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Mountain View man sentenced for child pornography charges

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A Mountain View man was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for possessing child pornography and enticing children to participate in it, the United States Department of Justice announced. Christopher Raymond Campbell, 37, pleaded guilty to his involvement on Jan. 17. He admitted that between March 2021 and March 2022, he duped children into sending pornographic photos and videos of themselves. SF business owner asking for help from community after vandalism incidents According to the DOJ, Campbell used aliases and screen names to trick his victims. In some examples, he presented himself as a young female to gain the trust of young girls and persuade them into sending him pornographic content. Campbell admitted in his plea agreement that he recorded live videos of his communications with the girls. He instructed his victims on how to take the photos and encouraged them to perform sexual acts that caused them pain, the DOJ said. Some of his victims were younger than 14 year...

Red Bulls snap long winless skid on road, beat Inter Miami 1-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tom Barlow scored the lone goal of the match shortly after subbing in in the second half and the New York Red Bulls snapped a 10-match winless streak on the road with a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami on Wednesday night.Neither team scored until Barlow found the net for a second time this season — unassisted in the 52nd minute. It came just six minutes after he replaced Wikelman Carmona.The Red Bulls (4-5-7) entered play with a 0-6-4 record in its previous 10 matches away from home. The win leaves them one shy of the club-record 11-match skid by the 2011 club.Carlos Coronel had to make just one save to earn the clean sheet for the Red Bulls. Drake Callender stopped eight shots for Inter Miami.New York improves to 5-2-0 in the series. Inter Miami (5-10-0) scored four goals in its two wins but just two goals in the five losses.New York entered play having allowed just 123 shots through its first 15 matches — the lowest in the league since 2010. The Red Bulls ...

Fresh Russian bombardment hits Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 3 people and wounding others

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Fresh Russian bombardment hits Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 3 people and wounding others.Source

Ibrahim, Lassiter score 2 minutes apart, Montreal draws DC United 2-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

D.C. United defender Donovan Pines, left, heads the ball over CF Montréal's Aaron Herrera during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) D.C. United defender Donovan Pines, left, heads the ball over CF Montréal's Aaron Herrera during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunusi Ibrahim and Ariel Lassiter scored two minutes apart late in the second half to help CF Montreal tie D.C. United 2-2 on Wednesday night.Ibrahim, who entered in the 61st minute, became just the second player in club history to record a goal and an assist off the bench in the same game. H...

Own-goal leads Union to 1-0 victory over Charlotte

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — An own-goal by Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina late in the second half gave the Philadelphia Union a 1-0 victory on Wednesday night.Kahlina’s own-goal came in the 70th minute and helped Philadelphia (8-4-3) improve to 6-1-0 at home this season.Kahlina’s mistake prevented Charlotte (6-7-3) from winning three straight on the road for the first time in club history. Despite the loss, Charlotte has earned 10 points on the road this season, one less than it had all last year.Andre Blake had two saves to earn the clean sheet for Philadelphia. Kahlina saved two shots for Charlotte.The two clubs split a pair of matches last season, but Charlotte won 4-0 which equaled the Union’s largest margin of defeat in all competitions.Charlotte travels to play the Columbus Crew on Saturday. Philadelphia will host CF Montreal on Saturday.____AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

Backup Richey makes 4 saves; Chicago, Toronto play to scoreless draw

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Backup goalkeeper Spencer Richey made four saves after entering in the first half and the Chicago Fire played Toronto to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.Chicago (3-4-8) has not beaten Toronto (3-5-8) on the road in 12 straight matches (0-7-5) dating to 2013. That’s TFC’s longest home unbeaten run against any club.Toronto had its chances in the first half with a 10-2 edge in shots, five on target. Chicago came close in the 10th minute on Kendall Burks’ header that went just wide.Richey entered in the 30th minute after starting goalkeeper Chris Brady was injured during a collision with Deandre Kerr.Chicago, which also settled for a 3-3 draw over the weekend after a goal from former Toronto striker Jozy Altidore, travels to play FC Cincinnati on Saturday. Toronto hits the road to play Minnesota United on Saturday.____AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

How to get to downtown Denver during the NBA Finals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Thousands of people will crowd into downtown Denver to cheer on the Nuggets in their first-ever NBA Finals appearance.Sitting in heavy traffic and paying surge prices for ride shares and parking are not the only options for getting there. RTD has announced plans to accommodate the huge crowds. FOX31 spoke to fans who say whether attending a game, watch party or gathering at a downtown restaurant or bar, watching the team make history will be well worth any inconvenience. “Oh yeah, very excited about the Nuggets. It’s been a long time," one fan said. Nuggets-Heat series: Here's the full schedule for the NBA Finals Others say heavy traffic and steep parking costs hinder that excitement. “You have to pay for like a $60 Uber, even if you don’t you pay like $30 for parking," another fan said.Taking RTD to Nuggets games, watch partiesA good solution is to take public transportation. “The train is so super fast,” said one traveler on the Broadway Station platform. RTD wi...

The blanket assertion that there is ‘no safe level’ of alcohol for everyone is misleading

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Henry Ashworth, CEO and president, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD)Every day, adults around the world make numerous decisions that involve assessing and managing risk. Whether it’s deciding what to eat, playing a sport, sunbathing, or driving a car, we constantly balance what we want to do against the possible consequences. These everyday choices rely on our judgment, and are often informed by advice, guidance and our past experiences.While it is crucial to respect and support those who choose not to drink alcohol, whether for cultural or personal reasons, for many adults in many cultures, enjoying a beer, spirits, or wine in moderation is an important part of their social lives. Recently, some have made sweeping statements claiming that there is ‘no safe level’ of alcohol consumption. Claiming that any level of drinking for anyone, however low, is harmful defies common sense for the billions of adults who choose to drink beer, wine and spirits in moderati...

State investigating after health care company, Compass Medical, suddenly closes local practices

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

A sudden shutdown left patients in the dark Wednesday as local healthcare company Compass Medical confirmed an “imminent plan” to close its practices.As patients eyed next steps, state officials said they are investigating what went wrong. Compass, with locations in Quincy, Braintree, East Bridgewater, Easton, Middleborough and Taunton, shared a message on its website saying “After a steady stream of challenges, we were ultimately forced to make the devastating decision to close all offices of Compass Medical PC. effective immediately.”  “There is no good way to share this news,” Compass said. “We are heartbroken and truly sorry as we know the unprecedented impact on our valued patients.”The statement came after many patients previously learned the news from their providers as they arrived at their appointments on Wednesday.“I’m devastated,” one person said. “I don’t know what to do.” “That was quite a shock,” said patient Donn...

Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins will return to Illinois for 1 more year as players make NBA draft decisions at the deadline

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Illinois got a big boost Wednesday night when All-Big Ten guard Terrence Shannon Jr. announced on social media that he will return to Champaign for a fifth college season in 2023-24.Illini forward Coleman Hawkins also is withdrawing from the NBA draft and staying in school, according to reports, while Northwestern guard Chase Audige reportedly will remain in the draft.The 6-foot-6 Shannon, who went to Lincoln Park High School, averaged 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Illini last season after transferring from Texas Tech.“Excited to be back in Littyville and play for the best fans in the country,” Shannon tweeted. “Let’s do this!!”The 6-10 Hawkins averaged 9.9 points last season and led the Illini in rebounds (6.3) and assists (3.0).Wednesday was the NCAA’s deadline for players who declared as early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and retain their college eligibility. Purdue center Zach Edey, the AP player of the year, and guard Tristen ...