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Kidnap Victim: Insulin Pump Aided Trunk Escape

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When an Alabama nursing student was kidnapped and locked in the trunk of her own car last week, she used the light on her insulin pump to find the latch and escape to safety, she told the "Today" show.

Brittany Diggs was kidnapped at gunpoint last Tuesday, eventually being stuffed into her trunk after her kidnapper threatened to kill her and attempted to withdraw money from her bank accounts with her ATM card. As her assailant was leaving a gas station, Diggs found the latch in the trunk and jumped out.

The ordeal was captured on gas station’s surveillance camera, and Birmingham police confirmed Diggs’ story of her escape. The culprit is still on the loose, and Diggs, fearing for her safety, said she’s relocating.



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On Twitter, Trump Puts His Spin on Intel Hearing

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President Donald Trump's official Twitter account, @POTUS, reacted six times on Monday to the testimony of the directors of the FBI and National Security Agency while the pair were in a hearing on allegations that Russia interfered in the U.S. election. 

Trump didn't respond to FBI Director James Comey's statement that he and the Justice Department could not substantiate Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama ordered wiretaps of him.

The last of the tweets from @POTUS addressed the bombshell revelation of the hearing: That the FBI is investigating members of Trump's presidential campaign as part of its probe into Russian meddling.

"FBI Director Comey: fmr. DNI Clapper 'right' to say no evidence of collusion between Russia and Trump Campaign. #ComeyHearing," @POTUS wrote.

But video of the exchange captioned by the Twitter account showed Comey agreeing that Clapper was "right about characterizing the report," meaning the intelligence community's report from January.

At least two other Trump tweets appeared to misrepresent the answers that Comey and NSA Director Adm. Mike Rogers gave to members of Congress.

In the first tweet, the @POTUS account said that "Comey refuses to deny he briefed President Obama on calls made by Michael Flynn to Russia."

But Comey neither confirmed nor denied discussing briefings with the president, and instead said, "I can't answer that," as the video that @POTUS shared shows.

That answer was consistent with Comey's testimony throughout the hearing, in which he avoided discussing classified information, information about specific American citizens or information shared with the president.

And he repeatedly requested that people not read into what information he could not share, including on questions about members of the Trump campaign.

In the second tweet, @POTUS captioned video by saying that Comey and Rogers told Congress "Russia did not influence electoral process." But the pair only denied that any votes were changed as a result of Russian influence in the election, which has been documented in a report compiled by the United States intelligence community.

That was one of two tweets fact-checked later on in the hearing. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., asked Comey and Rogers to respond to Trump's tweet about their testimony.

"We've offered no opinion, have no view, have no information on potential impact because it’s not something that we looked at," Comey said. Rogers agreed.

Trump's next two tweets showed video of the pair of intelligence officials discussing leaks, which Trump and Republicans on the intelligence committee repeatedly condemned as illegal and dangerous.

In the fifth tweet, @POTUS wrote "FBI Director Comey admits Obama’s White House had ability to 'unmask' American citizens," referring to the naming of people discussed in classified intelligence. Asked about certain members of the Obama administration, Comey said they would be able to unmask citizens in certain situations.

Himes asked about that as well — Rogers said he didn't want to comment on the tweet, though he did say, "I assume the comment is designed to address the leaking of such information."

The White House did not immediately reply to questions about the content of the tweets, if there would be a comment about the FBI's investigation into whether the Trump campaign had links to Russia and Comey's remarks about wiretapping.

Press secretary Sean Spicer, speaking Monday afternoon, said "there's a lot more to be discussed and looked at" regarding the investigation.

Trump and his team have been continuously focused on how information about alleged ties between Trump's campaign and Russia have come out. Trump referred to it as "the real story" in a tweet early Monday morning.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi referred to Trump as "the Deflector-in-Chief" in a statement Monday afternoon.

His "desperation demands answers to our original question: what is Russia's political, personal and financial grip on the Trump Administration? The American people want and deserve the whole truth about the Trump-Russia connection," she said.



