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Landslides in China kill at least 4, displace hundreds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

Associated PressTAIPEI, Taiwan — Four people died and three others were missing after landslides hit a county in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on Tuesday, leading authorities to evacuate more than 900 people.The landslides, triggered by flash floods, occurred in Miansi and Weizhou townships in Wenchuan county, according to the county’s emergency management bureau.More than 400 rescuers searched for missing people after the landslides hit early Tuesday, state media said. Four people, including a couple from Miansi township, were found dead later on Tuesday, while three others remained missing, according to official broadcaster CCTV.More than 900 people in the area were evacuated, Xinhua news agency reported.Wenchuan county was the site of a devastating earthquake in 2008 that claimed at least 69,000 lives, according to the Chinese government.China is experiencing extreme weather patterns, with heavy rainfall in southern regions and record-breaking temperatures in ...

A big contract went to a San Jose private school run by the mayor’s wife. Was it competitive?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

A city contract worth nearly $1 million was awarded to a San Jose private high school run by the mayor’s wife, with officials assuring that it went through the routine competitive bidding process, though leaders at other schools say they weren’t aware of the opportunity.The deal raised eyebrows at the June 20 City Council meeting after Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School nabbed the contract. City officials, meanwhile, insisted they performed the proper outreach to numerous schools in the city so that everyone had a fair shot.The private school, they contended, was the only one that applied for the funding for the work-study program at City Hall for high school students.But officials at two area public school districts now say they were never made aware of the opportunity, raising questions about how Cristo Rey San Jose, whose president and CEO is Silvia Scandar Mahan — Mayor Matt Mahan’s wife — secured the program’s five-year contract worth $86...

Victim drove himself to hospital, crashed into officers after SF shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood on Tuesday, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police said the victim drove himself to the hospital and crashed into officers on the way. The victim crashed into the officers in the area of Coral Road and Carolina Street at about 4:13 p.m. Nobody was injured in the crash. Female bank robber sought by Brentwood, Antioch police The driver told officers that he had been shot and continued to the hospital as officers followed, SFPD said. He told police that the shooting happened at 25th Street and Connecticut Street. The victim is expected to survive. SFPD said officers did not find a crime scene at 25th and Connecticut. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the SFPD tip line at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with "SFPD."

Accused shooter in Santa Rosa homicide is 14 years old: police

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

(KRON) -- A total of seven people have been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two 15-year-olds in Santa Rosa, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Both killings happened in June, and police believe both are gang-related. One of the suspected shooters is a 14-year-old boy, and the other is a 21-year-old man who was arrested in Las Vegas. Corby Avenue homicideOn June 16, police found a 15-year-old boy in a parking lot on the 2300 block of Corby Ave. He later died at a hospital. A police investigation revealed that a group of young males were standing in the parking lot when someone opened fire on them. The suspect fled the scene in an SUV. Victim drove himself to hospital, crashed into officers after SF shooting On June 22, police announced the arrests of three suspects -- a 14-year-old girl, a 17-year-old boy and 23-year-old Anthony Vega-Rodriguez of Santa Rosa. None are believed to be the shooter.Police arrested the suspected shooter, 21-year-old Kobi B...

Cruel asesinato de cuatro universitarios en Idaho: fiscales buscan la pena de muerte contra acusado

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

BOISE, Idaho — Fiscales dicen que buscan la pena de muerte contra el hombre acusado de matar a puñaladas a cuatro estudiantes de la Universidad de Idaho a fines del año pasado.Bryan Kohberger, de 28 años, está acusado de cuatro cargos de asesinato con relación a las muertes en una casa de alquiler cerca del campus universitario de Moscow, Idaho, en noviembre pasado. El fiscal del condado de Latah, Bill Thompson, presentó la notificación de su intención de buscar la pena de muerte en la corte el lunes.Se presentó una declaración de inocencia en el caso en nombre de Kohberger a principios de este año. Una audiencia en el caso está programada para este martes.Los cuerpos de Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle y Ethan Chapin fueron encontrados el 13 de noviembre de 2022 en una casa de alquiler al otro lado de la calle del campus de la Universidad de Idaho. Los asesinatos conmocionaron a la comunidad rural de Idaho y al vecino Pullman, Washington, donde Kohberger era un estudi...

