MIAMI(CBSMiami) – The UPS driver killed during a police shootout in Miramar will be laid to rest on Tuesday. Family members, friends, and fellow UPS workers gathered at the Vior Funeral Home in Miami on Monday to pay their respects to Frank Ordonez. UPS workers around the country also pulled over at 5 p.m. and turned on their four-way flasher lights for a moment of silence to honor the 27-year-old father of two. The funeral service will be held at noon at the Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes. Ordonez’s family said after the funeral, their work will begin to hold those accountable for his death. Ordonez was held hostage by thieves who stole his UPS truck last Thursday after robbing a Coral Gables jewelry store leading police on a two-county chase. The wild ride met a violent end on Miramar Parkway when the two robbery suspects exchanged gunfire with police. They were both killed as was Ordonez who was caught in the crossfire. “Frank was such an amazing person. … [Read more...] about Funeral Service Tuesday For UPS Driver Frank Ordonez Killed In Miramar Police Shootout
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Atlanta newspaper criticizes film’s take on late reporter
Clint Eastwood attends 2019 AFI Fest - "Richard Jewell" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Clint Eastwood attends 2019 AFI Fest - "Richard Jewell" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Clint Eastwood attends 2019 AFI Fest - "Richard Jewell" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Clint Eastwood attends 2019 AFI Fest - "Richard Jewell" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard … [Read more...] about Atlanta newspaper criticizes film’s take on late reporter
Stories of injured, missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, photo provided by Michael Schade, tourists on a boat look at the eruption of the volcano on White Island, New Zealand. Officials say Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, 47 people from New Zealand, United States, Australia, Germany, Britain, China and Malaysia were on the New Zealand volcanic island when it suddenly erupted. Of those, dozens were killed, injured or are missing. Details are scarce because conditions on the island are too dangerous for officials to return and disaster victim identification experts have only begun their work. (Michael Schade via AP) less In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, photo provided by Michael Schade, tourists on a boat look at the eruption of the volcano on White Island, New Zealand. Officials say Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, 47 people from New ... more Photo: Michael Schade, AP … [Read more...] about Stories of injured, missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
Pro-trade group targets Democratic leadership in push for new NAFTA
President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers release defense bill with parental leave-for-Space-Force deal House Democrats expected to unveil articles of impeachment Tuesday Houston police chief excoriates McConnell, Cornyn and Cruz on gun violence MORE wants Congress to take up his trade agreement with Mexico and Canada soon, despite his feud with Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse Democrats expected to unveil articles of impeachment Tuesday Impeachment witness to meet with Senate GOP Tuesday Press: Pelosi strikes back, hatred is a sin MORE (D-Calif.) last week and his resulting threats to refuse to work with Democrats on their top legislative priorities.But while the White House's relationship with House Democrats has now created a barrier to any bipartisan agreements, passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was never a guarantee.ADVERTISEMENTSo outside groups supporting the agreement are stepping up their efforts. A pro-trade group, Trade Works … [Read more...] about Pro-trade group targets Democratic leadership in push for new NAFTA
First major ‘Medicare for All’ hearing sharpens attacks on both sides
Supporters of “Medicare for All” notched a victory Wednesday when one of Congress’s most powerful committees debated the progressive proposal, but the venue also gave Republicans an opportunity to paint proponents as socialists.Democrats and Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee were at odds with each other, and at times with the lively audience of Medicare for All advocates, over how to pay for a program that’s estimated to cost in the tens of trillions of dollars.ADVERTISEMENTIt was the first time a congressional committee with jurisdiction over health care issues has held a hearing on the proposal, following two events hosted by the Rules and the Budget committees earlier this year.“This is a historic step in the process of recognizing health care as a human right,” said Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarSanders, Omar to hit campaign trail in New Hampshire House approves two-state resolution in implicit rebuke of Trump Al Green calls for … [Read more...] about First major ‘Medicare for All’ hearing sharpens attacks on both sides