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Beatriz and Adrian weaken to tropical storms in Pacific after brush with Mexico

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Beatriz weakened to a tropical storm as it began to move away from Mexico’s central Pacific coast Saturday, dumping heavy rain across coastal areas.The storm was centered about 15 miles (20 kilometers) west of Cabo Corrientes and had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kmh), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Beatriz was moving northwest at 13 mph (20 kmh) and forecast to generally keep to that course and slow down through Sunday morning.Beatriz’s center was expected to pass just to the southwest of the Islas Marias overnight and begin to weaken while heading back over open waters Sunday and Monday.The storm could dump 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) to 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) of rain, with up to eight inches in some locations, from Guerrero state north to Sinaloa state, forecasters said.Meanwhile, Adrian weakened to a tropical storm as it moved deeper into the Pacific. The storm’s maximum sustained winds had weakened to 65 mph (100 kph) Saturday and its ce...

5-year-old girl dies after found unresponsive in Tinley Park pool

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — A 5-year-old girl has died after she was found unresponsive Friday evening at a water park in Tinley Park.According to the city officials, park district employees found the girl around 4 p.m. at the White Water Canyon Water Park. United Airlines CEO apologizes after taking private jet during flight disruptions Employees started CPR before paramedics arrived, took over CPR and took the girl to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.An official cause and manner of death haven’t been determined yet by the Will County Coroner’s Office.It’s not clear at this time how long the girl was underwater.A spokesperson for the Tinley Park-Park District said additional information isn’t being released at this time out of respect for the family.“Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones,” the statement read.

These quarters from the 1930s could fetch thousands

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

MINDENMINES, Mo. (KODE) — People often find quarters in their pocket change or nightstand drawer. If you know what to look for, some of that change might be worth a lot more than its face value. Since most quarters share the same design (with the exception of the 50 State Quarters series), how do you identify those that are most valuable?To determine the value of a coin, such as the 1932 D Version Washington Quarter, many professional coin collectors say the best resources for coin/currency research are price guides, like Greysheet, — a well-known provider of numismatic information. And there's the popular online grading service, PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service). But, if you're lucky enough to come across a 1932 minted, D-version quarter, other collecting professionals suggest you take a different approach to determine the current value of the coin. Are your old coins and bills valuable? Expert explains what to look for “Price guides will give you an idea of the value...

Plane carrying comedian Gabriel Iglesias runs off runway in North Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

ANDREWS, N.C. (WSPA) - A plane carrying comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias ran off of the runway Friday afternoon at a North Carolina airport.Iglesias' private plane was attempting to land at Western Carolina Regional Airport around 1 p.m. when it skidded off the runway.The Gulfstream IV jet ended up in the grass around 600 feet past the end of the runway.Gabriel Iglesias arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Magic Mike XXL" at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, June 25, 2015. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)The comedian posted a video of the scene to social media which appeared to show the plane in a grassy field. Marks in the ground, where the aircraft skidded through the grass, were also visible."Everyone is ok but shaken up," Iglesias said in his Twitter post. "Happy to be alive."No injuries were reported. Death of Texas airport worker ‘ingested’ into plane engine ruled a suicide Iglesias was headed to the Harrah's Cherokee Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina, for th...

Acquitted ex-Parkland resource officer says he 'wouldn't have done anything different'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

(NewsNation) – A former Florida sheriff’s deputy who was acquitted after being criminally tried for not doing enough to confront the Parkland school shooter says he “wouldn’t have done anything different.”Former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson wept as he was found not guilty Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges related to failing to act during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018.Prosecutors argued Peterson could have confronted shooter Nikolas Cruz and stopped the deaths of six of the 17 people who died. Peterson took cover, rather than run into the three-story building where the shootings unfolded.Peterson took cover in the alcove of a building for 40 minutes, long after other police officers stormed the building and the shooting ended, the Associated Press reported. Father of Parkland shooting victim knocks ex-school officer for ‘celebrating’ verdict Peterson told NewsNation host Dan Abrams he stands by his actions.“I wouldn't have done an...

How NASCAR drivers prepared before the Chicago Street Race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

CHICAGO - Taking part in a promotional event on Friday at the newest addition to Wrigley Field, one of NASCAR's drivers said what many are thinking ahead of a pair of unique races this weekend."Hardest race of the year for sure," said 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Toyota Camry for the Chicago Street Race's Cup Series event on Sunday. He was at DraftKings Sportsbook on Addison and Sheffield on Friday with his 23XI teammate Tyler Reddick discussing the very unique challenge that's ahead for the drivers on the 2.2-mile road course over the next few days.Since the course wasn't completed until late this week, drivers had no opportunity to get a chance to race on the circuit and see how to set up their cars. Their first chance to see how their machines would perform on the course was Saturday morning and afternoon when the Xfinity and Cup Series drivers go 50 minutes of practice before a qualifying session.For those in the Xfinity Series, the turnaround to race is onl...

Mr. Natural in south Austin closes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Mr. Natural, a vegetarian restaurant in Austin, said it has closed one of its locations after being open for more than 20 years.The restaurant’s south Austin location closed Friday, according to the owners. Slow sales and high food prices were cited as the cause of the South Lamar location closure."We're still having the aftereffects of COVID. We were closed for six months during COVID. People still think we're closed, so there's not much foot traffic,” Isabel Mendoza said about the south Austin location. “We've had a presence in this neighborhood, and we've seen all the changes on this street. We're sad we're going to have to close up.”The Mr. Natural location on East Cesar Chavez Street will stay open, according to the owners.

Austin Police make arrest in downtown Austin robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it arrested a man Thursday who was wanted in connection with the robbery and assault of an employee at a downtown Austin grocery store.Image of Terry Accor Darnell Jr. (APD photo)Austin Police said 28-year-old Terry Darnell Jr. was charged with robbery by assault, a second-degree felony. PAST COVERAGE: APD searching for suspect wanted in Royal Blue Grocery employee assault APD said the robbery occurred in the 300 block of Brazos Street at approximately 8 p.m. June 17.Austin Police said anyone with information regarding this incident should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter holding adoption event through July 4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) said it was partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to offer free adoptions Friday through Tuesday.The adoption event is the fifth National Adoption Weekend the two organizations have worked together. The shelter is located at 1855 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. Interested adopters and fosters could also preview all adoptable pets online.“Now more than ever, the support from national organizations helps to highlight our need while making it simple for the community to once again come out to assist us with our critical space issues for dogs, especially those over 25 pounds, and cats ... We hope the national spotlight will help to reach even more members of our community about the benefits of adoption,” said Misty Valenta, the shelter's animal services director.According to WCRAS, recent data from Best Friends showed 57% of shelters in the U.S. were no-kill in 2022, but 378,000 dogs and cats were...

Governor announces crackdown on July 4th impaired driving

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:42 GMT

ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, June 30 that the New York State Police will be enforcing a crackdown on impaired driving over the July 4 holiday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The governor said that motorists should expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols over the weekend. Troopers will also be patrolling in both State Police vehicles and unmarked vehicles, looking for impaired drivers, as well as motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices."We want New Yorkers to have fun this holiday weekend, but they must do so responsibly," Governor Hochul said in a statement. "State Police and local law enforcement agencies will once again be out in force on New York's roadways this holiday weekend and we have zero tolerance for drivers whose reckless actions endanger the lives of others and we will hold those who do so accountable." Food Truck Festival...