UPDATE: 4:45 PM EST
A fire burning in a residence on the 50th floor of the John Hancock Center in Chicago has been put out according to the city’s fire department.
At least 6 ambulances were on scene responding to the initial situation.
One injury has been confirmed by the Chicago Fire Department via Twitter.
It is still not clear what caused the blaze.
PHEW: 50th floor Hancock fire under control per CFD. 1 injury. @cbschicago ?? pic.twitter.com/JGfyvU9IHk
— Brad Edwards (@tvbrad) November 21, 2015
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Fire at the Hancock! RT @cdossantos5: #hancocktower #chicago @ABC7Chicago @SchulteABC7 pic.twitter.com/3GHe18OLAa — Gapers Block (@gapersblock) November 21, 2015
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Martyr No More: Kentucky Clerk To Be Released From Jail Today
NBC News is reporting that Kim Davis, the Kentucky Clerk who refused to marry gay couples will be released from jail.
The New York Times’ Alan Blinder is also reporting that Davis will be released.
BREAKING: Federal judge lifts contempt order against Kim Davis, the clerk of Rowan County. She is to be released from jail. Story soon.
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) September 8, 2015
Same-sex marriage was legalized in the whole of the United States in a high profile Supreme Court case in June.
Read the court order releasing Davis from jail from Fox News report Kevin Corke:
#BREAKING #KimDavis ordered released from jail. pic.twitter.com/ofBgQ1hNfh — Kevin Corke (@kevincorke) September 8, 2015
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Florida High School Student Shot Himself In Front Of Classmates, Survives
A Florida high school student is in critical condition at a Tampa area hospital after he shot himself in front of other students in class Tuesday.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, the boy was 15 years old and shot himself in the head at Lecanto High School during a freshman English class.
22 students were in the class at the time of the shooting and many were shaken by the event.
“The students were distraught,” Lindsay Blair, a spokesperson for the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said. “Nothing like this has ever happened before at this school.And he was a friend, a classmate. They were obviously shaken up, as anyone would be.”
The student was later identified as Thomas Fink and a GoFundMe account was created to help pay for his medical bills.
“Update on Tommy: Good news from the doctor!! He was able to open one eye, wiggle his toes, and move his legs on his own,” a statement on the GoFundMe account read. “He gave a thumbs up and a peace sign with both hands! His pupils are working and dilating, and the second ct scan showed no further signs of swelling. Keep him in your prayers!”
WATCH: Student shots himself in front of classmates at Tampa High SchoolRead more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article44261199.html#fmp#storylink=cpyCover Photo Credit: Walter/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)
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John Boehner To Resign As House Speaker At End Of October
According to multiple media reports, Rep. (R-OH) John Boehner will resign the speakership on October 30th.
The move comes as the government braces for another potential government shutdown next week- this time surrounding the issue of funding of Planned Parenthood.
This is a developing story, Rise News will update this story throughout the day.
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