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Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor’s latest effort to curb border crossings

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — Texas began rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande on Friday in the latest escalation of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar effort to secure the U.S. border with Mexico, which already has included bussing migrants to liberal states and authorizing the National Guard to make arrests. But even before the huge, orange buoys were unloaded from the trailers that hauled them to the border city of Eagle Pass, there were concerns over this part of Abbott’s unprecedented challenge to the federal government’s authority over immigration enforcement. Migrant advocates voiced concerns about drowning risks and environmentalists questioned the impact on the river.Dozens of the large spherical buoys were stacked on the beds of four tractor trailers in a grassy city park near the river on Friday morning.Setting up the barriers could take up to two weeks, according to Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesperson for the Texas Departmen...

B.C. mass-stabbing killer apologizes to victims, cites ‘enormous’ drug use

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — The man who committed a deadly mass stabbing at a library in North Vancouver, B.C., two years ago has apologized to each of his victims at his sentencing hearing, as he described the “story of self-destruction” that led up to the attack.Yannick Bandaogo read his statement in French in a quiet, sometimes shaking voice, and said his addiction to crystal meth played a role in altering his mental health and behaviour.But he offered no motive at the B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, B.C., nor did he directly refer to the series of stabbings outside the Lynn Valley Library on March 27, 2021, in which one woman died and six people were wounded.Bandaogo, 30, pleaded guilty this year to second-degree murder, several charges of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault over the attack.“I must end my drug consumption in my daily life completely,” Bandaogo told the court. “I want nothing but to show the sincerity of my regret...

Saint Sabina host 'Summer Block Party' to celebrate, bring peace to community

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

CHICAGO -- Saint Sabina Catholic Church hosted their Summer Block Party on Friday.Organizers hoped to bring peace to the community and provide a chance to celebrate their first block party of the summer. Young athletes host signing day on South Side to celebrate success While St. Sabina works to put an end to violence, Father Michael Pfleger remains committed to unifying the community through events like the block party.A night of free fun in a safe environment allowed parents and children an opportunity to enjoy a summer Friday night without worry.The event was held at Renaissance Park on the 1300 block of West 79th Street on Chicago's south side.Live music, free food, games, and bouncy houses kept everyone entertained on Friday.

Paul Lisnek on Trump documents, DeSantis campaign & more

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.In addition to the latest surrounding the former President Donald Trump documents case, Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan for Chicago, and much more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch this story in the player above.

Tanglewood opening night kicks off with Boston Symphony Orchestra

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

BERKSHIRE, Mass. (NEWS10)- It's opening night for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. Nestled in the Berkshire hills, Tanglewood has been around since 1937. The concert venue is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. On Friday night, they took the stage. Alive at Five concert series fans beating the heat Music Director, Andris Nelsons, leading a fantastic program that centers on Tchaikovsky's fourth symphony, which is one of the great pieces of the repertoire.Some folks have been coming here for decades.“There is nothing more exciting than opening night at Tanglewood because what it says is summer is here,” said Lew Blaustein. Others coming from Connecticut enjoying the sights and food.“This is our very first time at Tanglewood. The surroundings are beautiful, were celebrating birthdays. It’s a beautiful atmosphere,” said two Connecticut residents. Unkept promises for New York City’s displaced asylees in the Capital Region Nick Duffin, custo...

Work in Eisenhower Tunnel will require partial overnight closures

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

Work will begin Sunday to remove and replace all cameras, message boards, lane-use signs and fiber in the Interstate 70 Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel, a project that is expected to take until summer of 2024.The direction of overnight traffic will have to be alternated Sundays through Thursdays, with full closure of one bore of the tunnel at a time. Work will begin at 10 p.m. and last until 5 a.m.When one tunnel bore is closed, traffic along Interstate 70 in both directions will be stopped at the tunnel entrance. Traffic in one direction at a time will be escorted through the open bore.The Colorado Department of Transportation said traffic stops are expected to last for 20 minutes. Delays are expected to be minimal because the work will be done overnight.The project by CDOT and contractor Sturgeon Electric will upgrade the cameras and signs in the tunnel that CDOT’s traffic operations center uses to monitor the safety and health of travelers driving through the Eisenhower Tunnel...

