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Teen shot to death in Southeast DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

A teenager is dead after a shooting in Southeast D.C.D.C. police said a call came in just before 4 p.m. for a shooting on Green Street near 16th Street in Anacostia.When officers arrived, they found the victim unconscious and not breathing, and he was later pronounced dead.Police said they are looking for at least one suspect.Below is a map where the shooting took place: Stick with WTOP for the latest updates.Source

Deshaun Watson quiets critics with strong performance Browns hope will be one of many

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — More than a year late, following a suspension and amid suspicions about his game, Deshaun Watson showed up.For the first time in Cleveland, he delivered. Just one game, but it may have been a pivotal one.It’s taken decades, but the Browns might have their elusive franchise quarterback. Watson looked like one Sunday — finally.Days after losing his cool in a Monday night loss at Pittsburgh, Watson rebounded with his best performance since joining the Browns: 289 yards passing and two touchdowns in a 27-3 win over the Tennessee Titans.Cleveland’s defense set the tone with its second dominant effort at home this season, but it was Watson who helped offset the loss of star running back Nick Chubb for the season, by doing more than he had shown.He was on target (27 of 33), made plays with his arm and legs and displayed the kind of grit that made him a star at Clemson and with Houston. Granted, it was against Tennessee’s suspect secondary, but Watson look...

2 teens charged with carjacking 77-year-old in Silver Spring

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the carjacking of a man in his late 70s that took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Friday night.Montgomery County police said they responded to a parking lot in the 2000 block of Coleridge Drive shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, after receiving a report about a carjacking that had just taken place.The two suspects — ages 15 and 17 from Upper Marlboro — approached a 77-year-old man who was getting out of his gray 2018 Toyota Corolla and demanded his keys and wallet, according to police.The teens hit the victim, took his property and keys and drove away in his car.Hours later, just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 23, Bowie City Police went to the 15600 block of East Haven Court in Bowie for the report of three suspects who were trying to break into a car, police said.One suspect — later identified as the 17-year-old involved in the Silver Spring carjacking — was arrested, while the two others fled the scene in the stolen Toyota Coroll...

Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Ginkel blew the last of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ three leads in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday, dropping them into a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the National League’s second wild card.Ginkel (9-1) loaded the bases in the eighth inning by allowing two singles and a walk. He walked in the tying run by issuing a free pass to Oswald Peraza and Gleyber Torres scored on a sacrifice fly to left from Estevan Florial to give the Yankees their first lead.“I just didn’t have my best stuff,” Ginkel said. “I know I’ve had a good year and everything. I know it’s crunch time and we want to win and I’m doing the best I can. So that’s just it. I think it was one of those days.Ginkel had not allowed a run in his past eight outings but allowed three base runners and threw 28 pitches in the eighth on Sunday.“He’s been our guy in the eighth inning the whole time,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. “He felt good, he felt strong. I know it was a lot of pitches yest...

Southern Colorado death linked to the plague

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A death in Archuleta County has been linked to the plague, according to San Juan Basin Public Health.SJBPH is investigating the death along with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment."Our hearts go out to the family while we work with CDPHE to conduct a thorough investigation to keep residents safe,” Interim Executive Director of SJBPH Tiffany Switzer said. The plague, which is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, is treatable with modern medicine, specifically antibiotics.However, it can cause serious illness or death without prompt treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Free at-home COVID tests are back: Here’s how to get yours The disease can be transmitted to humans by infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals, according to SJBPH.Additionally, infections can happen year-round but are most common during the summer months when humans and animals are frequently in close contact.The symptoms t...

