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Unsettled weather early this week - breezy with isolated rain and snow showers. Original
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A typical spring-like weather pattern is shaping up this week. Breezy, variably cloudy with a few isolated rain and snow showers. And as is typical with this type of pattern the best chance of rain and snow will be in the northern Black Hills and northeast Wyoming. Temperatures will be near normal this week, with Wednesday being the coldest day behind a stronger cold front. Quieter weather returns this weekend with near to slightly above normal temperatures.
Alex Murdaugh denies killing wife, son but admits lying to investigators
Murdaugh denied killing his wife, 52-year-old Maggie, or their son, 22-year-old Paul. Defense attorney Jim Griffin, holding guns in the courtroom, asked Murdaugh at the start of the testimony if he shot his son or wife. “Mr. Murdaugh, did you take this gun or any gun like it and blow your son’s brains out on June 7 (2021), or any day, or any time?” his attorney asked. “No, I did not,” Murdaugh replied.
Three killed, including baby, in Chicago highway shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Three people were killed, including an infant, and three more were hurt after a shooting on a Chicago interstate highway, officials said Monday. The shooting occurred Sunday at around 10:30 p.m. on the I-57 expressway near 111th Street in the South Side, Illinois State Police trooper Josh Robinson said. One-year-old A-mara Hall was among those who died, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Menstrual questions cut from athletic forms amid criticism
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Questions about female athletes’ menstrual history will no longer appear on the medical forms that Florida high school students have to fill out before participating in sports. The Florida High School Athletic Association axed the questions on Thursday after listening to a flood of complaints contained in letters read aloud during an emergency meeting of the board.
NOAA: Oregon Coast Whale Beachings Part of Larger Trend as Oceans Undergo ‘Profound Changes’
Austin De Dios / Oregonlive.com (TNS) After four dead whales washed up on Oregon beaches in January, it was natural to wonder: Is this normal? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tracks whale beachings, including in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and the agency has counted 233 of them along those coasts since 1989.
Man who fatally shot 3 Texas teens in 1998 faces execution
HOUSTON (AP) — An inmate convicted of killing three teenagers while they slept in a Texas Panhandle home more than 25 years ago faces execution Wednesday amid allegations that his trial was marred by racial bias. It had been unclear whether John Balentine’s execution, scheduled for Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas, would go forward after a judge withdrew Balentine’s execution date and warrant last week.
PHOTOS: Hanukkah unity burns brightly in Silicon Valley
In a show of Jewish unity and pride, more than 1,500 people gathered on the first night of Hanukkah at San Jose’s Santana Row for festivities and the traditional lighting of the menorah. Sunday’s event brought together the Chabad Houses of Almaden, downtown San Jose, Los Gatos, Cupertino and Santa Clara, along with members of other faiths. “The story of Hanukkah is the tremendous power of light to overcome darkness,” said Rabbi Mendel Weinfeld of Almaden.
Stanford hires Wisconsin's Bobby April III as defensive coordinator
New Stanford football coach Troy Taylor has hired the man who will be tasked with turning around the Cardinal defense, which ranked 113th nationally in yards per game this season. Bobby April III joins Taylor’s staff as the defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach. April most recently was at Wisconsin, where he was the Badgers’ outside linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator. April is known as a strong recruiter who can help develop linebackers into NFL prospects.
‘The most frightening thing’: Why Humboldt County earthquake punched above its weight
RIO DELL — Patti Toroni awoke early Tuesday to her house jolting violently from side to side — tossing about like a boat at sea as her china cabinet came crashing down and items fell from the walls and smashed to the floor. “The quake was terrifying,” said Toroni, 68, a retired care worker.
Man charged in Hayward road rage shooting
HAYWARD — A 33-year-old San Leandro man has been charged with three felony crimes in a road-rage shooting Monday, according to police and court records. The driver who was shot at was not hurt, but his vehicle was hit six times by gunfire, police said. The suspect was charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm on one’s person in a city. He was being held without bail Wednesday at Santa Rita Jail.