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Analysis: Comey Delivers Political Gut Punch

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In sworn testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, FBI Director James Comey said there was no evidence to support President Donald Trump's claims that Barack Obama wiretapped him and Trump Tower, as the current president alleged in a series of tweets earlier this month. Comey also confirmed that his agency was investigating the 2016 Trump campaign's links with Russia's effort to intervene in the presidential election.

His confirmation of that investigation was "historic," as NBC's Ari Melber declared on MSNBC, even as the director declined to discuss details. NBC News called the testimony a "political gut-punch" that threatened to overshadow what could have been a political win for Trump: Monday's mostly smooth confirmation process for his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch.

Monday's back-to-back revelations from Comey could complicate matters for Trump's team and agenda in at least three key ways.



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Cherry Blossoms Expected to Peak This Week

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The Japanese Friendship Garden's cherry trees were planted 17 years ago, but it took a tremendous amount of effort, kindness and generosity to get the trees flourishing in San Diego. 

The story of how the trees were planted in San Diego starts back in 1951, according to the Japanese Friendship Garden. At the time, the USS Walke struck a mine off the coast of Korea. Twenty-six shipmates were killed and 40 injured.

The Walke, under the command of Commander Marshall Thompson, managed to sail to Sasebo, Japan for repairs.

During that time, the sailors enjoyed the field at a local school and even taught in the classrooms.

Among the students the sailors befriended was 14-year-old Mitoko, an orphan whose mother was presumed dead after the Nagasaki atomic bomb explosion. Her father suffered from radiation exposure and later died. 

Mitoko ended up living in an outbuilding, but was determined to pull herself out of poverty. 

The crew of USS Walke, many of whom fought in the bitter war against the Japanese in WWII, learned about her hardship and determination.

Even though money was tight for the crew, they raised enough to put in a bank account for Mitoko. In the following years, she used the money to put herself through nursing school. Over the years, she lost contact with the sailors and the Commander who helped her out. 

Fast forward 42 years later. The now-Captain Marshall Thompson, living in San Diego, visited the Japanese Friendship Garden and relayed his story to a woman who held tea ceremonies.

His story was so striking that she managed to track down Mitoko, who was working for the Red Cross. She was married with two children. Mitoko and her husband flew to San Diego in 1993 for a reunion with Captain Thompson.

"She had been orphaned and yet, she was always there to cheer up the dispirited officers with a smile and her unstoppable optimism," the commander recalled.

Mitoko and her husband flew to San Diego many times for several more reunions and for Captain Thompson's funeral.

After Thompson's death, Mitoko donated money for the cherry trees in Captain Thompson's memory. His widow did the same.

But it was not as easy as just planting cherry trees. A local Japanese-American nurseryman, Moto Asakawa, worked with plant experts from the San Diego Zoo.

They developed a special grafted hybrid cherry tree, since the flowers do not blossom reliably in the warm San Diego climate.

Once that was accomplished, Asakawa donated generously to purchase and plant the trees, but more funds were needed. 

When funding for the trees fell short, Mitoko stepped up again. With her help, the plants could be purchased, planted and cared for.

Every year, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, those at the Garden are reminded of the resilience and joy people find in each other. 



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Heading to Three Sisters Falls? Be Prepared, Deputies Say

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San Diego County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SDSO) are warning hikers taking on Three Sisters Falls this spring and summer to be cautious and come prepared.

The rugged and strenuous trail, located in Julian, draws hundreds of visitors at its peak points. 

But many show up to the popular trail unprepared, prompting dozens of rescues of distressed hikers each year. In the past, some have died on the trail.

In 2015, Search and Rescue crews came to the aid of 37 hikers. The number rose slightly in 2016, to 39 rescues. However, in 2017, just one person has been rescued from the trail from January to March. 

SDSO Search and Rescue Reserve Commander Frank Motley said hikers still have not gotten the message that the hike is considered strenuous and difficult.

“The challenge with Three Sisters is that it’s easy to get down there,” Motley said.

“But you forget you have the hard hike back up," Motley added.

On busy holidays, when traffic is backed up bumper to bumper coming to the trail head, Search and Rescue officials wait on the trail with extra water and medical equipment in case someone comes in unprepared and needs some help, Motley said. 

