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Casualties mount in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — A fifth body has been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania and two remained unaccounted for Sunday.West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said in an email to the Associated Press that the fifth body was found Sunday morning by first responders and confirmed dead by the by the Berks County Coroner’s Office. The coroner was unable to confirm the identity of that person, Kaag said.West Reading Borough Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed the body of a fourth victim was found under debris early Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia. Holben asked for continued prayers from the community and vowed that rescuers and officials “will not rest until every single person affected by this tragedy has been accounted for” from the blast that occurred just before 5 p.m. Friday.Rescue crews have been using heat imaging e...

Slain officers’ families issue statements thanking public for support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

EDMONTON — The families of two Edmonton police officers fatally shot earlier this month have issued statements thanking the public for their support.The statements from the families of Const. Brett Ryan and Const. Travis Jordan, released through the Edmonton Police Service, came on the eve of a regimental funeral for the officers Monday at Rogers Place arena.The Ryan family statement notes the father-to-be’s absence is profound, and it thanks the public for its “selflessness expressed through thoughtful words, blue ribbons, touching tributes, acts of kindness, and much more.”The Jordan family, meanwhile, says “the incredible outpouring of support” it continues to receive in Edmonton and across the country “has not gone unnoticed and is deeply appreciated.”Both statements thank people for respecting their privacy.Police say the officers were responding to a family dispute at an apartment complex March 16 when they were gunned down by a 16-yea...

Durbin endorses Vallas, Jackson campaigns for Johnson as mayoral race heats up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

CHICAGO — Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas were out talking to voters and announcing endorsements.Both candidates for mayor in Chicago spent Sunday campaigning around the city.Paul Vallas shared another endorsement — Senator Dick Durbin announced his support for him."I believe that Paul Vallas can lead Chicago forward and be [a] bridge to united the good people in this city," Durbin said.Vallas said he feels Durbin's support will have a major impact on undecided voters."I believe all Democrats and the majority [of] Democrats believe that public safety is a crisis we need to deal with now," Vallas said. "I believe this will help me." Proximity: New Lyric opera grapples with gun violence in Chicago United States Representative Jonathan Jackson, who endorsed Johnson earlier in his campaign for mayor, spoke on his behalf Sunday at an event in South Shore."I want to see transparency, I want to see investment back in our children," Jackson said. "Brandon stands for public safety, how do...

Women’s basketball: Gophers get commitment from Wisconsin wing Grace Grocholski

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

The Minnesota’s women’s basketball program just nabbed one of Wisconsin’s top recruits, courtesy of new coach Dawn Plitzuweit: Kettle Moraine’s Grace “G.G.” Grocholski.A 5-foot-10 wing, Grocholski was headed for West Virginia before the Plitzuweit, then the Mountaineers coach, left to succeed Lindsay Whalen at Minnesota last week. Grocholski was released from her National Letter of Intent and on Sunday declared on Twitter that she had committed to the Gophers.“I’m happy to announce that I will be attending the University of Minnesota to continue my academic and athletic career,” she wrote. “Once again I want to thank my family, my high school and AAU coaches, and my teammates. After a long recruiting journey, Go Gophers.”She initially committed to Arizona State but was released from her NIL when coach Charli Turner Thorne retired. ESPN ranked her the 98th overall recruit in the 2023 class.Third times the charm… I’m happy to announce that I will be attending the University of Minneso...

Police investigating two shots fired incidents in Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Police are investigating two separate shots fired incidents, on Ida Street and 4th Street near Canal Street. According to police, no one was injured. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Detectives are working to determine the identity of those involved and whether the two shootings are related. This is a developing story. Stay with News10 on air and online for the latest.

