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3 men of Palestinian descent attending holiday gathering shot, injured near University of Vermont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

Three young men of Palestinian descent who were in Burlington for a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot and injured — one seriously — near the University of Vermont, police said Sunday. Authorities said the attack may have been a hate crime.The shootings occurred at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday near the UVM campus, according to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad. He said police are searching for the shooter.Two of the men are in stable condition and the other suffered “much more serious injuries,” Murad said in a news release Sunday. The three, all age 20, were visiting the home of one of the victim’s relatives and were walking when they were confronted by a white man with a handgun.“Without speaking, he discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled,” Murad said in a news release. “All three victims were struck, two in their torsos and one in the lower extremities.”Murad said all three men are of Palestinian descent. Two are U.S. citizens and one...

Palestinian prisoners released by Israel under cease-fire deal arrive in West Bank city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned to a hero’s welcome in the West Bank on Sunday after being released by Israel in a cease-fire deal with Hamas.The 39 young men, wearing gray prison garb, were welcomed by several hundred well-wishers in central Ramallah. The crowd hoisted the men on their shoulders. Many waved victory signs and held green Hamas flags.The release came hours after Hamas released 17 hostages it had been holding in the Gaza Strip. It was the third of four planned swaps under a cease-fire deal that is set to expire on Monday.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.JERUSALEM — The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third set of releases under a four-day truce that the U.S. said it hoped would be extended.Some hostages were handed over directly to Israel, while others left through Egy...

Sharon Springs man arrested after rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

GLEN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Sharon Springs man has been arrested following a rollover crash, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Liam O'Connor, 39, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On November 21 at 3:37 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Reynolds Road and State Highway 30A in Glen for the report of a one-car rollover crash. Upon arrival, officers located O'Connor and his two children, ages 4 and 7. All three were transported to local hospitals to be evaluated and were later released. During the preliminary investigation, police determined that O'Connor was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Man missing out of Selkirk found dead The two children were turned over to their mother and O'Connor was taken into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesDriving while intoxicated - previous conviction within 10 yearsTwo counts of aggravated DWIFirst-degree aggravated u...

Man missing out of Selkirk found dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

SELKIRK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Bethlehem Police Department announced on Sunday that Richard Ryther, 71, who had been reported missing out of Selkirk, has been found dead. Police say Ryther's death does not appear suspicious. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police located Ryther's body on November 26 in a wooded area near 822 River Road in Glenmont. He had last been seen near his home on River Road around 2 p.m. on Friday. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethlehem Police Department at (518)439-9973.

St. Louis resident found dead in fatal house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

PATCH, Mo – A St. Louis resident was discovered deceased in a house fire in the 7900 block of Water. The victim remains unidentified.On November 25, at 8:30 a.m., St. Louis officers responded to a house fire after a request from the Fire Department. The victim was found inside the structure by firefighters. The Bomb and Arson Unit responded and has since taken charge of the ongoing investigation.

Broncos vs. Browns: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 12 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

The Broncos are the hottest team in the NFL with a four-game winning streak. Can they continue their run? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.Live updatesPre-game updatesInactives (12:40 p.m.): P.J. Locke is officially active. He’ll start next to Justin Simmons. Not a big surprise, but important nonetheless for Sean Payton’s team. Here’s Denver’s inactive players:RB Dwayne WashingtonOLB Ronnie PerkinsOLB Thomas IncoomS JL SkinnerC Alex ForsythDL Elijah GarciaThe Broncos yesterday elevated WR David Sills and DL Tyler Lancaster for gameday from the practice squad. — Parker GabrielGame day (12:20 p.m.): It’s a beauty of an afternoon at Empower Field and a significant AFC matchup at hand between the surging Broncos and the 7-3 Browns. Keys for Denver are two-fold: Turn over Cleveland rookie quarterback Dorrian Thompson-Robinson and convert in the red zone. The Browns defense provides a stiff challenge — pic...

California’s top cheeseburger joint is in L.A., according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

It’s been estimated that the average American eats approximately 60 burgers per year. And if that sounds high, it’s likely because most of those burgers weren’t so memorable.To rectify this issue, Yelp’s analysts recently set out to determine the “top” cheeseburger restaurant in every state using data obtained from Yelp’s community of online reviewers. The final list features something for folks in all corners of the country, from the meaty shores of Myrtle Beach to the cheesy plains of Wichita and beyond.As for the Golden State, the best burger can be found right here in SoCal. Chatsworth family has $200K worth of valuables stolen while Black Friday shopping The “top” places for a cheeseburger in every state, as determined by Yelp, can be found below:Alaska – Alaskan Burger & Brew, in AnchorageAlabama – Our Place Diner, in Ozark Arkansas – Table on 6th, in BentonvilleArizona – Happy’s Hamburgers, in ScottsdaleCalifornia – For The Win, in Los AngelesColorado – ...

Pac-12 rewind: Close calls, bad calls, big wins and a Hot Seat highlight Week 13 action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

Recapping the best and worst, and everything in between, from Week 13 in the Pac-12 …Theme of the week: Taking care of businessThe three teams atop the standings handled their assignments as Oregon and Arizona won handily and Washington survived another close game. The results set up the championship duel we saw coming weeks ago, with the Huskies and Ducks in a rematch of their October epic. Meanwhile, Arizona finished with a six-game winning streak and is alone in third place, two games clear of the pack.Game of the week: Washington 24, WSU 21Husky Stadium has been the site of several thrillers, with the Apple Cup near the top of the list: The visitors played with A-level intensity and controlled the line of scrimmage for significant stretches. WSU took advantage of a special teams penalty on the Huskies to tie the game midway through the fourth quarter, but UW made just enough plays — and got a huge assist from the officials (more below) — to produce the winning ...

Altercation led to man being pepper-sprayed in front of Concord restaurant 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

(KRON) – The Concord Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred outside of a restaurant on Saturday. A man and a woman got into an altercation with another man at Yard House in the Veranda Shopping Center on Nov. 25. The altercation led to the woman pepper-spraying a man in front of the restaurant.  Arrest led to suspect kicking officer in the face in San Rafael The incident occurred right outside the restaurant's doors and people inside the restaurant were still exposed, according to Concord PD. Restaurant patrons and employees were treated at the scene. According to police, the suspects drove away.Concord PD is currently reviewing footage and cell phone video to identify the suspects. 

Pinole PD arrest driver in possession of loaded semi-automatic pistol and marijuana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:46 GMT

(KRON) – The Pinole Police Department arrested one person in possession of a gun, cash, and for-sale marijuana on Saturday.  5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Half Moon Bay rescued Pinole officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle along Highway 80 on Nov. 25. According to police, during a search of the vehicle, officers found a loaded semi-automatic pistol under the front passenger seat with a fully loaded extended magazine.The officers say they also found cash and marijuana. The marijuana was determined to be for sale, police said. The driver was booked into jail. The vehicle was towed.