Cleveland: Names released in deadly aiport parking lot shooting

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CLEVELAND --  The names of two people who died in a shooting in an employee parking lot at Hopkins Airport have been released by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.

The ME identifies Kimberly Alkahder, 20, of Strongsville, as one of the victims. She worked as an agent for the TSA.  The name of the alleged shooter, 28-year-old Ahmad Alkahder, Kimberly's estranged husband, had previously been released.

The shooting happened at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Riveredge employee parking lot just north of the airport, near I-480.

Police say Ahmad Alkahder rammed his car into a car carrying Kimberly Alkahder and another, male TSA employee. Ahmad Alkahder then shot at Kimberly Alkahder five times before attempting to shoot at the other agent.

The unidentified man, also a TSA agent, in the car with Kimberly Alkahder escaped without injury.

Police say Ahmad Alkahder then shot and killed himself. Kimberly Alkahder was pronounced dead at the emergency room.

TSA released this statement following the shooting:

"TSA has lost a member of its family today to a fatal shooting at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Our employee, whose name is being temporarily withheld, had worked for the TSA since 2011 as a baggage officer. She was fatally shot at the airport in what the police are calling a domestic dispute. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family, friends and fellow employees during this painful time."

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Mentor: Driver charged after car rams into house

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MENTOR -- A driver has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after police say his car rammed into a  home in Mentor, injuring those inside.

Police have identified the driver as Daniel A. Vanderhoof Jr., 28, of Willoughby. In addition to OVI, Vanderhoof is charged with driving under suspension, driving without a license, reckless operation and leaving the scene of an accident. A passenger in the car with Vanderhoof has not been charged.

Police were called to the 7000 block of Comanche Trail Sunday morning just before 3 a.m. for reports of a car that had hit a house. Police say the car went through the entire house, trapping and injuring the four people, including two children, sleeping inside.

An adult female, aged 30, inside the home has been treated and released from Lake West Hospital. The other adult, a 31-year-old man, remains in stable condition at Metro.

Two children in the home, a 3-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl are in stable condition at Rainbow.

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Arizona Powerball jackpot winner's name released

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PHOENIX -- Arizona Lottery officials have released the name of the man who claimed half of the record Powerball jackpot.

The Lottery says Matthew Good took the one-time payout of $192 million from the Nov. 28 drawing.

Good is in his 30s and from the wealthy Phoenix suburb of Fountain Hills, where the ticket was sold.

He bought $10 worth and kept the winning slip in the visor of his car overnight before realizing he was a multimillionaire.

After Good and his wife learned of their good fortune, he pulled together a team of financial advisers and decided to take his share this month to avoid potentially higher taxes in 2013.

The name was released in response to a public records request.

The other winning ticket was sold in Dearborn, Mo.

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Mentor: Car into house traps 3, sends family to hospital

MENTOR -- A car into a house sends four to the hospital.

Just before 3 a.m. a car drove completely through a home on the 7000 block of Comanche Trail in Mentor. Fire Fighters had to extract 3 of the 4 family members including a 3-year-old, 18-month-old and an adult.

The baby was taken out first and then to Hillcreast Hospital. Where she was then transported to Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital.

The 3-year-old boy was trapped under the car. He was taken by Medevac Helicopter to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.

The adult man was taken to Lake West Hospital where he was flown by Lifeflight to MetroHealth Medical Center.

The mother who had minor injuries was taken to Lake West Hospital.

Police tell Channel 3 the car was speeding on Iroquois Trail before it crashed into the home.

Two people were in the car that drove into the home are in police custody.  The crash is under investigation.  Alcohol maybe a factor in this accident.

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Local food trucks hold first 'Touchdown Chowdown'

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INDEPENDENCE -- Sunday a few local businesses are taking on a challenge against one another in the very first "Touchdown Chowdown."

It combines Cleveland's favorite things, food and football. While the Cleveland Browns take on the Kansas City Chiefs, some of Cleveland's food trucks will be lined up outside Mavis Winkle's serving up delicious foods.

The trucks participating are: Mavis Winkle's Paddy Wagon, StrEat Mobile Bistro, Fired Up Taco, Zydeco Bistro, The Cleveland BBQ Company, DonutLabCleveland, and Sweet!

If you are interested in stopping at the event, it will be held today.

