Boy thrown off balcony now "walking perfectly"
A young Minnesota boy is making an incredible recovery after being thrown 40-feet off a balcony. Landen Hoffman's family says he is now "walking perfectly" and is even back in kindergarten.
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A young Minnesota boy is making an incredible recovery after being thrown 40-feet off a balcony. Landen Hoffman's family says he is now "walking perfectly" and is even back in kindergarten.
After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal.
The suspect's mother drove her son from Minnesota to Georgia following the shooting, police said.
The fatal shooting occurred on the first floor of a Nordstrom.
The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis says it will toughen its trespassing policies as part of a settlement with the family of a boy who was severely injured when a man with a history of causing disturbances at the mall threw him from a third-floor balcony.
MOA will soon join the list of major attractions and venues across the United States to employ metal detectors as an added layer of security against gun violence.
His alleged accomplice was also taken into custody, police said.
No injuries were reported after a gunman opened fire at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Police said three shots were fired after an altercation at one of the stores.
The shooter fled on foot and remains at large.
The organization says the shortfall is leaving 20,000 hours unfilled.
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The United States' largest mall, the Mall of America, is shutting down on Thanksgiving this year. The mall is emphasizing the importance of employees spending time with family during the holiday. It will reopen for Black Friday. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
The nation's largest mall, which has been closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus, previously delayed reopening due to unrest following George Floyd's death.
The man accused of throwing a 5-year-old boy over a balcony at the Mall of America, seriously injuring the child, was sentenced today to 19 years in prison. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports.
The family of the five-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America back in April posted an update on GoFundMe on Tuesday. "We are pleased to share that our son completed his inpatient rehabilitation and is now home," the family wrote. The boy suffered significant head trauma and broken bones and needed multiple surgeries after he was tossed nearly 40 feet to the ground by a stranger.
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His family says he came home from the hospital with a limp and uneven legs, but he's walking perfectly now and his stomach wound is healing
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"We are so thankful, and we rejoice in the Lord's blessings to our family," his family said
Emmanuel Aranda pleaded guilty last month to one count of attempted premeditated murder for throwing a 5-year-old boy off a third-floor balcony
Emmanuel Aranda faces 19 years in prison
The boy's family issued a statement Friday saying Jesus has "saved our son's life and is healing him in the most miraculous ways"
"New test results have been positive, though he remains in intensive care with a long road ahead," an attorney for the family said
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
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A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
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The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
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As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
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Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
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A 19-year-old college student said she was on her way home to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE detained her at Boston Logan International Airport. She was then deported to Honduras despite a judge's order. Jericka Duncan reports.