“Because you’re up in Julian, you think it’s going to be cool and nice, but it’s a high desert hike,” he said.

The reality is much different: there is a lot of direct sunlight and high heat along the trail. You may even see rattlesnakes.

Even people who consider themselves in shape are warned to take extra precautions. There are parts of the hike where you are on all fours, Motley said.

Sheriff’s officials see it often, especially during the summer months: some hikers will bring little to no water, or bring alcohol to drink at the bottom of the trail. Then, on the way up, they get dehydrated.

Julie Wright, a San Diegan hiking the trail a few weekends ago, said she saw many people starting the trail with little to no water.  

"I just think people don't exactly know what they're getting into," Wright said. 

The hiking experience was a stark difference from Cedar Creek Falls, a nearby trail popular with San Diegans. Hikers need permits to hike in the area, Wright said, and when she started the trail, someone stood at the trail head and warned hikers that it would be a difficult hike back up. 

At Three Sisters, she said, they saw one sign warning them about wildfire danger but nothing else. 

"It’s a real danger, it has a history, and it’s really attractive right now because of the volume of water," Wright said. "There was a steady stream of people."

Before making the decision to go, Wright said, she read online reviews to check what she was getting into. 

"If you go look at reviews, if you go to AllTrails.com, for instance, which I did, I read a review, and it said, ‘This trail is a beast,'" she said.

For hikers looking to take on the challenge, Wright and Motley have similar key recommendations: bring plenty of water and wear proper footwear (no flip flops, Motley says). Motley recommends a liter of water per hour. 

“First and most important – let someone know where and when you’re going,” Motley said. “That helps us a lot.”

At the end of the day, Wright said, it's a beautiful hike -- and do-able, with the proper preparation. 

"It’s a beautiful location, what a wonderful thing to be able to hike in and see the running falls," she said. "It's awesome."

NBC 7's R. Stickney contributed to this report. 



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TSA, DHS To Bar Electronic Devices On Some Overseas Flights

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On Tuesday the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security will announce temporary restrictions on the type of electronic devices that can be carried on-board certain flights from some overseas airports to the U.S., NBC News reports.

The restrictions, a federal official said, are an adjustment based on threat intelligence.

Royal Jordanian airlines "jumped the gun," one official said, when it posted on social media Monday an advisory to passengers. Another federal official said the restrictions will not be exactly as that airline laid them out.

The new temporary rules will restrict some devices to checked bags only.



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Man Sentenced for Blasting Shotgun in Oceanside Apartment

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A man accused of assault with deadly weapon and multiple counts of negligently discharging a firearm was sentenced in court Monday.

Robert Bredewege, age 63, was sentenced to 120 days in jail with three years of formal probation. He will spend 32 days in jail, after receiving credit for 88 days already served.

He pleaded guilty to blasting a shotgun inside his Oceanside apartment in a SWAT standoff that lasted for three hours. Police received reports of gunfire at 1:25 p.m. on Feb. 5, at Bredewege's apartment. It happened on the 500 block of N. Freeman.

Both the Oceanside Police Department's SWAT Team and the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) went to the scene, and evacuated neighbors near the apartment.

CNT was able to persuade Bredewege to come outside, and he was taken into custody without struggle at 4:30 p.m.

Nobody was injured, and it was not clear why Bredewege was firing the gun inside his apartment.



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New Details on What's Next for Hall of Champions

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In a letter to NBC 7, the son-in-law of Bob Breitbard, the late founder of the San Diego Hall of Champions sports museum, explains his father-in-law’s impact on the San Diego sports scene and what is next for the museum.

The Hall of Fame will be moved to the Western Metal Supply Co. Building in Petco Park.

Construction is expected to finish this year, during the San Diego Padres' season.

Here is the letter in full: 

"Any long time sports fan in San Diego knows the name, Bob Breitbard. Bob was one of the prime movers for the development of all sports in the city. He was instrumental in bringing in the Padres, Chargers and the Holiday Bowl. He was an icon legend and legend in San Diego. No one ever had a bad word to say about Bob.

