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Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials from creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson starting on Monday.The ruling came just before U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate dismissed requests to block the new court in a ruling filed late Sunday. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary administrative stay, blocking the court’s creation until at least Jan. 5. The decision followed a request from the NAACP.“The NAACP stands firm in our belief that this legislation is inherently undemocratic,” NAACP spokesperson Alicia Mercedes said in a statement Monday. “We will continue to do everything in our power to fight for Jackson residents’ rights to have control over their own institutions and live free from state-driven discrimination.” Michelle Williams, chief of staff for Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, responded to the decision by pointing to a statement she i...

Former NBA G League player held in woman’s killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in southern Nevada is due to face a Las Vegas judge on Tuesday following his transfer in custody from a jail in Sacramento, California.Chance Comanche, 27, who played for the Stockton Kings before his Dec. 15 arrest in Sacramento, arrived Sunday at the Clark County Detention Center and is due for an initial appearance, jail and court records showed.Comanche’s defense attorney, Gary Guymon, declined comment Monday ahead of the court appearance.Comanche’s’ former girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, 19, also is jailed in Las Vegas pending a separate preliminary hearing Wednesday on charges related to the disappearance and death of Marayna Rodgers, 23, of Lynnwood, Washington. Police in Las Vegas said Rodgers, a medical assistant, was choked to death early Dec. 6. Her remains were later found in a roadside ditch in suburban Henderson. Comanche, ...

81-year-old Toronto pedestrian hit by vehicle days ago has died in hospital: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

An 81-year-old Toronto man walking across the street in Little Portugal on Thursday has died at a hospital, police officers say.Toronto police investigators said the incident happened just after 7:10 p.m. on Dufferin Street near Fisher Street, between Dundas Street West and College Street.Officers said the man, who was initially described as being 65 years old, was walking to the east side of Dufferin Street from the west side when he was hit by a 2010 Toyota Corolla going northbound near Fisher Street. Related: Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Toronto’s Little Portgual A Toronto Paramedic Services spokesperson told CityNews 680 on Thursday the man was taken to a hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition. However, the man’s condition appears to have worsened in the hospital. Police investigators said he died on Monday.Meanwhile, officers said the 22-year-old driver of the vehicle was uninjured and stayed at the sce...

An Israeli who fought Hamas for 2 months indicted for impersonating a soldier and stealing weapons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

Jerusalem (AP) — An Israeli man who never served in the military was charged with impersonating a soldier and stealing weapons after sneaking into an army unit and joining the fighting against Hamas. According to an indictment filed Sunday, Roi Yifrach, 35, took advantage of the chaotic situation in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to join combat operations and steal large amounts of military gear, including weapons, munitions, and sensitive communications equipment.Israeli media said he spent time fighting in Gaza and even appeared in a photo next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during one of his visits to soldiers in the field.Yifrach went to southern Israel on Oct. 7 and presented himself alternately as a combat soldier from elite anti-terrorism units, a bomb dispersal expert, and a member of the Shin Bet internal security service, the indictment said.Police arrested Yifrach on Dec. 17 and found large amounts of weapons, grenades, magazines, walkie-talkies, a drone, uni...

Police looking to identify suspect in Oshawa break and enter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

Durham police are looking to identify a man after a home was broken into in Oshawa.On Dec. 29, at approximately 9:30 a.m., police responded to a call at a residence in the area of Grandview Street North and Harmony Road North in Oshawa after the home owner reported that an unknown man entered the home and stole a large quantity of jewellery.The suspect then fled from the residence on foot. Surveillance images of the suspect have been obtained. He is described as male, 5’6”, wearing a black puffy jacket, light grey sweat pants and a toque. Anyone with information about the incident or suspect is asked to contact police.