Rockies’ Kyle Freeland “a bit concerned” over drop in fastball velocity

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The velocity on Kyle Freeland’s fastball is down, of that there can be no doubt.To say that it’s an alarming trend would be saying too much, but it’s certainly been on the mind of the Rockies’ 30-year-old left-hander.“It’s a little bit concerning,” Freeland said Friday before the Rockies played the Giants at Oracle Park. “But you know that I’ve never been one to say that I can’t pitch without high velo. I’m still going to go out and use my mix of pitches to try and get outs. Obviously, velocity on your pitches is going to help with that because hitters aren’t going to be able to track the pitch as long.“But it’s not a massive concern, especially since I feel healthy. My body feels healthy and my arm feels healthy.”During his start in Houston on Tuesday,  Freeland’s four-seam fastball averaged 86.8 mph and his sinker averaged 86.9, continuing a recent trend of droppin...

Farhan Zaidi breaks down SF Giants’ trade deadline outlook

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — With their star second baseman, Thairo Estrada, out until at least August, middle infield is the spot the Giants are most likely to address via the trade market, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Friday, a little over three weeks until the Aug. 1 deadline.“We’ve got to at least evaluate what we have in the middle infield,” Zaidi said, meeting with a scrum of reporters before Friday’s series opener against the Rockies. “Kind of just keep an eye on the market and see if there’s someone that can be impactful there and weigh that against continuing to give opportunities to Casey (Schmitt) and Brett (Wisely).”Estrada’s left hand was fractured by an errant sinker from Adam Ottavino on Sunday, delivering the Giants arguably their biggest blow of the season. He has been their most valuable player this season, with 2.6 Wins Above Replacement, according to FanGraphs, and leads the team with 18 steals. Despite a recent downtu...

Vehicle damaged after freeway shooting on I-880 in Oakland

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities reported a freeway shooting on I-880 Thursday night, California Highway Patrol announced in a press release. The victim's vehicle was damaged after the shooting around 10:09 p.m. near Fruitvale Avenue and I-880. Louis Vuitton is latest high-end store to open in downtown Walnut Creek The victim heard one popping sound as a blue Dodge Dart was near the victim's vehicle, CHP said. Authorities did not confirm if that Dodge is the suspect vehicle. Nobody was hurt by the shooting, according to CHP. No arrests have been made at this time.The area of I-880 and Fruitvale Avenue is near the Fruitvale Station Shopping Center.CHP says anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 510-457-2875 and ask for Officer Davila.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; to...

Allisha Gray scores 21, Rhyne Howard 17, Dream open 4th quarter on 13-0 run to defeat Sky 82-68

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:41:34 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 21 points, Cheyenne Parker had a double-double and the Atlanta Dream dominated the fourth quarter to pull away for an 82-68 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.Atlanta, which has won four straight, opened the fourth quarter with a 59-58 lead and starting with a Gray 3-pointer, scored the first 13 points.Rhyne Howard followed with a 3-point and Naz Hillmon had a three-point play. Chicago missed five shots before Courtney Williams made a free throw to end the drought at the 6:46 mark. Danielle Robinson quickly answered with a layup that made it 74-59.The Sky had four more misses and a turnover before Kahleah Copper scored on a putback to make it 76-63 with 3:44 to play.Chicago was outscored 23-10 in the fourth quarter, making 2 of 13 shots with three turnovers.Howard had 17 points for the Dream (9-8) and Parker and Robinson 14 each.Copper had 16 points for Chicago (8-10), who are 1-1 for new coach/general manager Emre Vatansever, who replaced Ja...