In the mid-1960’s San Diego had no sports arena. What did Bob do? He built one. And with private funds. He didn’t ask for a public handout to cover the costs. The Sports Arena just celebrated its 50th anniversary and is still going strong. Bob brought the original Gulls franchise to San Diego and the San Diego Rockets, the NBA basketball team. He had a talent for signing players. He always said that you can teach skills but you can’t teach “smart”. He signed players who later became head coaches in the NBA such as Pat Riley and Rudy Tomjanovich.

The Sports arena hosted many concerts, circuses, boxing matches, indoor soccer games and was even the sight for an NCAA Final Four.

But perhaps the thing that Bob is most remembered for is the Hall of Champions. The idea started when, one day, his wife Lil told him to get the memorabilia junk out of the garage. Her request led to the establishment of what is now the largest multi-sport museum in the United States comprising more than 66,000 square feet in Balboa Park.

The Hall of Champions is much more than a museum. Yes, there is much memorabilia there chronicling achievements in all sports. But also, it is the home of the Hall of Fame which has had inductees from a wide array of sports such as racquetball, swimming, tennis, skateboarding, as well as football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Included are men and women who have some connection with sports and San Diego and have excelled in their chosen field.

Also, the Hall is the repository of archives containing photos and articles about San Diego sports going back many years.

Also near and dear to Bob’s heart is the Breitbard Awards Program that monthly confers awards to high school, college and professional athletes who have excelled in that month. Thousands of Breitbard awards have been conferred over the years and folks who received them many years ago still treasure them.

The Hall also is involved in several community programs benefiting at-risk children working with the Sheriff's Department and other agencies. The Hall is also involved in working with the military to provide support for children of folks on deployment all over the world.

The highlight of the Hall’s year is the annual Salute Dinner where athletes recommended by the sports media are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Included at the dinner is recognition of community champions, humanitarian recipients and a challenged athlete award. Their speeches are usually moving and well received by the audience.

So, why am I telling you all this?

Nothing is static in life and the Hall is at a crossroads not unlike other museums. Therefore, the Hall is taking important steps to increase sustainability, reach, and impact in the community. These measures are designed to accomplish many things, such as appealing to the emerging generation and changing philanthropic demographics to ensure the Hall is poised for a bright, sustainable future.

I’m not going to tell you that the Hall will close. Far from it. What will happen is the programs will continue as they always have, but in different locations. The Hall of Fame will be moved to the Western Metals Supply Building in Petco Park. The Padres have been quite gracious and have designed a space where more people will see the Hall of Fame plaques on any game day than visited the Hall of Champions in a full year.

The Hall is in discussion with the San Diego History Center to take the archives of photos and articles and add them to their collection of other San Diego documents of historical significance. Those archives will be available to the public on a regular basis.

Then awards program and community service activities will continue just as before. The offices for those functions will be relocated to a site yet to be determined.

As for the memorabilia, several of the items on display are on loan from various benefactors and are not owned by the Hall. For those items, if returns are asked, they will be honored. The balance of the items will be going through a deaccession program involving, in large part, a public auction."


Local Companies Hope to Send Proposals for Border Wall

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Around 20 local companies are hoping to get in on President Trump’s border wall project.

Friday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sent two requests for proposals (RFP) asking for certain specifications on the wall.

Among the 12 specific requirements, the wall should be 30 feet, although CBP will accept heights of at least 18 feet, it should prevent tunneling up to six feet below ground, it should be hard to climb and breach and should look good from the north side. One of the RFP packages called for a concrete fence, while the other allowed for different materials.

“What they're looking for is ideas and descriptions on how to accomplish the wall,” said Brian Holley of vScenario, one of the companies submitting proposals for the project. vScenario is a construction management company with its Western Regional Office in San Diego.

“I really think the government is opening up and saying: 'we would like to see the vendors and security community come to us with solutions and really give them all of the opportunity to look at what is the best fit for them',” Holley said.

These points were all things his team has brainstormed about. On top of that, they're pitching a wall that's adaptable to all types of terrain.

“There's areas where waterways are in direct line of the border, very distinct mountain ranges, as well as areas that are actually Native American land,” he added.