Bay Area arts: 8 shows and exhibits you should see this weekend and beyond
Whether you’re celebrating the holiday or seeking a reprieve from it, there are some intriguing live shows and exhibits on the horizon. Here’s a partial rundown. Holiday shows roll on There’s still time to catch some fun seasonal performances in the Bay Area. Here are four you should know about. Dave Koz and Friends: The contemporary jazz saxophonist brings his 25th annual holiday show to the Bay Area, featuring guest artists Rick Braun, Peter White, Keiko Matsui and Rebecca Jade.
Zelenskyy in US to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to Congress in a bid to shore up support for his country and send a defiant message to its Russian invaders. A U.S. official confirmed that a U.S. Air Force jet carrying the Ukrainian leader landed at Joint Base Andrews, just outside the capital.
Early signing period: Where Bay Area high school football players signed
The early signing period for college football began Wednesday. As usual, some of the Bay Area’s top high school players didn’t waste any time submitting their letters of intent. Among the first signees were De La Salle tight end Cooper Flanagan (Notre Dame), Pittsburg wide receiver Rashid Williams (Washington) and Heritage running back Devon Rivers and Sacred Heart Cathedral linebacker RL Miller, who both signed with Fresno State.
Shortest day of the year is long on pagan rituals
By Forrest Brow | CNN For the past six months, the days have grown shorter and the nights have grown longer in the Northern Hemisphere. But that’s about to reverse itself. Winter solstice 2022, the shortest day of year and the official first day of winter, is on Wednesday, December 21 (well, for a decent chunk of the world anyway). How this all works has fascinated people for thousands of years. First we’ll look at the science and precise timing behind the solstice.
Paragould man arrested for catalytic converter theft
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) – A 53-year-old Paragould man is behind bars after police said he was caught on camera stealing a catalytic converter. Police arrested Russell Collins on Monday, Dec. 19 for first-degree criminal mischief and theft of property $1,000 or less. According to a probable cause affidavit, on Monday, Dec. 12, officers were advised by the victim their catalytic converter had been cut off their vehicle on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Officials: 41 dogs rescued from home living in ‘horrible conditions’
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio said about 41 dogs, mostly beagles, were recovered from a home Monday after they were found living in “horrible conditions.” Officials conducted a search warrant on the house after a concerned resident called authorities about the conditions. Police said the residence was littered with feces and that a man in his 60s lived in the home. The City of Lakewood reportedly declared the home uninhabitable and condemned it.
Kurtenbach: SF Giants’ offseason from hell is back, as Carlos Correa’s signing is on hold
Teams postpone big, introductory press conferences — events that have been on the schedule for a week — the morning of all the time, right? Right? No, of course, they don’t. That’s what makes the Giants postponing Carlos Correa’s introductory press conference Tuesday so bizarre. That’s why it’s impossible not to think the worst about the situation. Yes, the Giants’ offseason from hell is back on, folks. Maybe it will be for a few hours. Maybe this is the permanent state.
Sharks, Hertl react to NHL’s two-game suspension: Ban was ‘probably a little much’
SAN JOSE – Sharks center Tomas Hertl said Tuesday he was surprised to receive a two-game suspension from the NHL for high-sticking Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm two days earlier, feeling he might get a lighter punishment considering he had no prior history of supplemental discipline. Hertl will miss Tuesday’s rematch with the Flames at SAP Center and Thursday’s home game with the Minnesota Wild, the Sharks’ last game before a four-day Christmas break.
Vintage Detroit muscle meets the green revolution
By Thomas Peipert | Associated Press DENVER — When Kevin Erickson fires up his 1972 Plymouth Satellite, a faint hum replaces what is normally the sound of pistons pumping, gas coursing through the carburetor and the low thrum of the exhaust. Even though it’s nearly silent, the classic American muscle car isn’t broken. It’s electric.
