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'I just don't want my child to die' | Mom explains journey that led to abandoning her daughter with disabilities

'I just don't want my child to die' | Mom explains journey that led to abandoning her daughter with disabilities

Investigations

'I just don't want my child to die' | Mom explains journey that led to abandoning her daughter with disabilities

11Alive started the research by talking with several parents that made the decision to abandon their child or are struggling with the question.

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More danger lurking in the water with 'forever chemicals'

Fish caught in some local waterways, including Lakes Erie and Ontario, contain 'forever chemicals' that can cause major health problems.
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Paladino disavows Brown in Buffalo mayoral race

The outspoken developer, who had championed the mayor's write-in campaign, now says Brown mayor is a 'mope' not worthy of voter support.
Places

Cedar Point investigation: Metal plate came off back of coaster and struck woman in head; family says she is 'fighting for her life'

Investigators still don't know where the train was on Top Thrill Dragster when the piece came off, or how it happened in the first place.

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Entertainment

Halloween attractions rained out, contingent on better weather weekend

From Newfane to Hamburg, local attractions had to adapt when their spooky plans were washed out Friday.
Weather

Severe weather rolls across parts of Western New York

By the end of the weekend, Western New York will have picked up between 1 to 2 inches of rain, and upwards of 3 inches in some spots.

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Environment

Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins

Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
Coronavirus

Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

The timing of when at-home rapid tests are conducted, as well as how the test is sampled can affect the accuracy of the results.