The RFP package is about 132 pages. Holley said they're still combing through the specifics, but ultimately he thinks the winner of this contract will have best answered these three things:

“In the end, I think the government is going to be looking at what is the best solution and how does it meet our security objectives and how does it align with the budget that exists,” he said.

The wall is still in its first phase, and companies looking to send proposals have until March 29.

Juvenile Suspect in Escondido Homicide Charged With Murder

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A 16-year-old allegedly acting as an accomplice in the shooting and killing of an Escondido woman on her way home from a church event has been charged with murder, Deputy District Attorney Laurie Hauf said. 

The juvenile, who has not been identified, faced a judge at his detention hearing on Monday, just days after the alleged gunman in the shooting was charged in the case. 

The teen is facing a murder charge and other charges in the shooting that took Catherine Kennedy's life. He pleaded not guilty. 

Hauf said she could not disclose the details of any further charges. 

"As we've said before, we do believe he is an accomplice to this murder," Hauf said. 

The decision on whether or not the 16-year-old should be tried as an adult will be made at a later date. 

"That will come to light as the nature of the juvenile procedures continue," Hauf said. 

Dionicio Crespin Torrez, Jr., 24, pleaded not guilty Friday to one count of murder, one count of attempted murder of rival gang members and two counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle. He was held without bail. 

Because of the alleged gang affiliation, Torrez faces life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of the charges.

He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail.

Officials said Kennedy was struck and killed by a bullet fired by the suspects, believed to be gang members. She was driving along Grand Avenue on March 7 on her way home from a church event.

The 16-year-old will next appear in court for a status conference on April 4. 

PD Looking for Help After Reported Attempted Kidnapping

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Escondido police are looking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest who asked a 9-year-old child if he wanted to get into the bed of his pick up truck this past weekend. 

Since the first report of the attempted child abduction on Sunday morning, parents have been reaching out to Escondido Police in search of more details. 

The incident happened at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday near the Youth Baseball Fields on the 3300 block of Bear Valley Parkway, near Kit Carson Park, Escondido Police confirmed.

Police said a young child was asked to get into the cab of a white truck. When he said no, the man offered him cake. The victim refused, according to Lt. Justin Murphy, and ran away.

The suspect did not follow the victim or make any attempt to pull him into the car, Murphy added. 

Escondido PD Lt. Kevin Toth said the department is still investigating the report, but they have not been able to determine if they can call the report a valid attempted kidnapping case. 

The Department may not have enough evidence to say for certain that the man was trying to kidnap the child, Toth said. They are not running out calling it an attempted kidnapping, he said, but the evidence is minimal at this point in the investigation. 

Parents in the area were concerned to learn about the reported attempted kidnapping. 

Gerry Zamora, a parent with two children, said his kids have been playing at this park for ten years. In that time, he has never heard of anything like this happening. 

"It’s scary, we have three kids and obviously there are so many kids here, so many parents and action happening here all day, it’s kinda scary," Zamora told NBC 7.

At this time, no sketches are available. The person of interest is described as a man in his 60s with gray hair and a mustache. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. 

The car is described as a white Toyota Tacoma with a small extra cab, police said. 

It is unclear whether there is surveillance footage. 

Police want to hear from anyone who may know something. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Damian Jackson at (760) 839-4932 or leave anonymous tip at 760-743-TIPS (8477).

"We take these types of cases very seriously," Toth said. "So anyone with information should call the tip line."

The Escondido Police Department hosts a kid's safety academy several times a year. The class, taught by retired Lieutenant Allen Owns, will take place this Saturday. Another class is scheduled for April. If you would like to sign up, call the Escondido Recreation Department. 



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Suspect in Homeless Killings Is Mentally Competent: Judge

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The man accused of killing homeless people in a crime spree last summer is mentally competent to stand trial, a San Diego judge has ruled.  

Jon David Guerrero, 39, faces criminal charges in the attacks on five homeless people in San Diego, some of whom were killed with railroad spikes. 

Patton State Hospital first deemed Guerrero mentally competent to stand trial. However, Guerrero's attorney requested Guerrero be seen by a forensic psychiatrist.