Family of murdered St. Charles woman processing loss one day at a time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The family of a missing woman found dead last week in Maryland Heights are planning to lay her to rest.Jacquelyn Mitchell's sister, Tiffany, said her family is processing this devastating loss one day at a time. She wants “Jacque” to be remembered as a good person and a friend to everyone."She loved everybody. She was the life of the party. You could be at the end of a family event, she'd be the last one there,” Tiffany said. “She was such a sweet and caring person, would not hurt a soul. So this whole thing is just, it's tragic. It's horrific, and I don't wish that upon anybody, and nobody deserves this, especially Jacque." Top Stories: Commercial vehicles catch fire at St. Charles Coca-Coca plant Mitchell’s family made a memorial with flowers and stuffed animals near the apartment complex where she took her last breath.“It’s a horrible place where (the memorial is) at, as far as it being where she was found at the apartment,” Tiffany said. “But she loved her n...

Rockies spring training report: Elehuris Montero makes big strides, named camp MVP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Elehuris Montero arrived at spring training with a lot to prove. The Rockies’ rookie has done that — and then some.Montero, 24, not only won the starting third-base job, but he also showed that he might be primed to be a high-impact player.Montero launched his team-leading fifth home run of the Cactus League on Sunday in Colorado’s 7-5 loss to Cincinnati. His latest wallop was a 428-foot, two-run blast in the fourth inning. Montero has slashed .328/.381/.621 in 21 Cactus League games with two doubles and a team-high 12 RBIs.On Saturday, he was presented with the Abby Greer Award as spring training’s MVP.Montero, part of the Nolan Arenado trade with the Cardinals prior to the 2021 season, arrived at camp with a two-fold missing: improve his footwork around third base and handle breaking pitches better.“The more he works, the better his footwork is getting,” new infield coach Warren Schaeffer said. “For me, it’s just a matter of him defe...

Gun reforms pass Colorado House after Democrats limit Republican filibuster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Colorado lawmakers passed two gun reform bills Sunday after three days of Republican filibustering that only ended after House Democrats dusted off a rarely used rule to accelerate votes and end what they described as stall tactics.The two passed bills would expand the state’s red-flag law and make it easier to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers. The measures will head to Gov. Jared Polis‘s desk in the coming days, provided House and Senate Democrats resolve changes made between the two chambers. The measures’ passage and the tense debate around them came after hundreds of Denver students and teachers descended upon the Capitol to demand legislation to address gun violence in the wake of yet another school shooting here.It was that call for action that animated Democrats’ speeches throughout the weekend’s debates. They said the bills would allow for better mental health interventions while removing Colorado-specific protections for gun ...

Presale Codes for Nick Cave North America Tour with Colin Greenwood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

If you’re looking for Where the Wild Roses Go, then you might just be ready to experience Nick Cave live in concert. The elusive Australian rocker is blessing us with 18 dates in a rare North American tour dubbed “Live in North America.” He will be accompanied by Colin Greenwood, Radiohead’s bassist. The tour launches September 19 in Asheville, NC and wraps with two dates here in Southern California at the Orpheum Theater on October 27 and 28 — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for Nick Cave North America Tour with Colin Greenwood tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Nick Cave North America Tour with Colin GreenwoodPresale tickets for Nick Cave North America Tour with Colin Greenwood go on sale Monday, March 27 and fans can register to receive a code or password. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Artist website presale code or password: register for passwordSales for the general public should go on sale this Friday, ...

Good Acting Saves Zach Braff’s A Good Person

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:14:01 GMT

Actor turned writer/director Zach Braff must’ve gleaned some nuggets of wisdom after directing shows like Shrinking and Ted Lasso because in his latest effort, A Good Person, he’s managed to align his brand of hipster wisdom and weepy psychology into something engaging and, dare we say, genuine? Dealing with themes such as grief, addiction and redemption, Braff’s third writing and directorial effort utilizes tropes he’s used in his other films: an indie pop music soundtrack, navel-gazing characters, and teary confessions. This time, he doesn’t stumble into silly scenarios (like characters screaming into an “infinite abyss” to unburden themselves in the mysteriously beloved Garden State), or basically anything from 2014’s Wish I Were Here– a self-indulgent mess that put Braff in hot water due to its problematic Kickstarter campaign.Braff’s syrupy earnestness is still on display here, and it still grates a bit, but this time the characters feel like they’re speaking for themselves, no...