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Money, power, sex: Attorney says slain kids’ mom used all 3

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A mother accused in the triple murder of her two youngest children as well as her new husband’s previous wife was willing to “remove any obstacle in her way to get what she wants,” a prosecutor told jurors Monday morning. “The defendant used money, power and sex to get what she wanted,” Fremont County Prosecutor Lindsey Black said. “It didn’t matter what it was.”Prosecutors charged Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, with multiple counts of conspiracy, murder and grand theft in connection with the deaths of Vallow Daybell’s two youngest children: 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and big sister Tylee Ryan, who was last seen a few days before her 17th birthday in 2019. Prosecutors also charged the couple in connection with the October 2019 death of Chad Daybell’s late wife, Tammy Daybell.Both defendants have pleaded not guilty, but they are being tried separately and Chad Daybell’s trial is still months away. Vallow Daybell faces...

Bruins’ David Pastrnak accomplishes lofty goal of scoring 60

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

David Pastrnak followed Brad Marchand’s advice all the way to a career year.Many years ago, not long after Pastrnak entered the NHL in 2014-15, Marchand told his Boston Bruins teammate, “You have to always aim 10 goals higher than you think you can get.”Pastrnak did just that, shooting for 60 goals this season. He knew 50 was a possibility, then on Sunday racked up a hat trick to reach 60 for the first time — the latest highlight in a stretch that has seen him carry the Bruins to the top of the league and the single-season wins record.“Wasn’t really thinking I would get there,” Pastrnak said, acknowledging it wasn’t for lack of belief. “I know what kind of player I am in this league right now, and I came really close before COVID, so I knew I could do it. That helps with your mindset.”Three years after the pandemic halted his pursuit of 50 goals just shy at 48, Pastrnak joined Connor McDavid at the 60 mark. It’s the first time two players have reached 60 goals in t...

White Sox trade reliever Ruiz to Diamondbacks for $100,000

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox traded reliever José Ruiz to Arizona on Sunday for $100,000.The White Sox designated the 28-year-old for assignment on Friday following a difficult start to the season. Ruiz allowed nine runs, eight hits and four walks with three strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings across four appearances for Chicago.Ruiz spent five-plus with the White Sox, who claimed him off waivers from San Diego in December 2017. Ruiz went 3-7 with a 4.53 ERA in 177 appearances for Chicago.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Election-denying former Colorado clerk avoids jail

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A former Colorado county clerk accused of illegally accessing her election system avoided jail time for a misdemeanor obstruction conviction in another case on Monday. County Judge Bruce Raaum sentenced Tina Peters to 120 hours of community service and four months of home detention with an ankle monitor for trying to prevent authorities from taking an iPad she allegedly used to video a court hearing. However, the sentence was immediately put on hold while Peters appeals it, The Daily Sentinel reported.Peters, who has become a prominent national figure in the election conspiracy movement, had faced up to six months in jail. Peters’ attorney, Harvey Steinberg, argued that she should not go to jail since it was her first conviction and because she was exercising her rights to question government.District Attorney Dan Rubinstein said Peters, as an elected official, should be held to a higher standard.Raaum agreed that a higher standard should apply to ...

Hendrick won’t appeal penalties to No. 24, No. 48 cars

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports said Monday it won’t appeal the latest penalties handed down by NASCAR on the race teams of drivers Alex Bowman and William Byron last week.NASCAR took both the No. 48 and No. 24 cars to its R&D center following the race at Richmond and found illegal modifications in the greenhouse, or center, area of the car. NASCAR docked the team’s 60 points and five playoff points apiece last Thursday. Also, interim crew chiefs in Greg Ives for the No. 48 and Brian Campe for the No. 24 were fined $75,000 and suspended for two races.A statement released by Hendrick Motorsports said the organization will be best served using its time and resources on competing each weekend. “The area of the race cars NASCAR focused on is not related to our performance on the track,” the statement said. Hendrick Motorsports had a successful appeal of penalties it incurred following the Phoenix race last month when its four race teams were assessed penalties of 10...

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Winners

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

Through April 91. Ty Majeski, 259 (0).2. Zane Smith, 225 (2).3. Ben Rhodes, 212 (0).4. Matt Crafton, 198 (0).5. Christian Eckes, 194 (1).6. Grant Enfinger, 188 (0).7. Corey Heim, 170 (0).8. Tanner Gray, 156 (0).Source

NASCAR Cup Series Winners

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

Through April 91. William Byron, 2.2. Christopher Bell, 1.2. Kyle Busch, 1.2. Kyle Larson, 1.2. Joey Logano, 1.2. Tyler Reddick, 1.2. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 1.Source

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Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

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Suspect in Louisville bank shooting that killed 4, injured 9, was employee: police

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A 23-year-old used a rifle to kill four people — including a close friend of the governor — Monday at the Louisville bank where he was an employee, authorities said.The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state's governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.Police in Louisville arrived as gunshots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and exchanged fire with the shooter, who died, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said at a news conference. He said it wasn't clear whether the shooter killed himself or was shot by officers. Does your state allow teachers to carry a gun? Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel identified the shooter as Connor Sturgeon.Nine people, including t...

Police: Bank employee killed 4 killed in Louisville shooting

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:05:15 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A 23-year-old used a rifle to kill four people at the Louisville bank where he was an employee Monday, according to police.Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel identified the shooter as Connor Sturgeon, who was also killed during the shooting.Police also identified the victims, who ranged in age from 40 to 64.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooter at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people — including two friends of the governor — and wounded at least nine others Monday, authorities said. The suspect also was dead.The shooting, the 15th mass killing in the country this year, comes just two weeks after a former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) to the south. That state’s governor and his wife also had friends killed in that shooting.Police in Louisville arrived as gunshots we...