What's the coolest thing made in Colorado? You can help choose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Voting started Monday for the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado people's choice award contest.The contest is held by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. It was first held in 2022.Coloradans can choose three products from a list of 10 finalists. The products range from military aircraft ejection seats to a gadget that keeps your bedsheets from getting wadded up in the washer and dryer. 2023 is officially the worst season in Rockies history Last year, SunSpring Hybrid, a portable solar- and wind-powered water purification system was chosen as the overall winner, with the Tether Vertebral Body Tethering System, a treatment for children with scoliosis, chosen as the runner-up and people's choice award winner.The finalistsThe following is a list of the finalists for the contest:ACES Ejection Seat - Collins AerospaceDNA Vibe "Jazz Band Live" - DNA Vibe, LLCDobrato Resophonic Guitar - The DobratoGelSana Cleragel - GelSana Therapeutics, Inc.Icelantic Shaman 2.0 110 - Icel...

Researchers release new concussion protocols as fall sports are underway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Students are back in school, which could mean more injuries for students involved in sports. That's why the Children's Hospital Colorado's Concussion Program is leading the charge in new protocols for how to treat concussions and keep your kids safe. Southern Colorado death linked to the plague "I think the biggest update that we’ve seen in the last 6 years is encouraging athletes to no longer do complete rest after a concussion. Complete rest after concussion can be detrimental to patients," Colorado Concussion Research Laboratory director Dr. David Howell said.Researchers suggest patients return to moderate physical activity after concussion symptoms subside."We’re kind of realizing there’s this Goldilocks zone where you don’t want to do too much after your injury, but you also don’t want to do nothing," Dr. Howell said. "Don’t go out and do intense exercise for three hours after a concussion, but also don’t do nothing, don’t sit on the couch and wait for sympto...

The Miami Arts Studio Wind Symphony Band invited to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

A group of student musicians are hitting the high notes in more ways than one. They’ll be taking part in a once-in-a lifetime opportunity.It’s music to their ears as they’re set to perform in an iconic event.The Miami Arts Studio Wind Symphony Band was invited to participate in London’s New Year’s Day Parade and Festival.“So we’re extremely excited, honored and we couldn’t be happier for this group of students that will be representing, not only our school, but our community next year in London,” said Miguel Balsera, principal of Miami Art Studio.The band will preform a number of concerts in some of London’s most historic music venues and will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in the cherished turn-of-year celebration, which is London’s New Year’s Day parade.“It is the biggest annual celebration of music and dance that happens in the United Kingdom every year,” said Bob Bone, foun...

Surveillance footage shows burglary suspect breaking into bakery in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

Police are searching for a burglary suspect accused of breaking into a South Florida bakery. The incident happened Sunday morning at We We’s Bakery, located at 7420 Biscayne Blvd.Surveillance footage from the bakery showed a man on a bike as he pulled up the shop.The staff told 7News that he waited a while until the coast was clear, then came around a barrier, smashed the glass and walked around the store until he left with what he wanted.The suspect also left a few things behind. “It’s a bakery, what do you find here?” said Mareu, the store manager.The bakery burglar didn’t come for baguettes and brownies but rather for dollar bills and checks that were in the store’s register.The thief smashed the bakery’s window and helped himself to what was behind the counter. He stole $1,200.“It’s weird because the place is here for the past two years and a half and it’s a really safe area,” Mareu said. “Biscayne changed ...

Man appears in court after escape from custody at Marlboro hospital 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:08:52 GMT

A 24-year-old man who police say escaped custody in Marlboro over the weekend was arraigned Monday on nearly two dozen charges following his re-arrest in Milford on Sunday. Isaac Rivera was first arrested for what prosecutors said was a violent attack on his mother and responding officers. Prosecutors said Rivera later escaped authorities while receiving treatment at UMass Memorial Health Marlboro Hospital.Days after his escape, court paperwork on Monday revealed new allegations in the case.According to paperwork, Rivera was taken to Marlboro Hospital on Saturday after he complained of chest pains following his original arrest. When police took off his cuffs to be X-rayed, documents said, Rivera took off. Marlboro’s police chief said Rivera, dressed in a hospital gown and bright socks, was able to get from Marlboro to Milford by knocking on the door of a stranger.“He told the resident that he had been involved in an accident, he wasn’t being treated at the hospital and he ...