Guerrero is facing charges related to the brutal killings of several people. The spree began on July 3.

Angelo de Nardo, 53, was found badly burned near train tracks in Bay Ho. Investigators say they believe the homeless man died before he was set on fire.

On July 4, two homeless men were discovered attacked within an hour of each other in Bay Ho and Ocean Beach in the early hours of morning around 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. They both suffered severe trauma to the upper body.

One 61-year-old victim survived the attack however 41-year-old Shawn Longley died from his injuries.

Two days later, San Diego police found 23-year-old Derek Vahidy in Pantoja Park near State and G Streets. Vahidy had been beaten and set on fire, police said. He later died in the hospital.

Guerrero was arrested on July 15 after a fifth man was attacked at 18th and C streets.

In December, Guerrero was also charged in the July 13 attack of an 83-year-old woman.

Crews Rescue Surfer on Sunset Cliffs

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Local lifeguards are warning about the dangers of seaside cliffs after there were four cliff rescue calls involving six people total over the course of two days.

San Diego Fire and Rescue (SDFD) crews were called to the stairs at Sunset Cliff's just after dark Monday.

It was a frightening few moments for a surfer. First responders said she slipped on the rocks below Sunset Cliffs, injuring her back.

A passerby noticed her and called 911 for help. 

Firefighters and lifeguards responded with a full rescue team.

Earlier in the day, at approximately 3 p.m., three adults were trapped on the cliff above Torrey Pines State Beach.

No one was injured but rescuers had a hard time getting to them.

Early Monday morning, a 58-year-old woman sprained her ankle trying to hike up the cliff from the beach. It happened in the Box Canyon area of Torrey Pines, near the Glider Port.

And Sunday, not far from there, a 60-year-old woman hiking on the cliffs above Black's Beach in La Jolla fell and injured her ankle.

Using ropes and a basket, rescuers lowered her to the beach, loaded her in an ambulance and transported her to a local hospital.

Firefighters responding to Monday night's rescue could not explain the sudden uptick in rescue calls.

According to San Diego's City website, first responders perform approximately 50 rescues each year.



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Teen Struck and Injured by Car While Biking in La Mesa

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A 15-year-old was struck by a driver while riding his bicycle in La Mesa Monday afternoon.

The vehicle ran over his ankle causing minor injuries, and the driver stayed at the scene, according to Heartland Fire.

It happened at about 4:50 p.m. at the intersection of Grossmont Boulevard and Wood Street. Medics arrived at the scene to check the teen's injury.

The teen was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injured ankle. No other information was immediately available.



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Lifeguard Launch 2 Boat Rescues in Point Loma

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It was a busy night Monday for San Diego Lifeguards who helped in two separate boat rescues in Point Loma.

First, lifeguards were called at 8:09 p.m. to the waters near the Point Loma Lighthouse to help rescue two people stuck on a power boat. Crews were able to pull the passengers to safety from that 35-foot-long sailboat.

Shortly thereafter, lifeguards were called to another boat rescue in the same area. This time, two people were stuck on an 18-foot-long power boat. They were also safely rescued.

No one was injured in either incident. No further details were released. The incidents were not related.


Attempted Carjacking Suspect Arrested in University Heights

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A suspect attempting to carjack two people in the University Heights area of San Diego was arrested Monday night, according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).

The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on the 4200 block of Maryland Street.

Police said a man and a woman were approached by the suspect who asked them for the time and then pulled out a gun. He demanded money and attempted to steal their car.

The woman was in the driver's seat at the time.

The man and the suspect were in a confrontation, police said. The man was able to get inside the car and the woman drove off.

According to police, the suspect was arrested in the area after he was spotted by their helicopter.

He did not have a gun on him at the time of arrest.

Police said the suspect had an extensive criminal background, including robbery.

There were no injuries.



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Tillerson to Skip Meeting of NATO Summit, Plans Russia Trip

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to skip what would have been his first official meeting with NATO in April, NBC News reported, and he plans to travel later in the month to a series of unspecified meetings in Russia.

