s family, who have searched relentlessly for her from Florida to Mexico and Russia.

Veterans June 9, 2020

Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home

A community group in Kansas City believes the use of tiny houses will provide thousands of the city's homeless veterans a home they can finally call their own.

Coronavirus May 28, 2020

Coronavirus sparks greater need for food banks across US

The demand for food assistance has surged since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. America’s food banks have reported a 50-percent increase in the number of people they have served compared to the same time last year, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.

Coronavirus May 18, 2020

Charleston engineer teams up with boat builder to develop new safety device to protect coronavirus workers

Charleston, S.C., residents Rob Harding, an engineer and David Johnson, a boat maker from the region’s low country, have teamed up to build protective intubation boxes for health care workers performing the high-risk procedure on COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus May 8, 2020

'Every other day, I think I have coronavirus': Pandemic throws up new challenges for NYC paramedics

During the height of the coronavirus crisis in New York City, the 911 emergency system was flooded with more calls than on Sept. 11th, 2001, and paramedics and EMS workers tried valiantly to save lives. 

Coronavirus April 22, 2020

Coronavirus fear and anxiety can be as contagious as the illness, NYC psychiatrist says

Nowhere has the stress from the coronavirus pandemic been felt more than on the nation’s healthcare workers and first responders who are trying to save lives.  With more than half a million cases and 42,000 deaths, mental health experts worry about the toll it’s taking on those serving on the frontline.  “Fear and Anxiety can be worse than the virus,” Yusim told Fox News.  “With every patient, you have to get them through this trauma and then we have to find a silver lining.

Restaurants April 10, 2020

Coronavirus leads restaurant industry down path of 'financial tsunami,' warns chain eatery owner

One industry that has suffered greatly during the coronavirus pandemic is the restaurant industry. 

Coronavirus April 1, 2020

Cell therapy touted as possible coronavirus treatment by Cleveland biotech company

The coronavirus has killed more than 4,000 people in the United States so far, and the race is on to find a vaccine, along with other treatments, to save the lives of those who are already infected.