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Tornadoes spawned by huge system pulverize homes; 3 dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

By ANDREW DeMILLO (Associated Press)LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees as people raced for shelter. At least one person was killed and two dozen or more were hurt, some critically, in the Little Rock area, authorities said. The town of Wynne in northeastern Arkansas was also devastated, and officials reported two dead there, along with destroyed homes and people trapped in the debris. There were more confirmed twisters in Iowa, damaging hail fell in Illinois and wind-whipped grass fires blazed in Oklahoma, as the storm system threatened a broad swath of the country home to some 85 million people.The destructive weather came as President Joe Biden toured the aftermath of a deadly tornado that struck in Mississippi one week ago and promised the government would help the area recover. The Little Rock tornado tore fir...

Marlins edge Mets behind Jorge Soler’s big night

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

MIAMI — Jorge Soler’s solo home run off left-hander David Peterson in the second inning was all the Miami Marlins needed to defeat the Mets and even up the season-opening series 1-1.The Mets lost 2-1 on Friday night at LoanDepot park, failing to get the big hit they needed. Peterson (0-1) made his first start of the season and had some mixed results, allowing only one run on eight hits, walking one and striking out five over five innings. Peterson was the lucky recipient of some excellent defense behind him and also effectively pitched himself out of a few jams.Left-hander Jesus Luzardo (1-0) flummoxed the Mets through 5 2/3 innings, allowing only two hits, striking out five and walking four. Luzardo didn’t allow a base runner until the fourth inning and it looked as though the walks were going to haunt him in the sixth, but the Miami bullpen did its job to secure the win.Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered off John Curtiss to put the Mets down 2-0 in the ninth, pushing the ...

Zach LaVine finds his way to the rim once again as he leads Chicago Bulls’ postseason push: ‘I’m able to do everything I need to’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

Few forces are strong enough to withstand the momentum of Zach LaVine when he picks up steam on the way to the basket.It could be easy for the casual viewer to sum up LaVine’s scoring around the basket as an act of pure physicality. But once he’s in the air, LaVine’s finishing is elevated to something close to an art form — cradle the ball from his fingertips to his palm, tug it right, skip it left, flip it upward off the glass, crush it down past the rim.This isn’t new for LaVine, but the creative element was missing from his game in the early months of the season. It took until December for LaVine to feel like himself after an offseason left knee surgery.In the last two months, his bounce has returned with a vengeance — and might have brought with it the best version of LaVine yet.“It pretty much opened up my whole game,” LaVine told the Tribune. “I’m able to do everything I need to.”LaVine and the Bulls entered the...

4.2-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of San Diego County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck northeast of Palomar Mountain Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS reported the quake hit at 6:16 p.m., with a depth of about 4.9 miles.The shaking was felt in East County areas like Jamul and Fallbrook, to as far west as Carlsbad, downtown San Diego and University City, according to FOX 5 viewers.No tsunami is expected, per National Weather Service San Diego.There are no immediate reports of damages or injuries.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Man wanted after alleged sexual assault aboard GO Train

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

Toronto police have released surveillance images of a suspect wanted in an alleged sexual assault aboard a GO Train. Police say the victim was on GO Train #9232 on the Lake Shore East line travelling from Union Station on Monday night. The victim tells police that shortly after sitting down, the suspect approached and sat next to them. The suspect then attempted to engage the victim in conversation before sexually assaulting them. Police say the suspect then got off the train at Danforth GO station.The man is described as being 30-years-old with a thin build, short brown hair and a brown beard. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, brown sweater, dark jeans and black shoes.

Tornadoes spawned by huge system pulverize homes; 1 dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest on Friday, spawning tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees as people raced for shelter. At least one person was reported dead and two dozen or more were hurt, some critically, in the Little Rock area.The town of Wynne in eastern Arkansas was also devastated, and officials reported destroyed homes and people trapped in the debris as unrelenting tornadoes kept moving east into the evening. Police in Covington, Tennessee, reported downed power lines and toppled trees.There were more confirmed twisters in Iowa, damaging hail fell in Illinois and wind-whipped grass fires blazed in Oklahoma, as the storm system threatened a broad swath of the country home to some 85 million people.The destructive weather came as President Joe Biden toured the aftermath of a deadly tornado that struck in Mississippi one week ago and promised the government would help the ar...

Mulkey-led LSU women reach 1st title game, top Virginia Tech

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Alexis Morris scored 27 points and had two of her misses in the fourth quarter turned into putback baskets by Angel Reese in a big run as LSU rallied to beat top-seeded Virginia Tech 79-72 in the national semifinal game Friday night. Reese finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for LSU (33-2), which is going to the national championship game for the first time. It comes in the second season since feisty and flamboyantly dressed coach Kim Mulkey returned to her home state to take over a Tigers program that lost five consecutive national semifinal games from 2004-08 the only other times they made it this far.LSU will play Sunday against the winner of the South Carolina-Iowa semifinal.Mulkey, who won three national titles in four Final Four appearances over her 21 seasons at Baylor, is only the second coach to take two different teams to the national championship game. The other was C. Vivian Stringer, with Cheyney in the inaugural 1982 women’s tournament and Rutge...

Hit TV series ‘The Last of Us’ to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he would be excited to see a “blown up,” post-apocalyptic version of city hall after announcing that the hit HBO TV series “The Last of Us” will film Season 2 in “Hollywood North,” moving from Alberta.The filming will provide Vancouver with more “swagger,” said Sim, adding the series has been one of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows this year.It will also provide hundreds of jobs, career opportunities and significant contributions to the city’s economy, he told a news conference on Friday.Sim said he and Vancouver film commissioner Geoff Teoli were in Los Angeles early in March to meet with senior film and television executives and share the message that Vancouver is “open for business,” while asking what steps they could take to make it easier for productions to film in the city.He said executives for “The Last of Us” were still deciding where to film the next se...

Judge pauses horse racing anti-doping rules for 30 days

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

Horse racing’s new anti-doping program was dealt a blow Friday when a judge in Texas ordered the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to stop enforcing its rules involving medications and illegal drugs until May 1.Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a 30-day injunction in response to a request for an emergency injunction by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the state of Texas. The two groups filed their request Monday, the same day HISA began enforcing its new anti-doping and medication rules in states where live racing is currently going on.In the filing, the plaintiffs had asked Hendrix to rule in an expedited manner on the request, noting that the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby — major preps for the Kentucky Derby — are to be run Saturday.“The plaintiffs have shown a serious risk of harm — potential physical injury to racehorses, potential disqualification from Triple Crown p...

First responders called to Belvidere's Apollo Theater on reports of collapsed roof due to powerful storm

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:12:20 GMT

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — First responders were called to the Apollo Theater on Friday after reports of a roof collapse as a powerful storm and high winds swept through the area. The heavy metal band Morbid Angel was scheduled to perform. Injuries are unknown at this time, but multiple people were seen being evacuated on stretchers to awaiting ambulances.A Twitter user posted video showing what appeared to be patrons attempting to rescue people from beneath a pile of rubble on the main floor.The theater is located at 104. N. State Street.Morbid Angel is a nationally touring death metal band that was founded in 1983, releasing albums Altars of Madness (1989), Blessed Are the Sick (1991), and Covenant (1993).Ads for the concert said opening acts Crypta, Skeletal Remains, and Revocation were also slated to perform.A line of powerful storms swept through the Midwest with winds projected to reach up to 75 mph Friday night, downing power lines and trees throughout the northern Illinois an...