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Steelers defense takes another major hit with loss of LB Kwon Alexander to “serious” leg injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to find a way forward without Kwon Alexander. The veteran inside linebacker’s season is likely over with what coach Mike Tomlin called a “serious” left leg injury sustained in the first quarter of a 23-19 win over Green Bay.Alexander, who had thrived in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers in July, was dropping into coverage when he fell to the ground. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was quickly taken to the locker room for testing and ruled out.Tomlin said Alexander was being evaluated but added that it was “not promising.”The nine-year veteran had meshed quickly with Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts, the three becoming essentially interchangeable while splitting snaps relatively evenly. Holcomb’s season ended last week when he sustained a knee injury in a win over Tennessee. Alexander will now join Holcomb on injured reserve, meaning two of Pittsburgh’s top five ta...

St. Thomas beats North Central (MN) 100-54

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

SAINT PAUL, Minn (AP) — Carter Bjerke scored 14 points as St. Thomas beat North Central (MN) 100-54 on Sunday night.Bjerke was 4 of 9 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Tommies (2-1). Kendall Blue scored 13 points, going 5 of 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range). Raheem Anthony shot 4 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.Tyler VanEtten finished with seven points for the Rams (0-1). Braden Barger added seven points for North Central (MN). Carrington McNeal also had six points.NEXT UPSt. Thomas hosts Cal Poly in its next matchup on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Local mothers gather winter supplies to help refugees, migrants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Hundreds of mothers in the Denver area jumped in to help donate thousands of items to refugees and migrants in the city on Sunday. “This is a group of moms who don’t want to see kids sleeping out on the street with nothing," Andrea Ryall, one of the organizers said. Immigration court backlog could delay cases for migrants arriving in Denver Ryall said she and her kids went last Saturday to hand out bananas to the refugees and migrants who have been bused into Denver. She said that is when she realized how much of a need there is. “They are being bussed in daily, like yesterday I saw a little girl in a Tinkerbell costume, no shoes," Ryall said. "Is she ok? Is she here? I have no idea." Ryall took to Facebook and in a matter of a few days, she had hundreds of other local moms jump on board to help. They were able to collect thousands of donations of winter clothing, shoes, food and medicine to be distributed on Sunday. "They can fill up a suitcase with what they ne...

Search underway for 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hollywood

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

Police seek the public’s help on their search for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Kayla Syvain was last seen along the 7400 block of Polk Street, at around 3 p.m., Sunday.Investigators have not provided a physical description of the teen but did issue a picture of her.Officials urge anyone with information on Syvain’s whereabouts to contact Hollywood Police at 954-764-4357.

Gradual warming trend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

After a chilly but dry weekend, a warming trend is in the forecast which will include some 60 degree weather by the end of the week. Monday starts cold with temps in the 20s for most, only warming up into the mid to upper 40s by afternoon.Temperatures climb close to 50 on Tuesday, 50 on Wednesday, then near 60 by Thursday.Although most of the week is also dry, there is a chance for a few showers Monday night and early Tuesday. A better chance for rain arrives with a front Friday night.

Talks Andover educators’ strike continue Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

Andover educators and the town’s School Committee continued marathon negotiations through the weekend, blowing past an 8 p.m. deadline Sunday night and leaving open the possibility of another day of canceled classes Monday.“They came back with the same exact offer, and they said we’re closing the schools at eight o’clock,” said Andover Education Association (AEA) President Matthew Bach at a 6 p.m. press conference Sunday. “They have decided to close the schools.”The town said it would announce a decision on whether or not school would be cancelled Monday, but sides sailed past the 8 p.m. deadline without any decision.Andover educators voted to authorize a strike Thursday following nine months of failed contract negotiations. Teachers took to the picket lines Friday, and classes were canceled for 5,500 public school students.The union announced negotiations had stalled at 6 p.m. Sunday.Through negotiations, Andover educators have cited priori...

Los Angeles man charged in connection with dismembered body

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Police have arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with the discovery of the torso of a dismembered female body and the disappearance of his wife and her live-in parents.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Saturday the arrest of 35-year-old Samuel Haskell. He has been jailed on suspicion of murder while police attempt to identify the torso, which was found within a bag in a dumpster on Wednesday.The arrest was supported by evidence from a search of Haskell’s home in the Tarzana area where he lived with his wife, in-laws and three children, police said. Haskell’s 37-year-old wife, Mei Li Haskell, has gone missing along with her parents. The children have been located and are being cared for by relatives, police said.Police did not know if Haskell had an attorney who could speak on his behalf, and there were no court files immediately available online to indicate if he had hired an attorney or been assigned a public defender. Family members could no...

Government shutdown risk looms again

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

The U.S. still faces a risk of a government shutdown at the end of this week despite a new compromise plan by Speaker Mike Johnson that leaves out hardline conservative priorities like cutting spending and curtailing migration.A shutdown would threaten a downward U.S. credit rating adjustment by Moody’s Investors Service, which has cited political dysfunction as a growing risk to bond investors. A federal funding lapse would also have political repercussions for both parties.Congress has just days to pass a new stopgap bill before funding runs out after Nov. 17. Johnson on Sunday suggested his plan would buy lawmakers time to negotiate individual spending bills, which fiscal conservatives have demanded.“Washington’s spending addiction cannot be broken overnight,” he said on the social media site X. “But I will not allow end of year megabus spending packages to continue under my leadership.”Johnson’s plan could still run aground in the face of combined resistance from GOP conservativ...

These are the best dog-friendly neighborhoods in San Diego: study

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Looking for an apartment within the City of San Diego but want to make sure the neighborhood is suitable for your dog? According to a new study by Barkably, an online service that helps pet owners find housing in the region, there are three particular areas considered to be the most dog-friendly. When comparing neighborhoods across San Diego, researchers at Barkably used what they called their signature "Pet Score" rating to take into account how many dog amenities and supply of apartments that welcome dogs were available. These San Diego-area cities among fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in US: study Some amenities considered included dog parks, vets, groomers, and green spaces. Barkably ranked the following three neighborhoods in the city as the best dog-friendly:-- (No. 3) North Park: The Barkably team said this trendy neighborhood has several parks and dog-friendly establishments, and plenty of pet services. Specially mentioned was the North Park Community Park, w...

Military training efforts for Ukraine hit major milestones even as attention shifts to Gaza

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:28 GMT

A FRENCH ARMY BASE, France (AP) — Battle cries pierce the smoke and rat-a-tat-tat of gunfire as Ukrainian soldiers fight through and take enemy trenches and dugouts that hide gruesome, bloody remains.“Grenade!” one screams in Ukrainian. Another yells: “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” This time, no lives or limbs were lost. Because this time, the rounds fired were blanks and the “enemy” troops were, in fact, French soldiers whose intention was not to kill the Ukrainians but instead to help shape them into better, more lethal warriors.But soon, the war games these troops played in the mud in France will become all too real, when the Ukrainians return home and are sent to the front lines against Russia’s forces.As the Russian invasion grinds into a second winter and casualties — already estimated in the hundreds of thousands — continue to mount on both sides, combat training programs provided by Ukraine’s allies are helping it hold out and its odds of e...