Police investigate death of two-month-old Mexicali baby
Police are investigating a father who allegedly beat his baby to death in Mexicali over the weekend.
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House sitter in Connecticut accused of trying to feed mothball-stuffed candy to neighbor’s dog
By ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A house sitter in Southington is accused of trying to kill a neighbor’s dog by hiding a mothball in a piece of candy. Police said they charged Sandra Sullivan, 57, with criminal attempt to commit cruelty to animals. Officers said they
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Lawsuit accuses COVID-19 testing company of faking results
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against an Illinois-based COVID-19 testing company, accusing it of improperly handling tests and providing fake negative results. The Seattle Times reports the lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court says the Center for COVID Control with about 300 locations nationwide “failed
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Ottawa soup kitchen donations roll in after truck protesters allegedly harassed staff
By Sara Smart, CNN An Ottawa soup kitchen has received an outpouring of support after a group of truckers protesting in the city allegedly harassed staff and assaulted a homeless man on Saturday. Located blocks away from Parliament Hill, the Shepherds of Good Hope shelter found itself in the thick of the protests this weekend.
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Falcons add former Bears assistant Michael Pitre as RB coach
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have hired former Chicago Bears assistant Michael Pitre as running backs coach. Pitre coached the Bears’ running backs in 2021. He replaces Desmond Kitchings, who left the Falcons with one game remaining in Atlanta’s 7-10 season to become Virginia’s offensive coordinator. Falcons coach Arthur Smith used a
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Falcons add former Bears assistant Michael Pitre as RB coach
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have hired former Chicago Bears assistant Michael Pitre as running backs coach. Pitre coached the Bears’ running backs in 2021. He replaces Desmond Kitchings, who left the Falcons with one game remaining in Atlanta’s 7-10 season to become Virginia’s offensive coordinator. Falcons coach Arthur Smith used a
Continue Reading No venue change for trial of ex-NFL star’s killer
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana judge has decided not to move the retrial of the man who fatally shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in 2016. Prosecutors had sought to move the trial out of New Orleans. They cited publicity before and during Hayes’ previous trial in Smith’s death. Court
Continue Reading No venue change for trial of ex-NFL star’s killer
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana judge has decided not to move the retrial of the man who fatally shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in 2016. Prosecutors had sought to move the trial out of New Orleans. They cited publicity before and during Hayes’ previous trial in Smith’s death. Court
Continue ReadingMore than 100 evicted from Pensacola homeless encampment
By Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA, Florida (WALA) — The city of Pensacola gave marching orders to more than 100 homeless people who created an encampment beneath the spans of Interstate-110 there. The deadline to move was 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2022, and most were already gone when Monday
Continue Reading3-year-old dies from injuries following house fire
By Victor Jacobo Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries following a house fire last week, Wednesday, Jan. 26. The Milwaukee County medical examiner confirmed Gideon Simos died from his injuries at Children’s Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 30. The fire broke out at a
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Vending machine giving out masks in New Mexico
An innovative idea is being spread around New Mexico with vending machines offering face masks.
Continue Reading Bill to create universal health care system in California fails, with Democrats unable to muster enough votes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bill to create universal health care system in California fails, with Democrats unable to muster enough votes.
Continue ReadingTom Brady says he hasn’t made decision on retiring yet
By Steve Almasy, CNN Tom Brady, arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all time and a seven-time Super Bowl winner, said Monday on his podcast that he has made no decision yet on retiring from football. Over the weekend, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington and The Boston Globe, had reported that Brady was retiring,
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Continue Reading Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future plans
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn’t ready to make a decision about retirement. Speaking on his SiriusXM podcast, Brady said: “I think when the time is right, I’ll be ready to make a decision, one
Continue Reading Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future plans
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn’t ready to make a decision about retirement. Speaking on his SiriusXM podcast, Brady said: “I think when the time is right, I’ll be ready to make a decision, one
Continue Reading Atlanta United loans Ezequiel Barco to Argentine club
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina’s top flight for the 2022 season. Barco’s loan opens up a designated player spot for United’s pursuit of another promising young Argentinian player, Thiago Almada. The club confirmed that it holds his MLS rights. United also announced it
Continue Reading Atlanta United loans Ezequiel Barco to Argentine club
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina’s top flight for the 2022 season. Barco’s loan opens up a designated player spot for United’s pursuit of another promising young Argentinian player, Thiago Almada. The club confirmed that it holds his MLS rights. United also announced it
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking megaflash lightning documented in North and South America
By Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN Two new world records for megaflashes of lightning have been recorded by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), including one for longest distance of a singular flash in North America and one for longest duration in South America. “A mega-flash is a really, really big lightning flash,” Randall Cerveny,
Continue Reading Atlanta’s Trae Young scratched with shoulder contusion
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young was scratched from Monday’s lineup against Toronto with a right shoulder contusion. Coach Nate McMillan said Young was a game-time decision. Young’s injury occurred in the first half of Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers when he collided with Carmelo Anthony.
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