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1+ hour, 21+ min ago (462+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas " Neighbors in a Porter-area community say they are devastated and angry after discovering that a large tree containing a long-established bald eagle nest was cut down earlier this month. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirms it has opened a criminal investigation into how and why the tree was removed. Residents Roxane Dumouchel and Allison Dechiro, who have lived in the Highlands community for nearly three years, walked KHOU 11 News' Michelle Choi through the wooded area where the tree once stood. The women say the nest had been active for years and was well-known throughout the neighborhood. "This is the main tree that they were in," Dechiro said, describing it as a tall, healthy tree that rose above the surrounding canopy. It was the only tree cut down in the small forested area, along with a smaller tree…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (555+ words) WASHINGTON " NBC is kicking off the holiday season with a lineup filled with music and all the nostalgic classics." Whether you're tuning in for the Rockefeller Center tree lighting, revisiting stop-motion favorites or settling in for new star-packed specials, here's your guide"to what's airing this December. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8-10 p.m. This special, hosted by Reba McEntire, features various musical performances,, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10-11 p.m. " Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City." Thursday, Dec. 4, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore Thursday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.) The 1966 animated tale of the grumpy Grinch who hopes to take the joy out of Christmas, until he has a change of heart." Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.)" The beloved 1969 special about how Frosty, everyone's favorite snowman, came to life one…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago (91+ words) PHOENIX " A man was killed in an overnight shooting in north Phoenix, according to authorities. The Phoenix Police Department said the shooting happened on Saturday, just before 2 a.m. near 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Police said officers responded to reports of an injured man and found the victim, who had been shot multiple times. Fire crews pronounced the man dead at the scene. The man's name has not been released. Police are looking for the suspect. Anyone with information should contact Silent Witness at 480-Witness or 480-Testigo....

5+ hour, 59+ min ago (420+ words) The Republican president addressed his call for an aerial blockade to "Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers," rather than to Maduro. Venezuela's government said it "forcefully rejects" Trump's claim about closing the airspace and that it was a "colonial threat" intended to undermine the country's "territorial integrity, aeronautical security and full sovereignty." The Foreign Ministry said "such declarations constitute a hostile, unilateral and arbitrary act." The statement also said that U.S. immigration authorities had unilaterally suspended biweekly deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants. Following negotiations between the two governments, more than 13,000 Venezuelans have been deported to Venezuela this year on dozens of chartered flights, the latest of which arrived late Friday in Caracas, the capital, according to flight-tracking data. International airlines last week began to cancel flights to Venezuela after the Federal Aviation Administration told pilots to be cautious flying around…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (948+ words) PHOENIX " Looking to shop for the reader in your life this holiday season? Whether you're grabbing gifts on Small Business Saturday or looking to spread the local love, there are tons of bookstores and businesses for you to find the perfect gift at. RELATED: Looking for a gift for the reader in your life? Check out books by these local authors. Here's a look at the Arizona bookish businesses sure to make your shopping a breeze this holiday season. Where:1145 E. Washington St., Site 200, Phoenix, 85043 Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grassrootz Bookstore and Juice Bar, located in downtown Phoenix, has not only a great selection of books, but some limited-time holiday deals you'll for sure want to take advantage of. Any book purchase over $10 gets you a free hot cocoa, plus all new books are 10% off. To learn more, head to…...

7+ hour, 14+ min ago (80+ words) PHOENIX " A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Phoenix Police Department said the pedestrian was hit near 35th and Grand avenues just after 5 a.m. Police said fire crews pronounced the man dead at the scene. His name has not been released. Investigators are working to identify the driver and vehicle involved. Anyone who has information about this crash should contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO....

8+ hour, 10+ min ago (173+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. " A 47-year-old man was shot and killed by a deputy when the Pima County Sheriff's Department was responding to a domestic violence situation on Friday night, the sheriff's department said in a news release. The shooting happened at around 11:40 p.m. in the 400 block of South Stone Bench Road. The sheriff's department said the man "had fired at least one round outside in a residential neighborhood."" Deputies began to search for the man and found him walking nearby. The man began to walk toward deputies and was given multiple commands to stop, the sheriff's department said. "The subject did not comply and produced a firearm," the sheriff's department said. "The deputy then fired his department-issued firearm, striking him." Deputies tried to save the man, but he died at the scene. He was pronounced dead at 12:30 a.m. His name has not been…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago (145+ words) YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local business in Yuma held another celebration event Saturday to honor their 48 years of business. The Peanut Patch opened its doors in 1977. During the anniversary event, locals vendors and a car club participated in the celebration, showcasing their cars and merchandise. There was also a memorabilia booth outside the store, where World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War memorabilia was displayed for the attendees to see. One of the vendors, Daniel Martinez, who is a consultant with EcoEnergy Solutions, shared a personal connection to the store. "I still remember the trips from school when I used to come here and to show us the Peanut Patch. So I still remember those trips when I was in school. The anniversary celebration kicked off at 9:00 a.m. and will go until 5:00 p.m....

9+ hour, 55+ min ago (143+ words) Investigators are piecing together the events that led up to a crash, a fight, a shooting, and a person being hit and killed by a vehicle on Friday night on a Phoenix roadway, according to authorities. The Phoenix Police Department said the incident began when riders crashed into each other near 7th Avenue and I-17 just before 11 p.m. After the crash, the two men got into a fight. Shots were fired during the fight, and one of the men was hit by gunfire, police said. Police said the man who fired a shot was hit by a vehicle. The shooting victim and the man hit by the vehicle were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. "The man hit by the vehicle did not survive. The vehicle and driver were found nearby and the driver was detained....

10+ hour, 47+ min ago (40+ words) Do you have a list of seasonal activities you'd like to check off before the end of the year? If so, you're not alone! Once spooky season is over, and it's time to start planning the holiday ......