Chicago crime stats 2023: Murders, shootings down but crime still stubbornly high

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Preliminary CPD numbers indicate that murders are down, but the crime rate is stubbornly high. While there were fewer shooting incidents year over year, the city has seen many more robberies. Forty-five minutes into the new year, in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, multiple people were shot, one fatally. It was Chicago’s first homicide of 2024. "We’re starting off in 2024 in the 7000 block of South Wabash, three individuals have been transferred to surrounding hospitals with multiple gunshot wounds." crisis responder Andrew Holmes said.  Driver crashes into tree near ice rink in Millennium Park As detectives investigate the shooting, the Chicago Police Department is highlighting positives in the 2023 crime statistics. The preliminary data indicates there were 617 murders last year, down from 709 in 2022. There were also fewer shooting victims, 2,883 were reported in the last year compared to 3,484 in 2022. But CPD said robberies were up 23% and motor ve...

First of three storms to start 2024 arrives Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy New Year from the KXAN First Warning Weather Team! NEW: 2023 was Austin's hottest year on record After a bright and chilly start to the year, we're going to get colder and wetter for the second day of 2024.The first of three Pacific storms on track to bring rain to Central Texas will arrive on Tuesday with the majority of the rain coming during the afternoon and early evening. Generally most areas should get a quarter of an inch up to 1 inch of rain out of this first storm, but localized amounts up to 2" are possible, mainly east of I-35.Tuesday storm timelineTuesday will be colder with highs only in the upper 40s and low 50s making for the coldest day of the week.Rain wraps up near midnight into early Wednesday morning and we dry out for a couple of days.Our second storm brings widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms on Friday with rain arriving by early morning.Storm #2 brings a wet FridayTemperatures this week will mainly be in the 50s before slowly wa...

First woman mayor inaugurated in Troy 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A historic moment in Troy as Carmella Mantello was inaugurated and officially became the first female mayor of the city. She laid out her plans now that she’s in office. Mayor Mantello was all smiles as she walked through the crowd and greeted everyone as she made her way to the front. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “Imagine with me a future for Troy that is better, safer, cheaper, cleaner, greener, and more prosperous,” Mantello said during her speech on the rooftop of the Franklin Plaza. It's something she’s been dreaming of, for years, being the first woman to serve as mayor of Troy.“It’s really, really cool to be the first woman mayor of the city of Troy. It’s long overdue, but obviously the proof will be in the pudding,” said Mantello. Among her plans? Removing all lead pipes during her first term. “I’m going to be very aggressive going after state and federal money,” said Mantello. She plans on hir...

Young San Jose Sharks defensemen could be facing a big test ahead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

The San Jose Sharks overhauled their defense corps within the last two seasons, acquiring a handful of young blueliners they feel can be a part of the organization for years to come.Those defensemen might now be forced to take on some more responsibility if Mario Ferraro has to miss time with an upper-body injury.Ferraro, who leads all Sharks skaters in ice time, had to leave Sunday’s game with the Colorado Avalanche after he absorbed a shoulder-to-shoulder hit from forward Nathan MacKinnon midway through the first period. Ferraro appeared to be in considerable pain as he immediately headed toward the Sharks’ dressing room, missing the remainder of what turned into a 3-1 San Jose loss at Ball Arena in Denver.Sharks coach David Quinn did not have an update on Ferraro on Sunday night and it remained unclear as to whether the Toronto-born defenseman would be available for the team’s game Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Sharks, beset by injuries all season, were off Monday an...

OPD investigating hit-and-run, 1 person dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:36 GMT

(KRON) – A pedestrian has died after a hit-and-run in the 4200 block of International Boulevard of Oakland, The Oakland Police Department announced Monday.  The OPD Communications Division was notified that a pedestrian was transported to an area hospital after sustaining injuries from being struck by a vehicle after midnight on Jan. 1.   Woman shot in car, San Francisco PD investigate The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to the preliminary investigation, the collision occurred at the intersection of International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. A vehicle doing “donuts” struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk.The driver fled the scene after the incident, police said. The pedestrian's identity is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin. According to OPD, it is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were involved.