New Year’s Eve 2022: Here are 3 big comedy shows in the Bay Area
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Woman dies in Oakland hills traffic crash
A woman was killed and a man injured early Tuesday when the vehicle they were in crashed in the Oakland hills, authorities said. The name of the woman killed was not been released. Both she and the man injured are believed to be in their 40s. Police did not immediately say who was driving. The crash was reported about 12:44 a.m. Tuesday on Grizzly Peak Boulevard west of Fish Ranch Road.
Now hiring: $140,000 job comes with San Francisco waterfront views, room and board — but there’s a catch
RICHMOND — Can you ferry a boat, sling delicious hors d’oeuvres, tidy up bedsheets and make guests feel at home in a five-room inn in the middle of San Pablo Bay? If so, the picturesque East Brother Light Station may have a job for you. Applications are open to hire two new innkeepers to keep the nearly 150-year-old lighthouse up and running for two years, starting in April 2023.
CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine
By Deidre McPhillips | CNN Increased demand has led CVS and Walgreens to limit purchases of children’s pain-relief medicine, the companies confirmed to CNN on Monday. CVS is restricting both in-person and online purchases to two children’s pain relief products. Walgreens has limited online purchases to six over-the-counter fever reducers per transaction, but it does not have an in-store purchase limit.
Central Park gate honors wrongly imprisoned ‘Exonerated 5′
NEW YORK (AP) — At a small patch of Central Park flanking New York’s Harlem neighborhood, scores came Monday to remember the injustice that imprisoned five Black and Latino teenagers after they were wrongly accused and convicted of the 1989 rape of a white jogger. They arrived in the chill of a late fall morning, some singing hymns, to dedicate a park entry to the men once known as the Central Park Five, but now remembered as the Exonerated Five.
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Miss Out on Borst Park Christmas Display
If you have not yet gone out to enjoy the Borst Park Drive Thru Christmas light display, I encourage you to check it out. It runs every day 5 to 9 p.m. until Dec. 25. It’s $5 per car. Driving through the display has become a much anticipated yearly tradition for our family. We are thankful to live in a community that works hard together to provide amenities like this for everyone to enjoy. Kyle Markstrom
Robbery on “Super Saturday”
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Saturday before Christmas is always known to be busy for retail workers, but an auto parts store is having a more hectic day at their store. A robbery took place around 7 p.m. on Dec. 17. at Advanced Auto Parts on Highland in Jonesboro. According to Jonesboro Police Department, the suspect demanded money from an employee. JPD is unsure if the suspect is a former employee or a current employee at Advanced Auto Parts. Police are on the scene, and someone is detained.
New York City firefighter dies from fall while preparing for training
NEW YORK (AP) — A veteran New York City firefighter suffered a fatal head injury after falling 20 feet inside his firehouse this week while preparing for a training exercise, authorities announced Friday. William P. Moon II was preparing for a drill inside his Brooklyn firehouse Monday when he fell, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said.
Twitter purge raises alarms in media circles and beyond
By Mae Anderson and Matt O’Brien | Associated Press Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter is adding to a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences. Accounts of reporters with The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Voice of America and other publications, went dark Thursday.
Tristan Thompson agrees to pay Maralee Nichols $9,500 per month in child support: report
Tristan Thompson has reportedly settled a paternity case with Maralee Nichols, agreeing to pay the mother of their 1-year-old son Theo $9,500 per month. Sources with knowledge of the case told TMZ on Friday Thompson has also agreed to cover some of the 31-year-old fitness expert’s legal fees. Nichols is expected to have sole custody of the boy, and a visitation plan hasn’t been worked out yet, according to the sources. The settlement should be filed in L.A. County Superior Court on Friday.
As UC strike enters second month, grad workers risk arrest pushing for raises
By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters As a labor standoff drags into its second month at the University of California, the graduate student workers on strike are bringing their fury — and hopes for higher wages and benefits — directly to UC leadership through civil disobedience and other tactics that go beyond standard picketing.
