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3 Palestinians killed as Israel launches large-scale raid in West Bank stronghold of militants

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military launched a large-scale raid in a stronghold of militants in the occupied West Bank early Monday, and local health officials said at least three Palestinians were killed.Israeli forces raided what the military described as a “unified command center” for militants in the Jenin refugee camp, but did not immediately provide further details. Israeli media said the military also conducted airstrikes, reviving a tactic it had largely halted during the past two decades, after a Palestinian uprising against Israel’s open-ended occupation slowly fizzled.The Palestinian Health Ministry said three Palestinians were killed and 13 injured early Monday, three of them critically.In a separate incident, a 21-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire near the West Bank city of Ramallah, the ministry said.The Jenin camp and an adjacent town of the same name have been a flashpoint as Israeli-Palestinian violence escalated since the spring of 2022. Monda...

Toronto police seeking assistance in homicide investigation in Lawrence East and Don Mills area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance with information in a homicide investigation.On July 1, Fudail Moulvi, 19, of Toronto was found dead and is the victim of a homicide.The incident reportedly happened at approximately 10:00 p.m. on June 28 in the Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road area.Homicide investigators are asking anyone with dash cam footage or video surveillance from that time in the area to contact police.

Sunday Night Forecast: Mostly cloudy, low of mid-60's

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

After record-setting rains poured down from the skies across Chicagoland Sunday, drier conditions are arriving overnight.Sunday night: Rain subsides and will be replaced by mostly cloudy conditions as temperatures drop into the mid-60's over night.Monday: Sunshine and mid 80-degree temperatures return, as Chicago is looking at a high of 85 Monday with an overnight low of 61 and not a rain cloud in sight.More Info: WGN Weather Center

Silver Alert issued for 82-year-old missing Kerrville woman

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

KERRVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Kerrville Police Department is searching for a missing 82-year-old woman last seen Sunday afternoon.The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert for Betty Matter, who was last seen at 1655 Junction Hwy. in Kerrville. She is described as 5'6", 210 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. She was last seen wearing a red, white and blue shirt, black pants, blue socks and red shoes, as well as uses a walker.The vehicle affiliated with Matter's alert is described as a white 2006 Lexus LX 470 model, with the license plate number BGT2738.Anyone with information regarding Matter is asked to contact Kerrville PD at 830-257-8181.

New York fireworks in question due to weather

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

N.Y. (NEWS10) -With rain on the forecast for the holiday weekend, fireworks being able to light up the night sky are in the question. In the Town of Berne, pyrotechnics are making sure to put weather first."Thunderstorms, we do try to avoid at all costs. If there’s a chance of rain or a lot of rain, we usually cover up these shells with plastic before we shoot," explained Pyrotechnic for Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, Peter Decuyper. The Scotia Fireworks show presented by Jumpin’ Jack’s lights up Freedom Park Once that plastic is removed and conditions are clear, the shells are ready to show their true colors. When launching, the team uses a mix of electronic and manual devices.“The reason why we do it electronic is for safety reasons to be away from the finale. It is a transfer of risk. We do not know if all the shells are going off at once," described Decuyper. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Unfortunately, there's a...

Crews work to contain wildfire in Arcadia

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

Firefighters were working to contain a slow moving and hard to reach wildfire in Arcadia on Sunday, authorities announced.  Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of the Chantry Fire, burning in the Santa Anita Canyon, north of the dam on the east side of the canyon, at around 4 p.m. The two-acre fire was burning in “sparse fuels” in the 2020 Bobcat Fire area. By 5 p.m., the fire had grown to just under 4 acres in steep, rocky terrain with high temperatures making it difficult for crews to access the area, officials with the Angeles National Forest Service said.  By 7:30 p.m., officials reported that the crews had managed 50% containment, thanks to hotshot crews with the United State Forestry Service, as well as L.A. County hand-crews and water dropping helicopters supporting the ground crews.  The Chantry Fire in Arcadia, seen here in rocky, steep terrain, on July 2, 2023. (@firechiefanf)Officials did say there was an evacuation w...

Injury accident closes I-80 in Richmond

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

(BCN) -- A car flipped over on eastbound Interstate 80 in Richmond around 6:24 p.m. Sunday. Smoke from encampment fire visible on Highway 280 in San Francisco An SUV was blocking the middle lanes just before Macdonald Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Responders pulled an injured man from the vehicle who was conscious, according to the CHP. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The Macdonald Avenue on-ramp was closed at 6:37 p.m. All lanes were closed at 6:43 p.m. while the freeway was being cleared. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ratifies CBA to launch new league, AP source says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

It’s game on for a new, yet-to-be named women’s pro hockey league to launch in January after union members cleared the final major hurdle on Sunday by unanimously ratifying a collective bargaining agreement and a constitution, a person with direct knowledge of the vote told The Associated Press.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association has not announced the result of the vote conducted by its 97 members. The ratification effectively clears the way to launching the new league, which will bring together the top female stars in North America, with the potential to attract Europe and Asia’s best, as well.The CBA runs through 2031, and having one in place before the league begins play marks a first for professional women’s sports in North America. The WNBA’s CBA was ratified in 1999, a year after the league launched, and the NWSL didn’t have its first CBA until last year, 10 years after it was established.___AP...

Alonso hits a 2-run homer as the Mets beat the Giants 8-4 for their 1st series win in a month

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the rain, hours after making his third All-Star team, and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Sunday night for their first series win in a month.Mark Canha also connected for his first homer since June 1 and Tommy Pham added an RBI double after being moved up to the second spot in New York’s lineup for the first time this year.The struggling Mets (38-46) won a series for the first time since sweeping Philadelphia at home from May 30 to June 1. New York is 8-19 since, after taking two of three from the Giants.With the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, Adam Ottavino struck out former Mets teammate J.D. Davis on three pitches to protect a 6-4 lead. In the bottom half, Alonso lifted an 0-1 slider from Ryan Walker into the left-field seats for his 25th home run. The 433-foot shot was Alonso’s third homer since returning from a bruised left wrist on June 18.In an interview on ESPN during the game, Alonso announced ...

3 shot in Thornton, suspect in custody

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:41:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Three people were injured and a suspect was in custody after a shooting Sunday night in Thornton.The shooting happened in the 9500 block of Pecos Street just before 8 p.m. Three victims were found and taken to local hospitals for their injuries.The extent of the victim's injuries was unknown.An adult male was taken into custody without incident.Witnesses told FOX31's Shaul Turner that the incident might have been over a parking spot.