The food trucks begin serving at 11 a.m at Mavis Winkle's Paddy Wagon located at 5005 Rockside Road in Independence. The bar will also be open inside with big-screen televisions inside.

It's a family friendly event. It is also free.

Interested attendees can RSVP on the "Touchdown Chowdown" Facebook event page for a free VIP wristband.

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Cleveland Weather: Dodging weekend rain

A cold front will pass through Northeast Ohio today. Ahead of the cold, temperatures will reach in to the 50s with rain chances. Behind the cold front, temperatures fall into the 40s and eventually 30s through the over hours with relatively dry conditions.

For Sunday, the day will start out on the dry side with partly cloudy skies. The weather looks good for the Browns' game, but rain chances move in later on Sunday and continue into Monday.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with rain chances. Low 50s. Winds: South at 5-10 mph then NW at 5-10 mph.

Saturday night: Mostly to partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Low 30s. Winds: NW 10-15 mph.

Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning. Even some earlier afternoon sun. Rain chances late. Low 50s. Winds: S 10-15 mph. 

Monday: Rain and isolated snow showers likely. Seasonal. Mid 40s.

Tuesday: Morning rain showers/snow showers likely. Cool. Mid 30s.

Wednesday: Mostly to partly sunny. Upper 30s/low40s.

Thursday: Mostly sunny & a little Milder.  High: 44.

Friday: Partly sunny. Low 40s.

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Akron: Man shot outside of home

AKRON -- Police are investigating the death of an unidentified Akron man.

The shooting happened outside the man's home on Bellevue Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday night. He died shortly after.

The Summit County Medical Examiners Office and the Akron Police Department are looking into the details of this mans death.

If you have any information on this shooting you are asked to contact the Akron Police Department at 330.375.2181.

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Chardon: Nick Walczak in court with Chardon shooter

CHARDON -- Jury selection is now underway at the trial of TJ Lane.

Nick Walczak who was paralyzed from the shooting is also in the courtroom. 

So far, county workers, members of the Amish sector and active military service personal have been excluded. 

There are more then 200 applications to go through for the jury selection.

Lane was in court earlier this week for a suppression hearing.  The judge heard arguments as his attorneys fought to get multiple confessions thrown out. He is expected to rule on that sometime next week.

Lane was charged with the deaths of three students and injuring three other students including Walczak.

Stay with Channel 3 as we bring you updates from the court room.

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Nurse duped by Middleton radio prank call dies

There's a disturbing developing story out of London this morning, as King Edward VII Hospital confirms that the nurse involved in the Kate Middleton hoax call incident has died.

Jacintha Saldanha was found dead this morning near the hospital, where a pregnant Middleton was being treated for severe morning sickness this week.

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jacintha Saldanha," the royal couple said in a statement. "Their Royal Highnesses were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time."

John Lofthouse, the hospital's chief executive, also released a statement: "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies at this time are with her family and friends. Everyone is shocked by the loss of a much loved and valued colleague."

The Daily Mail first reported that Saldanha, a nurse who was answering calls this week and was tricked via a prank call into providing medical information about Middleton, died in a suspected suicide. Saldanha had worked at the hospital for more than four years and transferred the prank call to Middleton's nurse early Tuesday morning.

Scotland Yard officials confirmed that a young woman was found unconscious this morning near the hospital and was later pronounced dead. No official cause of death has been revealed yet and the police are calling it unexplained, but the Mail reports that a source is calling it a suicide.

Police stand guard outside the King Edward VII hospital in central London on Dec. 4. Kate Middleton had been admitted to the hospital Monday and was discharged Thursday.(Photo: Sang Tan, AP)

A Scotland Yard spokesperson told the Mail, "Police were called at approximately 9.25 am on Friday, December 7, to a report of a woman found unconscious (at) an address in Weymouth Street, W1. London Ambulance Service attended and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Inquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of the incident. The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage."

Earlier this week, two Australian radio DJs called the hospital pretending to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles and convinced a nurse to comment on Middleton's condition, which was a violation of patient confidentiality.

Since news broke of Saldanha's death, the radio personalities, Michael Christian and Mel Greig of 2Day FM, have both deleted their Twitter accounts after tweeting about the success of the prank throughout the week.

The Duchess of Cambridge was hospitalized while dealing with a severe case of morning sickness and was released on Thursday. Middleton and Prince William announced Monday that they're expecting their first child.

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