A State Department spokesman confirmed the Russia trip to NBC News, and added that Tillerson will meet almost all of the alliance's members Wednesday at a summit on ISIS in Washington that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will also attend.

Tillerson's decision will nevertheless likely raise eyebrows among the United States' European partners, some of which have expressed concern about President Donald Trump's mixed signals on whether he would protect them against Russia.

A Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has neither confirmed nor denied Tillerson's trip.



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Plum Breaks Single-Season Scoring Record

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Kelsey Plum added another impressive feat to her historic senior season Monday night during Washington’s 108-82 victory over Oklahoma.

The former La Jolla Country Day high school star broke Jackie Stiles’ record for most points scored in a single NCAA season when she drove to the basket in the third quarter for a left-handed layup.

That bucket gave Washington a 65-54 lead and gave Plum her 1,063rd and 1064th points on the season.  

Stiles had scored 1,062 points during her senior campaign at Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State University) back in 2000-2001 campaign.

Plum finished with 38 points against the Sooners and helped the Huskies advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year.

Last season, Washington made the Final Four.

This is not the first time Plum has had her way against Oklahoma. 

She torched the Sooners for 30 points when she was a junior and poured in 45 when the two teams met during her sophomore year.

It’s safe to say Oklahoma just has problems guarding her – and other opponents can surely relate.

Last month, the senior guard racked up a career-high 57 points on senior night against Utah to break the NCAA Division I career scoring record. 

Stiles also held that previous benchmark until this year.

You can see Plum add to her totals when the 3rd seeded Huskies battle 2nd seeded Mississippi State on Friday, March 24 at 4 p.m. P.T.



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Female Marines Share Stories for Women’s History Month

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Several female U.S. Marines from Camp Pendleton shared their experiences and accomplishments in celebration of Women’s History Month on Monday.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Shannon Peters has been in the U.S. Marines almost 24 years. She is a communications chief, in charge of about 35 people, but said her primary job is working with computers.

Peters she came from a single-family home and didn’t have the resources to go to college, so she joined the military for the education, travel benefits and to learn a little self-reliance.

“I love the camaraderie and being a part of something bigger than me,” Peters said. “I’m very proud to be a Marine.”

Cpl. Coraima Dignetti has served in the U.S. Marines for three and a half years, and is originally from Brooklyn, New York. She said her dream was originally to study pediatrics, but she joined the military in an effort to financially support her mother and sister, who are illegal immigrants.

Her sister also has cerebral palsy Down syndrome.

“I had a good life before joining the Marine Corps,” said Dignetti. “I was going to college, I had everything good. I was working in a pharmacy. But sometimes you realize that there’s more important things in life than just yourself.”

Cpl. Roshanda Pierre-Bresier has been in the U.S. Marines for two and a half years.

She told NBC 7 she was born third to single mother, out of a household of seven siblings. She joined the Marines as an escape, never thinking she would turn out to love it.

“My big thing is giving back," said Pierre-Bresier. “I love giving back, so any way I can help someone and I am able and capable to do so, I will do so. It’s the best part about the Marines.”

Sgt. Deborah Larios, a Marine for six years, is currently in school for criminal justice while active duty.

She said she joined the Marines after visiting a recruiter with her younger brother when he was trying to get into the military.

Larios said joining the Marines was empowering for her because not many women choose to do it, even though it is something anyone can do if they put their mind to it.

“It’s a proud feeling, but there is a lot of sacrifice involved,” said Larios, “but in the end I would choose to do this again and again.”

Regarding speaking for Women’s History Month, Larios said the month is not just about honoring females in the military.

North Korea Not Afraid of US Warnings: State Media

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The United States has not struck fear into North Korea, foreign ministry officials said Tuesday, according to state news agency KCNA. That's despite America's warnings that pre-emptive military action is on the table in response to the North's growing nuclear program.

"If the businessmen-turned-U.S. authorities thought that they would frighten [North Korea], they would soon know that their method would not work," the ministry said, according to the agency.

The ministry added that the North's government "has the will and capability to fully respond to any war the U.S. would like to ignite."

NBC News reported the comments come after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday that an elevated weapons threat from the North "would be met with an appropriate response."



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