Dadonov signs 2-year deal with Dallas Stars instead of becoming a free agent

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars signed forward Evgenii Dadonov to a $4.5 million, two-year contract on Tuesday.Dadonov appeared in 23 regular-season games and 16 playoff games for the Stars after being acquired from Montreal in a trade on Feb. 26. He could have become an unrestricted free agent. “Re-signing Evgenii was high on our priority list,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “He was a key player for us down the stretch, and he elevated his game on the big stage during the playoffs. We’re happy to get a deal done that works for both sides.”The 34-year-old Dadonov had 33 points (seven goals, 26 assists) in 73 games overall for Montreal and Dallas during the regular season. He had 10 points in the playoffs, when the Stars made it to the Western Conference final.Dadonov has 298 points (131 goals) in 486 regular-season contests over nine NHL seasons with Dallas, Montreal, Vegas, Ottawa and Florida. The Russian native was originally selected by Florida in the third rou...

NFL RedZone channel will be available on DirecTV after agreement with NFL Media

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The NFL RedZone channel will be available to DirecTV customers for the first time as part of a multiyear renewal of its carriage agreement with NFL Media.The renewal, which was announced on Tuesday, keeps NFL Network on DirecTV and adds distribution on DirecTV Stream and U-verse.The NFL RedZone channel also will be carried on those platforms.The NFL reached a seven-year agreement with Google last December to distribute the package to residential customers after it had been on DirecTV since 1994.However, “Sunday Ticket” will continue to be available to restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses that have DirecTV for Business after it recently reached a multiyear agreement with EverPass Media.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

Alyssa Thomas now WNBA triple-doubles leader and has Connecticut near top of standings

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

Alyssa Thomas has kept the Connecticut Sun competitive with her all-around play. She has found ways to increase her productivity with Connecticut center Brionna Jones sidelined for the remainder of the season because of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon.Thomas now owns the WNBA record for triple-doubles after posting her fourth in a regular season game on Sunday. That broke a tie with Sabrina Ionescu and Candace Parker on the all-time leaderboard. Thomas added a fifth one Tuesday night in an 89-81 loss to New York. She also has two in the playoffs. “I want to win,” said Thomas after the win over Chicago on Sunday. “We’re still trying to bring a championship here. We just continue to grind it out each and every day. My name might be on (the record) but a lot of credit goes to my teammates. So far this year, I feel like it’s been the easiest for me with the way they’re knocking down shots.”The Sun lost former MVP Jonquel Jones in a trade to New York and Jasmine Thomas in a deal with L...

Tigers starter Matthew Boyd will have season-ending Tommy John surgery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd will have season-ending elbow reconstruction surgery after tests Tuesday revealed a partial sprain of the left-hander’s ulnar collateral ligament. Boyd (5-5, 5.45 ERA) exited his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday night after feeling discomfort in his arm after only 15 pitches. He pointed at his elbow during a conversation on the mound with manager A.J. Hinch and trainer Ryne Eubanks.The Tigers didn’t say when Boyd would have the procedure, commonly known as Tommy John surgery. The timetable for recovery is typically at least 12-14 months. Detroit placed Boyd on the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Will Vest, who exited with an injury in the second inning Monday night after replacing Boyd in the first, was put on the 15-day IL with a lower right leg strain. The Tigers have 10 pitchers on the injured list, and half of them have started games this season.Right-hander Matt Manning (1-1, 4.63 ERA) was activa...

Stewart helps Liberty beat Sun 89-81 in Jonquel Jones’ return to Connecticut

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:10:54 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Jonquel Jones added 14 points and 11 rebounds in her return to Connecticut as the New York Liberty beat the Sun 89-81 on Tuesday night.The victory moved the Liberty into a tie with Connecticut atop the Commissioner Cup standings in the Eastern Conference. Each team has one game left although New York has the tiebreaker having swept the two games against the Sun.Las Vegas has already wrapped up the Western Conference slot.Alyssa Thomas led Connecticut (12-4) with 11 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for her fifth career triple-double. She’s now done it in consecutive games and three times in the last seven days. Thomas is the all-time record holder in the category. DiJonai Carrington scored a career-high 23 points to lead Connecticut.New York (10-3) was up 80-68 with 6:26 left before Connecticut (12-4) scored 13 straight, the last of which came on a contested layup by Thomas with 3:39 left that was her 11th point and gave...