Thousands of Kennedy assassination records released
(CNN) - The CIA said the agency has now released almost all its documents involving the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On Thursday, the National Archives released nearly 13,000 government documents related to JFK’s assassination. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Congress passed legislation in 1992 requiring the release of all remaining government records about the assassination.
49ers report card: Cohesive play and coaching spur convincing division clincher in Seattle
SEATTLE – Here is how the 49ers (10-4) graded in Thursday night’s NFC West-clinching 21-13 win at the Seattle Seahawks (7-7): PASS OFFENSE: A- Brock Purdy won his first road start in the 49ers’ toughest locale – Seattle – by playing efficient football with accurate throws (11-for-11 start), a tremendous support staff, and, for good measure, a little luck like a potential interception getting dropped.
Tudor Revival with meticulous updates
The main level offers a spacious living room featuring a prominent brick hearth, a formal dining room perfect for entertaining and an exquisitely remodeled kitchen. This level also features four bedrooms plus two bathrooms, including an expansive primary suite that opens to your enclosed private yard area and hot tub. The home is near the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, shops and restaurants.
Man charged with violent threats against Congress members
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 48-year-old Washington state man was arrested Wednesday and charged in federal court for allegedly making threats against members of Congress via voicemail. Mark Leonetti, of Longview, appeared Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Tacoma on seven counts of making interstate threats, according to U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Nick Brown. It wasn’t immediately known if Leonetti has a lawyer to comment on the case.
A stranger yelled at me and I just drove around him
DEAR MISS MANNERS: While shopping in a large warehouse store, I saw an elderly woman using an electric shopping cart that was at the end of its charge. It was clear that she wasn’t likely to make it the end of the aisle, let alone all the way across the store. I told her that if she would stay put, I would go try to find her another cart. At the front of the store, there were two or three available, so I got on one with a full charge.
Kurtenbach: The 49ers are the NFL’s best team. Their NFC West-clinching win proved it
It’s not just about the quarterback. It’s not just about the coach. It’s not just about the defense, the skill position players, or the special teams, either. If you want to be successful in the NFL, it’s about all of the above. Yes, some roles might be a bit more important than others, but football is still the ultimate team game. And the 2022 49ers are one hell of a team. I think they’re the best team in the league.
Eastman trial continues; Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes may testify
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - It was a late start to day four in the trial of Randall Kowalke v. Rep. David Eastman after another round of snow pushed the hearings to go virtual. After a number of unexpected recesses at the start of the morning, proceedings in the trial continued with testimony from Eastman. Eastman testified that he was in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, the day the attack occurred, but never went to the Capitol building.
US immigration court backlog surpasses 2 million pending cases
(CNN) - The United States immigration court system’s backlog is at an all-time high. An analysis by a clearinghouse at Syracuse University found there are more than 2 million cases pending. The largest backlog is in Miami-Dade County in Florida with more than 100,000 pending cases. Next is Harris County, Texas with more than 75,000, followed by Los Angeles with 74,000 cases. A large portion of these are for people seeking asylum.
Tigers Dominate Chinooks After Crushing First Half
By The Chronicle staff Taking a 44-4 halftime lead and riding it all the way to a 61-23 victory Friday night, the Napavine girls basketball team had no trouble picking up a league win against Kalama at home. The Tigers had a well-rounded scoring effort, but were led by senior Morgan Hamilton’s 24 points on 11 of 17 shooting from the field. “I thought we had a really good first half of basketball,” Tigers coach Shane Schutz said. “Morgan Hamilton had a good floor game and scored a lot in transition.
Alaska Military Youth Academy graduates 75 students
Upon conclusion of Eastman’s testimony, the defense offered its opening statement and immediately motioned for a directed verdict, arguing that the plaintiff’s side had failed to prove the actions of the Oath Keepers on Jan. 6 were a direct attempt to overthrow the United States government. A deadly crash involving two commercial vehicles has closed the Parks Highway north of Trapper Creek and Alaska State Troopers say the closure is expected to last until Thursday evening.
Photos: Colorado Buffaloes Men’s Basketball Beats North Alabama
Colorado football: Buffs reel in West Virginia transfer, three-star linebacker Colorado football recruiting: Buffs add two transfers, 3-star WR to commit list CU Buffs’ head coach Deion Sanders prepares for first signing day Chat replay: Colorado Buffs beat writer Brian Howell (Dec.
Louisiana officers charged in death of motorist Ronald Greene
By Jim Mustain | Associated Press FARMERVILLE, La. — Five Louisiana law enforcement officers were charged with state crimes ranging from negligent homicide to malfeasance Thursday in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.
Kurtenbach: Steph Curry’s out for at least two weeks and it’s 2021 all over again for the Warriors
The Warriors just received a big lump of coal in their stockings, just over a week before Christmas. Steph Curry’s left shoulder injury, sustained Wednesday in Indianapolis, is going to keep the Warriors superstar out of the lineup for at least two weeks. Yes, he’s out for the Christmas Day game against the Grizzlies.
Sunnyvale District 3 votes to be recounted after race is split over one vote
Sunnyvale’s District 3 city council election isn’t quite over after all — the votes will soon be recounted at the request of candidate Justin Wang. Wang requested the recount after the city certified the results last week and initially declared his opponent, Murali Srinivasan, as the winner. The race between the two candidates was extremely tight, and the initially certified results showed that Srinivasan ended the race ahead of Wang by just one vote.
Biden pumps up Africa relations, will visit next year
By Aamer Madhani and Colleen Long | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Thursday he will visit sub-Saharan Africa next year, the first U.S. president to travel there in a decade. He announced the trip — still unscheduled — as he wrapped up a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit by stressing he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention to the growing continent.
49ers live updates: Niners seek to clinch NFC West vs. Seahawks
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here. GAME ESSENTIALS: 49ers (9-4) vs. Seahawks (7-6) at Lumen Field, at 5:15 p.m. (PT). TV: Amazon Prime, KTVU Ch. 2. Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color commentary), Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporting). ODDS: 49ers -3. OVER/UNDER: 43. SERIES: 49ers lead 30-18. LAST MEETING: 49ers won 27-7 on Sept. 18, 2022.
California lowers incentives for rooftop solar panels
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California utility regulators on Thursday approved major changes to the state’s booming rooftop solar market that they say will more evenly spread the cost of energy and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the evening. California has long led the nation in adoption of home solar panels, and today more than 1.5 million California houses have them on the roof.
VIDEO: Inside EF-2 tornado that struck near New Orleans
GRETNA, La. (WVUE) - Security video from a Tesla obtained by WVUE shows the EF-2 tornado that slammed into Jefferson Parish on Wednesday leaving behind a trail of destruction. The video begins calmly but things turn chaotic in seconds. The sky darkens before debris is strewn about. Almost as quickly as the situation deteriorated, things calmed again, with a truck blown over and a roof torn from a house across the street.
Case solved: Authorities say mother arrested in 4-year mystery of ‘Baby June’ death
BOYTON BEACH, Fla. (CNN) - Authorities in South Florida say the four-year mystery surrounding a newborn found dead in the ocean near Boynton Beach has been solved. An off-duty firefighter first spotted the newborn, believed to be less than a week old, floating in the water in June 2018. The baby was given the name “Baby June.” According to officials, the sheriff’s office retrieved DNA from the baby and uploaded it to a public database.
Women’s basketball preview: CU Buffs vs. Alcorn State Original
CU Buffs women’s basketball vs. Alcorn State Braves TIPOFF: Friday, 6 p.m., at CU Events Center TV/RADIO: Online — CUBuffs.com live stream.
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